May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We should commit this month to educating ourselves about mental health issues in order to gain a better understanding of these conditions. Mental illness can alter a person’s thinking, emotions, behavior, or mood. These conditions deeply impact daily living and may also influence the ability to relate to others or even to enjoy the good moments of life. They are far more common than we realize, with one in five U.S. adults experiencing episodes of mental illness each year. If you or a loved one has symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or destructive thoughts, know that you are not alone. Reach out to health professionals who can act as an extension of God’s healing love, the one who is with us always, especially in our time of need.