We're wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and happy #Thanksgiving! 🦃 This year, we're especially thankful for all of our coalition members and advocates working to bring the changes we need to America’s #mentalhealth system. #MentalHealthforUS

"It's been a hard year for everyone... in many different ways. And heading into a changed holiday season may bring upon us a kind of grief that we may not recognize or understand." Read more ⤵️ ow.ly/f6u050CtH2Z

We’re honored to be a finalist in the Public Service Program category of the PRSA NCC Excellence in Communications Awards! Thank you to all those who have helped us elevate mental health and addiction issues nationwide. #PRSANCC #ECAs2020

"Talking about mental health should be similar to asking people about their physical health" said Doreen Marshall for this The Washington Post piece on how to talk to your loved ones when you're worried about them. washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/well…

"Males represent 25% of individuals with anorexia nervosa, and they are at a higher risk of dying, in part because they are often diagnosed later since many people assume males don't have eating disorders." r29.co/33QK2Qy

"In a World Health Organization survey of 130 countries published in October, more than 60% reported disruptions to mental health services for vulnerable people including children and teens." apnews.com/article/anxiet…

“The things this program picks up wouldn’t necessarily be the ones I thought about. The analytics are beginning to change our understanding of who’s at greatest risk.” #MentalHealthforUS CW: Suicide, self-harm ow.ly/NYPo50CHXL3

Caring for your mental health may look different this holiday season. It’s okay to need extra support.

In preparation for what could be a difficult holiday season for many, check out Mental Health America’s advice for preparing yourself for the weeks ahead. Save this as a resource and share with others who may need it as well. #MentalHealthForUS ow.ly/YRSw50CPxyM

“This past year has been filled with all kinds of loss, which can be processed as grief. Even the loss of a schedule or of work …takes a toll.” Healthline by Cathy Cassata: ow.ly/gAOx50CPxIe

Being open about your struggles during this holiday season could be all that someone needs to get through this unprecedented time. Hear more from NAMI's Jennifer Rothman about “The Most Wonderful Time of The Year:” ow.ly/C2QW50CPxO3

During the holiday season, make sure you keep these resources on hand for when you need support and share them with others you think may need them as well. #MentalHealthForUS

Even during a global pandemic, Americans are reporting their physical health to be more stable than their mental health. Learn more from Gallup News: ow.ly/GsVU50CPxVr

The holidays, especially with COVID looming, can be difficult for people living in recovery. If you or someone close to you may be struggling this season, check out & share Psych Hub's video on living with Opioid Use Disorder during the holidays. ow.ly/HwbX50CPyjq

.Johns Hopkins Medicine and 16 other Md. hospitals teamed up to create a crisis system, which will “more accurately assess conditions, de-escalate crises and guide individuals toward prompt and appropriate care.” Learn more: ow.ly/h6xa50CPymT

We’re looking forward to continuing to change the mental health landscape for the better in 2021, and we can’t do it without you all! From #MentalHealthForUS, Happy New Year! 🎉

The 117th Congress officially kicked off yesterday! Are you from a district that elected a new representative? Take a few minutes to send them our policy platform and ask them to take a stand for #mentalhealth and #addiction in 2021: ow.ly/TNRx50CZn53 #MentalHealthforUS

Our friend equine enigma 🦓, Director of Policy and Advocacy for Mental Health America, recently shared her advice for taking care of your mental health this winter. Read more ⬇️ #MentalHealthforUS ow.ly/Jew750D2whm

Learn more from our partners National Council for Mental Wellbeing about how Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are helping to decriminalize mental illness and provide resources to those in need. #mentalhealthforus youtu.be/wrtqTo1NIm8