This week is Mental Health Awareness week
Take a moment to check in with your mental health. Go for a walk. How are you feeling? Are you ok?
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health.
If you’re struggling, don’t hesitate to reach out for support – seek help!
Raising awareness about #SuicidePrevention, recognizing warning signs, and knowing how to respond in a crisis are vital.
Maintaining balance through regular physical activity is key to boosting mental well-being.
Getting outdoors in nature is a calming daily practice.
Stress and poor mental health
Stress and poor mental health are one of the biggest public health challenges we’re facing says The Stress Management Society.
Social isolation is a major contributor to stress and poor mental health. Wheelchair users often struggle with this if they don’t have access to a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
This leads to many health problems such as heart disease, insomnia, digestive issues, immune system challenges, etc. to more serious mental health disorders of anxiety and depression.
That’s why we’re here! We raise funds to gift vans to people with limited mobility who can’t afford one.
It’s possible, with everyone’s help!
Spending Time Outdoors In Nature
According to Mental Health America @mentalhealthamerica, spending time outdoors in nature can significantly boost our mental health and well-being.
They also say to take note of these surroundings affecting our mental health:
– Safe and Stable Housing
– Healthy Home Environments
– Our Neighborhoods and Towns
– The Outdoors and Nature
If there’s an area that affects us negatively, pay attention. Take action to change it to make them as healthy as possible.
Veterans with Disabilities are Four Times More Likely to Suffer Depression
As reported by the ADA National Network, “Nearly a third of the 12 million veterans ages 21 – 64 report having a disability.”
On top of that, many veterans are suffering from depression along with their disability.
A CDC report tells us they are 4xs more likely to experience mental distress.
Freedom of mobility fights depression and isolation!
Transportation is key to getting out with others.
Together we can give new life to our veterans, public servants, and first responders, and others with disabilities who cannot afford a wheelchair-accessible van.
Please visit our website to learn how to help our veterans get mobile here.
