Community involvement improves mental health

Being involved in one’s community can be an important part of improving our mental health and well-being, says Lauren Zuckman, licensed clinical social worker and executive director of BeWellPBC. I have found that community involvement is key to feeling a sense of belonging and truly nourishing our souls when it comes to maintaining our mental health. “It’s good for an individual’s mental health, but it’s also good for the well-being of society as a whole.”

In this Mental Health Minute, Zuckman discusses BeWellPBC, a movement to promote behavioral health and wellness for all. Based in Palm Beach County, Florida, BeWellPBC works to improve mental health and well-being from the individual to the community level with a focus on stewardship coordination and alignment.

Zuckman shares how maintaining our mental health is important to both individual mental health and overall community well-being. She suggests different ways to get involved, such as joining a recreation center class, attending a local town hall meeting, or reaching out to local faith-based organizations. “We are social creatures,” she said. “Human-to-human relationships are important. It is also satisfying and fun.

Mrs. Zuckman He is the director general BeWellPBC Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Palm Beach County, Florida. She has over 20 years of experience developing programs and working with youth, adults and families in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence and crisis management.