Mental Health Awareness- Not Just in May, But All Year Long!!

May is “Mental Health Awareness Month” and many companies, organizations, and individuals focus on what they can do to help. Thee month of May is committed to supporting those who are affected by mental health challenges, uplifting voices in the community, and providing programs for all. It is essential that we recognize these occasions, and we must take what we learned during this month and apply them to the entire year.?

Mental health affects everyone. While the widespread observance of this month is incredible, mental health does not end when the month is over. Talking about mental health is not a trend. For many, mental health is at the forefront of their lives for the entire year.?After the month of May passes, we need to ensure that awareness and progress don’t stop. We must keep ourselves, mental health allies, and workplaces accountable throughout the entire year to make sure our efforts are not performative. Those affected have urged others to remain accountable, as well as it’s on us to make sure that our efforts are both genuine and long-lasting.

By prioritizing and recognizing mental health all year long, we can shift the perspective on what mental health months can do. Instead of just a month when many start and end their efforts, it can be a time to celebrate our work and progress from the year. Let’s work together to focus on mental health all 365 days of the year!