@afspct

The CT Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This page isn't monitored 24/7. If you are in crisis call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

afsp.org/connecticut
Joined June 2019
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So, how can we use social media to promote positive mental health? afsp.org/4-ways-we-can-use-s…
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TWLOHA
@TWLOHA16 Jul 2019
“don’t be mad at how long it takes you to find yourself, to find your path—be kind to your heart, be kind to yourself, be kind to your process while you journey.” – Joel Leon
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Thank you, @netflix for editing the graphic scenes in Season 1 of @13ReasonsWhy under the guidance of our chief medical officer, @cmoutierMD. We applaud Netflix for making this decision and moving in a very important direction. #13ReasonsWhy
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@netflix16 Jul 2019
An update on 13 Reasons Why If you or someone you know needs help finding crisis resources please visit 13reasonswhy.info
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Stop in @panerabread in #grotonct on 8/16 & support @afspct ! 20 % of profits w special event flier will be donated! #Connecticut #groton #food #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicideAwareness #afsp #August #donate #eatingout @GrotonCTPatch @NamiCT @WBMWRADIO @thedayct @briantdaglefdn
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Want to take action this Minority Mental Health Month? Our toolkit has stories, videos, graphics and more to get started! #MinorityMentalHealthMonth #stopsuicide #Mentalhealth #July #SuicideAwareness #SuicidePrevention #youmatter #afsp #Mindset #toolkit afsp.org/campaigns/minority-…
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Check out & share our free toolkit, "Support for Suicidal Individuals on Social and Digital Media,” which can help digital communities establish safety policies to support individuals who may be in suicidal crisis: bit.ly/2QXijEI
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Thank you, Biden family, for sharing your story and reminding American families that there is no health without mental health.thehill.com/homenews/campaig…

Biden talks about son’s struggles with mental illness, substance abuse

Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke candidly about his son Hunter Biden’s struggles with addiction and mental illness in a Monday evening CNN interview alongside his wife Jill Biden.“Beau i…

thehill.com
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People of color often face cultural and structural barriers to accessing mental health services. Learn more about how you can get involved during #MinorityMentalHealthMonth: bit.ly/2N4ZfUf
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"I will continue to tell our story, and let other minorities know, 'It’s okay not to be okay – but let’s talk about becoming okay.'” #mentalhealth #bethevoice #story #ItsOkNotToBeOk #minoritymentalhealth #BlackCommunity #afsp #talk afsp.org/changing-the-conver…
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TWLOHA
@TWLOHA10 Jul 2019
"If you’re here in this place my sweet friend, please know I have walked there, too. And I promise you it can, and will get better than this." wrt.lv/2S6xGwz
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Prioritizing mental health on campuses is critical. We need to see more programs like @JedFoundation's Set to Go that empower students/parents. @RepDavidTrone's Higher Education Mental Health Act will shine a much-needed spotlight on this issue. trone.house.gov/media/press-…
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Thank you @dustinpari for being there and for reaching out to those struggling. 💚 We at @afspct are grateful for you!
Dustin Pari@dustinpari10 Jul 2019
If you're struggling, remember that the Lifeline is there for you. Call anytime 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HOME to 741741 @afspnational #NeverGiveUp
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TWLOHA
@TWLOHA10 Jul 2019
It's not too late to dream, to ask for help, to see the good.
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Whether it’s going for a walk or watching an episode of your favorite show, create an opportunity for self-care today.
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Check out @afspnational's blog written by @SaludToday's Eric Moreno about how mental health affects the #Latinx community: afsp.org/latinos-mental-heal…
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“There is more work to be done to support people struggling with mental illness & addiction. Supportive housing & employment, social emotional learning in schools & integrating mental health into America’s health care system are just a few ways to do so.” courant.com/news/connecticut…

Gov. Lamont signs bill requiring insurers to provide equal coverage for mental health and substance...

State legislators and mental health advocates, including former Rhode Island congressman Patrick Kennedy, outnumbered the audience in the state capitol’s Old Judiciary Room when Gov. Ned Lamont...

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“I am a survivor. I am powerful, I am loved, I am wanted, I am strong, I am beautiful, I am brave!" #bipolardisorder #mentalillness #mentalhealth #StopSuicide #survivor2019 #survive #SuicidePrevention #bewell #YouMatter #afsp #stay #bravery #talk #wecare afsp.org/brave/
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#NoShameDay promotes mental health awareness in the Black community. We hope you'll join us and @thesiweproject by talking openly about mental health! #MinorityMentalHealth afsp.org/minority-mental-hea…
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Thrilled to be in Connecticut today for the signing of HB7125, which puts CT at the forefront of state efforts to enforce parity for mental health & addiction care. Thank you @GovNedLamont, @SeanScanlonCT, @BrendaKupchick, @MattLesser & @21KevinKelly for your leadership.
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We hope you had a positive and healing experience at The Overnight this year. Join us again in 2020 by Saving Your Spot: theovernight.org/SaveAspot
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