ICYMI: May is Mental Health Awareness Month 1of2

Let me share some history: Mental Health America (MHA), previously called the National Mental Health Foundation, began this in 1949!

The Mission: To raise awareness, educate the public about mental illnesses, and eliminate stigma. Their goal was to get people talking!

What's with the green ribbon and why May?
1. Springtime vibes: Spring is all about new beginnings, growth, and hope. This fits perfectly with the idea of getting better and making positive changes when it comes to hashtag#mentalhealth.

2. Good timing: Starting in May gave everyone a specific time each year to plan and run their awareness campaigns.

3. Tradition: Over the years, Mental Health Awareness Month has become a tradition, helping it gain more and more recognition.

#PSA #mentalhealth #greenribbon

The green ribbon is the international symbol of mental health awareness. Wear a green ribbon to show colleagues, loved ones or simply those you walk past that you care about their mental health. It can also be worn in memory of a loved one.

#greenribbon #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrights #ymhc #WorldMentalHealthDay #WorldMentalHealthDay2023 #WMHD #ymhc

A place I need to visit again, Rogen national reserve, Jämtland, Sweden. July 2020 (as part of Gröna Bandet)

#hiking #nature #outdoors #grönaBandet #greenRibbon

Made a Halloween variant of my avatar in celebration of spooky month!

Ever heard of the tale of The Green Ribbon? It's spooOooOoOoky! 👻

#Halloweenart #greenribbon #horrorart