Mental Health America, a leading nonprofit dedicated to helping people live mentally healthier lives, has declared that May is Mental Health Month, encouraging health professionals and others to pay attention to signs of mental unbalance in their communities.
"[M]ental health is an essential component of overall health and well-being. The fact is our overall well-being is tied to the balance that exists between our emotional, physical, spiritual and mental health," said the organization in a statement.
"Just as we check our blood pressure and get cancer screenings, it's a good idea to take periodic stock of our emotional well-being. One recent study said everyone should get their mental health checked as often as they get a physical, and many doctors routinely screen for mental health, which typically include a series of questions about lifestyle, eating and drinking habits and mental wellness," added the statement.
Many localities are teaming with Mental Health America to offer services and guidelines for their communities. Go to [http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/searchMHA] to find your local affiliate.
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