The Significance of Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month aims to educate about the reality of living with mental health conditions and provide resources to those in need.
Mental Health Awareness Month was first recognized in 1949 - it is always the month of May.
Recognition and education are important ways to remove the stigma around mental illness. Mental Health Awareness Month establishes a time and space to start conversations regarding the impact of mental health difficulties. Talking openly about mental health can also help encourage those who are suffering to seek help and find a support network!
The facts regarding adults in the US may surprise you:
48 million have an anxiety disorder
21 million have major depression
9 million have post-traumatic stress disorder
7 million have bipolar disorder
3.5 million have borderline personality disorder
3 million have obsessive compulsive disorder
1.5 million have schizophrenia
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis, text or call 988 for the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline. If you are in immediate danger from yourself or someone else call 911.
Check out these local resources:
Therapy for Adults:
Bettendorf Counseling Center
Blue Tree Counseling and Consultation
Crescent Moon Therapy
Healing Hive, PLLC
Libra Virtual Care
Pulse Counseling & Wellness Center
Quad City Psychotherapy
Therapy for Children:
Bettendorf Counseling Center
Blue Tree Counseling and Consultation - ages 11 & up
Crescent Moon Therapy
Erin Aude - Life Connections
Healing Hive, PLLC
Libra Virtual Care
Playful Minds Therapeutic Services - Children 12 & under
Pulse Counseling & Wellness Center
Quad City Psychotherapy
Medication Management:
Bettendorf Counseling Center
Everley Psychiatric Group, PLLC
Ideal Health and Wellness
Melody of Hope Advocacy Center (formerly Child Protection Response Center) - Children only
Mimi LaCouture
Group Therapy:
Bettendorf Counseling Center
Eagleview Behavioral Health
Pasadena Villa Outpatient Quad Cities
Top of the World Ranch
