The Self Appreciation Project

👋🏼 Say hi to the faces behind the Self Appreciation Project and read about what our mission is. Stay tuned to learn more about our team! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #resources #healthpromotion #mentalhealthadvocates #selfappreciation #endthestigma #publichealth #research

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay - a day to both raise awareness about suicide prevention and to offer resources to those who may need them. You are not alone! #MentalHealthMatters #WSPD2021

Back to school looks a bit different this year, and self-care is more important than ever! Whether you are a student, teacher, or a parent, here are some tips to help you minimize the stress this school year 📚 #mentalhealth #bekind #mentalhealthawareness #backtoschool

be kind to yourself too 💚 #mentalhealth #selflove #bekind #progressnotperfection #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthresources #selfcare #bekindtoyourself #mentalhealthhealing #healingtakestime #selfappreciation

Did you know some studies show nearly 40% of youth have engaged in self-injury? Whether you are a teen, know a teen, or simply are a human, self-injury impacts us all ❤️ #selfinjury #nssi #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #MentalHealthAwareness #selflove #youthmentalhealth

While media can be draining, technology offers lots of routes to wellness too! This #selfcaresunday check out some wellness #apps #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthresources #selfcare

Gentle reminder to be kind to yourself too 💖 #selflove #selfappreciation #selfcare #bekind #mentalhealth #wellness #loveyourself

Let’s talk about ✨STIGMA✨ While many of us are working to change the conversation, mental health remains a stigmatized topic. Scroll through to learn the facts & how you can help #endthestigma #mentalhealth #mentalillness #endstigma #stopstigma #mentalhealthawareness #stigma

👋🏼 Say hi and learn a bit about the final member of the SAP Team! Our third introduction is Devyn, a Research Assistant behind the SAP! Swipe to see her favourite self-care activity. What’s yours? #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #healthpromotion #research

Say hello to another member of the SAP Team! Our second introduction is Gerald, the Principal Investigator behind the SAP! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #resources #healthpromotion #mentalhealthadvocates #endthestigma #publichealth #research

Say hello to the SAP Team 👋 Our first introduction is Tess, one of the Research Assistants behind the SAP! Stay tuned to meet the rest of the team ✨ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #healthpromotion #mentalhealthmatters #selfappreciation #healthresearch #publichealth

Here at the SAP, we work as a dedicated team to increase awareness of #mentalhealth knowledge & capacity for advocacy, while providing a reliable online mental health resource Follow to learn more about our team & what we’re working on. We appreciate all the support!

We’re back with a brand new look✨allow us to re-introduce ourselves! We are researchers & #mentalhealth advocates from @WesternU So far, we’ve shared >20 posts + links to >40 resources for mental health as NSSI online & in your communities. We hope you follow along with us!

friendly reminder to prioritize yourself too! 🌸💕happy #selfcaresunday #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #loveyourself #selfcare #selflove #selfappreciation #takecare

#MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #selfcare #selfinjuryrecovery #nssi #stigma #support #MentalHealthAction #mentalhealth #selfinjuryawareness

Talking about NSSI and mental health can be difficult, but it is an important step to #endthestigma and in getting support 💙 Here are some tips to start the conversation ✨Remember: it is about doing what feels right! These may not be right for every person & conversation

☀️ today’s reminder ☀️ #mentalhealthawareness #dailyreminder #positivity #mentalwellness #mentalhealthmatters #positivevibes #selflove #positiveaffirmations #selfcare #selfappreciation #mentalhealthrecovery #strongmentality #askforhelp #helpingothers #mentalhealthadvocate

#selfcare #selflove #wellness #mentalhealth #nssi #selfinjuryrecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #copingstrategies

This #selfcaresunday we’re sharing some positive coping strategies 🌸 Whether for NSSI, general wellness, or other mental health, we hope this post gives you some ideas. Remember: coping isn’t a “one size fits all” approach! Try out different things and find what works for YOU

🌸SUNDAY SELF-CARE 🌸 This is your gentle reminder to take some time for yourself today. If you’re not sure what to do, try this 60 minutes of self-care routine! ☀️ #SelfCareSunday #MentalHealthMatters #TakecareOfyou #selflove