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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Spotlight put on mental health awareness in Valley
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Mental Health Awareness Month is recognized to make sure people understand services are available. Everybody's mental health is important. Mental illness can affect anyone, no matter your background or circumstances. Problems are common locally. 'It mirrors the national average, which is about one in four adults in the United States will experience some type of mental health condition,' said Brenda Heidinger, associate director of the Mental Health and Recovery Board. That could be depression, anxiety, or stress. There are counseling services or physicians and psychiatrists who can help. Check to see who's covered by your health insurance. And if you're not covered, you may qualify for services through the Mental Health & Recovery Board. 'It is really accessible for people if they're looking for it. So sometimes it's just reminding people that it's here, because we don't always think of something until we need it, and then we aren't sure where to find it,' Heidinger said. Help is available. You can be there better for your family, loved ones, and others by taking care of your mental health. There is a way to turn your struggles into strength. 'We just want people to be able to access care when they need it, where they need it, because we want everyone to be able to live their best life and their most hopeful life,' Heidinger said. Dial 988 if you feel at a crisis point, and a licensed counselor can help you through it before pointing you to services. Dialing 211 is the best way to find out about mental health services and where to go for them in the community. A new license plate was unveiled in Ohio to increase awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The easy-to-remember, three-digit 988 Lifeline launched nationwide in July 2022 and provides free and confidential support 24/7 to Ohioans experiencing a behavioral health crisis. The digits are displayed on the new license plate. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mental health board honors local ‘champions'
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Leaders with Mahoning County's Mental Health and Recovery Board took time Friday to honor what they're calling 'The Champions of Champions.' This was the agency's 10th Annual Awards Luncheon to honor those in the community whose efforts have helped those served by the county's system of care. Directors added a special honor for leaders with the local United Way. 'Because with the bank explosion, they immediately organized our agencies, provided food and shelter for people, and it was just wonderful. They needed recognized,' said Duane Piccirilli, with the Mahoning County Mental Health Recovery Board. Directors say in addition to recognizing this year's recipients, .they hope the event reminds others in the community of the need for people to enter into social service work. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
