May is Mental Health Awareness Month, shining a light on the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions. Throughout the month, The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), actively participates in this national movement dedicated to eradicating stigma, extending support, fostering public education, and advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
This year, NAMI is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with the Take the Moment campaign, which champions the importance of destigmatizing mental health by normalizing the practice of taking moments to prioritize mental health care without guilt or shame.
Prioritize your mental health with these library resources:
- Mental Health Awareness reading list
- Online health resources
- Upcoming programs: Chair Yoga, Evening Yoga, Meditation & Sound Bath, and Come Grow with Us
- Mindful Moments YouTube videos featuring mindfulness exercises
- Browseable book display with local resource handouts
Explore more opportunities to learn about and practice mental health with these free resources:
Janesville/Rock County Mental Health Services:
- NAMI Rock County
- Rock County Behavioral Health
- Rock County Counseling Center
- Health Net of Rock County
- Crossroads Counseling Center
National Mental Health Services:
New Mental Health Tool for Rock County
Rock County Public Health (RCPH) announced it has partnered with the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and CredibleMind to bring free and confidential access to a large library of mental health and well-being resources.
With CredibleMind, users will have 24/7 access to:
- Scientifically proven assessments that help users understand their mental health, covering topics like anxiety, depression, meditation, burnout, and substance use.
- Thousands of expert-reviewed apps, podcasts, books, articles, and videos across hundreds of mental health topics.
- Tools that focus on building skills to thrive mentally and emotionally at work, with family and friends and in the community.
Start with the brief “Mental Health Check-In” or more in-depth “What’s Your Mental Health Profile” assessment and specific tools will be recommended. Whether someone is experiencing anxiety or depression, wants to tackle that “blah” feeling, or wants to maintain their current level of well-being, CredibleMind is for everyone! It has thousands of different resources including podcasts, apps, articles, and videos to help with start a personal self-care journey.
Anyone can access the tools anonymously or create a confidential account to track progress and receive email updates. Mental health has been a focus of Rock County Public Health’s most recent Community Health Improvement Plan after the Community Health Assessment indicated residents were having difficulty accessing mental health care services in Rock County. This new tool can help meet the need by offering proven self-help strategies to intervene earlier, provide support for people waiting for appointments, and build skills to maintain wellness.
Mental Health Matters at JCC
The Janesville Community Center is offerings a series of “Mental Health Matters” programs. Click the link below for more information about each session:
May 7, 2024: "How Do Mental Health Challenges Affect You and Your Loved Ones?"
May 14, 2024: "Where to go for help"
May 21, 2024: "Recognizing the signs of Suicide and How to Help"