Older Americans’ Mental Health Week

Thank you for your interest in Older Americans’ Mental Health Week!  It is important raise awareness that depression and other mental illnesses are not a normal part of aging.  The goal of this observance is to increase the community’s understanding of mental illness and reduce the stigma which keeps many mid-life and older Americans from seeking the help they need.  Public awareness activities can range from displaying information at your local library to hosting a speaker or panel at a community forum.  Together, during Older Americans’ Mental Health Week, we will continue to tell the American public that:

1. ✦Mental illness is not a normal part of aging.
   

2. ✦Mental illnesses are real, common and treatable.
   

3. ✦The more people know, the more they can help themselves and others.
   

4. ✦Healthy adults continue to learn, enjoy life and contribute to society.
   

Please visit the official website for Older Americans’ Mental Health Week www.mentalhealthweek.org contact our office for more information or if you would like a 2009 toolkit.  1.800.825.3695