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You are not alone! Reach out to us at namigenesee@gmail.com to learn more about our free support groups. #MentalHealthMatters

A2: Talking openly and honestly about mental health can make it easier for people to seek and get help. One way to start is by being open about your own mental health and showing you are a safe person to talk to. #KeepGoing

Online therapy maybe a permanent option. Have you tried a virtual session? bit.ly/3hFtJe6

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A novel medication received FDA approval for the treatment of acute suicidal ideation/behavior in adults with major depression. medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/dep…

“As the pandemic drags on, it's clear that not all kids are all right.” usatoday.com/story/news/edu…

How has COVID-19 impacted your mental health? Your lawmakers need to hear from you. nami.quorum.us/campaign/27890/ #Act4MentalHealth

There’s no quick trick to conquering anxiety, but “asking yourself for a source of the information” forces you to internally fact-check and reassess your thoughts. lifehacker.com/ease-anxiety-b…

7 out of 10 teens are struggling with their mental health in the wake of COVID-19 and half feel increased levels of loneliness. Some ways to support them: uticaod.com/news/20200725/…

Anxiety is one way humans have evolved to protect ourselves. Here are some ways we can help children cope with situational anxiety: psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/inside…

Caring for a loved one with bipolar can be complex and at times very difficult. NAMI CMO Dr. Ken Duckworth talks to Today about how caregivers can provide support - and get support for themselves, too. today.com/health/what-bi…

Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity. We aim to highlight the importance of minority mental health and to make people feel less alone in their mental health journeys. #MinorityMentalHealthMonth #EndTheStigma #GHSCares #NotAlone

FCC Designates 9-8-8 as National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. All phone service providers will direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 2022. During the transition to 988, those seeking help should continue to utilize existing methods.

“A wave of psychological stress unique in its nature and proportions [from COVID-19] is bearing down on an already-ramshackle American mental-health-care system” theatlantic.com/health/archive…

LAST DAY to register online at Michigan.gov/Vote or by mail to vote in the Aug 4 #primaryelection. After that, you can still register to vote up until 8pm on Election Day in your clerk's office and vote. Interested in voting from home? Here's how 👇. #elections #voting

Trigger Warning: Suicide “After my suicide attempt at age 14, I felt like I could never go back to church again. In the eyes of the church, I had committed the greatest sin, and I couldn’t tell anyone because I knew I would be labeled.” nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blo…

“Maybe, just maybe, by the simple act of raising our voices – we can save lives with the power of our solidarity. No one is on this road alone, I promise you.” #688597957709" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">forbes.com/sites/jessicag…

“Discontinuing antidepressants should never be done by anyone by themselves” Former APA president @ReneeBinderMD said, “It’s always important to work with a psychiatrist or whoever is prescribing the medication.” msn.com/en-us/health/m…

Join us *this* Tuesday at 7pm for our "Connections" virtual support group. Email us at namigenesee@gmail.com and we'll send you the link. #MentalHealthMatters

TW: Suicide. @NYTMag writes about the unreleased report commissioned by U.S. Special Operations Command, which found deficiencies in the military’s suicide-prevention programs for its elite troops. nytimes.com/2020/06/30/mag…