National Alliance on Mental Illness Florida

Mental health and addiction parity – also known as the Federal Parity law - supports tens of millions of Americans who seek help each year, strengthening our families, communities, workforce, and economy. MANY THANKS to Biden-Harris Administration for their enforcement of MHPAEA, so that individuals and families can get better access to mental health and substance use disorder care. thekennedyforum.org/press-releases… @kennedyforum

Mental Health Check-In! What’s your number? The truth is, we must make the time to check in on ourselves. On a scale of 1 to 10 (1=not good, 10=excellent) how is your mental health? What is one step you can take to get to the next number? @NAMIFlorida #HRFL23

Self care isn’t selfish. Self care is necessary. Self care involves taking time to take care of YOU. Are you making time for self care? #HRFL23 #HRFL @NAMIFlorida

We are excited to be partnering with @hrflorida as their charity organization for 2023! Better Mental Health is caring communities striving together to improve the quality of life for those with a mental health condition. #HRFL #HRFL23 #Carlysays #BetterMentalHealthFlorida

So great to hear @patmaroon @TampaBayThrives is such a great organization!

Our Executive Director had a great day on Capitol Hill meeting with @RepGusBilirakis to discuss his continued support for mental health in his district. A true supporter! #MentalHealthMatters #act4mentalhealth

Today, October 4th, is World Animal Day and we wanted to celebrate as animals and animal therapy is sometimes an important avenue for recovery for those living with a mental health diagnosis. counseling.org/about-us/8-thi… #worldanimalday #animalassistedtherapy

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. That is why each year, during the first week of October, NAMI and participants across the country raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support through #MIAW

When a suicide-related crisis occurs, friends and family are often caught off-guard, unprepared and unsure of what to do. The behaviors of a person experiencing a crisis can be unpredictable, changing dramatically without warning.

#SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #Together4MH

Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal. #SuicidePrevention

With #HurricaneIan slowly approaching and forecast to impact most of Florida, many of us are confronted with increased anxiety and stress as we scramble to prepare. It is easy to be overwhelmed by all that needs to be done, so remember to check in on yourself and your loved ones.

Suicidal behaviors are a psychiatric emergency. If you or a loved one starts to take any of these steps, seek immediate help from a health care provider or call 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #Together4MH

September is also #RecoveryMonth. Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person. Every Family. Every Community. Recovery helps prevent both overdose deaths and deaths by suicide. Let's work together to create safe spaces for people to talk, and ask for help. nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blo…

Thoughts of suicide can be frightening. But by reaching out for help or checking in with family and friends, we can avoid devastating outcomes. Swipe to learn about the risk factors of suicide. #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth #Together4MH

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Let’s all raise awareness for suicide prevention and treatment. NAMI Florida is here for you, and #YouAreNotAlone. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call 988. Learn more: nami.org/Get-Involved/A… #Together4MH

“You Are Not Alone,” is also the title of NAMI’s first ever book, and is here to offer help. Written by Dr. Ken Duckworth, who will be speaking at our conference will also be hosting a signing for the book. To learn more, visit the link below. nami.org/Support-Educat…

September is #NationalSuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth. Learn more about #SuicidePrevention resources here: nami.org/Get-Involved/A… If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or the NAMI Helpline at nami.org/help. #Together4MH

International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind.- overdoseday.com

We would like to remind you of our Celebration of Life video presentation as a part of our 2022 Annual Conference. If you would like your loved one to be included and their life celebrated during this time, we invite you to submit a picture or a slide to media@namiflorida.org.

Today is the final day to book hotel rooms at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on International Drive! Right now you can book a room for our upcoming 2022 Annual Conference for $109 per night by visiting our website or the link below. book.passkey.com/event/50287586…