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National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Save the date! 📅

On Aug. 15, NAMI is celebrating National Relaxation Day with a Digital Relaxation Day, and we're inviting you to join us.

Choose a block of time that works for you, put your devices aside and spend that time doing something that helps you relax, recharge or reconnect.

It could be 30 minutes, an hour or an entire afternoon. How you participate is up to you.

We'll share more ideas leading up to the day. 💚

#DigitalRelaxationDay

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Nobody is better at prioritizing rest than the pets in our lives 🧡 During #NationalWellnessMonth, follow in their pawprints by slowing down. Rest can help your mental health by reducing stress and creating space for recovery and renewal.

For inspiration, swipe to see some of our cutest NAMI staff members in honor of #InternationalCatDay! 🐱

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A first step towards prioritizing wellness is reducing and managing stress.

What stress management method or tip has worked best for you? Tell us in the comments!

#NationalWellnessMonth

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Discover helps young children recognize emotions, express feelings, and build healthy coping skills.

Download free K–2 activities:
https://t.co/F6LWTNOngw

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Transitions can be one of the hardest parts of the school day.

NAMI's free mindfulness activities can help students reset after recess and return to learning with focus and confidence.

Explore free Back to School resources for educators, students and families at https://t.co/IRnqW0uEhp

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#BackToSchool #MentalHealth #Educators #SchoolMentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone

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When you don't know where to turn, we're here.

- Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), press 4
- Text FAMILY to 62640
- https://t.co/MpjHKMWZpG 💙

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Is your child starting something new this fall—new grade, new school, new stage of life?

NAMI Basics OnDemand can help you prepare emotionally and mentally for the transition.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. 💬

🔗 https://t.co/94ZhWZedJg

#BackToSchoolPrep #TransitionsMatter #ParentSupport

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A conversation about lived experience can change a workplace.

Join Meg Delp, NAMI director of workplace mental health, and Nikki Bell, social impact program specialist at @lululemon , on Aug. 12 to discuss major depressive disorder, workplace culture and creating environments where employees feel supported.

Wednesday, Aug. 12 📅
3-3:30 p.m. ET ⏰

Register today: https://t.co/506jW7l0UC

#WorkplaceMentalHealth #MentalHealthAtWork

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Strong crisis response starts with strong state policy.

Across the country, states are advancing legislation to strengthen 988 and build more responsive, connected crisis care systems. NAMI's 2025 State Legislation Issue Brief Series: Trends in 988 and Reimagining Crisis Response State Policy highlights key policy trends and recommendations to help ensure people experiencing a mental health crisis can access the support they need.

Read the brief and explore what's shaping the future of crisis response: https://t.co/R5gekRu2zw

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@988Lifeline is here for you and your loved ones experiencing a mental health crisis.

You can reach them by calling or texting 988, or chatting online at https://t.co/EdyjUGJn9V

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When you feel lost, alone, or hopeless, support is here.

The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988 to connect with someone who cares.

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Trust starts with investing in communities—and in the young people who will shape their future.

Dr. Malcolm Woodland shares how the Young Doctors Project is building trust, inspiring future health care professionals, and creating pathways to better mental health care for all. 📷

Watch the full episode: https://t.co/ttszab6QWT

#HopeStartsWithUs #MentalHealth #HealthEquity #RepresentationMatters #YouAreNotAlone

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Our hearts are with everyone affected by the wildfires in Spokane, Washington. Support is available: https://t.co/sXdi2P4Ln8

NAMI HelpLine: 800-950-6264
Text “NAMI” to 62640 or visit https://t.co/W8cPtWiAht
For immediate crisis support, call or text 988 (24/7) @988Lifeline

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As we reflect on Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this year's Seen. Heard. Understood. campaign so meaningful.

To our NAMI Affiliates, partners, volunteers, advocates, and community members—thank you for hosting events, sharing resources, sparking conversations, and creating spaces where people felt welcomed, supported, and connected.

Throughout July, you honored Bebe Moore Campbell's legacy by helping reduce stigma, encouraging open conversations about mental health, and reminding individuals and families that they are never alone.

While the campaign has come to a close, the work continues. Every conversation, every act of compassion, and every effort to help someone feel seen, heard, and understood moves us closer to a future where mental health support is accessible, welcoming, and rooted in community.

Thank you for helping make this year's campaign a success—and for continuing this important work every day.

#SeenHeardUnderstood #BebeMooreCampbell #MentalHealth

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Our hearts are with the Twin Falls community during this difficult time. Support is available: https://t.co/SqH8zZBFFE

NAMI HelpLine: 800-950-6264
Text “NAMI” to 62640 or visit https://t.co/W8cPtWiAht
For immediate crisis support, call or text 988 (24/7) @988Lifeline

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Happy #NationalFriendshipDay! 🫶 To celebrate, we asked our NAMI Next Gen leaders how they deepen their connections with their friends near and far.

Whether you're soaking up the good times or leaning on one another through harder moments, friendship can mean the world. How do you and your friends support each other? 💖

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What does wellness mean to you?

It's never too late in the year to start (or restart) wellness practices and routines. For #NationalWellnessMonth, we'll be posting reminders and information on why different kinds of wellness matter for your mental and physical health.

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How can you prioritize your mental health during natural disasters?

Our NAMI HelpLine offers essential recommendations for preparation and resources for support: https://t.co/80BGjBLJCl

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In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. This week marks 36 years of civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities, ensuring they have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

Learn more about NAMI's resources for people with disabilities and more at https://t.co/wJGwMAfCaP

#AccessibilityMatters #ADAAnniversary #ADA36