Mental Health Awareness Beyond May — How to Support Mental Health Every Day

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and while we’ve spent the last 31 days making strides in breaking down the stigma and exploring new ways to cope, this is just the first step of a lifelong need. Whoever you are and whatever you have going on in your life, prioritizing your mental health should be just as important as your physical and social health.

At Bournewood Health Systems, we’ve spent years helping people work through their mental health issues and live a fuller, more content life. Even as the brands and businesses move away from the mental health spotlight, rest assured we’ll be here whenever you need us to support your mental health.

Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Year-Round

According to the NIH, as many as 23% of American adults deal with a mental illness every year. That’s more than one in five people. With that in mind, dealing with mental health concerns doesn’t have to be isolating or shameful — and when you have the right support system in place, it isn’t. That’s why Bournewood has spent the past month (and many months before) championing:

• Breaking the stigma that surrounds mental illness and mental health care
• Prioritizing self-care to help people learn how to support others and themselves
• Dedicated mental health support from experienced professionals who understand where you’re coming from

Mental Health Tips for After Mental Health Month Ends

As we go into June and beyond, your commitment to the mental health of the people you care about doesn’t have to disappear. Whether you’re dealing with mental illness or you want to support someone you love, plenty of strategies can help you continue to break the stigma around mental health:

• Check in with your loved ones regularly to see where their minds are at.
• Check in with yourself — take time to understand your emotions and how they affect your life.
• Be willing to be vulnerable with the people closest to you when you’re struggling, and vice versa.
• Use resources like those from Bournewood Health Systems when you need extra support.

Support Yourself and Your Loved Ones With Mental Health Services in Massachusetts

At Bournewood, we do more than talk the talk. Our staff of experienced mental health care providers has established effective, evidence-based inpatient and outpatient treatment programs for a range of conditions, including anxiety, BPD, depression, schizophrenia, and PTSD. Furthermore, we schedule regular community events and support groups so anyone can find the help they seek in a way that works around their busy life.

When you’re struggling with your mental health, remember that help is always available through Bournewood’s mental health services in Massachusetts. Find the right program or session for you and take back control of your life starting today.