World Mental Health Day is observed every year on October 10. More than 100 countries participate in World Mental Health Day by sharing information about mental health and advocating for people to seek mental health treatment. However, supporting people in need of mental health treatment is an ongoing discussion that requires care and compassion.
Crestview Recovery Center is a comprehensive mental health care center in Portland, Oregon, that can help you get started on the path to living the life you want. Learn more about how you can observe World Mental Health Day by calling 866.262.0531.
Why Is World Mental Health Day Important?
World Mental Health Day is important because raising awareness and acknowledging mental health issues can only help people stop suffering and live fuller lives.
By raising awareness, we are actively helping people throughout the world who do not have access to mental health services. When we fail to invest in mental health treatment, we are not helping our communities thrive. Instead, we allow social stigmas and discrimination to persist while people suffer from anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Our mental health is more than just our psychological well-being. It is also made up of our emotional and social needs as well. When we observe World Mental Health Day, we are:
- Raising awareness of mental health conditions
- Supporting the endeavors of local and national organizations that work to support people with mental health needs
How Can I Observe World Mental Health Day At a Mental Health Care Center?
There are many ways to show support for people with mental health conditions. Observing World Mental Health Day is just the beginning of raising awareness. Here are some activities that you can put in practice right here at a mental health treatment center in Oregon:
Make a financial contribution to a local or national organization. Whether you can donate a large sum of money or just a few dollars, every bit helps. The purpose is to support organizations that are actively working to raise awareness of mental health conditions. Support your friends struggling with mental health challenges. Don’t ignore social media posts that show your friend is struggling emotionally. Stop and send them a direct message. Or even better, pick up the phone and give them a call. If they live in the area, encourage a mental health center in Portland.
Advocate for Mental Health Treatment
Place a green ribbon at your desk at work. Post on social media about the importance of mental health treatment. List locations for mental health treatment centers in Portland. Whatever you do, show people that you have knowledge and awareness of mental health. After all, advocacy and awareness help us fight against discrimination and social stigmas.
Be Kind
Random acts of kindness are easy and show how much you care for others. From purchasing a box of donuts to assisting someone in finding a mental health treatment center in the area of Oregon, you will be supporting someone else’s mental stability.
Consult a Mental Health Professional
If you’re advocating and raising awareness, it helps to also prevent yourself from burnout. Mental health professionals help us discover clarity in situations and find alternative ways of dealing with stress.
Practice Self-Care
It never hurts to take care of yourself. After all, we all need to treat ourselves kindly. Some ideas:
- Practice yoga
- Meditate
- Participate in an art or dance class
- Relax on the beach
- Call a friend
- Write in your journal
Take the first step toward taking back control by celebrating Mental Health Day.
How Can A Portland Mental Health Treatment Center Help Me?
Crestview Recovery Center offers mental health services throughout Portland and surrounding areas in Oregon. While focusing on addiction treatment and dual diagnosis programs, we support adults in remaining committed to sobriety. Are you ready to take the first step to live a full life? Contact us 866.262.0531 to begin working with a mental health professional.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
