May is for Mental Health - Help Others

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health matters—for everyone. Whether you're feeling strong or struggling, your mental and brain health are always important. We all deserve to care for our minds as much as we do our bodies.

Let’s lift each other up, speak kindly to ourselves, and keep the conversation going.

Here are 5 ways you can support someone who’s struggling with their mental health:

1)      Check in regularly – A simple message or call can show you care and help them feel less alone.

2)      Listen without judgment and offer empathy – Let them talk freely and feel heard, not fixed.

3)      Educate yourself on their diagnosis – Understanding helps reduce stigma and builds trust.

4)      Encourage professional help without pressuring them – Offer support, not ultimatums.

5)      Help reduce stigma by discussing mental health openly – Your voice can help normalize the conversation.

Mental health is everyone's business, let's be there for each other.

-Julie "Brain Lady" Anderson