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Mental Health Awareness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Since 1949, May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month to increase awareness of the importance of Mental health and wellbeing. It is also a time to celebrate recovery and continued healing that individuals living with mental health illness experience daily. Mental Health is essential for a person's overall health

HTH North County - Mental Health & Wellness Video

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North County Village Mental Health Awareness Month & Spirit Week

The Mental Health Awareness Month initiative, observed in May, is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of mental health and wellbeing. This school-wide effort highlights the essential role mental health plays in overall health and celebrates the recovery and continued healing that individuals living with mental illness experience daily. Through various activities, such as spirit weeks, awareness digital content, and school-wide self-care challenges the initiative fosters understanding, reduces stigma, and encourages a supportive environment for all students and staff.

Stigma, Awareness, Action Mental Health Fair

A community-driven program designed to connect families of students with essential mental health resources. The event features a variety of community-based organizations offering information, support, and services related to mental health and wellness. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with mental health professionals, participate in workshops, and access resources that promote emotional and psychological well-being for their families. The goal is to strengthen the connection between school, family, and community, ensuring that every student has the support they need to thrive.