National Public Health Week, celebrated between April 5th and April 11th this year, will be an entirely virtual event hosted by the American Public Health Association. The goal is to help create the healthiest society possible and ensure that everyone understands how they can do their part.
As a nation, every day, we are faced with a variety of issues, challenges, and deficiencies that negatively impact the lives of the country’s citizens. Public health focuses on improving individuals’ health in our communities, promoting healthy lifestyle choices, injury and disease prevention, and mental health awareness and treatment.
At the Atlanta Center for Mental Health, our experienced staff members understand how education, training, and compassion go a long way in making an impact in society and our communities. We focus our efforts on mental health recovery with the understanding that we can help to make a change one person at a time. To learn more about how you or a loved one can receive much-needed mental health treatment, reach out today at 833.625.0458.
What Topics Are Addressed During National Public Health Week?
National Public Health Week, especially during the pandemic that has threatened so many lives and encouraged mental health struggles, has become synonymous with building bridges. It is a celebration of the support that people of all races, genders, and religions need and should expect as we all walk this journey of social distancing and isolation.
By working together, communities and families can strengthen bonds that have been stretched and strained, develop new, stronger support systems, and get on the way to a healthier nation as a whole. During each day of the week, events will occur through social media platforms to educate people about vulnerable groups, advocate for fair policies, and promote equity for all. Some of the themes of this year’s public health week include:
- Creating a better, more inclusive public health infrastructure
- Dismantle policies that reduce the opportunities for mental health treatment for minorities
- Develop systems of inclusion, social support and that promote positive health behaviors
- Striving for healthcare equity for patients and front-line workers
- Advocating for mental health awareness and treatment services
National Public Health Week is a growing movement that strives to bring awareness to the power of prevention and a strong public health system.
Mental Health Is Critical to Better Health
Everyone deserves the right to live their life free of the challenges and struggles of mental health disorders. To ensure that individuals can achieve optimum health levels, mental health treatment options must be made available to everyone. Increased health occurs when individuals receive the physical, psychological, and emotional treatment they need. Better health makes for better communities, better families, and a stronger society as a whole.
Many people who suffer from a mental health disorder may not be aware that they are experiencing a mental health crisis or episode. This is where awareness and education play a critical role in identifying and diagnosing mental health disorders that can make a difference in a person’s life and recovery. As a part of National Public Health Week, researchers, scientists, and physicians share signs and symptoms to look for in a loved one and when to seek treatment.
How Can the Atlanta Center for Mental Health Help?
At the Atlanta Center for Mental Health, we are committed to developing healthy individuals and strong communities. At our residential mental health center, we offer the treatment programs and services that you or a loved one may need to begin the journey of mental health recovery and living the life you want, including:
Learn more about how you can participate in National Public Health Week and begin making a difference in your life and community by reaching out through our online form or calling 833.625.0458.
