A Mindful State

Welcome to a people-powered community, devoted to supporting the mental and emotional well-being of everyone in Washington State.

[A Mindful State @AMindfulState]

A Mindful State is a unique collaboration between the Washington State Department of Health, civic leaders, nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, leading experts in mental health and a growing number of incredible people who are willing to share their lived experience.

[A Mindful State @AMindfulState]

Biles stepped onto the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo with confidence. But there were variables she didn’t anticipate this time: COVID testing, breakthrough cases. And once she arrived, anxiety set in

[New York Magazine @NYMag]

For Simone Biles, walking away was an act of self-reclamation. She told the story of her Tokyo Games to @CAMONGHNE https://t.co/fSQ8NXKHu1

[The Mindfulness Meditation Institute @TrainingMindful]

“Patience from a Buddhist perspective is not a “wait and see” attitude, but rather one of ‘just be there.’ ” ~ Lodro Rinzler

[South Southwest MHTTC @SSWMHTTC]

Are you a trained peer support worker who focuses on working with young people? Join us for our monthly Youth Peer Support Group Coaching Sessions, every last Thursday of the month. Find out more & register below: https://t.co/IkYdNGMYIr

[MentalHealthFirstAid @MHFirstAidUSA]

This #SuicidePreventionMonth, the Department of Veterans Affairs is partnering with the Mental Health Association of New Jersey to teach #MHFA to veterans, their families and current service members. https://t.co/KPJ2RDprS6

[Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health @HarvardChanSPH]

While physician suicide was a crisis long before COVID-19, the demands of the pandemic has created a sense of urgency to better support physicians’ mental health. #NPSADay is a call to action to help prevent physician suicide.

Learn the #VitalSigns. https://t.co/gcfCZajkRW

[Spokane Schools @spokaneschools]

ARTS IN EDUCATION WEEK: What new @NorthCentral_HS art teacher Jennifer Griffith loves most about Art Education is how it provides an outlet for emotions.

"Art can be therapeutic & a great way for anyone - even kids - to express themselves." #BecauseofArtEd

[SAVE @SAVEvoicesofedu]

Reframing isn’t about pretending a situation is great when it may not be. Rather, it’s about discovering what could be great, what you could learn by consequence or how you can use the situation to create a better outcome. Perspective is a powerful thing.

[A Mindful State @AMindfulState]

Speak Out for Recovery celebrates the truth that people can & do recover! Speakers from across Washington share their Recovery Story and resources. Theme is “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community.” - September 28th, 2021

https://t.co/g8KnGFcQrB

[A Mindful State @AMindfulState]

Volunteer Opportunity: The Crisis Clinic provides a 24-hour phone service to anyone who calls, offering crisis intervention, emotional support, and information and referral. We also have a Teen/Youth Help Line, which is answered by our trained teens.

https://t.co/xTCbLqGCj7

[The Mindfulness Meditation Institute @TrainingMindful]

“Experience the Joy of Doing Nothing” https://t.co/jEo9qmQ2Yl #joy #peace #relax #relaxation

[Stamp Out Stigma @StampStigma]

New laws in several states allow children and adolescents to declare a mental health day. Is this a good trend? Do you wish your school gave you the option? https://t.co/0ugwRmj6wl

[A Mindful State @AMindfulState]

TODAY: The national Native Youth Summit will amplify and elevate the voices of 100 Indigenous youth, and showcase their resilience, creativity and leadership in coming together for their community amidst the pandemic.

https://t.co/PSpE1fZZt2

[TWLOHA @TWLOHA]

"What you seek is seeking you." – Rumi

[Everyday Mindfulness @MindfulEveryday]

“Forming new habits is incredibly difficult to do. Start small, be kind to yourself, and when all else fails, simply begin again.” ~ @10percent
#mindfulness

[Mental Health Technology Transfer Center @MHTTCNetwork]

Today marks the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth! Learn more about our National Hispanic and Latino MHTTC by going to their website: https://t.co/jKn9lAMFOV

[A Mindful State @AMindfulState]

Join us at the @NAMI Ask the Expert Webinar: Suicide Prevention During COVID and Beyond — Science, Grassroots & Solutions

https://t.co/sZzVb26CwD

#SPM21 #BeThe1To #SuicidePrevention

[A Mindful State @AMindfulState]

In recognition of World Mental Health Day NAMI is offering a unique interactive presentation w/ insight into the hope & recovery possible for those living w/ mental illness. Come join Saturday October 9 at 11 am.

https://t.co/deAjZdLNf0

#MentalHealth

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Honour your mental health and your wellbeing by giving it the time, love, and attention it deserves 💚 #TipTuesday https://t.co/ofySRZGwgv

[Broderick Sawyer, PhD @DrBrodSawyer]

I've been cutting up recordings from lectures I've given, and editing them into 5ish min clips. Hoping to make mental health information more accessible! This one on letting go of self-criticism. Let me know your thoughts:

https://t.co/PE0xgyBUSw

[School Mental Health Ontario @SMHO_SMSO]

Our resource, My Circle of Support Pocketbook, gives students a place to note their preferred people, places and things that bring mental health support when they need it. Share it with students or try it for yourself! https://t.co/ragBxSt18a