Bahalam, malam. It's a brand new month. Do you know why it's so special?

Because May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month?

Oh, yes. It's AAPI Heritage Month, but that's not what I was talking about.

Mental health awareness month, which is also in May?

Oh, really? I didn't know that was this month. I'm excited because May is when the Great Marshmallow drop happens

and 15,000 marshmallows fall from the sky.

Wait, that's a real thing?

I do not joke about marshmallows because I'm Ryan Willard.

And I'm Pamela Kirkland.

It's Thursday, May 1st.

This is 10 things you need to know.

10. 9. 8, 7, 6. 5, 4, 3, 0.1. Health is wealth, especially when it comes to mental health. And

May 1st makes for the perfect time to address it as its Mental Health Awareness Month.

The stigma, or negative label, around mental health and seeking treatment has unfortunately

been around for a long time and can make us feel ashamed for feeling sad, anxious, or

whatever it may be. But we can shift from this. Here are three tips on how to observe

mental health awareness month, and they work every other day of the year.

Number one, take care of yourself.

This may mean an earlier bedtime, eating healthy foods or getting outside to exercise, all things that make for a more balanced lifestyle.

Number two, take care of your loved ones. Check in on your friends and

family. Showing support can go a long way. And number three, and speak up about mental health.

Normalizing talking about mental health with family and friends can strengthen relationships,

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