It's Mental Health Action Day! We can't just talk about mental health-- we need to *do* something about it. You could: 🟢Get involved in policy advocacy (you should!), 🟢Start a program, 🟢Volunteer, 🟢Share your story, etc. Part of why Mental Health Action Day resonates with me is what feels like a call to move beyond platitudes. "People are there to support" or "You matter" -- sometimes you cannot find someone to support you or access help or feel connected. While we push for structural change, educate the public, and reimagine a better world, we can each take direct action to make the shareable quotes real for the people around us. If you care about someone, believe in someone, admire someone, or have been deeply impacted by someone, today you can take action to tell them. In addition reposting content, sharing your story, or highlighting ways to get involved, you can be the reason someone actually *knows* they matter.
I "see you," Kelly Davis, and the courage you have shown to raise the narrative around mental wellness, peer support, and recovery. You are a true advocate, and we are blessed to have you leading so many conversations.
Even small actions -- like texting a heart to let someone know you care about their mental health -- can have a big impact. 🧡
Thanks for the nudge, I’m in. Time to take action. #EndStigma 🙏☮️❤️🚶♂️🐕💐💪🏾
Yes, yes, yes! Let's turn those words into real actions and support each other.💚
Always
Storyteller & Promoter of Mental Health, Resilience & Hope | Keynote Speaker | Sharing Lessons from My Journey with Gambling Addiction
5moKelly Davis Forgot if I had asked you, but will you be at Mental Health America’s September conference in DC? I am presenting there and would love to connect