Recognizing Mental Health Month: A Community Commitment to Wellness
May is Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness and to reduce the stigma that surrounds it. Each year, more than 478,000 adults in Ohio experience mental health challenges—an urgent reminder of the need for continued education, support, and access to care.
Mental health affects every aspect of life, including work, relationships, and physical well-being. Yet too often, people suffer in silence. Mental Health Month provides an opportunity to change that by encouraging open conversations and highlighting the help that is available.
Community-based mental health providers play a key role in supporting individuals and families. These organizations offer local, compassionate care, including therapy, crisis services, peer support, and education. Their efforts make it easier for people to access the help they need when they need it.
Recognizing Mental Health Month also means advocating for policies that prioritize mental wellness, promoting awareness of available resources, and learning the signs that someone may be struggling. Support and understanding from friends, families, and neighbors can make a meaningful difference.
This May, join in recognizing Mental Health Month by supporting local providers such as: