你的心理健康包括你的思维方式, 感受和行动, 还有你的情感和社会福利. Mental health can change over time, depending on factors like workload, stress and work-life balance.

Mental Health 意识 Month is a national movement in May to increase awareness about mental health, 与污名抗争, 庆祝复苏, and support Americans with mental illness and their families. The observance was established by Mental Health America in 1949.

This article explores mental health in America and ways you can care for your mental health, 采取措施恢复并支持他人.

美国的心理健康

Millions of people in the United States are affected by mental illness each year. In fact, mental illnesses are some of the most common health conditions in the United States. Consider the following statistics from the National Alliance on Mental Illness:

• One in 5 adults will experience a mental illness in a given year.
• One in 25 adults lives with a serious mental illness, 比如精神分裂症, 双相情感障碍或重度抑郁症.
• Nearly 50% of people with a mental illness receive treatment.

照顾好自己

Your mental health can affect your overall well-being. 例如, poor mental health can hinder your ability to think clearly, make healthy lifestyle choices and combat chronic disease. Here are some strategies to help you thrive year-round:

• 建立健康的日常生活. Healthy routines include eating a nutrient-rich diet, exercising and getting enough sleep.
• 承认你的感受. Getting caught up in emotions can be easy as you’re feeling them. Taking the time to identify what you’re feeling can help you better cope with challenging situations.
• 了解你的触发因素. Knowing what you negatively respond to can help you keep track of and be aware of how you react.
• 与他人联系. Connections help enrich your life and power you through challenging times. It’s important to spend time with your loved ones.
• 培养感恩之心. Practicing gratitude is linked to improved mental health. Consider keeping a gratitude journal, meditating or making a point to thank people in your life.
• 实践自我保健. Self-care techniques focused on relaxation or movement can help soothe negative symptoms of mental illness.

Mental health plays a vital role in your overall health and well-being. 意识 and adopting healthy coping strategies can help you manage your mental health.

支持他人

It’s essential to talk openly about mental health to help reduce the stigma associated with it. Consider the following actions you can take to support others:

• 自我教育和倾听. 主动了解心理健康问题, stigmas and obstacles to gain a deeper understanding of the societal changes needed. 倾听也是关键. Once armed with mental health details, you can help spread factual and important information.
• 做一个倡导者. Visibility and representation are vital, so speak up about mental health and support. Mental Health 意识 Month is the perfect time to start the mental health conversations you’ve been wanting to have with loved ones. 在工作场所和社区大声疾呼.
• 志愿者. 志愿者ing is a great way to be a better mental health advocate. 搜索 for opportunities at local mental health organizations or attend related events. 你不仅会积极地帮助别人, but you will also have a chance to engage with the community as a mental health ally.

It comes down to treating everyone with dignity and respect and offering support and encouragement.

得到帮助

心理健康治疗-是否治疗, medication or self-care—has made recovery from or management of disorders a reality for most people experiencing mental illness. Although taking that first step to recovery can be challenging when you’re struggling, it’s imperative to start exploring treatment options. 如果你对精神健康有担忧:

• 联系医生或心理健康专家.
• Call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 全国服务热线 at 800-662-HELP (4357) for referrals to treatment facilities, support groups and community-based organizations. This resource is confidential and available 24/7.

• 拨打或发短信988到 988自杀和危机生命线 to be connected to trained counselors who will listen, 提供支持, connect you to community resources or dispatch emergency services if necessary. This is another 24/7 confidential resource available in English and Spanish.

Mental Health 意识 Month is a great time to check in on yourself and your loved ones. 记住，没有人是孤独的.

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This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. For further information, please consult a medical professional. ©2023 Zywave, Inc. 版权所有.