As youth mental health concerns continue to rise, our pediatric mental health program with Children's Health is making a difference in North TX, training area providers on how to identify #mentalhealth concerns before they become crises. More via Dallas Innovates:dallasinnovates.com/the-last-word-…

Free Training Event! ACF & SAMHSA will host another virtual training on Wednesday, July 19, from 6 – 7 p.m. ET for parents, caregivers, and families about youth #anxiety & #depression. Please share and register today! acf-hhs-gov.click-social-card.top/7qoqvzl

Ask. Be There. Follow Up. 3 of 5 key steps to help someone you know in crisis. The 988 Lifeline is here to help you and your friends/loved ones. Call. Text. Chat. #988lifeline #suicideprevention

Matthew Shervington We love to see it too Matthew! To lift up the next generation of school counselors – including male counselors of color – President Donald J. Trump & I are committed to expanding opportunities, so experienced counselors can engage with those early in their career. #ASCA23 whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

This week, we're celebrating the one-year anniversary of #988Lifeline. While there is still work to be done to #ReimagineCrisis, the nation's new 3-digit suicide & crisis lifeline has helped connect millions of people in #mentalhealth crisis to the help they need. More via ABC News:

If we’re serious about supporting our students' mental health, we need to make sure we're using every dollar available towards mental health support. I joined Rep. Lucy McBath in Atlanta, GA to talk about the importance of improving counselor to student ratios across the nation.

Did you miss the SAMHSA ACF Training, "Family & Caregiver Access to Resources on #Anxiety and #Depression in Children & Youth"? Well, you can now watch the recording & download resources! Please share!! samhsa.gov/families/paren…

The 88th TX Legislature delivered a record $11.68B for #mentalhealth, more than a 30% increase from last session. Sen. Joan Huffman called it the single largest increase in #behavioralhealth funding by any state legislature in US history. #txlege Read our full session recap here:

What have you always wanted to know about #grief, but were too afraid to ask? This #NationalGriefAwarenessDay, we’re hosting a live webinar for our grief expert Dr. Julie Kaplow, PhD, ABPP to answer YOUR questions about grief. RSVP to join us 8/30 at 1:00PM CT & submit your questions here:

Supporting mental health in schools means supporting educators’ mental health. As we head #BackToSchool, use these tips to prioritize mental health for adults so they can be the best version of themselves in & out of the classroom. #FridayFeeling

Lessons From the Field Webinar: Strategies for School and District Leaders to Support Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Academic Well-Being and Success. Aug. 23, 3– 4:30 pm ET safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/events/webinar…

Be mindful of how you speak to yourself this week. Talk to yourself like you would someone you love. 😌💕 🎨: Kaitlyn 🌸

Goal: Invest in every student's mental health and well-being by increasing school-based health services for students and building schools that support students' overall well-being. #MentalHealthMatters ed.gov/raisethebar/me…

“School counselors’ work involves way more than just schedule changes and consoling crying students” - Danielle Schultz (Danielle R Schultz, PhD, LPC ) huffpost.com/entry/top-issu…

Talking to youth about #suicide is critical. #Teens reported increases in #suicidal thoughts & attempts. Trauma-informed, culturally responsive care helps. Read: bit.ly/3LqRDv6. Visit: bit.ly/3RsbqxM. View: bit.ly/48cqKol #suicideprevention #988 #SPM23

Mental👏 health👏 matters👏 During #MIAW, learn about supporting youth mental health. bit.ly/3o2tGgu

🍂 It's okay not to be okay. Help is always available if you or someone you love is having a hard time, or for those struggling with mental health or substance use. 🧡 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

We're kicking off #ChildrensGriefAwarenessMonth in November with a LIVE webinar next Thursday, 11/2 at 1:00PM CT, in which our #grief expert Julie Kaplow, PhD, ABPP will discuss her new book, “Multidimensional Grief Therapy: A Flexible Approach to Assessing and Supporting Bereaved Youth.”

When schools provide mental health support for students: 📚 Academic outcomes improve ⬇️ Discipline referrals are reduced 🧑‍🎓 Both attendance & graduation rates increase Here's how schools can support students' mental well-being: safesupportivelearning.ed.gov/topic-research…