May Recognized as Mental Health Month by Morristown

Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty has proclaimed May as Mental Health Month.

Mental Health Association of Morris County's Tracey Cappiccille, and Madine Despeine, were on hand to accept the proclamation certificate. 

“May is mental health month … It’s an opportunity for the country to recognize all the issues with mental health and that 1 in 4 individuals suffer from mental illness,” said Cappiccille.

“Also, what’s important is this stigma that surrounds it that people are embarrassed or ashamed and they don’t go for help because of this. I think it’s important to break through the stigma and continue to provide compassion to people struggling with mental illness and to bring attention to the methods that are making their lives better.”

The Mental Health Association is busy planning its 60^th anniversary reception with special guest Rodney Frelinghuysen on June 20.

Whereas mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being. All Americans experience periods of difficulty and stress from time to time in their lives

Where 1 in 4 Americans live with diagnosable and treatable mental health condition and understand how important mental health is to overall health.

Prevention is the effective way of reducing the burden of mental health. There is a strong body of research supporting specific tools that all Americans can use to better handle challenges to protect their health and well-being

With effective treatment, those individuals with mental health conditions can recover and lead full productive lives.