Northern Gentle Well being champions Psychological Well being Consciousness Month -Piscataquis Observer

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Bangor Every day Information Photograph/Linda Coan O’Kresik Northern Gentle Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft

Bangor Every day Information Photograph/Linda Coan O’Kresik Northern Gentle Mayo Hospital in Dover-Foxcroft

This Might Northern Gentle Well being joins the nationwide motion to boost consciousness about psychological well being and promote psychological and emotional nicely -being in the course of the month of consciousness of psychological well being. “Psychological well being is crucial for our normal nicely -being, and we encourage everybody to prioritize their psychological well being, not just for them, but in addition for his or her family members,” says Mark Lukens, MBA, Senior Vice President, North Gentle Well being and President of the Northern Gentle Acadia Hospital.

This Might Northern Gentle Well being joins the nationwide motion to boost consciousness about psychological well being and promote psychological and emotional nicely -being in the course of the month of consciousness of psychological well being.

“Psychological well being is crucial for our normal nicely -being, and we encourage everybody to prioritize their psychological well being, not just for them, but in addition for his or her family members,” says Mark Lukens, MBA, Senior Vice President, North Gentle Well being and President of the Northern Gentle Acadia Hospital. “Northern Gentle Well being and Acadia are proud to help the month of psychological well being consciousness and use it as a chance to boost consciousness and supply helpful sources and help to our neighborhood.”

All through the month, Northern Gentle Well being will share sources and data, together with particulars in regards to the subsequent neighborhood dissemination actions to boost consciousness, get rid of stigma and promote good psychological well being, together with ::

Act Day of Hope. Sunday, Might 18: Acadia Hope Day from 1 to three pm in Cascade Park, 600 State St., Bangor-Ununate to Northern Gentle Well being and Yellow Tulip Mission for a honest afternoon stuffed with music, poetry, well-being actions and highly effective tales of hope. Undergo Cascade Park and assist break the stigma round psychological well being!

Group conversations: Saturday, Might 17: Discussions about wholesome mind getting older. Distinctive to the reminiscence of the sunshine of the north and getting older to acquire free neighborhood conferences on wholesome mind getting older. Acquire extra details about the variations between regular getting older and gentle cognitive deterioration, the newest diagnoses and coverings for Alzheimer’s and dementia. 10 AM, Northern Gentle Mayo Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft and 1 PM, Northern Gentle Ca Dean Hospital, Greenville.

Tuesday, Might 27: Optimization of your temper and psychological well being: Learn the way way of life elements can have an effect on mind well being, resembling weight-reduction plan, train and stress administration, and the way social dedication and mental stimulation can promote good cognitive well being. 2 PM, East Company of Getting old, 274 State St., Cervecer.

“These are just a few examples of issues that occur in Might with the intention of selling psychological nicely -being and inspiring extra folks to hunt assist when vital,” says Lukens. “In Acadia, we’re dedicated to offering prime quality care and help to our company and their households, and we hope to proceed our efforts past the month of consciousness of psychological well being.”

For extra details about the month of consciousness about psychological well being and the providers supplied by Northern Gentle Behavioral Well being and Acadia Hospital, Go to NorthernlightHealth.org/behavioral.