Redondo Beach About Town
BCHD holds Mental Health Awareness Month events Beach Cities Health District asks residents to join in observing Mental Health Awareness Month in May and in raising awareness about mental health and mental illness. According to BCHD, one in five people has a diagnosable mental health condition, and many adults and youth in the Beach Cities are struggling emotionally. According to BCHD, 15 percent of Beach Cities 11th graders reported missing school in the past 30 days due to feeling very sad, anxious, stressed or angry; 16 percent of Beach Cities 11th graders reported seriously considering attempting suicide in the past 12 months; 43.4 percent of Beach Cities adults reported experiencing significant daily stress, and 13.7 percent of Beach Cities adults reported being diagnosed with depression at some point in their lifetime. BCHD urges residents to take three steps toward shining a light on mental health: First, educate yourself. “Know the Signs“ to learn how to identify someone who may be in emotional distress and how to help. (Find local health-related resources and information at bchd.org/resources.) Then, talk about it. The more people talk about mental health, the more mental…
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