Many people continue to suffer from a mental health disorder. Yet, most societies across the US and the world continue to neglect issues surrounding mental health. The number of people who can access mental health treatment services is still low. Mental health day seeks to address some of the issues around mental well-being. World mental health day normally happens on the 10th day of October every year. So how can you celebrate this day to further the awareness of mental health issues? Northern Illinois Recovery Center has some ideas on how to celebrate this day. On top of that, we offer mental health treatment care for those that are in need.
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World Mental Health Day
The World Federation of Mental Health hosts mental health day once a year in October. These celebrations seek to create and celebrate mental health awareness in the global community in an empathetic way. The celebrations also aim to empower people to take action, which will bring lasting changes to matters concerning mental health.
If you’ve been celebrating mental health day, you might have some ideas on what to do. People who are new to these celebrations may not have the same advantage. All in all, both the veterans and the newbies of world mental health day can consider these tips.
Start Building a Support Network
One of the reasons for celebrating this day is to create awareness. The good thing about creating awareness is anybody can do it. Try creating a mental health support network by yourself. This can be as simple as forming a group with friends and family where you discuss mental health issues. You can use this support network in the future to organize events. These events will assist in promoting mental well-being awareness to the broader society.
Schedule for Regular Meetings with a Mental Health Doctor
Mental health disorders are diseases just like any other. Sometimes you may be having the disorder, but you are ignorant of this fact. Scheduling for regular check-ups with a doctor can help diagnose these disorders earlier enough. The sooner a diagnosis happens, the easier it will be to treat the disorder. As a way of appreciating mental health day, book an appointment with a mental health institution. This will augment the celebration’s intention to empower people to act on mental health issues.
Talk About Mental Health with People
Take the initiative of going around and sensitizing people on mental health issues. Try to find out from people from diverse backgrounds about their awareness of this issue. You might also talk about the stigma and how to debunk some myths that surround mental health. You never know who this talk will inspire to overcome their situation.
Treatment at Northern Illinois Recovery Center
Northern Illinois Recovery Center offers a variety of modules for treating mental health. We’ve partnered with companies that provide insurance coverage services to make the cost of treatment affordable.
Some of our programs include:
- Partial hospitalization program: Partial hospitalization is a flexible program for people who find staying at the facility for treatment prohibitive.
- Drug treatment services: Mental health disorders can push you into drug use. This module will help you overcome any drug addiction.
- Recovery coaching program: The program will help you to recover under the guidance of a professional. It will help you to develop healthy strategies for coping with your situation.
- Dual diagnosis treatment: Dual diagnosis establishes if you are suffering from co-occurring disorders. You’ll be able to get treatment for the disorders simultaneously.
Visit Northern Illinois Recovery for Treatment Today
Mental health disorders can disrupt normalcy in your life. The first step towards overcoming it is talking about your situation. Numerous mental health facilities can help you overcome the disorder. If you or a loved one needs mental health treatment, call Northern Illinois Recovery Center via 855.786.1978. We will help you to restore your health and celebrate mental health day to get on the path of recovery together.
Licensed Physician and Surgeon
Dr. Beth Dunlap, a board-certified addiction medicine and family medicine physician, and is the medical director at Northern Illinois Recovery Center. She is responsible for overseeing all the integrated medical services at both campuses. Beth completed medical school, residency, and fellowship at Northwestern University, where she continues to serve on the faculty as a member of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. She has extensive experience in addiction medicine at all levels of care, and her clinical interests include integrated primary care and addiction medicine, harm reduction, and medication-assisted treatment.
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