The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department is
pleased to announce the launch of an animated Public Service Announcement (PSA)
video that aims to improve the quality of life for people experiencing poor
mental health.
According to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Florida Department of
Health, the number of residents reporting poor mental health days is steadily
increasing.
"One of our
department's core services is to facilitate health and wellness opportunities,"
said Parks and Recreation Director Eric Call. "There is a direct relationship
between the quality of a person's wellbeing and the time one spends engaging in
physical activity and interacting with nature."
With more than 80
county-operated parks and thousands of acres of parkland to explore, the PSA
shows county residents "the prescription for healthy, happy living is closer
than you think."
The PSA contains original artwork with
animation and was entirely produced by the department's Office of Public Engagement. To view the PSA
and to learn more about opportunities for healthy, happy living through the Palm
Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.pbcparks.com.