Active Minds at UTSA

Changing the conversation about mental health. We may not all have mental illness, but we all have mental health. Join our movement. Go, 'Runners! 🤙

[Active Minds at UTSA @activemindsutsa]

We have a lot of plans for you this spirit week for links to the here for you, event, and self care night make sure to be on our groupme for the links! 💙🧡
#mentalhealth #stigmafighter #awareness #education #advocacy #connection #community #activemindsspiritweek

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Asking for help is a sign of strength. 43.3% of U.S. adults with mental illness received treatment in 2018. #askforhelp #EndTheStigma #changetheconversation

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You don’t have to be an expert you just have to be there. A lot of people believe they have to give advice to help a friend out in need, but in reality people just want to be heard. The most powerful thing you can do is listen. Remember to validate, appreciate, and refer.

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When its more than just a bad day. An estimated 17.3 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. This number represented 7.1% of all U.S. adults. Remember you are amazing and you are enough

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You are much more than your anxieties. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. You are not alone, people are here for you. https://t.co/VkTVnO0wkb

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LQBTQ+ communities have a lot of hardships. 40% of transgender youth- said they felt depressed most or all of the time during the previous 30 days, compared to only 12% of non LQBTQ youth. For more info go to https://t.co/wWkYn1LwcL

#mentalhealth #youmatter #youareenough #lgbtq+

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Race has an impact on mental health. People who identify as being two or more races (24.9%) are more likely to report any mental illness within the past year than any other race/ethnic group, followed by American Indians/Alaska Natives (22.7%), white (19%), and black (16.8%).

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You never know what someone is going through. The prevalence of any personality disorder was 9.1% and borderline personality disorder was 1.4%. For more information go to https://t.co/paARfW3YWE.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
#mentalhealth #itsoktonotbeok

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You are more than a number. 9% of the U.S. population, or 28.8 million of Americans, will have an eating disorder over a lifetime. if you have ever had one or know someone who has you are not alone and there is help out there. For more info check out https://t.co/pBF963PVyE

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You are not alone. People are here for you and we are in this together. In fact 39% of students in college experience a significant mental health issue. For more info check out https://t.co/UO7CHUwoSv
#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #YouAreNotAlone

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Not everyone has a mental illness but we all have mental health. Over the course of a lifetime not all people will experience a mental illness, but everyone will have a challenge with their mental health. It’s time to raise awareness. For more info go to https://t.co/UO7CHUwoSv

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Today kicks off active minds spirit week! Please join us in engaging in our daily activities to Loudly spread our unified message of awareness, support, and compassion to continue to change lives and widen access to mental health resources for those who don’t know where to turn.

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It’s fun fact Friday!! 💙💚

Today’s fact is that mental health involves caring for all aspects of yourself. There are so many things that contribute to your overall well-being. So remember to try to do at least one of these things today! ❤️
#mentalhealth #activeminds

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Loving others is a choice but loving yourself is obligatory. We often forget that sometimes if not most of the time we need to put ourselves first and love who we are. It is when we put ourselves first that we then can give our all in what we are doing and then give to others.

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Active Minds spirit week is October 19th-23rd! Spirit week is a nationwide call-to-action to advance Active Minds’ mission: to change the conversation about mental health. Each day we challenge you to complete one engagement activity. Stay tuned for our engagement opportunities!

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In honor of world mental health day, tonight is our last panel of our mental health conference. Come and hear your peers' mental health journeys. Check up on loved ones and be good to yourself, stigma fighters. 💚💙
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

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Hello stigma fighters!
We have a very exciting evening planned for Active Minds! Tonight at 6pm is our 2nd panel for the Mental Health Conference! After that is our meeting all about being there for yourself! Hope to see you all there! 💚💙

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Psychology and Sociology major Elaina Suarez serves as president of @activemindsutsa, an organization of about 130 Roadrunners who hold regular virtual meetings discussing topics like eating disorder awareness, depression and anxiety. Learn more:

https://t.co/lCOY0JTMhk

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Remember, you are not alone. No one should have to suffer in silence.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

#activemindsutsa #activemind #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #suicidepreventionmonth #suicidepreventionawareness #suicidepreventionmonth2020

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‼️ TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS SUICIDE‼️

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Suicide Prevention Awareness month is over, but we wanted to share the reasons why we speak out year round. Full video available on our YouTube channel. Link is above. 💚💙