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05/23/2019 12:01 AMDealing with a mental health problem can be a lot to handle, for individuals and for those they love. The East Haven Public School System wants to remind residents that it’s important to remember that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and wellbeing.
May is Mental Health Month. It was started 70 years ago by Mental Health America to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of promoting and sustaining good mental health for everyone. Last year, Mental Health Month materials were seen and used by more than 30 million people.
A healthy lifestyle can help to prevent the onset or worsening of mental health conditions, as well as chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It can also help people recover from these conditions. For those dealing with a chronic health condition and the people who care for them, it can be especially important to focus on mental health.
The East Haven Public Schools District Health and Wellness Committee is recognizing and supporting a healthy work-life balance, recreation and social connections, and creating awareness around ways to boost mental health and general wellness.
On May 14 students and staff from all East Haven Public Schools wore green to support the treatment and caring of mental health needs of individuals of all ages.
“It is important to really look at your overall health, both physically and mentally, to achieve wellness,” said BOE member Samantha Parlato, who is an active member of the District Health and Wellness Committee.
For more information on May is Mental Health Month, visit www.mentalhealthamerica.net/may.