September 30 is National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, also known as #OrangeShirtDay. Wear orange to show that #EveryChildMatters and to stand in solidarity with Indigenous families & survivors. Let’s keep pushing for justice, healing, and the recognition of these stories.

🌎 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters at every stage of life. It includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being 💚💙 If you or someone you know needs support with #MentalHealth you're not alone and help is available: samhsa.gov/find-help

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay we're celebrating the power of Native artists who use their craft to inspire Native voters to participate in this election. Support, download, & share posters, signs, shirt designs & more. loom.ly/WRAIk2E Art: Paige Pettibon #NativesVote2024

Supporting mental health in communities of Indigenous descent helps preserve their unique heritages. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous people. Learn more at mhanational.org/indigenous

A young person’s environment is a key consideration in mental health prevention and treatment efforts. Check out our latest brief on Youth Wellness Zones as a promising, place-based approach to youth mental health! UW Psychiatry static1.squarespace.com/static/5935ee9…

It's Election Day! 🗳 Be sure to get those ballots in a drop box by 8pm tonight! If you need to register or need a new ballot, it's not too late! Visit any vote center or county elections office today before 8p to register and cast your ballot in person. sos.wa.gov/elections/vote…

People react differently to uncertain times. But there are simple science-backed steps we can all take to build #resilience. Learn more: at.apa.org/21ae5b

ICYMI, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued interest in our work at CoLab throughout 2024! Your engagement is instrumental in moving forward our shared mission to integrate community wisdom into youth wellness policy in Washington. 💙lnkd.in/gMsfJJVY

We’re pleased to share a new set of tools designed to help primary care providers enhance their integrated care practices-Quality Infant, Child, and Youth Mental Health Care in Primary Care: An Integrated Care Checklist and Resource Guide Check it out!: bit.ly/3PtuB8o

The Youth are taking action! Join our Youth Wellness Zone partner, @The Zone Spokane, for an in-person Youth Wellness Showcase on February 19 at Spokane City Hall. Youth will share how THEY define wellness and share proposed strategies to support youth mental health.

The CARE Project is offering a free, 3-day virtual Cultural Responsivity Training to support behavioral health professionals in delivering culturally affirming care for youth and families. Cohorts begin late Feb! Sign up now: forms.gle/g1P8J12ALVYY1H…