Post by BronxCare Health System

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an important time to recognize how social connection can help support better health. Strong social connections can: ✔️ Reduce stress ✔️ Lower the risk of anxiety and depression ✔️ Boost heart health ✔️ Help protect against cognitive decline Some simple ways to stay connected include: ✔️ Reaching out to friends or family ✔️ Volunteering in your community ✔️ Attending local events ✔️ Joining a class, support group, or wellness program BronxCare’s Department of Psychiatry is committed to enhancing emotional health and wellness, as well as expanding access to mental health services throughout the community. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #EmotionalHealth #BehavioralHealth #CommunityHealth