{"id":1396,"date":"2021-05-13T17:29:30","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T21:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/whscl-news\/?p=1396"},"modified":"2021-05-13T17:30:13","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T21:30:13","slug":"resources-for-mental-health-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/whscl-news\/?p=1396","title":{"rendered":"Resources For Mental Health Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1397 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/whscl-news\/files\/2021\/05\/MayMentalHealthMonth.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"336\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/whscl-news\/files\/2021\/05\/MayMentalHealthMonth.jpg 417w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/whscl-news\/files\/2021\/05\/MayMentalHealthMonth-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/whscl-news\/files\/2021\/05\/MayMentalHealthMonth-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/scholarblogs.emory.edu\/whscl-news\/files\/2021\/05\/MayMentalHealthMonth-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month.\u00a0 Consider these data from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/mhstats\">National Alliance on Mental Illness<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, but less than half get treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10\u201334 and the 10th leading cause of death overall in the U.S.<\/li>\n<li>4% of youth in the juvenile justice system have a diagnosed mental illness.<\/li>\n<li>41% of Veteran\u2019s Health Administration patients have a diagnosed mental illness or substance use disorder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reach out to these resources to learn more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/personal-stories\">Personal Stories<\/a> from those working through mental health issues<\/li>\n<li>View discussions of personal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/NAMIvideo\/playlists?view=50&amp;sort=dd&amp;shelf_id=3\">perspectives on culture and identity<\/a> and the relationship with mental health and stories of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Get-Involved\/Awareness-Events\/Bebe-Moore-Campbell-National-Minority-Mental-Health-Awareness-Month\/Strength-Over-Silence\">Courage, Culture and Community<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nami.org\/Get-Involved\/Share-Your-Story\">Share your story<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/health-information\/your-healthiest-self-wellness-toolkits\">Your Healthiest Self<\/a>: Wellness Toolkits from the National Institutes of Health<\/li>\n<li>Find tips on living a mentally health life from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhanational.org\/live-b4stage4\">Mental Health America<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/discovere.emory.edu\/primo_library\/libweb\/action\/search.do?mode=Advanced&amp;ct=AdvancedSearch&amp;vid=discovere&amp;dscnt=0&amp;dstmp=1516133644544\">Search the Emory Library catalog<\/a>, or choose from among these titles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/login.proxy.library.emory.edu\/login?url=http:\/\/search.ebscohost.com\/login.aspx?direct=true&amp;db=e000xna&amp;AN=1483598&amp;site=ehost-live&amp;scope=site&amp;ebv=EB&amp;ppid=pp_A\">Activating happiness : A jump-start guide to overcoming low motivation, depression, or just feeling stuck<\/a>, Rachel Hershenberg<br \/>\neBook &amp; Woodruff Library Book Stacks, BF503 .H46 2017<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/doi-org.proxy.library.emory.edu\/10.4324\/9780429277818\">Everyday self-care for educators : Tools and strategies for well-being<\/a>, Carla Tantillo Philibert<br \/>\neBook 2020<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/discovere.emory.edu\/discovere:default_scope:01EMORY_ALMA51352640500002486\">Take time for you : Self-care action plans for educators, <\/a>Tina Boogren<br \/>\neBook 2018<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/discovere.emory.edu\/discovere:default_scope:01EMORY_ALMA21339214110002486\">The language of strong Black womanhood : myths, models, messages, and a new mandate for self-care<\/a>, Karla D. Scott<br \/>\nWoodruff Library Book Stacks, E185.86 .S364 2017<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/doi-org.proxy.library.emory.edu\/10.2307\/j.ctvq4c07x\">Voices from the ancestors : Xicanx and Latinx spiritual expressions and healing practices<\/a>, Lara Medina<br \/>\nWoodruff Library Book Stacks, E184.M5 V65 2019<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/discovere.emory.edu\/discovere:default_scope:01EMORY_ALMA21445222070002486\">Together : The healing power of human connection in a sometimes lonely world<\/a>, Vivek Hallegere Murthy<br \/>\nWoodruff Library Book Stacks, BF575.L7 M88 2020 &amp; Popular Reading<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/discovere.emory.edu\/discovere:default_scope:01EMORY_ALMA21362219520002486\">Almost everything : Notes on hope<\/a>, Anne Lamott<br \/>\nOxford Library Book Stacks, 170.44 L235A &amp; Woodruff Library Popular Reading<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/discovere.emory.edu\/discovere:default_scope:01EMORY_ALMA21449417180002486\">Wintering : The power of rest and retreat in difficult times<\/a>, Katherine May<br \/>\nRobert W. Woodruff Library Book Stacks, BJ1499.R4 M39 2020 &amp; Science Commons Popular Reading<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/discovere.emory.edu\/discovere:default_scope:01EMORY_ALMA21450283200002486\">Professional troublemaker : The fear-fighter manual<\/a>, Luvvie Ajayi Jones<br \/>\nWoodruff Library Book Stacks, BF575.S39 A43 2021 &amp; Oxford College Library Book Stacks, 170.44 L235A<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/discovere.emory.edu\/discovere:default_scope:01EMORY_ALMA21344064010002486\">Lost connections : Uncovering the real causes of depression&#8211; and the unexpected solutions<\/a>, Johann Hari<br \/>\nWoodruff Library Book Stacks, RC537 .H346 2018 &amp; Popular Reading<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/discovere.emory.edu\/discovere:default_scope:01EMORY_ALMA21391065120002486\">Chrysalis crisis : How life&#8217;s ordeals can lead to personal &amp; spiritual transformation<\/a>, Frank Pasciuti<br \/>\nWoodruff Library Book Stacks, BF637 .S4 P368 2019<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/discovere.emory.edu\/discovere:default_scope:01EMORY_ALMA21375836980002486\">Belong : Find your people, create community, &amp; live a more connected life<\/a>, Radha Agrawal<br \/>\nWoodruff Library Book Stacks, HM1033 .A425 2018<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month.\u00a0 Consider these data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, but less than half get treatment. 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