#Mental Health Awareness Month
Hawai‘i State Department of Health calls attention to vaping’s impact on mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health is highlighting the growing connection between nicotine use and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and lowered self-confidence, noting that nicotine use can contribute to or intensify these symptoms over time.
Kaiser Permanente expands access to health services for Hawaiʻi’s youth
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has awarded grants totaling $60,000 to two local nonprofits dedicated to supporting the emotional, mental, and social well-being of vulnerable youth and their families in Hawaiʻi. The YMCA of Honolulu received $30,000, and Kids Hurt Too Hawaiʻi received $30,000.
Update/postponed: Hawaiʻi Catholic Community Foundation and Maria Lanakila Church present Spiritual and Wellness Health Fair
Update: The Hawaiʻi Catholic Community Foundation and Maria Lanakila Church have announced the postponement of their ‘Spiritual and Wellness Health Fair,’ originally scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Royal Lahaina Resort’s Aliʻi Ballroom.
Senator Hirono introduces bill to combat mental health stigma in AANHPI communities
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono has put forth the Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at addressing mental health stigma in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Aloha House partners with Aloha Ke Akua to promote Mental Health Awareness
Aloha Ke Akua Clothing Company is partnering with the nonprofit rehabilitation center, Aloha House, to raise funds and awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
Aloha House Observes Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Services Available
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on the mental health of people of all ages. Now more than ever it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles that may prevent individuals from seeking help. In November 2020, the Center for Disease Control reported that 44% of Americans were dealing with either depression or anxiety and recent polls also show that many are turning to substance use to cope during these stressful times.
