It's time to start planning how you will take part in Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week in May 2022! Use the Texas toolkit to join us and be a #TexasMHHero! txsystemofcare.org/take-part-in-c… via Texas System of Care

Save the date for NTTAC System of Care Strategy Virtual Summit on May 10-11. A great opportunity to continue to redefine system of care together! Learn more at nttacmentalhealth.org/soc-summit-202…

TODAY'S THE DAY! Submit your original artwork, writing, or photography to the Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest by 11:59PM TONIGHT! #txartists #txwriters

Calling all mental health superheroes! We are inviting young people, ages 5 to 21, to share their MH superpower and be featured on Texas' Children's Mental Health Acceptance Week website! Learn more at cmhaustin.weebly.com/share-your-sup… #LivingMySuperpower

So excited to hear about the HOPE Framework from Assistant Sec. for Mental Health & Substance Use. There is so much need and these transformational opportunities give us all hope for supporting our children and families. #cmhaw #MentalHealthMatters

There are many things we can do to combat the youth mental health crisis. While funding is important, many strategies don't require significant funding; they merely require us to allow time to connect to our commonalities and shared humanity. the74million.org/article/lost-i…

Check out the National Kindness Speech Contest submission by North Texas 5th grader, Braylon! We love his idea to foster kindness and connection in schools as a way to prevent youth suicide. Keep leading the way, Braylon! youtu.be/IC-ArvCBcvc via YouTube

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Happy #DisabilityPride Month! Although July is coming to an end, we will continue to educate, raise awareness, and celebrate disability as an important part of what makes us each who we are, this month and every month!

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Check in on your loved ones--it could save a life! #SPM22 #StopTXSuicides #ArtHeals #BeThere #BeThe1To

If you think someone might be considering suicide, take the first step and #BeThe1To ASK. Ask directly about suicide. Let the person know you are concerned about their well-being. #ASK #SPM22 #BeThere #ArtHeals

If you ask someone if they are thinking about suicide and they say "yes," take the third step and #BeThe1To KEEP TEXANS SAFE. Separate them from anything they are thinking of using to hurt themselves. #KEEPTEXANSSAFE #SPM22 #BeThere #ArtHeals Stop Texas Suicides

If someone you know is thinking about suicide, take the fourth step; #BeThe1To help them CONNECT to resources. Help them build a support system, including 988Lifeline, family, friends, faith leaders, coaches, coworkers, or therapists. #HELPTEXANSCONNECT #SPM22 #BeThere #ArtHeals

If someone you know tells you they’ve been thinking about suicide, don’t forget to take the last step and #BeThe1To FOLLOW UP with them. It can make all the difference. #FOLLOWUP #SPM22 #BeThere #ArtHeals

Check out 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline youth #YouMatter Blog! It provides a safe space for youth to discuss mental health. youmatter.988lifeline.org #BeThe1To #SPM22 Stop Texas Suicides

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The US Preventive Services Taskforce recently released new recommendations for screening for depression and suicide risk in children and adolescents. Check it out: uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recomme…

Today is #ElectionDay ! Go cast your vote and don’t forget to practice self-care! If you’d like to learn more about how or where to vote, check out this nonpartisan resource for more information: democracy.works

Health and Human Services, through SAMHSA, released new national guidelines for improving youth mental health crisis care. View report at store.samhsa.gov/product/nation…

Last month, Governors and States met to talk about prevention and resilience in youth mental health. Learn more at nga.org/news/commentar…