Healthy Friendships in a Community (National Mental Health Awareness Week 2025)
What
is Mental Health Awareness Week? How can you help during Mental Health
Awareness Week? Every year in May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Yet, the
second week of May is dedicated to bringing awareness of Mental health in
college, in workplaces, and in other public places. Every year there is a
different theme for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Beginning on May
12th through May 18th is National Mental Health Awareness Week. This year the
theme is about being safe and having positive friendships in your community.
Helping others to be comfortable, serene, and supportive is one way to have
healthy friendships with positivity. However, it can be challenging at times
especially when you are in a group. Sometimes you might feel you do not belong
in the group because of group expectations or differences that make you have
doubts.
To have healthy
friendships in a community, one must avoid having group expectations and be
supportive, listen carefully, and help others. As well as having empathy and
giving feedback without blaming one or everyone in the group. Open
communication, trust, and sharing experiences together to connect as a group
while celebrating everyone's successes. If conflicts arise, it is necessary to
speak about disagreements without blaming, judging, and without letting
everyone feel uncomfortable in the group. Be honest and have boundaries with
yourself and within your group.
It is possible to
have healthy friendships with positivity in your community group in the
workplace, in college, or in other public places. Bring awareness of Mental
Health Week by wearing green, having green accessories, and encouraging others
to be in community groups for one’s mental and physical health. Motivate others
to give out brochures and to participate in healthy activities for mental and physical
health. Being in a community group can reduce isolation, feelings of loneliness,
and reduce the feelings of not fitting in college, in a workplace, and other
public places. Inspire others to be in a community group that does not separate
anyone by making them feel safe and showing appreciation to everyone.
As
well as having a better understanding of Mental Health Awareness one step at a
time. Make sure you participate in a community group that makes you feel safe,
comfortable, and confidential support for your mental and physical health. A
positive environment with active conversations and activities that lift everyone’s
mood during the hours of socializing in the community group is essential for
mental wellness. It can make it easier to connect with others for healthy friendships.
Nonetheless, make sure you participate in frequent or weekend community group
events for bringing awareness of mental health by doing mental health reminders
for yourself and for your community group.
Decorate
your backyard by using green luminaries. In addition, decorate your rooms with
green butterfly decorations, plants, and artwork that encourage you to practice
self-care for your mental health. Use quotes and positive affirmations for your
mental and physical wellness. Motivate others to participate in workplace,
college, or other community events for mental and physical health; As well as
finding professional supportive counseling and mental health resources where
you live. Here are resources for Mental Health Awareness Week and Mental Health
Month.
Why is community important for our mental health and wellbeing? | Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025-Wellbeing Info:
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 - Wellbeing Info
Verywell Mind-Know More. Live Brighter:
Verywell Mind - Know More. Live Brighter.
30 Mental Health Awareness Month Activities-Total Wellness:
30 Mental Health Awareness Month Activities | TotalWellness
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