MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
- EMERGE Lakeland
- May 9, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: May 11, 2022
By Maria Clapp
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These individuals could be our father, our mother, our son or daughter, our friend, our neighbor, our co-worker, or it could be ourselves.
If a loved one is experiencing some emotional challenges, do you know how to access services? Accessing services can be impacted by misinformation about where to go, cultural or language barriers, and stigma and judgment around the topic of mental health.
Awareness helps eliminate stigma, which brings shame to individuals suffering from a mental illness. Stigma creates attitudes and behaviors that discriminate and reject those who are “different," leading to denial, limited adequate resources, and hatred.
Awareness can promote new improvements in the quality of life for the mentally ill. The more awareness on the need for mental health services, the more attention and demand for services we can promote. Our actions can lead to more rapid changes in policy, research, and funding, which will result in better, easier, & faster access to treatment.
LOCAL RESOURCES:
LifeStance, Lakeland: 863-680-1950
Peace River Lakeland Crisis Center: (863) 519-3744 (they also have a text option available at (863) 204-3443
Peace River Rape Recovery & Resource Center: (863) 413-2707
NATIONAL RESOURCES
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline for Referrals
Child abuse hotline (24/7): 1-800-962-2873
Florida Domestic Violence Helpline: 800-500-1119
Florida Sexual Violence Helpline: 888-956-7273
CONTACT THE AUTHOR
Maria Clapp, EdD LMHC CAP
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Certified Addictions Counselor Certified School Counselor (K-12)
MClapp@myflbh.com 930 Alicia Rd Lakeland, FL 33809 T:863-680-1950
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