April is Stress Awareness Month. It is to raise awareness about how to deal with stress and anxiety. The Health Resource Network, Inc. has sponsored Stress Awareness Month every year since 1992. Each year, healthcare professionals all over the country use April as a time to increase public awareness about causes and treatments of stress. What is Stress? Stress is the body’s … [Read more...]
Self-Injury Awareness Month
Many people, both youth and adults, struggle with mental and emotional health. Alaskan long winter days and extended darkness can cause symptoms of depression or anxiety. In some instances, people self-harm attempting to cope with their overwhelming emotions. Education and awareness for self-injury increases during March to support Self-Injury Awareness month. Self-Injury Many … [Read more...]
Mental Health Awareness
May 2019 marks the 70th year observing Mental Health Awareness month. Mental health conditions are experienced by one in five adults and teens each year. One in seventeen people age 14 and older lives with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Further, 50% of mental health conditions begin by age 14 and increase to 75% by age 24. Taking action and seeking … [Read more...]
