Texas Institute for Excellence in Mental Health

Today is #ElectionDay ! Go cast your vote and don’t forget to practice self-care! If you’d like to learn more about how or where to vote, check out this nonpartisan resource for more information: democracy.works

Calling all Texas peer specialists! The Addiction Research Institute is holding virtual sessions in October & November to hear your input on updating the MHPS & RSPS certification trainings! View this flyer to register: utexas.box.com/s/soe3ih8lhhd…

The South Southwest MHTTC is partnering with the Texas Education Agency and other state partners to host the 6th ABC Summit. The theme is Integrating School Mental Health to Support the Whole Child. To learn more, view the event flyer, and register, visit mhttcnetwork.org/centers/sou…

In honor of #NationalComingOutDay🌈, we want to remind all LGBTQ+ people that whether or not you choose to come out, you👏are👏still👏valid👏Thinking about coming out but not sure where to start? Check out this coming out handbook by the Trevor Project thetrevorproject.org/resourc…

Happy #WorldMentalHealthDay Today is an annual dedication to raising awareness about mental health and the efforts in place to protect and improve it. Learn more about today from the World Health Organization. who.int/campaigns/world-ment…

We are halfway through Mental Illness Awareness Week hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). This week aims to raise awareness of mental illness, fight stigma, and provide resources. Visit nami.org/get-involved/awaren… to learn more.

October is #BreastCancerAwareness month. Although there is no "right" way to cope with breast cancer, there are resources available to support mental health for yourself & others. Check out this resource on emotional health by Living Beyond Breast Cancer lbbc.org/about-breast-cancer…

Calling all Texas peer specialists! The Addiction Research Institute is holding virtual sessions in October & November to hear your input on updating the MHPS & RSPS certification trainings! View this flyer to register: utexas.box.com/s/soe3ih8lhhd…

Are you up to date on the Child Safety Laws in your state? Find out with this interactive resource: safekids.org/state-law-track…

If someone you know tells you they’ve been thinking about suicide, don’t forget to take the last step and #BeThe1To FOLLOW UP with them. It can make all the difference. #FOLLOWUP #SPM22 #BeThere #ArtHeals

Megan @theestallion shows that hot girls need therapy too! The artist released a website that lists mental health resources, including ones specifically for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Check it out! badbitcheshavebaddaystoo.com

If someone you know is thinking about suicide, take the fourth step; #BeThe1To help them CONNECT to resources. Help them build a support system, including 988Lifeline, family, friends, faith leaders, coaches, coworkers, or therapists. #HELPTEXANSCONNECT #SPM22 #BeThere #ArtHeals

If you ask someone if they are thinking about suicide and they say ‘yes’, take the third step and #BeThe1To KEEP TEXANS SAFE. Separate them from anything they are thinking of using to hurt themselves. #KEEPTEXANSSAFE #SPM22 #BeThere #ArtHeals

Use this #BabySafetyMonth as an opportunity to learn about car seat safety. See if you are eligible to receive a seat: dshs.texas.gov/saferiders/di…

Is you home babyproofed? Here are some tips to make your home baby safe: getparentingtips.com/babies/… #BabySafetyMonth

If someone you know is thinking about suicide, take the second step and #BeThe1To BE THERE. Listen to their reasons for feeling hopeless and in pain. Listen without judgment and with compassion and empathy. #BETHERE #BeThe1To #SPM22 #ArtHeals

Help spread the word about #BabySafetyMonth! This Social Media Toolkit for Promotion from the TX Department of Family and Protective Services – Prevention and Early Intervention can help make sharing easy: dfps.state.tx.us/Prevention_…

If you think someone might be considering suicide, take the first step and #BeThe1To ASK. Ask directly about suicide. Let the person know you are concerned about their well-being. #ASK #BeThe1To #SPM22 #BeThere #ArtHeals

September is #BabySafetyMonth! We encourage safe family/baby practices year-round, but want to take this opportunity to promote awareness and share some helpful resources. Check out this article to learn more about Baby Safety Month nationaltoday.com/baby-safet…

Celebrate the power of recovery! Your words of encouragement can mean the world to someone in recovery. Help spread the word that treatment is available and #RecoveryIsPossible. #RecoveryMonth