For the fourth week of the year, we’d like to remind you that you are loved, you are strong, you are capable, and you are valid.
Even in the moments where you feel weak or vulnerable, remember that you are loved, strong, capable, valid, and more. You are not your lowest points.
When someone first begins to experience symptoms such as loss of sleep, feeling tired for no reason, feeling low, feeling anxious, or hearing voices, we should act. We should not wait until Stage 4 to do something about #mentalhealth concerns. #B4Stage4
Today, we honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King taught us that we are all in this together. Together, we must fight against injustice and stand up to stigma and discrimination. Little by little, we can change the world. #MLKDay
Managing traumatic stress can be incredibly challenging, especially when symptoms are unpredictable and make it difficult to function. It can be helpful to have tools ready for when you’re feeling the scary reach of traumatic stress.
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Fahe is utilizing the Uplift America Fund for the creation of Beattyville Hope Station - a Member managed homeless shelter in Lee County, KY. #appalachia#homelessness
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"After you ... start working your way towards being a more functional person, and a sober person, a clear-headed person, you start seeing the results, and then it becomes about you, it becomes something that you’re doing for yourself." - @JasonIsbell https://t.co/MDDJGwxskj
Many of those who live with #mentalillness can have trouble getting enough rest at night, like a battery that never seems to recharge properly. https://t.co/lOw7XCkT7d (@themightysite) #SundayMorning
To students that are starting school again, remember to put your mental health first. Grades are important, but your mental health is more important. Take a break when you need to in order to prioritize yourself. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your mental well-being for school.
"It’s really very simple: there is no face of mental illness. No specific look or standard that one can point out in a crowd of people. These illnesses come in every color and in every shape, at different times and through all ages." https://t.co/lN6UB0jT44
It’s okay to admit you need professional help.
It’s okay to admit you need medication.
It’s okay to admit you need to be in a psychiatric hospital.
It’s okay to admit you are struggling with your mental illness.
There are so many people here to support you. You are not alone.
So many of our New Year's Resolutions or goals focus on our physical body. But it is also so important to focus on our mental health. Below are ten ways you can improve your mental health in 2019 - or any time!