May is National Mental Health Awareness month and we sat down with Executive Director, Isidro Torres with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Paso branch to talk about mental health, mental illness, resources for the community, and of course, how pets can help support mental health and wellness.

During the month of May, NAMI’s national Mental Health Awareness campaign was all about “Taking the Moment” and prioritizing talking about mental health without feeling guilty or ashamed. While the stigma around mental health persists, one thing remains true—our pets never judge us and are always there to support us with unconditional love! Learn more about NAMI El Paso and the resources they have available to the borderland community at www.namiep.org.