Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Now, more than ever, it is a time to raise awareness of and end the discrimination surrounding mental illness.
“By raising your voice, prioritizing your self-care, celebrating mental well-being and being the difference for others, you can positively impact your mental health and the community,” said Erik Sievers, Executive Director of Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (HVMHC). Sievers continued “In our society today, due to technology and lingering effects of the pandemic, true social connection is not as prevalent as it used to be. People thrive when feeling socially connected to other people. Both casual connections, like waving to a neighbor, and close intimate relationships, help us thrive and feel connected to others and our community.”
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