1 in 5: Mental Health Awareness in May
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month1 in 5 people will experience mental health challenge during their lifetime and everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. After living through a seemingly endless pandemic, many people are realizing that stress, isolation, and uncertainty have taken a toll on their well-being.
Mental health is something everyone should care about. LifeRing offers meetings for people in recovery who have also been diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Here are additional resources to consider during National Mental Health Awareness.
May has been recognized as National Mental Awareness Month since 1949. On April 30, 2014, President Barack Obama proclaimed it official. The President called upon “citizens, government agencies, organizations, health care providers, and research institutions to raise mental health awareness and continue helping Americans live longer, healthier lives.” LifeRing has taken up this challenge and now offers weekly online meetings for people diagnosed with co-occurring disorders.
We invite you to explore other resources:
Mental Health America (MHA): Mental Health Tests
The MHA offers online screening tests to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition . Tests include:
| Depression • Psychosis • PTSD • Addiction • Bipolarity • Anxiety |
(I tested “Addiction” and it’s likely I have an “Alcohol or Substance Use Problem.” That about sums it up!)
Take a mental health test >>>
National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Free National Mental Health Awareness Month Resources and Webinars
The National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has created a mental health portal featuring daily events, webinars, and SAMHSA support resources.
Read on >>>
Additional resources to help find healthcare and support for issues with mental health, drugs, or alcohol can be found on the FindSupport.gov.
LifeRing Online Co-Occurring Disorders Focus Meetings
Mondays, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Pacific Time
Co-Occurring Disorders Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 865 9185 9455, Passcode: lifering
Open Camera Meeting – Attendees are asked to keep their video-feed on
Tuesdays, 11:00am to 12:00pm Pacific Time
Recovery and Mindful Eating – Mindful Eating | Overcoming Binge Eating | Zoom Meeting ID: 920 2549 7153 | Passcode: lifering
Wednesdays, 1:00pm to 2:00pm Pacific Time
Co-Occurring Disorders Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 824 4745 9868, Passcode: lifering
Open Camera Meeting – Attendees are asked to keep their video-feed on
Thursdays, 6:30pm to 7:30pm Pacific Time
Co-Occurring Disorders Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 883 8000 7729, Passcode: lifering
Sundays, 9:30am to 10:30am Pacific Time
Co-Occurring Disorders Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 869 2822 3501, Passcode: lifering
Open Camera Meeting – Attendees are asked to keep their video-feed on
Sundays, 5:00pm to 6:00pm Pacific Time
Co-Occurring Disorders Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 883 4266 7574, Passcode: lifering
Open Camera Meeting – Attendees are asked to keep their video-feed on
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Two meetings are listed for Wednesdays that are at different times but have the same Zoom Meeting ID number…? Is this the same meeting, but broken up into two parts?? Thanks from Bruce
LifeRing Online Co-Occurring Disorders Focus Meetings:
(1) Wednesdays, 1:00pm to 2:00pm Pacific Time
Co-Occurring Disorders Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 824 4745 9868, Passcode: lifering
Open Camera Meeting – Attendees are asked to keep their video-feed on
(2) Wednesdays, 12:00pm to 1:00pm Pacific Time
Co-Occurring Disorders Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 824 4745 9868 | Passcode: lifering
Open Camera Meeting – Attendees are asked to keep their video-feed on
Hi Bruce — Thanks for your keen eye. That was just a mistake on my part. I’ve updated now to remove the duplicate.
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