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As 2018 comes to an end, we reflect on the year in mental health news. This was a difficult year for many communities in California, but with each tragedy, we saw communities join together and become stronger on the road to recovery. This is what the movement is about, creating a foundation so that support is always available. And so, we wrap up the year with stories of strength, progress and hope.
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Real Talk: Henson on Breaking the Stigma
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Hollywood actress Taraji P. Henson says through her foundation that is aimed at tackling mental health, she wants to make it cool for black communities to shake off the stigma and get help.
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Policy Update: Three-Digit Line Coming
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The National Suicide Prevention Hotline Improvement Act was passed in August to designate a new national 3-digit dialing code to be used for a mental health crisis and suicide prevention hotline. As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) nears a decision, Senators Orrin Hatch and Chris Stewart the author's of the original bill, wrote a letter urging the FCC to designate 611 for this purpose.
“We believe 611 is a simple, easy-to-remember number and is the best option for the three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This undertaking is of utmost national importance. This simple change can connect millions of Americans with life-saving resources, including veterans that find themselves in crisis.”
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Our latest blog on EachMindMatters.org offers tips to share this holiday season about finding joy in the little things. Micro moments of happiness accumulate like snowflakes to last the season and beyond. We encourage you to give it a try and share your moments with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Sending warm wishes to all our readers this holiday season!
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