Mental Health Tip Corner: Mental Health Awareness Month

Friday, May 12, 2023

You are worthy. You are enough. It’s okay not to feel okay. It’s okay to ask for help. We hope some of these tips will help you on your journey. You matter to us, and we are always just a phone call away!

During May (and truly every month), we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month as a way to educate our communities about the importance of mental health, reduce stigma surrounding mental health conditions and promote the accessibility of mental health resources and support. It’s okay to ask for help.

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