Mental Health & You
"Mental Health isn't a battle to be won. It is a journey to continue walking."
Lindsey Adkinson
Annual physicals and wellness visits with your primary care physician or your child’s pediatrician are routine. But have you ever considered an annual mental health check?
Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how we think, feel, and act. It determines how an individual copes with stress, develops relationships, and makes decisions. Mental health is paramount at every developmental stage of life, from infancy, childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
A metal health assessment can be completed by a social worker, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, physician, psychiatrist or psychologist. The assessment is conducted in an office, home or via telehealth. It will generally consist of an interview and completion of a questionnaire focused on your personal/ family/ medical history, current and previous symptoms, and your current cognitive functioning.
Assessing your mental health on a consistent basis is a habit to develop. Your mind, body and spirit are connected. Maintaining a healthy balance between the three areas will enhance your daily functioning and your relationships.
Consider the resources below for more information:
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Greater Orlando
World Health Organization: Mental Health
Mental Health Association of Central Florida
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Mindoula 3 Minute Mental Health Assessment
Disclaimer: An online assessment does not substitute for meeting with a qualified professional. If you or someone you care about is presenting with a mental health concern, please reach out for assistance.
Amy Moncion, MSW, LCSW
Panelist, Mental Health Qualified Supervisor
amoncion@collaborativecorner.org