Hwal Lee

optimist + Aussie American + proudly human 🙂

[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline @988Lifeline]

Losing a loved one to suicide can leave you with overwhelming emotions, but you don't have to navigate them alone. 💜 You can find support on our Loss Survivors page or by calling, texting, or chatting with the 988 Lifeline. We're here for you 24/7. https://t.co/yeZNLgmZMh

[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline @988Lifeline]

Feeling overwhelmed? Start small. Write it out, take a deep breath, and focus on the next 20-30 minutes. You don't have to have it all figured out - just take the next small step. We're here for you 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988.

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Mental health support starts early.

50% of all mental health conditions begin by age 14—and 75% by age 24. That’s why building mental health literacy in childhood and adolescence is key to lifelong well-being.

Whether you're a young person navigating big emotions, a parent trying to support your child, or a teacher or caregiver looking for tools—you’re not alone.

Explore our updated resources for kids, teens, and young adults: https://t.co/Hit8F0bRcg

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Clean hands save lives. 🤝

Infection prevention and control action, including #HandHygiene, can reduce the risk of health care-associated infections by up to 70%.

Let’s stop the spread of germs and reduce avoidable infections!

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

It's #WorldFoodSafetyDay

Unsafe food causes around 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually. They make people sick, harms livelihoods and weakens economies.

You can reduce your risk of illness by:
✅ Cooking meat all the way through
✅ Washing fruit and vegetable with safe water
✅ Keeping food at safe temperatures
✅ Eating a varied diet
✅ Choosing smaller fish over large ones

No one should get sick from food https://t.co/g38UohgtDP

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

There isn't just one solution to ensure safe food everywhere.

We all have a role to play in preventing over 860 million foodborne illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year.

Health, agriculture, animal health and environment sectors need to work together with the public for the greatest impact.

To save lives:
🏛️ Governments should set policy and invest in food safety
🌾 Farmers and producers should adopt safer practices
🏥 Health workers should strengthen detection and disease surveillance
🛒 Businesses should implement food safety programmes
🏠 Consumers should practise safe food handling at home

🆕 WHO estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases 2000–2021: 2026 edition https://t.co/QkABMWQzjA

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Tobacco and nicotine companies deliberately design their products to hook you.

Sugars, flavours, and cooling agents all mask the harshness of nicotine so you inhale more, and get addicted faster.

But the grip of addiction can be broken. And the benefits are felt almost immediately:

⏱️ In 20 minutes, your heart rate drops
🫁 2–12 weeks, your lung function improves
❤️ In 1 year, heart disease risk is cut in half

Take the next step, break the addiction. Help is available! 👉 https://t.co/0r9hCWMfUd

#TobaccoExposed #WorldNoTobaccoDay

[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline @988Lifeline]

No matter what you're going through, you don't have to face it alone. 💜 If you're a young person managing difficult thoughts, overwhelming emotions or challenging feelings, the 988 Lifeline is here for you. Call, text, or chat 988. https://t.co/HKyhlmMWMg

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Ecosystems are among our most powerful allies in the fight against climate change.

Protecting and restoring these ecosystems is a smart, costeffective climate action and essential to achieving the #GlobalGoals: https://t.co/NU1ZaBp9pY
@UNBiodiversity

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Food can be full of flavour without extra salt.
Try using herbs, spices, garlic, lemon juice or vinegar to season meals instead of adding salt.

Simple swaps like these can help lower sodium intake, support heart health and make healthy eating easier every day https://t.co/T7lOLIgkqY

#LessSalt

[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline @988Lifeline]

You don't have to be in crisis to reach out for help. 💙

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we want you to know: you don't have to wait until things get worse to reach out. Support is always available, no matter what you're going through. Call, text, or chat 988.

[NAMI @NAMICommunicate]

Self-care as a caregiver doesn’t have to be perfect.

It can be a boundary.
A routine.
A moment to reconnect with yourself.

Learn how Caregivers can take care of themselves at the #LinkInStories

If you need support, the NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine is here for you.
- Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), press “4” 📞
- Text FAMILY to 62640 💬
- M–F, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET 🕙

[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline @988Lifeline]

If everything feels like too much, you're not alone. Small steps can help - like stepping outside, texting a friend, or giving yourself permission to rest. If the weight is still there, support is always within reach. Call, text, or chat 988 to connect with someone who cares.

[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline @988Lifeline]

Accessible, trustworthy crisis support is a critical part of suicide prevention.

A @harvardmed study, reported by the @nytimes, found U.S. youth suicides dropped 11% after the 988 Lifeline launched in 2022 - about 4,372 fewer lives lost (ages 15–34). https://t.co/8YSLR3kJeC

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Vaccines protect people at every stage of life: from a child’s first days through adulthood and beyond.

In early childhood, immune systems are still developing, leaving young children more vulnerable to serious illness. That’s why most routine vaccines are given in the first two years of life, offering protection when it matters most.

As children grow into their teenage years, booster doses help keep that protection strong and respond to new and emerging health risks.

During pregnancy, vaccination plays a crucial role in protecting both parent and baby. Recommended vaccines help pass protective antibodies to babies before birth, giving them a safer start in life.

In adulthood and older age, the immune system naturally becomes less robust. Vaccines help reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization, helping people stay healthy and live longer.

Vaccination is about care, prevention and giving every generation the chance to learn, grow and thrive https://t.co/Z89vAV6J5U

#VaccinesWork
#WorldImmunizationWeek

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Land, ocean, and atmosphere.

No ecosystem is spared from pollution, and no living creature goes unaffected.

The good news? Everyone can take action in their own way to #BeatPollution.

Join the movement: https://t.co/OP5d22CXZ1

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

“During my childhood, up to 2 million people a year died of smallpox.”
-Joe, UK

Your decision makes a difference. Get vaccinated https://t.co/aQjPez4LVt

#VaccinesWork
#WorldImmunizationWeek

[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline @988Lifeline]

When you reach out to 988, you'll connect with real people who care. Our skilled, caring counselors are available 24/7 to provide judgment-free, compassionate support. Call, text, or chat 988. https://t.co/6JpO2XQcCY

[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline @988Lifeline]

Day or night, the 988 Lifeline is here for you 💚

Call, text, or chat 988.

[988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline @988Lifeline]

Looking for ways to prioritize your mental health this week? Try:

1️⃣ Scheduling time for self-care
2️⃣ Strengthening bonds with loved ones
3️⃣ Grounding yourself in the present moment

You can also call, text, or chat 988 whenever you need someone to talk to.