It's our favorite month of the year! Join us this
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
by agreeing to
#TakeTheMoment
to prioritize your mental health.
Discover our range of signature programs and resources, including NAMI Basics, NAMI Family-to-Family, NAMI Homefront, and more! Learn
.
@rarebeauty
is shifting the landscape of the beauty industry and it's unattainable standards by creating realistic imagery & partnering with NAMI to promote mental health.
Our thoughts go out to Demi Lovato; we wish you a full recovery.
@ddlovato
, we truly admire your work as a mental health warrior and support you during this time.
To all who are also open about their recovery journey: You are important.
You are loved. You matter.
Today is
#WorldMentalHealthDay
! Mental health care is health care – and taking care of your mental health is just as important to your overall wellbeing as your physical health.
Our hearts are with Kate Spade’s friends and family. As we learn more, remember to talk about suicide in a safe way:
-say “died by suicide” or “took his/her life”, not “committed suicide”
-exclude details of method used
-exclude depictions, location of death and notes left behind
"I urge you to hang on just a bit longer and ask for help if you need it. Because things can turn around. I promise." Today is International Survivors of Suicide Day - thank you,
@jameelajamil
for sharing your story. 💚
“Self-care is a regular, intentional process of devoting oneself to protecting and sustaining mental health. It is backed by science and not just feel good, self-indulgent sentiments.”
Know the warning signs for suicide:
-Increased alcohol/drug use
-Aggressive behavior
-Social withdrawal from friends, family and community
-Dramatic mood swings
-Talking, writing or thinking about death
-Impulsive/reckless behavior
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
Today, we did something we've never done before on CBS: We dedicated an entire hour to a conversation about mental health.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 or try these resources:
#StopTheStigma
We are saddened to hear the news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
@800273TALK
(8255).
Help is available. You are not alone. 💚
Today is
#WorldMentalHealthDay
. Let's take the day to check in on our mental health and our loved ones. Together we can eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health & mental illness.
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where someone causes another person to doubt or question their reality and can be very harmful.
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Image via
@jade_larivee
May kicks off
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
! During this month let's educate one another and continue to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Together we can help people feel
#NotAlone
in their mental health journey
We are grateful to
@DavidSpade
for his generous contribution. This donation will allow us to continue to provide support and advance our mission of building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
"I can't speak highly enough of a good therapist who will guide you and help figure out what is truest to who you are."
@ChloeGMoretz
opens up about anxiety and her relationship changes with food and exercise.
The events taking place at the U.S. Capitol are disturbing and scary, and may be triggering. Please text “NAMI” to 741-741 if you need to talk to someone.
Suicidal ideation is not a label, it is a sign that an individual is suffering deeply and must seek treatment. It is falsehoods like these that can prevent people from getting the help they need to get better. Learn more this World
#SuicidePrevention
Day:
Did you know that September is
#SuicidePrevention
Awareness Month? One conversation about mental illness and suicide can change a life. Know the warning signs and where to seek help: . You are not alone.
It’s here! 988, the new 3-digit number for mental health, substance use and suicide crises, is finally available nationwide to call or text. To learn more, visit
A3: We’re grateful for people like
@TheAjMendez
for sharing what it was like growing up in an impoverished Latino household (), where those in the community have to work twice as hard just to be seen as equal.
#SaludTues
It may be challenging to understand new apps and what your kids and teens are doing online. 📲 That's why we're super excited about
@instagram
launching 'A Parent's Guide.' Learn about some Instagram tools that are in place to keep your teen safe. ➡️
Our hearts go out to Mac Miller and his loved ones. Remember: Having mental illness or addiction does not make you weak. You are not alone and help is available.
Reach out to SAMHSA’s free National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for support.
Today marks the start of
#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek
– and all week long, we’re busting harmful myths about mental illness.
Today’s fact check: Mental illness isn’t as rare as many think. In fact, 1 in 5 U.S. adults have experienced mental illness in the last year.
Anyone exhibiting these behaviors should get care immediately:
-Putting their affairs in order & giving away their possessions
-Saying goodbye to friends & family
-Mood shifts from despair to calm
-Planning to attain tools they need to complete suicide
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
We all have mental health challenges and we can use our shared experiences to learn from one another and promote compassion.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
#Together4MH
We know how toxic social media can be. Consider following social media accounts that are uplifting and encouraging. Unfollow the rest. 💚📲
#TuesdayThoughts
#WorldEmojiDay
@chancetherapper
wants "to change the way that mental health resources are being accessed" and pledges to donate $1 million to mental health services in Chicago.
Have you ever felt that images in media coverage meant to represent mental illness were inaccurate or offensive? Join the
#BeVocalChat
on 12/19 at 7pm ET and speak up about your experiences. Follow
@HPLifestyle
to view the questions.
NAMI congratulates President-Elect
@JoeBiden
and looks forward to working with his administration to continue our commitment to improving the lives of individuals affected by mental illness.
September is
#SuicidePreventionMonth
. All month long, we’ll be working alongside our allies in the mental health movement to raise awareness for suicide prevention. If you or anyone you love is struggling, here’s how to find help ⬇️
Your mental health matters. If you are overwhelmed, consider taking a break from social media. Disconnecting is a great way to practice self-care. After all, you can't help others without helping yourself. You can't pour from an empty cup. 💚
#TuesdayThoughts
Our heart goes out to the Parkland community, who is grappling with the loss of two young, vibrant people who died by suicide. If you are struggling, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
PSA:
People aren’t mentally ill. They have a mental illness.
A person doesn’t “commit suicide.” They die by suicide.
The weather isn’t bipolar.
A person with mental illness isn’t “crazy” or insane.”
#WhyCare
#MentalHealthMonth
President Trump’s stigmatizing comments about mental illness reinforce harmful stereotypes and create barriers for people trying to access care. Read NAMI's statement:
Mental health conditions aren't "simple things" that people can get over. This is why education, understanding and empathy are needed to help remove the stigma surrounding mental health.
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Image via traumabreakthrough on IG
People with mental illness also need love and support – just the same as anyone suffering from a physical ailment. Don’t forget to show those you love with a mental health condition some love and support today. Via
@MellowDoodles
Words matter, Mr. President. “These people” are our friends, neighbors, children, spouses. 1 in 5 Americans lives with a mental health condition. They’re not “monsters,” “the mentally ill” or “crazy people” – they’re us.
Reporter: What executive actions are you prepared to take on guns?
Trump: I do want people to remember the words 'mental illness'. These people are mentally ill.. I think we have to start building institutions again.. We can't let these people be on the streets
"I always thought OCD was, ‘I have to touch this x amount of times.’ But I've also learned that OCD is classified with ruminating thoughts or obsessive thoughts or catastrophic thinking."
@Aly_Raisman
opens up about her experiences with OCD.
This timely docuseries explores the current state of the world’s mental health and emotional well-being through storytelling. Co-created by
@Oprah
and Prince Harry,
#TheMeYouCantSee
is about people, our experiences, and why we feel the way that we do.
No one is immune to developing a mental health condition or needing to take care of their mental health. No matter who you are, don’t forget to take care of yourself!
Time for 5 minutes of self-care! Pick one:
- Take 3 deep breaths 💆
- Meditate for 5 minutes 🧘
- Take a 5 minute walk outside 🌳
- Make a fun plan to look forward to 📅
- Pick out a delicious recipe to make 🍳
- Drink a glass of water🥤
Next time someone tries to say that mental illness is “all in your head”, remind them that your mental health can have an impact on your physical health, too. Via @ mellow.doodles