Human beings like certainty. When things feel uncertain or when we don’t generally feel safe, it’s normal to feel stressed. #mentalhealth afsp.org/taking-care-of…

Right now, many of us are worried about COVID-19. In times like these, our mental health can suffer. You might feel more on edge than usual, angry, helpless or sad. Here are some ways you take care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty: afsp.org/taking-care-of…

If you find yourself at home and looking for ways to make yourself useful, consider applying to train as a volunteer Crisis Counselor with Crisis Text Line The skills you learn will help you remain calm and helpful through any crisis. (Text SHARE to 741741 if u need help now)

Children can manage their stress in response to infectious disease outbreaks and take steps to keep themselves emotionally and physically healthy, with the support of adults. Most importantly, ways to help are to make sure children feel connected, cared about, and loved #Covid_19

Unfortunately our scheduled AFSP Out of the Darkness walk has been cancelled due to COVID-19....but you can still sign up to raise money or donate to the walk! We will be missing out on a lot of good fundraising to please consider donating🥺 link in bio!

Schools: cancelled Flights: delayed Anxiety: heightened Crisis Counselors: (Just a reminder that Crisis Text Line is still 100% operational and here to help. Reach us by texting SHARE to 741741.)

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We know that some of you may have to set a different routine today. Here are some tips as you start to work from home: - Wake up at the same time. - Change out of your pjs! - Work from a desk or table (not from your bed). - Be sure to stay active. - It's okay to take a break.

Here’s advice for preserving your mental health while avoiding physical proximity: scientificamerican.com/article/how-to…

In honor of #NationalPuppyDay, please reply with a pic of your puppy (all dogs are puppies). Let’s make the greatest thread of all time ❤️

Opening up about mental health at a time like this is very important! Make sure you are talking to friends and family every day. Go outside and walk. Take the time to do something you love to do everyday. We are all in this together😌

🦦 🦚 🐿 🐙 🐕‍🦺 🦧 🐳 🦖 🦔 🦩 🐢 🐥 🦙 They are all practicing social distancing! So should you!

This is your Monday morning reminder that you are powerful beyond measure, that you are capable of pretty much anything you are willing to work for and that you could change your life today. #motivationmonday💪 WE GOT TODAY! #healthymindset

Thanks to Maggie from West Potomac HS (we/they/them) for sharing her advice about mental health and wellness during the time of social distancing. Great cameos from Nemo and Ernie, too! #studentvoice #fcpsstrong

There is so much work that must be done to address racial disparities and systemic racism in our country. By embracing our common humanity, we can stand together. We know that all of this relies on keeping our resilience and mental health strong.

We need research and policies now to address the inequalities of access and treatment.