May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Let’s Talk About it!

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

It’s no secret that millions of Americans face the reality of living with mental illness especially veterans.

Five Signs of Mental Illness

* Long-lasting sadness or irritability.

* Extremely high and low moods.

* Excessive fear, worry, or anxiety.

* Social withdrawal.

* Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits.

Emotional and Mental health are important because it's an essential part of your life and it has a strong impact on your thoughts, behaviors and emotions. Being healthy emotionally can promote productivity and effectiveness in activities like work, school or caregiving.