Mental health in the news

As the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to disrupt American lives the importance of mental health has never been more apparent than it is right now. Media outlets are covering the topic in ways that they have not in the past and are breaking new ground for mental health awareness and acceptance. Most recently a series of high profile athletes from Olympians Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka, to the Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley have garnered praise for the strength that they have shown in confronting their mental health issues and prioritizing treatment.

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ABC’s Good Morning American ran a piece on Ridley and the broader importance of prioritizing mental health issues. You can watch the segment here.

From stress, to depression and more serious mental health conditions, it critically important that we take care of ourselves, and those around us. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides a guide for assisting family members at mentalhealth.gov. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offers an extensive collection or resources for friends and family members to support their loved ones.

If you live in the Bexar county area and have a loved one with serious mental health issues they may qualify for assistance at Amber Lantern through the Texas HHS HCBS-AMH program. Please contact Amber Lantern today for more information on residential treatment and eligibility requirements.