September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves that mental health is just as important as physical health and that reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Most of us know how it feels to have a hard day, but sometimes those feelings last longer than we can manage on our own. Pay attention to signs that your mental health could use some extra attention — including ongoing fatigue, withdrawal, worrying or sleep changes — so you notice when it’s time to take action.
Every day, we can support our own mental health by prioritizing physical activity, nutrition and quality sleep. However, support from others is often needed too, from friends and family as well as mental health professionals…