May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to raise awareness and help reduce the stigma associated with caring for our mental health.

Magnum Bikes believes that mental health is just as important as physical health. So it’s our goal to promote ways that our community can take care of both. And we hosted an event at our Scottsdale store earlier this year to do just that.

Let’s recap the event and share how you can take charge of your mental health.

If you’re experiencing mental health challenges right now, please skip ahead to:

Get Help Now: Free Mental Health Resources

Recapping Our Scottsdale Mental Health Awareness Event

The Scottsdale community showed up in force for our Mental Health Awareness Event, including Mayor David Ortega (center), who delivered a speech during the event.

Earlier this year, our Scottsdale store hosted an event in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to raise awareness about mental health in our community.

We welcomed members of the Scottsdale community for a fun-filled day, including:

Free group yoga and guided meditation
Free ice cream, compliments of local favorite Handel’s Ice Cream
A group ride with e-bikes provided by Magnum free of charge
A speech and meet-and-greet with Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega

A group of people spread out in a parking lot, all with electric bikes ready for a group e-bike ride starting from the Magnum Bikes Scottsdale store during our Mental Health Awareness Event

Scottsdale community members choose their favorite Magnum Bikes model to test out during our group ride.

We were proud to host this special event and provide a space for our community to connect with one another and engage in honest discussions about mental health.

Take Care Of Your Mental Health

If you’re not in crisis right now, you can take preventive steps to care for your mental health on your own.

A woman with long brown hair in black motorcycle jacket and black pants looks at a man in black hoodie and denim jacket; both are holding handlebars of electric bikes as they talk

Going for a ride with a loved one is a great way to prioritize your physical and mental health. Pictured: Magnum Summit (Left) and Magnum Ranger 2.0 (Right)

Here are a few tips:

Get enough sleep
Eat a healthy diet
Exercise regularly — especially outside, if you can
Spend time with loved ones
Do things you enjoy
Learn relaxation or meditation techniques
Talk to someone you trust about how you're feeling, or access free resources to expand your support network

Get Help Now: Free Mental Health Resources

If you're concerned about your mental health, please don’t suffer alone: reach out to someone.

You can chat with friends or family, and there are many free resources with trained staff to help you through tough times.

Talk to someone who can help right now:

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Open Monday through Friday 10 am to 10 pm Eastern Time — Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or Text 62640
The Mental Health Hotline: Open 24 Hours A Day All Year — Call 866-903-3787
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Open 24 Hours A Day All Year — Call or Text 988

If you’re struggling, don’t hesitate to get help — you’re loved.