Starting the conversation around mental health doesn’t have to be heavy. It can be as simple as asking “what’s going on?” Seize the Awkward (https://seizetheawkward.org/conversation/starting-the-conversation) has tips and opening lines to help make starting the conversation easier.
Seek Support? Call: 988 Or visit https://988lifeline.org/ & nami.org
#mentalhealthsupport #YouMatterMN #StartTheConversation
#Wellbeing #suicideprevention
You are stronger than you think. You have the power to say no. No cigarette can force its smoke on you. Say no to tobacco. Protect your health.
Seek Support? Call: 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit www.quitpartnermn.com
#Wewinthegamebychoosingsportsnottobacco #Tobaccoflavorban #amaprojectSUPPORT
#notobacco #substanceabuseprevention
Your voice has power. Share your story
#MyPreventionStory #SubstanceUsePrimaryPreventionMonth: www.samhsa.gov/prevention-month #PreventionMonth
Shout-out to Prevention Specialists and everyone who is saving lives! What’s your #MyPreventionStory? Visit: www.samhsa.gov/prevention-month #SubstanceUsePrimaryPreventionMonth #PreventionMonth
Being there for someone through a difficult moment can include helping them connect to support. 988 is available 24/7. Call or text anytime, anywhere in the U.S. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Learn more: 988lifeline.org #SeeThePerson #MHAM2026
The risk isn’t just “someday.” It’s now. Every cigarette adds up — to weaker lungs, a racing heart, and a body working overtime just to keep up. The longer it continues, the higher the risk strokes and brain damage. It’s never too late to cut back or quit. Your body starts healing the moment you quit.
Seek Support? Call: 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit www.quitpartnermn.com #Wewinthegamebychoosingsportsnottobacco #Tobaccoflavorban #amaprojectSUPPORT #notobacco #substanceabuseprevention
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Supporting someone living with a serious mental illness starts with understanding. Learning about mental health conditions can help you respond with empathy and confidence. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/facts #SeeThePerson #MHAM2026
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Respectful communication about mental health is especially important during times of transition, including housing instability or reentry into the community. Compassionate words signal safety when people need it most. https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/ebp/permanent-supportive-housing-evidence-based-practices-ebp-kit #MHAM2026 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
