People with borderline personality disorder are empathetic, resilient, and observant. Learn more about BPD: bit.ly/32AQRTe Image via BPD Awareness Week

Today is World Mental Health Day and this year's focus is on mental health promotion and suicide prevention. It's an important reminder to shine a spotlight on raising mental health awareness and suicide prevention now and throughout the year.

The Difference Between a Disorder and a Feeling | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness shar.es/a3nYzD via NAMI

Six Myths and Facts about Mental Illness | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness shar.es/a3nYig via NAMI

Tips for Adult Smokers with Mental Illness | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness Dearborn County / Southeast Indiana shar.es/a3nYKo via NAMI

Are you and your friends vaping because it’s a safer alternative to smoking? Join at the Lawrenceburg Main Branch as the Dearborn County Health Department presents the Dangers & Risks associated with vaping. Tuesday, November 26 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Next week WFYI is hosting a community forum about veterans and mental health resources in Indiana. Consider joining them to hear from their guest speakers on the topic. wfyi.org/events/veteran…

Need health insurance that covers your mental health care needs? #GetCovered by December 15. Buy safely and start at HealthCare.gov. #GetCovered

Today is International Stress Awareness Day – here are some ideas of how you can take a breath and reduce stress today!

“NYT At War Today, survivor guilt is scarcely mentioned in the broader discussion around PTSD, and mental-health experts worry the condition is being chronically underreported and overlooked in trauma survivors, writes Adam Linehan nyti.ms/2X2n9ow” via Jacob Griffin

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Have you heard about our free online education course, NAMI Basics OnDemand. The new class format is an adaptation of the in-person NAMI Basics, a six-session online class for yng. adult caregivers w/ SMI symptoms. Participants can sign up at basics.nami.org for FREE!

We are so thankful for your generosity and continued support of NAMI’s mission and movement. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. 🥰 The NAMI Southeast Indiana Family

FREE EVENT: NAMI Family & Friends Seminar's in Milan and Aurora the first 2 weekends of February! Details on facebook.com/namiseindiana/

Wow—talk about taking action and putting structure in place to make improvements happen. I so respect these parents for their approach and work to take the unjust terrible death of their son to make needed changes to try to prevent future tragedies. sanluisobispo.com/news/local/art…

It’s possible to hold on to hope while also acknowledging your pain. It’s important to do both.

If you or someone you know is feeling #suicidal now, please stop long enough to read this. It will only take about five minutes. ow.ly/2AVR30qcrAP

After being evaluated by a doctor, I have tested positive for COVID-19. I’m self-quarantining to protect my family and others. Thank you to the caregivers helping me and so many across the state right now. I’ve said it before - and I’ll say it again - you’re my heroes. (1/2)

Too often, people with mental illness do not receive a mental health response when experiencing a mental health crisis. Instead, people in crisis often come into contact with law enforcement rather than a mental health professional. People in crisis deserve better.

Take a deep breath. Feel that air in your lungs? It’s there because you’re here. Keep going.