Mental illness and addiction is common. Micah Sobota from Coleman Health Services is in to talk about breaking the stigma and the help that is…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties is getting the message out that there is hope for people who are dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The Lima Symphony Orchestra continues its mission to help those in need through music therapy.
Kim Bader and her family founded the Dear Nicolas Foundation in honor of her son, Nicolas, to advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
On Friday night, Ohio State campuses, including OSU Lima, came together and walked to raise awareness about a topic that many find difficult to talk about. Fellow Buckeyes at OSU Lima walked around the Quad for the "Out of the Darkness" campus walk to honor the lives lost and affected by suicide and mental illness while displaying fellowship, camaraderie, and support for those currently struggling. The annual walk is organized by the Ohio State Suicide Prevention Program and collaborated with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Many of Friday night's walkers have been affected in some way by suicide and mental health, and there is one particular message of hope they want to share.
In the first six months of 2022, Mercy Health – St. Rita’s has seen an above average of 14 suicide attempts per month, which is on pace to pass any yearly total since 2017. With September being Suicide Awareness Month, Mercy Health – St. Rita’s is reminding the community to take time to listen and reach out for help.
Lima, OH (WLIO) - A Celebration in downtown Lima helps bring home the message that they are not alone. The Mental Health and Recovery Services…
The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties is encouraging everyone to wear green in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health officials want people to know these are unprecedented times, that many people are suffering, grieving, and have experienced loss at a level we have never seen.
The need for mental health services is growing as more individuals are seeing early symptoms of mental illness.
"Someone is here to help": that's the message that Mary Jane Mullenhour wants to spread to every person that goes through the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, support group. Mullenhour has lead the local NAMI support group for several years; in fact, it's a passion for helping those who are dealing with mental issues that has driven Mullenhour to give her time for others for over 45 years.