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.
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Mayor Smith emphasized the importance of collaboration in meeting residents’ needs. “So one of the things that I heard today is that if an individual signs up that lives near to Apollo, then they're referred to Apollo, but if they live near Lima City Schools, they're referred to Lima City Schools. And so it's important to have different on-ramps for services in our communities, for individuals,” she said.
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.
Real Talk. Real Facts— This was the theme of the first annual community gathering hosted by Association of People Against Lethal Drugs, or APALD. For inspiration overcoming addiction, Vice President JD Vance's mother, Beverly Vance Aikins, was the keynote speaker. Aikins shared her story battling years of drug addiction that was also made public in Vice President Vance’s 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy.”
“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.”
The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties has launched a new podcast: We Care Conversations. Hosted by Cody Ridenour and Elisa Bradley, the monthly podcast features conversations with guests about mental health, recovery, and the stigmas that keep people from getting help.
It's one of the most natural things between a mother and her child, yet there are still stigmas surrounding it. August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, with this week being World Breastfeeding Week. "Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All" is this year's theme, focusing on reducing the inequalities that still exist in our society regarding breastfeeding. While Ohio has made strides in protecting a woman's right to breastfeed in public places, many mothers still face insecurities about whether they can pump at work.
It's one of many positive changes to come out of the last couple of years. Psychologists say the pandemic also triggered more conversations about mental health, which helped reduce stigmas. In addition, many people had to find new ways to cope if they couldn't go to the gym or connect with family and friends. Research shows some still continue with these new habits even now that the restrictions have ended.
Lima, OH (WLIO) - A Celebration in downtown Lima helps bring home the message that they are not alone. The Mental Health and Recovery Services…
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and health officials along with legislators are still working to break the barriers that keep mothers from being able to pump at work. The "Pump act" is currently working its way through congress to increase the accessibility for mothers to continue to breastfeed when heading back to the workforce.