The Mental Health Connection - May 2025

Todd Conway
May 20
3 min read

What This Month Means to Us

May invites us to pause—and remember that mental health isn’t just a diagnosis or a chart note. It’s someone’s quiet pain. Someone’s daily resilience. Someone’s story of holding it together when no one’s watching.

For those of us in mental health care, this month is a reminder to advocate, to listen more deeply, and to carry hope forward—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves.

Let’s move from awareness to meaningful action:

▪️ Check in with someone you love.

▪️ Speak openly when you’re struggling.

▪️ Extend grace before judgment.

▪️ Celebrate even the smallest wins.

If someone you know needs support, Help Therapy offers in-person and telehealth services including therapy, psychiatric care, and psychological evaluations.

Refer a patient at helptherapy.com

Warmly,

Annette Conway, PsyD

CEO, Help Therapy

5 Quick Facts for Mental Health Awareness Month

1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental illness each year.
Conditions like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder are common—and treatable.
Over 50% of all mental health conditions begin by age 14.
Mental and physical health are connected—your sleep, immune system, and heart all feel the impact.
Stigma silences too many. Many delay seeking help out of fear or shame.

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Small acts of self-care—movement, rest, connection, and nutrition—really do make a difference.

Breakthrough Treatments Offering New Hope

Innovations in neuroscience and integrative care are transforming how we treat mental health conditions. Here are just a few promising approaches:

OCD: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – the gold standard for reducing compulsions
Treatment-Resistant Depression: TMS Therapy – non-invasive brain stimulation with strong remission outcomes
PTSD & Chronic Pain: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) – helps reprocess trauma and reduce pain
PTSD: Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) – calms the fight-or-flight response
ADHD & TBI: Neurofeedback – improves focus and self-regulation through brain training
TBI Recovery: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – promotes healing via oxygen saturation

We’re entering a new era of neuro-informed, personalized care—offering real hope for those who’ve struggled the longest.

Dear Therapist…

Q: How do I know if therapy is working?A: You might notice subtle changes—less reactivity, better sleep, firmer boundaries. Progress isn’t always linear, but therapy often plants seeds that grow over time. Stay curious, and bring your reflections into session.

Printable Download

🖍️ Click to download beautifully designed mindfulness coloring pages.Perfect for a screen-free break or your office waiting room.

Resource Spotlight: Make the Connection

This powerful project from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs shares real stories from Veterans who’ve navigated mental health challenges. You’ll find videos, tools, and resources for Veterans and their loved ones.🔗 maketheconnection.net

Brain-Friendly Recipe

Walnut Blueberry Oats