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 May is Mental Health Month
Did you know:
- 1 in 4 adults suffer from mental illness
- Depression is the most prevalent mental illness
- The treatment of depression is effective 60 to 80% of the time
- 90% of those who die by suicide suffer from a mental disorder
Many activities are being held during the month of May to give the community opportunities to participate in mental health awareness. All events are free, sponsored by mental health providers and aim to improve the quality of life for all people affected by mental health conditions.
Monday, May 2- SOS Support Group: Survivors of Suicide
* For individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Methodist Temple - 2109 Lincoln Ave., 2nd Floor
(812) 426-2640
Mental Health America
Tuesday, May 3 - Good Grief: Talking with Children about Grief
* Public Workshop for Adults
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Deaconess Cross Pointe - 7200 E. Indiana St.
RSVP - (812) 476-7200 or (800) 947-6789
Jo Gilreath, LCSW
Wednesday, May 4 - Support Group: Bipolar
* For individuals with bipolar family members and friends
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
St. Mary's Rehabilitation Institute Bldg., 3rd Floor - 3700 Washington Ave.
(812) 485-4934
Tuesday, May 10 - Stress Management
* Public Event
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Deaconess Cross Pointe - 7200 E. Indiana St.
RSVP - (812) 476-7200 or (800) 947-6789
Janie Chappell, RN, MSN
Wednesday, May 11 - Good Grief: Talking with Children about Grief
* Public Workshop for Adults
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Deaconess Cross Pointe - 7200 E. Indiana St.
RSVP - (812) 476-7200 or (800) 947-6789
Jo Gilreath, LCSW
Tuesday, May 17 - QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer)
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Deaconess Cross Pointe - 7200 E. Indiana St.
RSVP - (812) 476-7200 or (800) 947-6789
Kent Leslie, BS
For more public presentations, call
Mental Health America of Vanderburgh County at (812) 426-2640.
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