2010 Mental Health Month: Live Your Life Well

Mental Health America is proud to continue its tradition of celebrating "May is Mental Health Month," which began in 1949. This year, our theme "Live Your Life Well," challenges us to promote health and wellness in homes, communities, schools, and inform those who don't believe it's attainable.

Every day, Americans are affected by the myriad challenges, stresses and demands on their lives. And every day, they seek help in responding to them.

The good news is there are tested and effective tools that are readily available and free that anyone can use to help them cope better and improve their well-being.

This Mental Health Month, Mental Health America is encouraging Americans to use these tools, which form the Live Your Life WellSM campaign.

Live Your Life Well^SMis a national public education campaign dedicated to helping people better cope with stress and enhancing their well-being. Stress can take a huge toll on a person's health, mood, productivity and relationships, but specific, evidence-based tools can help counterbalance these effects.

Mental Health America created Live Your Life Well^SMto increase the number of people who take action to protect their mental health, both in the face of ongoing stress and in times of great personal challenge.

The heart of the program is theLive Your Life Well^SM website—that provides 10 research-based, straightforward tools and ways to apply them in everyday life. From relaxation techniques to journaling exercises to simple ways to get better sleep and improve eating habits, the materials offer a wide range of resources to build resiliency and well-being.

In addition to the "Are You Feeling Stressed Out?" brochure, below you will find a number of fact sheets with information to help you and your family better cope with stress and enhance your well-being:

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.:: INFORMATION

Primary Goal: A primary goal of Mental Health is to educate the general public about the realities of mental health and mental illness. For more information choose from the fact sheets below or view the entire list.

> Anxiety Disorders
> Children’s Health
> Depression
> Bipolar Disorder
> Eating Disorders
> Older Adults
> Other Illnesses
> Recovery
> Schizophrenia
> Suicide

.:: HELP

In Crisis? 1-800-273-TALK If you, a friend or a loved is going through a tough time in your life and you need someone:

> find treatment
> find support group
> medication info.
> prescription payment
> inpatient treatment
> find clinical trials
> treatment problems
> find a local affiliate
> help for a friend

.:: ACTION

Mental Health America’s Advocacy Network is a powerful voice for change that is made up of thousands of individuals nationwide who take an active role in protecting America’s mental health through legislative advocacy.
Sign up today!

> Current Legislation
> Capitol Hill Update
> Federal Funding
> Mental Health Parity
> Legislator Locator
> Donate

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Connie Francis: STAR

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2010 Mental Health Month: Live Your Life Well

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