Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health

Mental health matters project with Neuroscientist Charmaine Natasha Nyakonda
"Mental health…is not a destination, but a process."-Noam Shpancer, PhD

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

Stress related suicides are high in the region. Mental health and suicide stigma is still a major barrier to suicide prevention.#LETSTALKABOUTSUICIDE
#MENTALHEALTHMATTERSEVERYDAY

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

Today is world Suicide Prevention Day - suicide prevention is very important especially in Africa which is the hardest hit. @ocd_ptsd . BBC Africa estimates that 6 in 10 countries with the highest suicide rates are in Africa

[Better You Africa @betteryouafrica]

Today is the World Suicide Prevention Day. Let's spread kindness and compassion to make a positive impact on mental health.
TALK TO SOMEONE TODAY. STAY ALIVE HELP IS ON THE WAY
Remember; BE KIND
#courage
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #hope #love #light #strength #joy

[ACFAL. ORG @acallforallFA]

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, Your voice is a powerful tool in suicide prevention. Speak openly about mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage others to seek help when needed. Let's create a world where hope is a constant companion. website: https://t.co/bBpFxDwoti

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

For World Suicide Prevention Day, join us to #TalkAwayTheDark with our brand new AR filter! Scan the QR code to:

💙 Share a time when a loved one supported you through a hard time

💙 Share a time when you were there for a loved one when they were struggling

[✩ ㋡ׅ 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐢ẍẍ ✩ @ItsPammySixx]

Hey guys, it's World Suicide Prevention Day, and I want to talk about something super important. 🎗️

YOU!

I want YOU to know that you're an amazing, wonderful person. I want YOU to know that those days when you are struggling to cope, YOU are NOT ALONE!

Life can be super tough, and sometimes we in our mixed up wisdom think it's best that we don't say anything. So we keep it inside, hoping and praying it goes away. It won't.

We don't ask for help for lots of reasons. we think it's "not a big deal", "they will just laugh", "they don't/won't understand", "I don't want people to think I'm weak and pathetic"... does that ring a bell? Yeh, I know, I've done it too. I've told myself "No-one will care", "It's not a problem anyone can fix" but guess what, that's lies that little cunt of a demon on your shoulder is whispering in your ear, to keep you where he wants you.

Sad, Lonely, Depressed & Suicidal

But guess what? There is always an answer. Yes ok. No-one has a magic wand to bring loved ones back, there is no quick fix to that never ending pile of bills on your desk etc etc..., but there is support. (dont roll your eyes! hear me out)

believe me when I say I've walked these shoes, I have scars inside and out from trauma, loss, addictions, abuse.. I have sat there a few times now contemplating suicide and pleading with God just to save me. A few times I've attempted and thankfully failed. I know those dark places, believe me, I know.

So I want you to trust me when I say Hope is real. Support is real, getting sober is real, therapy is real, finding happiness again is real. It can happen. I'm living proof it can. You can turn it all around, you can get back on your feet and live life again. I'm living proof that brokenness and pain can be turned into something beautiful. You aren't there yet, but it's something you will learn on your journey. Like my daddy always told me "Your mess is your message"

People care, and if your about to tell me "Pammy no-one gives a shit about me" I'm gonna tell your right now you are wrong, because I do. I will sit with you in your dark place for as long as it takes you to see the light again.

I will help you and support you anyway I can. There are also lots of amazing support networks/charities etc who will help you through whatever situation you are in and I will help you find the right one/s

Hope is real. You just got to keep believing it.

asking for help doesn't make you weak, pathetic, a joke or all the other bullshit that little demon is feeding you. Saying "I need help" is one of the bravest things you can do, it's a sign of strength and fight and YOU! Yeh you. You are a fucking warrior! You got this! We are all behind you. So go slay those demons and take back control of your life! You matter, you hear me! YOU FUCKING MATTER & I'm glad your still here! 🤘🤘❤️

If you need to talk, rant, scream or cry (or even chat shit about random stuff) DM me I'm right here

Hold On Pain Ends
Love Pammy x

Suicide Hotline Numbers
🇺🇸 988
🇬🇧 116 123

@SUAKACrue

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay #YouMatter #SuicidePreventionDay #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

Its important to talk about suicide and using the word because that is part of the process of de-stigmatizing it..

[Friendship Bench @friendshipbench]

🚨 World Suicide Prevention Day
📍 10, Sept 2023
🎗 Creating Hope Through Action

ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE:
■ Learn how to talk about suicide #LanguageMatters
■ Recognise the enormity of the global health problem and decide to be a part of the solution #BreakStigma

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[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

If you know any other mental health resource currently available especially in other parts of the country please share in the comments section so we can spread the word. Sharing is caring
#BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek�#grant #neuroscience #outreach #IBRO #DanaFoundation

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

There is no health without mental health.
Please see a list of educational psychologists and their contacts, most of whom operate from Harare.

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

If you know any other mental health resource currently available especially in other parts of the country please share in the comments section so we can spread the word. Sharing is caring
#BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek�#grant #neuroscience #outreach #IBRO #DanaFoundation

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

There is no health without mental health.
Please see a list of psychiatrists and their contacts, most of whom operate from Harare.

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

If you know any other mental health resource currently available especially in other parts of the country please share in the comments section so we can spread the word. Sharing is caring
#BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek�#grant #neuroscience #outreach #IBRO #DanaFoundation

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

There is no health without mental health.
Please see a list of occupational therapists and their contacts, most of whom operate from Harare.

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

If you know any other mental health resource currently available especially in other parts of the country please share in the comments section so we can spread the word. Sharing is caring
#BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #grant #neuroscience #outreach #IBRO #DanaFoundation

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

There is no health without mental health.
Please see a list of occupational psychologists and their contacts, most of whom operate from Harare.

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

If you know any other mental health resource currently available especially in other parts of the country please share in the comments section so we can spread the word. Sharing is caring
#BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek�#grant #neuroscience #outreach #IBRO #DanaFoundation

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

There is no health without mental health.
Please see a list of clinical social workers and their contacts, most of whom operate from Harare.

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

If you know any other mental health resource currently available especially in other parts of the country please share in the comments section so we can spread the word. Sharing is caring #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #grant #neuroscience #outreach #IBRO #DanaFoundation

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

There is no health without mental health.
Please see a list of clinical psychologists and their contacts, most of whom operate from Harare.

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

If you know any other mental health resource currently available especially in other parts of the country please share in the comments section so we can spread the word. Sharing is caring #BrainWeek #BrainAwarenessWeek #grant #neuroscience #outreach #IBRO #DanaFoundation

[Wellness and the Neuroscience of Mental Health @mhm_ocd]

*There is no health without mental health *There are various available mental health resources across Zimbabwe. Please see a list of available mental health resources in other parts of Zimbabwe. List combines both free, online, in person, hybrid and paid mental health services.