May is Mental Health Awareness Month & $100 GNC Gift Card Giveaway

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month began in 1949 to raise awareness of mental health conditions and mental wellness for all.

Did you know that 1 in every 4 American adults live with a diagnosable and treatable mental health condition? Did you know that these people affected with a mental health condition can go on to live full and productive lives? I do, personally. At age 18, I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Panic Attacks. Just this year, I sought help and received medication. The medication has helped tremendously and I feel like myself again, for the first time in years.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental health concerns affect 1 in 10 Americans today, but fewer than 25 percent of people with a diagnosable mental disorder seek treatment. Mental Health Awareness Month hopes to help increase the number of people who will talk to their doctor or a mental health professional about their concern.

My biggest suggestion on how to stay healthy mentally is to reduce stress. Stress is extremely common and can lead to other mental health issues. Exercise is a great way to relieve stress. It is recommended that you exercise at least 3 times a week for at least 20 minutes a day. Getting enough sleep (at least 7 hours a night) is also extremely helpful in reducing stress. Another tip is to eat a well-balanced diet. Taking a good multi-vitamin will help you reach the necessary amount of vitamins and minerals that you may not be receiving through your diet alone. GNC has a great supplement to help with stress called Peter Gillham's Natural Vitality Natural Calm. This supplement (also called The Anti-Stress Drink) helps to reduce stress by balancing your calcium intake and restores healthy magnesium levels.

To learn more about Mental Health Awareness Month please visit these links:
http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20110527/NEWS/110529886
http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/05/14/may-is-mental-health-month/26193.html

The generous folks at GNC have offered one lucky One Haute Mommy reader the chance to win a $100 GNC gift card.





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Open to residents of US only. Giveaway begins now and will end June 13th at 11:59 p.m. EST. Past 2011 winners of GNC Gift Cards are not eligible to win again in 2011. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to the winning email notification before another winner is chosen. Entries that do not adhere to the rules will be disqualified and a new winner will be chosen. Good Luck!

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The product(s) provided for the review were sent to me free of charge from the company or the PR agency. I did not receive monetary compensation for this review. The opinions expressed are 100% my own.