May 2024
May 10, 2024 - Mental Health Awareness Month, Women's Health Week, National Walking Month
Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated during the month of May to raise awareness about mental health, wellness, reducing stigma, and celebrating recovery.
Some important data to note of:
- 1 in 5 adults and 1 in 6 youths experience mental illness, and only half receive treatment
- 21% of unhoused people and 20% of U.S. Veterans experience mental illness
According to the Lynn Community Health Assessment reported that the health status for Lynn residents is worse than those across the state reporting:
- 23% experiencing Depression
- 19% experiencing Poor mental health
- 12% experiencing Poor physical health
- 16% experiencing Frequent Mental Distress
Women's Health Week this year was May 12 - May 18 and is a time to encourage women and girls to take charge of their health and make it a priority by scheduling screenings during all stages of life. It is a time to empower women and girls to speak out and ask questions about their health.
National Walking Month is celebrated every May and serves as a reminder to keep moving and promote walking as a way to exercise and get around.
