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BELIEVE GROW

HOPE

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Many people

don’t realize the importance of mental health. Lots of people

discuss the benefits of diet and exercise, which can affect mental

health to some degree, but are mainly focused on physical health.

The health of the mind, mental health, is often overlooked. This is

unfortunate because mental health, particularly in seniors, is vital

for maintaining happiness and self-esteem.