Mental Health Promotion
CONTACT US
Mental Health Promotion & Suicide Prevention
3160 Center Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 588-5342
Email: MCHDPrevention@co.marion.or.us
What is Mental Health?
Mental health refers to a person's psychological, emotional and social well-being and can impact how you think, feel, deal with stress, make choices, and relate to others. Mental health conditions include:
- Anxiety disorders
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Season affective disorder (SAD)
- Suicide and suicidal behavior
According to the
National Alliance on Mental Illness:
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
- 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Glimmers
Glimmers are those warm, fuzzy feelings you experience when you are cozy and safe. They are the opposite of triggers and are meant to help bring you back to a place of happiness. They may even help change your mood! Glimmers can help you feel present. Examples of glimmers could be:
- Walking on the beach
- Petting an animal
- The smell of freshly baked bread
- The feel of grass under your feet
- Wrapping up in a warm, fuzzy blanket
- Your favorite song
When you feel stressed or upset, thinking of your glimmer may help your body and mind feel more connected. Try drawing or writing down your glimmers and keep them close. If you want, you can share your glimmers with friends. You may find someone else's glimmer is similar to yours, or you could discover a new glimmer of your own!
Download a Glimmer worksheet!
Email Privacy: While we are happy to answer general questions via email, we suggest you do not transmit personal or health related information in your message. We cannot meet any expectation you might have of confidentiality when you communicate with us over the Internet. If you have a specific personal or health-related issue, please call the appropriate county government office instead.
Email address: health@co.marion.or.us
To report a public health emergency, or make an urgent report of communicable disease, call (503) 588-5621 at anytime.
