HealthWatch: May 2004

Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health is just as important as physical health. So, it’s vital to take care of your mind and body to help keep you healthy and productive in all aspects of life: at work, home and school.

May is the 53rd anniversary of the creation of Mental Health Month by the National Mental Health Association. This year, the focus is on the importance of mental health and the realities of mental illness, particularly in the workplace where untreated and mistreated mental illness costs the United States $105 billion dollars each year in lost productivity alone.

For tips on maintaining your mental health contact:
Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board at 216-241-3400
Lorain County Mental Health Board at 1-800-360-3070
Mental Health Association of Summit County at 1-800-991-1311

If you or a loved one require a helping hand with a mental health emergency or have questions about mental health services, call 24-hour Cuyahoga County Mental Health Crisis, Information and Referral Hotline for Adults and Children at 216-623-6888.

Sources: National Mental Health Association; Cuyahoga County Community Mental Health Board