Paducah Mayor George Bray has issued a proclamation proclaiming May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Paducah. The goal is to encourage all citizens to work together to create a culture where mental health is valued and prioritized.
“The Paducah Board of Commissioners continues to focus on mental health awareness as a priority,” said Mayor Bray. “All people experience times of difficulty and stress and need mental health support. At times, that support is particularly critical. Let’s continue the conversation that mental health is essential to everyone’s well-being by promoting education and compassion. We also want to share our gratitude to the mental health professionals and advocates who work to provide support, care, and advocacy for people living with mental health conditions. Your work is valuable and very much appreciated.”
To honor Mental Health Month, the South 4th Street and South 5th Street sides of Paducah’s City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street will be spotlighted in green during May as part of Mental Health America’s Light Up Green initiative. Green is the color for mental health awareness.
Mental Health Month was started by Mental Health America (known at the time as the National Association for Mental Health) in 1949 and has been observed every May for over 75 years. According to MHA, one in five people will experience a mental health condition in a given year and 50% of people in their lifetime. Mental health affects us all, and awareness benefits us all.
As part of MHA’s Mental Health Awareness Month 2025 campaign, “Turn Awareness into Action,” there are many ways, big and small, to improve mental health. Visit the link below for a calendar with 31 tips to boost your mental health during May.
Tips to Boost Your Mental Health
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
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