Westchester County issued the following announcement on May 01.
On Friday May 1, County Executive George Latimer will officially launch May as “Mental Health Awareness Month” in Westchester. County Executive Latimer announced the annual national recognition would appear in digital form outside the Westchester County Center for the duration of the month of May.
Latimer said: “Today, I want to officially declare May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Westchester. The importance of this event is obviously good mental health, which is more relevant today than ever before as we face the COVID-19 pandemic as a community. There is a stigma that is often attached to mental health needs, and we need to take this opportunity to promote wellness and resilience for all our residents. I am very proud of the wonderful work that is being done by our County departments, our not-for-profits and private clinicians who are donating their time to offer support and services to the people of Westchester. The opportunities to receive help are many, and I am encouraging everyone to take advantage of these opportunities to improve their mental health and wellness during this challenging time.”
Mental Health Awareness Month is a nationwide effort to address and overcome the stigma associated with mental health needs. One in five people will experience a mental health illness during their lifetime, and everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health, especially now. The message of Mental Health Awareness Month is that mental health wellness is for everyone, and there are practical tools that anyone can use to improve their mental health.
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