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When engaging in supportive conversations with a family member. Refrain from having a combative or dismissive tone and demeanor. It only escalates raw emotions and does not convey empathy or promote a constructive conversation. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) The Missouri Department of Mental Health Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalWellness #SelfCare

You don't have to be confused about how to support your loved one’s mental health. Families play a crucial role in the recovery process. Golden Touch Behavioral Care Center offers resources and support to help you positively influence their journey. Empower your family with the knowledge to assist. #FamilyRole #MentalHealthRecovery #GoldenTouchCare

Force is not the answer. Empathy is 💜 Sally Littlefield, a mental health advocate living with schizoaffective disorder, knows firsthand the terror of facing untrained responders during a crisis. Tragically, individuals experiencing mental health crises are more likely to have fatal encounters with law enforcement. In her latest article, Sally combines lived experience with evidence-based techniques to shed light on effective crisis de-escalation. By prioritizing empathy, compassion, and collaboration, we can create a safer world for everyone 🫂 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gRwqqjY6 #bcss #seriousmentalillness #schizophreniaawareness #mentalhealthawareness #schizoaffective #mentailhealthcrisis #deescalation #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealtheducation

Early intervention in mental health can prevent issues from escalating. Identifying and addressing mental health concerns in youth leads to better outcomes. Let’s support our youth today for a brighter tomorrow! 💙 #EarlyIntervention #YouthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #DCSSCares

Opening up dialogue with a family member to support them can be difficult. Attached is a conversation guide to aid in breaching the subject in an empathetic constructive manner. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) The Missouri Department of Mental Health Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalWellness #SelfCare

Over 1 in 4 adults with a serious #mentalhealth problem also have a substance use issue💊. #NationalPreventionWeek24 is highlighting the nationwide efforts & initiatives to prevent #substanceuse and promote mental health🧠💪. Learn how you can get involved: samhsa.gov/prevention-week Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Today is National #HumanTrafficking awareness day, and it is important to note that unmet #mentalhealth needs may increase the risk of human trafficking. This blog post shared by the Office on Trafficking in Persons highlights trauma-informed and culturally responsive mental health resources. https://lnkd.in/eMGpU-nM #ChildWelfare #Partner2Prevent #EndTrafficking #HumanTrafficking #ForcedLabor #LaborTrafficking #SexTrafficking

Help amplify the power of prevention by sharing your story using #MyPreventionStory! Whether it’s how you’re preventing #substanceuse or promoting better #mentalhealth, every journey is unique. Your story can inspire change. Learn how to get involved: https://ow.ly/p6No50RAtxy Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) #Prevention #NationalPreventionWeek

Building Strong Communities: The Power of Mental Health Services Discover how Align and Alliance are partnering to create the first ever children's crisis unit, providing excellent mental health services tailored to the cultural needs of local communities. Learn how this collaboration is strengthening communities and making a difference. #BuildingStrongCommunities #MentalHealthServices #AlignAndAlliance #ChildrensCrisisUnit #CommunityPartnership #MakingADifference #MentalWellness #PromotingResilience #StrongerTogether #CreatingPositiveChange