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Bethlehem, PA October 8–\u201cIt\u2019s OK Not to Be OK\u201d is the message Northampton County Mental Health will launch on World Mental Health Day, October 10th<\/sup>.\u00a0 \u201cWe want to let people know that in this time of pandemic and upheaval, it\u2019s OK to admit feelings of anxiety and depression and to get help for them,\u201d says Tiffany Crush, Mental Health Administrator for Northampton County. \u201cOur goal is to let Northampton County residents know that we have many services available, both for individuals and families experiencing a mental health crisis and before a crisis happens.\u201d<\/p>\n The CDC recently released a study finding a significant increase in mental health needs compared to the prior year with 40% of US adults reporting at least one adverse mental health condition related to the pandemic. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, fewer than half of US adults receive treatment for their mental illness.<\/p>\n The campaign, funded by the Cares Act, will include television and radio spots along with billboard and print advertising.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s unfortunate that there is still a stigma around mental illness,\u201d comments Brian Watson, Northampton County Mental Health Deputy Administrator. \u201dWe hope that spreading the word that there is strength in seeking help will encourage people to realize that mental illness is a disease like any other, not a weakness or character flaw.\u201d<\/p>\n Originated by the World Health Organization, the annual World Health Day has the objective of raising awareness about mental health issues and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.\u00a0 It also provides an opportunity for stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work and what needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.<\/p>\n Northampton County Mental Health offers a variety of services: crisis intervention including telephone counseling, mobile crisis, and residential crisis services; case management, outreach and family supports. Northampton County Information, Referral and Emergency Services Department is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.\u00a0 The Crisis Department can be reached at\u00a0610-252-9060.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bethlehem, PA October 8–\u201cIt\u2019s OK Not to Be OK\u201d is the message Northampton County Mental Health will launch on World Mental Health Day, October 10th.\u00a0 \u201cWe want to let … Continue reading Northampton County Mental Health Launching Campaign to Respond to Increase in Mental Health Needs<\/span>
\nMargaret C. Murphy
\nExecutive Director, NAMI Lehigh Valley
\n802 West Broad Street
\nBethlehem, PA 18018
\nwww.nami-lv.org<\/p>\n
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