May is Mental Health Month, an observance that obviously has special meaning for those of us in the mental health field. Indeed, at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, every month could be considered mental health month, and we work — daily — to reach those in our community in need.

This year’s Mental Health Month theme is, “Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World.” Mental Health America, which founded Mental Health Month in 1949, has some excellent resources on its website about where you can start if you want to bolster your personal mental health, as well as things everyone can do to raise awareness of mental health issues in their community.