Happy first night of Kwanzaa! For those celebrating, each day focuses on a core principle: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. #CBHA wishes everyone a happy and peaceful Kwanzaa!

Staying in the field of education right now takes strength, and so does leaving. We need to continue to support our educators. They aren’t superheroes. They are humans who should be acknowledged for how hard this is and how amazing they’re doing.

A policing program in New Jersey, created after the killing of George Floyd in 2020, was meant to better address the mental health needs of people in crisis and reduce the risk of police encounters ending in violence. Now it is expanding in the state. nyti.ms/40Cs9kp

Great way to celebrate National Social Worker Month Cal State Fullerton OC Health Care Agency CHOC thanks for the chance to speak on Children’s Mental Health #MentalHealthMatters #RecoveryHappens @cbhda NAMI Orange County

Violence is NEVER an acceptable answer to someone experiencing a mental health crisis. People living with mental health conditions deserve dignity, respect and support. #BlackMentalHealthMatters #JordanNeely

Our nation must do more to care for students' mental health and wellness. That's why President Donald J. Trump and I are committed to doubling the number of mental health professionals in schools.

I know that the psychiatry social media mavens are converging at #APAAM23! Follow along on the hashtag and introduce yourself if you’re new. I’m so excited to welcome the American Psychiatric Association Council on Communications tomorrow. Media engagement is critical to combat misinformation!

Wonderful sketch of our #APAAM23 session on starting and thriving with telepsychiatry. Keep up to date with psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/… and come say hello today if your are here at the SMI Advisor booth!

At #APAAM23 listening to the incredible Ken Duckworth, Teri Brister and Jessica Cruz share with these amazing psychiatrists about the importance of NAMI NAMI California

NAMI was made together to serve everyone. if you’ve never had a chance to hear Teri Brister talk about why NAMI is so important, you are missing out. #everyoneneedsomeone #APAAM23 NAMI NAMI California

Wondering how NAMI programs can help providers improve their practice? Here is what we know… #APAAM23

How do we become advocates? Jessica Cruz our CEO NAMI California is sharing her journey with #APAAM23 Think about the difference between how we react to a heart attack and a mental health crises. #changehappenshere

“Our experience is our expertise” - Jessica Cruz NAMI California NAMI #APAAM23

“Remember the 3 P’s of advocacy: Passion, Position and Place. “ NAMI California Jessica Cruz NAMI #APAAM23 What are we doing where we are to be the change we want to see.

Dr. Duckworth shares about NAMI book “You are not alone” based on real stories from real people. Experience is the evidence. #APAAM23 Pick up your copy a.co/d/h1KwDrK

Where did the book come from? Actual experience of real people, these are screen shots from the zoom and a little about them. #APAAM23

Writer Naomi Jackson shares her experience with bipolar disorder. n.pr/3Okv514

"I hope that either all of us or none of us are judged by the actions of our weakest moments, but rather by the strength we show when and if we’re given a second chance." -Ted Lasso 🙌🏾

Thrilled to be elected to NAMI's national Board of Directors, to help advance our mission against mental health stigma and to ensure that every person with mental illness has what they need to thrive. I look forward to what the next 3 years have in store for our movement! 🙌🏾

Couldn't agree more! Congratulations Devika Bhushan, MD!