October 2020

How is Covid-19 affecting the mental health of America's teenagers? What impact does inequity have on the mental health of Black youth? Explore these timely topics (and more!) with us this month.

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Youth Mental Health: How to Help Loved Ones

Seeing a loved one struggle can be extremely difficult. Watch our recent discussion with South Florida PBS to learn how to help those living with mental health challenges, effective coping strategies for families, and more!

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Upcoming Events

Teens, COVID and Coping

For many teenagers, life during a pandemic has caused new mental health challenges. On Oct. 20 at 8 pm, join Dr. Lisa Damour, PBS NewsHour's Amna Nawaz, and teens from around the country for a virtual conversation about how peers, parents & teachers can help young people struggling now.

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Share Your Mental Health Story

Do you want to join us as we work to demystify and destigmatize mental health through storytelling? Use #WellBeings on social media posts to contribute your story, messages of encouragement, and favorite mental health resources to Well Beings Community Story Wall.

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Upcoming Events

Impact of Inequity on Black Youth

In 2020, COVID-19 and police brutality have increased the stress and sense of social isolation young Black people experience. Join us on Oct. 21 at 6 pm for a critical discussion on the state of mental health among Black youth to destigmatize mental illness and learn about available resources.

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#Vote4MentalHealth with NAMI

Across the country, people are voting on mental health in 2020. Every elected official – from the president and Congress to county commissioners and city councilmembers – has an influence on issues impacting people affected by mental health conditions. Your vote matters. Pledge to #Vote4MentalHealth today.

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JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Use #WellBeings on social media posts to contribute your story, messages of encouragement, and favorite mental health resources to Well Beings Community Story Wall.

Support provided by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., Kaiser Permanente, Bank of America, American Psychiatric Association Foundation, One Mind, Movember, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Dana Foundation, Dauten Family Foundation, The Hersh Foundation, Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission, John & Frances Von Schlegell, Sutter Health, Robina Riccitiello, and Jackson Family Enterprises.

Partners include American Public Media’s Call to Mind, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs, Forbes, People, Mental Health America, and The Steve Fund.

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