Each year, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing honors those who inspire us to fight against mental illness and addiction. Through its Awards of Excellence, the National Council spotlights the innovative and inspirational efforts of individuals and organizations — consumers and family members; behavioral health professionals, clinicians, leaders, and volunteers; provider organizations; and community partners — who are changing the lives of children, adults, and families living with mental illnesses and addiction disorders.
Contacts do not equal connection. For adolescents, simply having encounters with others is not enough to be a protective factor against the negative effects of loneliness.
