Jennifer Stonefield, LMFT
President, LA-CAMFT

Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health Awareness Month collectively emphasizes the importance of holistic well-being, recognizing that true strength encompasses both physical and mental resilience. Mental Health Awareness Month sheds light on the significance of addressing mental health challenges openly, reducing stigma, and promoting access to resources and support. Meanwhile, one’s own strength encourages us to celebrate physical prowess, but also underscores the inner fortitude required to confront life's obstacles, including mental health struggles. 

The convergence of these observances encourages individuals to adopt a balanced approach to health, acknowledging that mental wellness is as crucial as drinking water or physical fitness. Mental wellness fosters a culture of empowerment, where seeking help for mental health concerns is viewed as a sign of strength rather than weakness. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, Mental Health Awareness Month and one’s own strength promote a more inclusive understanding of strength-one that encompasses resilience in both body and mind. 

By intertwining mental health awareness with the celebration of strength, these observances underscore the interconnectedness of physical and mental well-being. They inspire individuals to prioritize self-care, cultivate resilience, and support one another in navigating life's challenges. Ultimately, this intersection highlights the transformative power of embracing vulnerability, seeking support, and fostering a culture of compassion and understanding around mental health.

Warmly, 

Jennifer Stonefield, LMFT

Jennifer Stonefield, LMFT, is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She’s always had a passion for psychology and going on the therapeutic journey with her clients reminds her of this every day. She has a wide array of clinical experience ranging from working with children in an educational setting to those suffering from dementia to individual work in several group, private practices where age holds no boundaries. She has an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Jennifer applies a person-centered approach when working with clients, as she believes that a “one size fits all” approach simply won’t cut it.