Mind Your Health—this year’s theme for May is Mental Health Month—calls attention to the importance of mental health to overall health and wellness. Just as Americans have learned there are things they can do to reduce their risk of heart disease and chronic illnesses, we want to help people learn what they can do both to protect their mental health in tough times and also to improve their mental well-being throughout their lives. Building social support, eating with your mental health in mind, and stress management are some of the resources listed below that promote good mental health and balance both mind and body.
Additionally, to celebrate, DeKalb CSB will host a Creative Expressions Showcase event on May 15 that is open to the public. See event details.
Fact Sheets for Healthy Living from Mental Health America
- MHM 2014 Fact Sheet- Alcohol Use and Abuse What You Should Know
- MHM 2014 Fact Sheet- Healthy Diet Eating with Mental Health in Mind
- MHM 2014 Fact Sheet- Rest Relaxation and Exercise
- MHM 2014 Fact Sheet- Social Support Getting Connected Staying Connected
- MHM 2014 Fact Sheet- Stress Coping with Everyday Problems
Mental Illness Fact Sheets from NIMH and SAMHSA
About DeKalb CSB
DeKalb CSB is a public, nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of evidence-based mental health, substance addiction and developmental disability services. Through more than 20 locations across DeKalb County, DeKalb CSB serves over 10,000 children, adolescents and adults annually to help them recover and resume productive lives. The agency is accredited by CARF International. For more information, visit www.dekcsb.org or call 404.892.4646.
