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Mental health struggles exacerbated by the isolation brought on by lockdowns in response to COVID-19 led to a massive spike in the number of people seeking help for eating disorders, according to Christie Bettwy, executive director of Rock Recovery.
“Isolation is a huge piece of what allows mental health conditions to really thrive,” Bettwy said in an interview with The Christian Post. “Breaking isolation is a huge part of recovery, so that’s one thing we’ve seen is a lot more people reaching out for help because of the isolation and the tough environments.”
Rock Recovery, a Christian nonprofit based in Arlington, Virginia, provides recovery programs and bridges gaps for those struggling with eating disorders. Bettwy said they saw a 400% increase in people reaching out for help when COVID-19 first began.
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BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County Commissioners declared May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Members of Fannin County Connection accepted the proclamation. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans are diagnosed with a mental health condition per year. 46 percent of Americans will be diagnosable with a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime and half of those will be before the age of 14.
At this time, 44 million Americans are experiencing mental illness with 42.5 million suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is one of the more prominent disorders in America.
24.6 million Americans don’t receive treatment for their mental disorders whether it’s anxiety, substance abuse, depression, bipolar, post-traumatic stress, schizophrenia, or suicidal thoughts.
While it is the goal of Fayette County Public Schools to support its students’ academic and social/emotional growth every day, recognizing May as National Mental Health Awareness Month provides an […]
Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry share premiere date for mental health series Hello! 5 days ago
The docuseries, titled
The Me You Can t See docuseries will premiere on Apple TV+ on 21 May, when all episodes will be available to watch.
Prince Harry said in a statement:
We are born into different lives, brought up in different environments, and as a result are exposed to different experiences. But our shared experience is that we are all human. The majority of us carry some form of unresolved trauma, loss, or grief, which feels - and is - very personal. Yet the last year has shown us that we are all in this together, and my hope is that this series will show there is power in vulnerability, connection in empathy, and strength in honesty.