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You don't have to wait until things become overwhelming to ask for help. NBA All-Star @kevinlove shares why reaching out to someone you trust can be an important first step toward getting mental health support. Seeking support is strength, not weakness. 📷 Watch the full conversation on NAMI's Hope Starts With Us podcast: youtube.com/watch?v=weGiE2ej…
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We still need you! Our goal to raise $150,000 before 11/20 will help people get the mental health care, community, and understanding they deserve. Your gift will support life-changing NAMI programs and share hope and healing with those who need it most. Donate today via the link in our bio or at nami.org/oct26belong
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Your next marathon could make a difference for mental health. 🏃 Take on the Tokyo Marathon on March 7, 2027, with NAMIRuns. A limited number of charity entries are available. Bring your reason to Tokyo. Run with NAMI. Explore the opportunity: nami.org/namiruns #NAMIRuns #TokyoMarathon #MentalHealthForAll
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Creativity can be a powerful outlet for self-expression and healing. 🎨🎤 Join NAMI TODAY at 6:30 p.m. ET for Healing Through Arts, featuring Archie Green and Dr. JL Adolph. Explore the connection between art and mental health, plus a hip-hop writing workshop! Register: nami-org.zoom.us/webinar/reg… #MentalHealth #HealingThroughArt
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Three days left to help NAMI win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 🏆 Our Mental Health Awareness Month campaign is already an @anthemawards finalist in the Nonprofit Health Campaign category. Now we need YOUR vote to take home the Community Voice Award! Help us celebrate the power of stories, connection, and community. 💚 Vote by October 29: celebrate.anthemawards.com/P…
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OCD is more than urges to maintain organization and cleanliness - a myth often perpetuated by Hollywood depictions of this mental health condition. Ethan shares his experience of living with this mental health condition, and how it can at times look completely different from media depictions. Read his story now: nami.org/blog/the-messy-trut… #OCDAwarenessMonth
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What helps protect your mental health during spooky season? #mentalhealthmonday 🎃
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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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