During #BlackHistoryMonth, we are highlighting Black and African American contributions to the #mentalhealth movement, which are oftentimes overlooked. Visit our Black History Month page to learn more about these individuals and find resources. 🖤🤎bit.ly/3cinTzu

Join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, for the Franklin Health Department's Spring Fair! Entry is free at the Franklin Public Library from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. Enjoy refreshments, local vendors, a petting zoo, painting, and much more!

Age joyfully! Consider your passions and interests and pursue something that brings you happiness and fulfillment. Remember that mental health support is available to you if you need it. Visit buff.ly/4bmGXYG to learn more. #MHAM2024 May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Keeping kids safe on #socialmedia is incredibly important. Our latest report calls on tech companies to enact new, responsible, science-backed safety standards that mitigate harm to developing brains on these platforms: at.apa.org/6a78c6

Self-care isn't selfish. You can't pour from an empty cup💕 So join the Self-Care September challenge and find ways to be kinder to yourself as well as others actionforhappiness.org/self-care-sept… #SelfCareSeptember

Self Care September - Day 1: Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish, it’s essential actionforhappiness.org/self-care-sept… #SelfCareSeptember

If you are feeling suicidal, lonely, or depressed, you are not alone. Call or text 988 anytime, for any reason, to receive nonjudgmental support. The Samaritans, Inc. 24/7 Helpline is anonymous and free. #BeTheConnection #SuicidePreventionMonth

Welcome back students!!! Please come see your adjustment counselor in your house office (some of us have moved out of 113) if you need anything or have any questions. Looking forward to a great year!

Today is #988Day – a new, annual tradition to raise awareness of the #988Lifeline & mental health support! Join us by promoting positive messages about 988 and share what you did on social media using #988Day. Learn how you can get involved by visiting SAMHSA.gov/988Day

Your mental health matters. Good mental health helps you cope with stress and can improve your quality of life. During Mental Illness Awareness Week, get tips and resources from NIMH to help take care of your mental health. go.nih.gov/7B7252U #MIAW

Everyone feels sad or low, but these feelings usually pass. Depression is different and has severe symptoms that affect how people feel, think, and act. Here is what you need to know about depression: go.nih.gov/BC8do4X. #NationalDepressionScreeningDay

Mental illness can interfere with a person’s life and ability to function. With support and treatment, it is possible for people living with a mental health condition to overcome challenges and lead a meaningful, productive life in recover samhsa.gov/mental-health #MIAW

#Grief is a personal journey with no one-size-fits-all approach. Our recent #YouMatter blog explores the #stigma and norms around expressing grief, especially in faith-driven communities. Let's break the silence and embrace healing. Read more at: bit.ly/4dDdNq0.

Support teaching moments: Making space and having flexible expectations for kids doesn't make them fragile, it supports the difficult conversations that build #resilience in kids. Helping Kids Process Election Results | Psychology Today Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/worry-…

You never really know what a person is going through. Be kind always Image: Emily Coxhead

Summer is here and while it’s a break from school, it can also be a tough time for many students. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just not yourself, these simple habits can help protect your mental well-being over the break.

When students do not feel psychologically safe, it negatively impacts learning. See examples of race-based hate speech from psychologist Dr. Tara Raines and the impact it has in the classroom: at.apa.org/2d6dbc

This Men's Health Month, let's work to break the stigma around men's mental health. It's okay to not feel okay. It's okay to ask for help. Even just one mental health conversation with a man in your life can go a long way.

This summer, it’s all about slowing down and setting boundaries. Educators told us their top self-care picks: long walks and longer lunches led with 46%, followed by saying “no” without guilt at 40%. Sometimes rest is the most powerful move.