Northern Light Health champions Mental Health Awareness Month
This May Northern Light Health joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health and promote mental and emotional wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month.
“Mental health is essential to our overall well-being, and we encourage everyone to prioritize their mental health – not only for themselves but for their loved ones as well,” says Mark Lukens, MBA, senior vice president, Northern Light Health and president, Northern Light Acadia Hospital. “Northern Light Health and Acadia are proud to support Mental Health Awareness Month and use it as an opportunity to raise awareness and provide helpful resources and support to our community.”
Throughout the month, Northern Light Health will share resources and information, including details on upcoming community outreach activities to raise awareness, remove stigma, and promote good mental health, including:
Acadia HOPE Day. Sunday, May 18: Acadia HOPE Day from 1-3 p.m. at Cascade Park, 600 State St., Bangor – Join Northern Light Health and Yellow Tulip Project for a heartfelt afternoon filled with music, poetry, wellness activities, and powerful stories of hope. Swing by Cascade Park and help break the stigma around mental health!
Community Conversations: Saturday, May 17: Discussions on Healthy Brain Aging. Join Northern Light Memory and Aging for free community lectures on healthy brain aging. Learn more about differences between normal aging and mild cognitive impairment the latest on diagnoses and treatments for Alzheimer’s and dementia. 10 a.m., Northern Light Mayo Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft and 1 p.m., Northern Light CA Dean Hospital, Greenville.
Tuesday, May 27: Optimizing Your Mood and Mental Health – Learn how lifestyle factors can affect our brain health such as diet, exercise, and stress management, and how social engagement and intellectual stimulation can promote good cognitive health. 2 p.m., Eastern Agency on Aging, 274 State St., Brewer.
“These are just a few examples of things happening in May with a goal to promote mental wellness and encourage more people to seek help when needed,” says Lukens. “At Acadia, we’re committed to providing high-quality care and support to our guests and their families, and we look forward to continuing our efforts beyond Mental Health Awareness Month.”
For more information about Mental Health Awareness Month and the services offered by Northern Light Behavioral Health and Acadia Hospital, visit northernlighthealth.org/behavioral.