Today is #TDOV!
Here at AFSP, we know research shows that anti-transgender discrimination contributes to mental health concerns and suicide risk. Today, we celebrate and lift up our transgender colleagues, family, friends, and neighbors, and let them know their lives matter.
Now more that ever, mental health is important and can often host other issues like eating disorders, if not properly taken care of. Check out our newest article about eating disorders and how college affects them by following the link.
https://t.co/9hyWWsPsFU
Today is #RandomActsofKindnessDay.
Practicing acts of kindness can help you and your peers feel better about your lives and more hopeful about your futures.
Here are 21 ways you can use kindness to boost your mental health as well as uplift others.🧵
Community is important when it comes to mental health. Here are options if you are looking for Black mental health resources. #BlackMentalHealthMatters
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved 9 suicide prevention bills – we are now calling on the U.S. Senate to pass these bills into law! Join us at https://t.co/es83jkgROx
Join @MentalHealthAm & @NSBAComm for a free webinar Dec. 2nd at 2:15pm EST. The webinar will discuss the impact of mental health supports on socio-emotional development for students learning in remote/hybrid settings. https://t.co/rOkBvSY8BA
Today is #Thanksgiving, and while our traditions may look a little different, that doesn't mean you can't connect with those you love. Check in with friends who may be alone, and remind them that you are there.
Talking to those who have lost a loved one to suicide
presents challenges beyond the discomfort we commonly feel in the presence of grief. Read this #RealConvo guide from @afspnational on how to talk to a suicide loss survivor 👉 https://t.co/LcXgDmXWM1 #SurvivorDay
"Survivor Day happened to be my entry point into a larger community of those affected by suicide, and I���ve since learned that that community and the many resources provided by AFSP chapters across the country are available all year-round." #SurvivorDay https://t.co/rcwstH9qK5
Please join us for Survivor Day: Facebook Live on Saturday, November 21st at 6 pm ET at https://t.co/mCX4uXyVSd! We'll be screening our documentary “Life Journeys: Reclaiming Life After Loss" and hosting a moderated discussion with suicide loss survivors.
See you there 💙
"The one thing I know for sure about grief is that it changes, both in intensity and quality. Don’t resist the change: it doesn’t mean you are forgetting your loved one, as much as acclimating to a new relationship..." -Dr. Doreen Marshall: https://t.co/UP8LK17jjj
@afspnational
This course covers how to: identify people who could benefit from lethal means counseling, ask about their access to lethal methods, and work with them—and their families—to reduce access.
https://t.co/kK4asJbO5F
If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed, reach out for help, because your life matters. A few resources are:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Text “HOPE4SC” to 741741
- SC HOPES helpline: 1-844-SC-HOPES (724-6737)
Yesterday, we considered how to stay connected to our emotional needs. For today, let’s focus on creating a moment to unwind. At some point today, even if it is only for a minute or two, try doing something that allows you to check in with yourself.
📣The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act has been signed into law! This legislation designates 9-8-8 as the future, easy-to-access, crisis hotline number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.📣
https://t.co/dVfuqjREhG