Hispanic American Library hosts event for Mental Health Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
On Thursday, the Hispanic American Library in Springfield held an event promoting mental health awareness.
Artists and local organizations showed their support for those struggling. Those interested had the opportunity to speak with them about their struggles.
'Our attempt is really to inform people, even here at the station, that there are services and we're able to help in assisting them to have a better life,' says Juan Falcon, Founder of the Hispanic American Library.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 50% of all mental illness begins by 14-years-old. 75% by 24-years-old. Those seeking help can call NAMI's Health HelpLine, just click here.
If you are struggling and in need of urgent help, you're urged to call 988, the National Crisis Lifeline at 988. More information on the Lifeline can be found here.
WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.
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