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How do you talk to yourself after a difficult day? @NBA All-Star @kevinlove reminds us that the words we use when talking to ourselves can have a lasting impact on our mental well-being. A bad game, a mistake, or a difficult moment doesn't define who you are. Watch his conversation on NAMI's Hope Starts With Us podcast. 💚 youtube.com/watch?v=weGiE2ej… #HopeStartsWithUs #PositiveSelfTalk #MentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone
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Sometimes, trying something new takes courage. 🐣 Join How to Hatch author Sara Holly Ackerman for a story about curiosity, determination, and taking those first steps into the world. Watch the free read-aloud with your family at RallytoRead.org. #RallytoRead #ReadingIsFundamental
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Millions of Americans still aren’t able to receive the mental health support that they deserve. As the need rises, we must work together and expand access to free, life-saving resources and care. Please share a gift to help raise $150,000 and support the NAMI community before 11/20! Donate now at nami.org/oct26hope
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If you or a loved one is struggling with depression, you are not alone. It can be hard to know where to start when looking for support. Our NAMI HelpLine Knowledge Center has resources that may help, from national organizations offering programs and services to local support groups where you can create relationships with people in your community. Explore more resources at bit.ly/3Uak1Je. #NAMIHelpLine
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Being a professional athlete comes with pressure to perform, expectations to succeed, and the challenge of balancing who you are with what you do. But even at the highest levels of competition, it's OK to struggle with your mental health. In the newest episode of NAMI's Hope Starts With Us podcast, five-time NBA All-Star @kevinlove joins NAMI CEO @DanGillison , Jr. for an open conversation about his mental health journey, breaking the silence, and finding strength in seeking support. Kevin shares how his experiences have shaped his advocacy for young athletes and why coaches, teammates, and trusted adults play such an important role in creating spaces where people feel comfortable asking for help. Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone navigating your own mental health journey, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to have everything figured out to ask for support. Listen to "Real Talk: Support for Athletes' Mental Health": hopestartswithus.buzzsprout.… #HopeStartsWithUs #MentalHealth #AthleteMentalHealth #NAMIPodcast #YouAreNotAlone
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Better care starts with seeing and understanding the whole person. NAMI’s guide offers research and considerations to help mental health professionals support more thoughtful, person-centered, and culturally responsive schizophrenia care. Download the guide: nami.org/schizophrenia-care-…
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You're not alone in feeling stressed this election. While you've pledged to make mental health a priority at the ballot box, make sure you're prioritizing your own mental health, too. Learn how to practice self-care this election at vote4mentalhealth.org/selfca…. #Vote4MentalHealth
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NAMI teamed up with the Mental Health Literary Collaborative (MHLC) & @IAmInseparable to launch a new guide for state leaders. The Mental Health Education Policy Roadmap for State Leaders outlines steps to bring mental health education to schools with model legislation, policy examples & strategies to reduce stigma. Read more: nami.org/public-policy-repor…
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Our stories are powerful. Our community is even stronger. 💚 NAMI's 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month campaign is an @anthemawards finalist in the Nonprofit Health Campaign category! Now we need YOUR help to win the Anthem Community Voice Award! 🗳️ Every vote is a chance to celebrate the stories, voices, and connections that make this movement possible. Vote by October 29 using the link: celebrate.anthemawards.com/P… #AnthemAwards #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone
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Mental health education is about giving students knowledge and skills they can actually use. FLARE by NAMI teaches middle school students about positive mental health, common conditions and treatments, seeking help, and reducing stigma. Help bring FLARE to your school: flare.nami.org #FLAREbyNAMI #MentalHealthEducation #MentalHealthLiteracy #YouthMentalHealth
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What cozy fall activities can you do this week to help support your mental health? 🍁🍲
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Our hearts are with everyone affected by the tragic event in Bend, Oregon. As the community works to process what has happened, remember that support is available. For mental health information and support: The NAMI HelpLine: call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “NAMI” to 62640, available Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Learn more at nami.org/helpline. For immediate emotional support or crisis assistance: call or text 988, or chat online at chat.988lifeline.org. @988lifeline is available 24/7. For local resources, visit nami.org/OR-Resources.
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Introducing NAMIRuns. 🏃 Take on unforgettable races, raise funds and awareness for mental health, and run alongside a community with a shared purpose. Go the distance for mental health. Explore available races and join Team NAMIRuns: nami.org/namiruns #NAMIRuns #MentalHealthForAll
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What really makes someone the world's best boss? ☕ It's not what's written on their mug. It's how they support the people behind the work. This Boss's Day, we're sharing four ways managers can create a workplace where mental health matters. 💚 Swipe through for tips, and explore NAMI's free StigmaFree guides for people managers. stigmafree.nami.org/guides-f… #BossesDay #WorkplaceMentalHealth #StigmaFree
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We're an Anthem Awards finalist! 🎉 NAMI's 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month campaign has been recognized in the Nonprofit Health Campaign category at the 6th Annual Anthem Awards! Our message was simple: Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community. Now we need YOUR help! We're in the running for an Anthem Community Voice Award, and your vote can help us win. 💚 Vote for NAMI by October 29! Visit the link now to vote: celebrate.anthemawards.com/P… Thank you, @anthemawards, for recognizing our work! #AnthemAwards #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone
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Maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones isn't always easy. Today, on #ConflictResolutionDay, remember that conflict doesn't have to be negative — it can also be an opportunity to improve communication, understand other perspectives, and create stronger relationships, together. If you're looking for ways to communicate more effectively with loved ones, visit bit.ly/4Baw6Pc.
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You don't need to have everything figured out before asking for support. The NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine offers free, confidential support from trained peers who get it. Text FRIEND to 62640. Visit nami.org/friend. 🌐 📲 #TeenMentalHealth #YoungAdultMentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone
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You don't always need the perfect words to support someone. “Just be present.” — Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Ph.D., @afspnational Hear more about connection and suicide prevention on NAMI's Hope Starts With Us podcast. #HopeStartsWithUs #SuicidePrevention
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An estimated 4 million people in the U.S. live with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). On the first #TRDawarenessday, we're raising awareness of TRD and reminding those impacted that they are not alone. Learn more: nami.org/depression 💚
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