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Dionne C. Monsanto doesn’t know how to help her daughter with her mental illness. Don't miss @joyousocean's incredibly powerful and moving story on our podcast this week. ❤️💕 ow.ly/Xpn450QULnV
#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthishealth #sciencestory
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A 6-year-old girl was grabbed off her bicycle by a stranger and forced into a car in broad daylight.
But a neighbour witnessed the kidnapping and immediately jumped into his own vehicle to chase after them. He desperately tried to keep up, but suddenly lost sight of the car, with the little girl still trapped inside.
It happened in Louisville, Kentucky. Prentiss Weatherford was outside his home when he saw the man grab the little girl and speed away. Refusing to let her disappear, he jumped into his car and took off after the suspect.
As he followed the vehicle through the streets, Prentiss managed to identify it as a red Dodge Challenger and memorize the last three digits of its license plate. But when the car disappeared from sight, he spotted a police officer and quickly passed along everything he knew.
Police immediately began searching the surrounding neighbourhood, using the information Prentiss had given them. About 30 minutes after the kidnapping, officers spotted a vehicle matching his description.
When an officer opened the passenger door, he found the terrified little girl crying for her daddy. He immediately lifted her into his arms and carried her to safety.
The suspect was arrested, and the little girl was reunited with her family, unharmed.
Sometimes, saving a life starts with simply refusing to look the other way. Thank God Prentiss was there when this little girl needed him most.
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No one should have to face their grief journey alone. 💙
On 11/21, join suicide loss survivors for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. #SurvivorDay allows loss survivors to connect with a community who understand their unique loss. Join us: afsp.org/survivorday
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I have many friends whose skin color is different than mine. I have many friends who worship differently than I do. I have friends who vote differently than I do. I have friends who love differently than I do. I even have friends who hate my beloved Dallas Cowboys. We don’t have to agree on everything, but we have to agree on this, hate kills. #StopSuicide
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As AFSP nears 40 years since its founding, we're honored to have received the 2026 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health from the @BBRFoundation, a prestigious global accolade recognizing our advancements in mental health.
Read more: afsp.org/story/brain-and-beh…
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I can’t speak for all men, but I can tell you this. If I were to ever confide in you that I was struggling mentally or emotionally, or that I felt afraid or vulnerable, regardless whether or not you believe my pain is real, or that my feelings were justified, if you minimized my feelings, or ridiculed me, or made me feel small, or embarrassed for talking about it, I would never open up to you again. Men need “safe” space, not “brave” space. Besides, unless you’ve walked in my shoes, you couldn’t possibly know my pain. #StopSuicide
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As a clinical psychologist, Yossi Levi-Belz has come to learn that suffering does not end with the suicide event.
Recent studies show that over 60 people are profoundly affected by each suicide.
Read: afsp.org/story/to-turn-a-per…
#Science2StopSuicide
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Anyone who knows me well, knows that my passion is suicide prevention. I have dedicated my career to working with organizations, communities, and individuals to end stigma and normalize the conversation regarding suicide prevention. Suicide is not only a problem in the US. Around the world, we lose someone to suicide every 40 seconds. And believe it or not, there are many countries where even expressing suicidal intent is a criminal offense. I applaud organizations like East African Mental Health Network, @EACMentalHealth, a collaboration of 8 East African countries working to decriminalize suicide and de-stigmatize suicide prevention. I had the opportunity to chat with them while representing @afspnational at the 6th International Zero Suicide Summit. The more we support, encourage, and collaborate with organizations like EACMHN, the better chance we have of eliminating suicide globally. #StopSuicide #ZeroSuicideSummit #SuicidePrevention @zerosuicide_org @kalama_onesmus
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers reportedly had a text thread competing to pull over the most Black drivers, while using racial slurs in discussions about force against Black residents. More than half a dozen officers have reportedly been recommended for termination or quit.
A badge should NEVER be a license for discrimination! These allegations call into question traffic stops and use-of-force incidents involving these officers!
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Severe depression and battling suicidal thoughts can make you feel weak, helpless, and hopeless but it takes strength and courage to choose life when your mind tells you life is too painful, and death is the only alternative. You are stronger than your thoughts. Live. #StopSuicide
This is absolutely true. As I always say, grief is a personal process.
Your healing journey is as unique as your relationship with the one you lost. Grief isn’t linear, and everyone moves through it in their own way 💙
Join others who are also exploring their paths through grief at a #SurvivorDay event near you. Register: afsp.org/survivorday 🔗
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Every person who lives with mental health challenges or should expect to have the supports and the opportunity to live their best life. Recovery should not be viewed as an aspiration or an exception to the rule, but an expectation. The fact that it does not, is a flaw in the healthcare system. #StopSuicide
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If you're struggling or worried about someone you care about, you don't have to figure it out alone.
The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7 to listen, provide resources, and offer support.
Call, text, or chat 988. 988lifeline.org/
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#HispanicHeritageMonth is an opportunity for us to highlight ways we can all take action –– both to deepen awareness and conversations about mental health and suicide prevention within Latine/x and Hispanic communities.
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On this day in 1951, Henrietta Lacks passed away from cervical cancer at just 31 years old. Her HeLa cells, taken without her knowledge or consent, went on to transform medical research and contribute to countless breakthroughs. Today, we honor Henrietta by remembering the woman behind the science and ensuring her name and legacy are never forgotten. Rest in Power.
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Community is a protective factor for suicide.
“Suicidal people have ambivalence and can be influenced towards hope and survival,” AFSP CMO Dr. @cmoutierMD tells CNN, highlighting the role social support plays in suicide prevention.
Read: cnn.com/2026/09/28/health/su…
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Together, we're leading the fight against suicide. 👟🌟
Join a Community Walk near you to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and fund critical efforts to protect mental health and prevent suicide.
Find a walk near you 🔗 afsp.org/walks
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Whether you're struggling in silence or not, we see you.💙
We know the emotional struggles you live with everyday are just as real any physical sickness or injury — even if we can't see them.
If you’re struggling, call 988 or text TALK to 741741.
#MentalIlnessAwarenessWeek
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Mental Illness Awareness Week starts today. 💚
Science helps us better understand mental illness. Lived experience helps us understand what that knowledge means for real people, families, and communities.
This week, we’re bringing the two together as we explore how we can turn science into hope.
Visit NAMI.org/miaw to learn more.
#MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #TurningScienceIntoHope #MIAW
ALT This image promotes Mental Illness Awareness Week 2026 with the theme: "Serious Mental Illness: Stories Shape Science." It encourages sharing stories to challenge stigma, empower the community, and create care pathways. An orange and blue flower decorates the bottom right corner. The image includes the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) logo and the hashtag #TurningScienceIntoHope.