As we head into May, Linn County is proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is an essential part of our overall well-being. You cannot separate mental health from physical health. They are equally important and deeply connected. Our sleep, stress, relationships, nutrition, environment, and other health conditions all affect – and are affected by – our mental health.
Many things that affect our health are beyond our control. Even when we cannot change everything, noticing what we can change is important for our well-being. Whether it’s finding ways to move that you enjoy, getting involved with your community, or remembering to drink water – small wins matter.
Things You Can Do
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to think about what a “good day” looks like to them. “Good” doesn’t have to mean happy or productive. It can mean calm, neutral, comfortable, manageable, or something else. Your definition of “good” can change over time. It’s different for everyone, and only you can define what a good day looks like to you.
Take time this May to explore what makes you happy, what brings you peace, or what helps you feel good. Often, we put our own well-being on the back burner in favor of taking care of others. Or, we don’t give ourselves time to think about what we really need to feel well.
Remember that relaxing, enjoying hobbies, and creative pursuits are important for our mental health and well-being! The path may look different for everyone, but we all deserve more good days, together.
No matter how you are feeling right now, remember that more good days are possible. If you’re struggling or in crisis, you are not alone. Help is available 24/7.
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Together, we can create a community that prioritizes and supports mental health.