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4 - MERCHANDISER - Hempfield Edition - January 19, 2022
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“Younger generations are more apt to accept, support, and encourage loved ones to get help (for mental health issues),” said Kim McDevitt, executive director of Mental Health America of Lancaster County (MHALC). “That’s a culture shift,” added McDevitt, who noted that data shows people are being educated about mental health. “That is the only way we will reduce the stigma,” she concluded. McDevitt noted that breaking through the stigma should result in a changed view of overall wellness. “We will be looking at mental health the same way we look at physical health because they’re intertwined,” she shared. “If you aren’t mentally well, you will not be physically well (and vice versa).” Noting that variables associated with COVID-19 have propelled attitudes toward mental health forward, McDevitt pointed to specific areas where struggles have been clear, including with children and in workplaces.
“I think if there’s ever a time to address good mental health support in the workplace, it’s now,” noted McDevitt. “Supervisors need to understand that depression alters the person.” McDevitt added that while job expectations are necessary, flexibility is essential to help maintain employee mental wellness.
“Someone who is struggling will be less productive, tardy, not meet deadlines, or be absent. The more (employees are supported) and connected to care, the more they want to give back, and the faster they will want to heal.” According to McDevitt, data is also showing that parents of today’s children are
likely to seek support for a child’s mental health needs. In addition, teachers and guidance counselors are available to children attending school. In Pennsylvania, young people age 14 and older may make their own mental health decisions. McDevitt noted that teenagers may contact MHALC directly to be connected to resources. Because the northeast portion of the U.S. has higher access to care, the prevalence of mental illness is lower, according to McDevitt. However, it still takes most people who experience issues more than a decade to seek help. MHALC supports and resources, including an online screening program, are available. For additional information, readers may visit www.mhalancaster.org.
Family Support Group To Meet The No Longer Alone Family Support Group, now supported by Landis Communities, will continue to meet on the fourth Sunday of every month. The next meeting will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23, via Zoom. The guest speaker for January will be Jenna M. Syverson, a doctoral psychology intern at WellSpan Philhaven. Her presentation on “Innovations in Treatments for Persons With Mental Illness” will be followed by a time of sharing. For information on joining the Zoom meeting or to receive a monthly meeting reminder, contact 717381-3599 or jalbright@ landis.org by noon on Friday, Jan. 21.
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