May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Let's Stay Connected

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Connected Therapy, we believe connection is more than just part of our name. It’s the heart of everything we do.

Mental health struggles can feel incredibly isolating. But healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and connected.

Feeling Disconnected? You’re Not Alone.

Maybe lately you’ve felt like your emotional battery is running low. Maybe you're stuck in your own head, spinning in stress or sadness. Or maybe you're just tired. Not just sleepy, but soul-tired.

You’re not broken or weak. You’re human. And being human means having tough seasons.

Connection is Powerful

Whether it’s connecting with your emotions, reconnecting with your purpose, or finally reaching out for help, these small, brave steps matter.

Some signs it might be time to reconnect with your mental health:

• You’re constantly anxious, irritable, or overwhelmed.

• You’ve lost interest in things that used to bring joy.

• You’re withdrawing from people or struggling to focus.

• You feel like you’re carrying too much and you probably are.

If any of that sounds familiar, it’s okay. And more importantly, help is here.

Coping Skills That Can Help Right Now

While therapy is a powerful long-term support, there are simple tools you can use every day to help manage stress, emotions, and overwhelm. Here are a few of our favorite coping skills that can help you reconnect and reset:

1. Name it to tame it: Put words to what you're feeling. Saying “I’m feeling anxious” or “This situation is overwhelming” helps your brain process the emotion more clearly.

2. Ground yourself in the present: Try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique: name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you taste. It’s a great way to slow down anxious thoughts.

3. Move your body: You don’t need a full workout. Just a short walk, stretching, or even dancing to one song can help regulate your nervous system.

4. Breathe intentionally: Deep, slow breathing helps signal safety to your body. Try 4x4 breathing: inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4, exhaling for 4, hold for 4, and repeat a few times.

5. Make a connection: Text a friend. Pet your dog. Step outside. Connection doesn’t have to be deep to be powerful.

These are small steps, but they can have a big impact. And if you're feeling stuck, we’re here to help guide you toward tools that truly work for you.

You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

At Connected Therapy, we offer therapy that’s real, human, and supportive. We’re not here to "fix" you because you’re not broken. We’re here to help you feel more grounded, more understood, and more like yourself again.

We work with individuals, families, couples, first responders, and kids of all ages. Whether you're navigating trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, or just life, we’re here to walk beside you.

📞 Call us at (775) 622-4799✅ We are in network with most major insurances🌐 Virtual and in-person sessions available🚨 In crisis? Call or text 988 anytime.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to remind you that it’s okay to not be okay. You deserve to take care of yourself by reaching out, talking it through, and connecting with the care you deserve.

You’re not alone. You’re not “too much.” You’re not failing.

You might just be overdue for some support, and we’d love to be part of your journey.