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Starting a conversation around mental health and going back to school with your teen can be difficult. Here are some prompts to help you get started!
For more tips, check out our Back to School Toolkit: bit.ly/46kYI9s
#zeroreasonswhy #backtoschool
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September starts #HispanicHeritageMonth. Did you know the @988Lifeline offers support in #Spanish? If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 & press 2 or text AYUDA to 988. #988Lifeline
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Everyone can play a role in #SuicidePrevention. When you start a conversation with a loved one who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide, & when you offer support & model self-care, you are providing hope to those who may need it most. #SPM24 #SuicidePreventionMonth
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9/8 marks the first 988 Day! This annual event is dedicated to spreading awareness of the #988Lifeline & emphasizing the importance of #mentalhealth support. Use #988Day to share how 988 is about "No Judgment. Just Help." See how you can participate: samhsa.gov/988Day.
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The way you speak to yourself matters. Don't forget to be kind to yourself today 💙
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We are proud to join @MinorityHealth this #MinorityMentalHealth Month in supporting the mental & emotional well-being of all racial & ethnic minorities. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.
💚 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

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Myth: Mental health issues are a result of personality weakness or character flaws, and people can "snap out of it" if they try hard enough.
Truth: #Mentalhealth conditions have nothing to do with being lazy or weak. 💙
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Ways to celebrate #InternationalSelfCareDay:
- Setting boundaries with yourself and others
- Going outside and taking a screen break
- Spending quality time with people you love
- Taking a break when you need one
Remember: self-care isn't selfish. 💙
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"I want 988 to be as ubiquitous in our culture as 911. I want every young person to not even hesitate, to not even think -- if they are struggling, if their friend is struggling, if their parent or sibling is struggling -- to feel like 988 is a natural place for them to reach out to and to know what they're going to get when they reach out." - NAMI Chief Advocacy Officer, @HannahWes
➡️Read more: bit.ly/3Yg5oUF
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Recovering after experiencing a disaster can be difficult. You and your loved ones may experience sadness, anger, anxiety, and more.
To learn more about common reactions and find ways to cope, explore our resources: samhsa.gov/dtac/disaster-sur…
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If your friend is in emotional distress or considering suicide, YOU can be the difference in getting them the help they need. #BeThe1To:
💜 Ask
💜 Keep them Safe
💜 #BeThere
💜 Help connect
💜 Follow up 988lifeline.org/how-we-can-a…
#TeddyBearPicnicDay 🐻#988Lifeline
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#SelfCare is an essential part of mental & physical health. Take some time today as a chance to prioritize yourself.
This could look like:
✨ Meditating 🌞 Going outside 📔 Reading ✏️ Writing 🎶 Listening to music samhsa.gov/find-support/help…
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Youth blogger Greta shares how they navigated their journey out of survival mode while offering insightful tips for others struggling in the latest #YouMatter blog. bit.ly/44dtksD
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Black Mental Health Matters! Let's support the mental wellbeing of Black communities by breaking down barriers to #MentalHealth support. #MinorityMentalHealth
Everyone deserves the care they need. 988lifeline.org/help-yoursel… #988Lifeline

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The #988Lifeline offers caring counseling to people who are struggling or are in crisis—including specialized services for:
✔️ Veterans, service members & their families
✔️ Spanish speakers
✔️ LGBTQI+ youth and young adults
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We're here for you. Help is always available. Text or call 988 or chat with a skilled counselor online at 988lifeline.org/chat. 💙
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U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced he has secured $2.1M in new, congressionally directed funding for McPherson College during today's news conference on campus. The federal funds will support the college’s initiative to create a center in Kansas for Rural & Community Health Science.
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For #veterans, crises can be heightened by their experiences during #military service. If you're a veteran or #servicemember and in crisis, these resources can help. bit.ly/3fugrjk





















