MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio — OhioGuidestone's Medina office is offering free mental health screening to Medina County residents on May 19 and 20 in honor of Mental Health Month.
“We always celebrate Mental Health Month in May – to increase awareness and remove stigma – because we know 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime and those numbers are staggering,” said Melissa Romain, Director of Medina County Programs for OhioGuidestone. “It’s even more important this year, as we’re all facing challenges that can impact our mental health amid the uncertainty and isolation of COVID-19.”
The COVID-19 outbreak, according to the Center for Disease Control, may be stressful for people, as fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in both adults and children.
“This year’s Mental Health Month campaign really focuses on the importance of recognizing your own emotions, working to find the positive when facing adversity or loss, reaching out to connect with others and creating healthy routines to take care of yourself,” said Romain. “With these screenings, we hope to equip as many people as possible with practical tools they can use to stay connected, improve their mental health daily and increase resiliency, regardless of COVID-19 or their current situations.”
You can make an appointment by calling 440-260-2945 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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