Sparlin Mental Health

Sparlin Mental Health provides mental health services to individuals and families in the St. Louis community.

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We have big news, friends! To honor our 10th anniversary, St. Louis Center for Family Development is officially rebranding to become Sparlin Mental Health! Visit our new website at https://t.co/u4yLeG5R0G. #mentalhealth #StLouis #Missouri #therapy

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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Sparlin Mental Health, effective November 19, 2021. We are undeniably proud of the compassionate and innovative organization we built. Thank you for 13 years of service.

Read our full statement at https://t.co/42c1qQR4xZ.

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Hold your morning coffee, tea or water in your hand and practice this #MidweekMindfulness exercise.

Sip your drink. Does it taste sweet or bitter? Is the drink too hot or too cold? How do your hands feel as you hold the cup?

#mindfulness #mentalhealth #therapist

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As you choose a Halloween costume, please remember the ways in which this popular holiday stigmatizes those who struggle with mental illness. This article from @MentalHealthAm outlines some ways you can address mental health stigma this Halloween.
https://t.co/NHRYWZFDE6

#STL

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Your #MidweekMindfulness tip this week is all about the feet! 👣

What are your feet doing right now? Press them into the ground. Focus on what your toes are feeling, your heels, the soles of your feet.

#mindfulness #Wednesday #StLouis

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Happy National Coming Out Day!

If you do not yet feel comfortable or safe enough to come out, that is OK! Accepting your own identity is just as important as coming out to others and can be liberating for many.
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#pride #mentalhealth #StLouis

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Join us today in recognizing #WorldMentalHealthDay!

Although global access to mental health care has improved, there is more work to do. View stories and find information on how to care for your mental health from @WHO at https://t.co/ly7JqtDRM1.

#mentalhealth #StLouis #therapy

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This week is @NAMICommunicate’s Mental Illness Awareness Week. We believe in discussing mental health year-round, but we’ll take any opportunity to talk a little louder! 🗣

Learn how to get involved with Mental Illness Awareness Week at https://t.co/my05Itex7q.

#mentalillness

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Today is National Depression Screening Day. If you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of hopelessness or apathy, know that it is not your fault and you are not alone.

Take a few minutes to complete an anonymous online screening at https://t.co/V67xdTdfVI.

#mentalhealth

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For your #MidweekMindfulness tip, the focus is food! 💚

Pick one meal today to enjoy wholly. Don’t multitask. Don’t rush it. Just sit and savor the taste of your food.

#mindfulness #Wednesday #StLouis

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Sparlin Mental Health is here for you. Our therapists often recommend Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) treatment for youth and adults living with suicidal thoughts, depression or Borderline Personality Disorder.

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24-hour NSP Lifeline: 1 [phone]

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This is a #MidweekMindfulness tip for bedtime! 🌙

When you lie down to sleep, focus on the temperature. Is it warm and cozy? Is your nose cold? How does your skin feel?

#mindfulness #mentalhealth

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TW: Suicide

All too often, the fear of shame prevents a person from seeking professional help. That can be especially true in the workplace. How can we overcome that as a society?

Read more at https://t.co/lhCjgmse9F. #NSPM #BeThe1To

24-hour NSP Lifeline: 1 [phone]

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Meet Monica! As our newest MHP at Sparlin, Monica teaches individuals and families the skills that can help prevent out-of-home placement.

A few things that bring Monica joy include sunshine, banana bread, family, friends and her partner. https://t.co/gmZue2AdWv

#mentalhealth

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Take a moment to pause and listen. #MidweekMindfulness

Name three things you can hear right now.

#mentalhealth #mindfulness #StLouis #therapist

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Sparlin Mental Health invites you to join the Out of the Darkness St. Louis Walk on Sunday, September 26 at noon. Every dollar raised helps the Missouri Chapter of the @afspnational continue their important work in suicide prevention. Register here: https://t.co/6RLAw1ZK2N
#STL

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One of the most important things a parent can do for their teenager is help them gain the confidence to become a self-sufficient adult.

Although each generation of teens face different challenges and expectations, parents can try teaching these essential https://t.co/dDnL2BiXSM

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Happy Wednesday! Check in with your body for today’s #MidweekMindfulness. 👇

Do a quick body scan. Starting at your head, focus on each part of your body individually. Take note of what sensations you feel. Stretch and, as always, breathe.

#mindfulnesstip #mentalhealth #breathe

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No matter the gender of your loved one in college, be sure to check on them regularly and urge them to seek help at their college counseling center if needed. Together, we can end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health.
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#mentalhealth #college #STL

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Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay , we encourage everyone to have a #RealConvo about mental health and suicide. Not sure how to start? Check out @afspnational's #RealConvo Guides at https://t.co/GzdH0cOpsJ.

The NSP Lifeline can always be reached at 1-800-273-TALK. #WSPD

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We are looking to add a full-time Mental Health Professional to our team! Benefits of working at Sparlin include:

🔸 Licensure supervision
🔸 Quality assurance program
🔸 Weekly peer support
🔸 Competitive benefits
🔸 Amazing clients

https://t.co/7i1gA81aG9

#StLouis #MHP