Did you know that May is Mental Health Month?  In 2013, President Obama proclaimed May as National Mental Health Awareness Month and brought the issue of mental health to the forefront of our nation's thoughts. But why? Studies show that 1 in 5 Americans will have issues with their behavioral health at one point or another in their lifetime. Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Therefore, during the month of May, Kings County Behavioral Health is bringing awareness to mental illness. Every year we battle stigma, provide support, and educate the community on the topic. It's no easy task but each year the movement grows stronger.

We believe that these issues are important to address year round, but highlighting these issues during May provides a time for people to come together and display the passion and strength of those working to improve the lives of the tens of millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Kings Believes that Each Mind Matters.

For more information visit www.eachmindmatters.org

Check out this video from Mental Health America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTt-v5FYpds