How is Your Mental Health? May is National Mental Health Awareness Month . Beginning in 1949, Mental Health Month has put a spotlight on the importance of mental health and wellness. There is such a stigma attached to mental illness or mental health in general, that over 70 years of advocacy and education have yet to overcome. While 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness at some point in their lifetimes, everyone has faced or will face struggles and challenges that affect their mental health. You don't have to be diagnosed by a doctor or therapist to know if you're mental health is compromised. Anxiety: Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Some symptoms include: Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired. Stress: Any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action. Depressive symptoms: Hopeless
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