More than 100 students from Allen, Auglaize and Hardin counties came together this afternoon for “Voices for Prevention” Day.

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith has issued a proclamation to raise awareness and promote understanding of the neurological disorder that affects millions of Americans.

Nearly one in five adults lives with a mental illness in the U.S., and the United Way of Greater Lima, in partnership with PASS, is working to provide resources and support in response.

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - A must-see professional movie screening was held over at the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.

Area golfers grabbed their clubs and hit the green in support of a good cause. Golfers teed off for the American Cancer Society’s Allen County Golf Classic, raising money and awareness in the fight against cancer.

June is CPR and AED Awareness Month. If you don’t know how to do CPR, now is a good time to learn. You never know when an emergency could happen. 

Tourette Awareness Month runs from May 15 to June 15. The campaign aims to increase understanding and support for those living with Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders.

“The World Health Organization has indicated that there's been an increase of 23% in anxiety since the pandemic, and 28% in depression,” said John Foster of the Center for Peace and Reconciliation. “Mental health is an issue. It's an issue that we need to talk about. In the past, it’s been under the carpet—kind of hidden—but now it should be at the forefront.”

May is Stroke Awareness Month, making it a good time to brush up on the signs and symptoms to look out for.