Celebrating May as Mental Health Awareness Month

Special to The Advocate

On May 20, the Malden Disability Commission, led by Chair Marilyn Andrews, hosted an event in the City Council Chambers in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. The event featured Lynda Cutrell, a mental health advocate, who focuses on building public awareness about mental health, outreach, education and advocacy. Lynda created the “99 Faces Project,” which was exhibited at the Boston Museum of Science and addresses the science of our mental health while promoting the narrative of actual recoveries.

Marilyn Andrews spoke about the work of the Disability Commission to bring awareness to the importance of mental health and to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. Also, part of the program was a proclamation issued by Mayor Gary Christenson and an informational table led by INTERFACE Referral Service, which has been working to assist our residents in finding resources.