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Join us for the Summer Mental Health Roundtable on Wednesday, June 26, via Zoom. We have a lot to share with you! During the Roundtable, you’ll learn about the latest mental health-related legislation and state budget news, get an introduction to the Medical Society of Virginia’s innovative Safe Haven initiative, and hear exciting updates from the Boost 200 program. You won’t want to miss this one! Register today: https://lnkd.in/ePXhBqqP

For Marshal, tending to both his physical and mental health is crucial—after all, what's a farm without a farmer? We’re proud to share this powerful new PSA for our #LoveYourMind campaign with Huntsman Mental Health Institute, created in partnership with American Farm Bureau Federation and directed by Deborah Riley Draper. Together, we’re sowing seeds of support in rural communities across the country. Learn more at LoveYourMindToday.org.

For Marshal, tending to both his physical and mental health is crucial—after all, what's a farm without a farmer? We’re proud to share this powerful new PSA for our #LoveYourMind campaign with Huntsman Mental Health Institute, created in partnership with American Farm Bureau Federation and directed by Deborah Riley Draper. Together, we’re sowing seeds of support in rural communities across the country. Learn more at LoveYourMindToday.org.

Parity — covering mental health care at the same level as other health care — has been a priority throughout NAMI’s history. Despite laws requiring it, new research confirms that the promise of true parity has not yet been achieved. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3xNbujS

Did you know? MAMA offers monthly Expert Insights talks with some of the most influential people working on how social media affects children’s mental health. Past speakers include bestselling author Jonathan Haidt, the Attorney General of New Mexico Raúl Torres, author & psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour, and attorney Laura Marquez-Garrett of the Social Media Victims Law Center, among others. Here’s a highlight from Jonathan Haidt’s talk – this and all our Expert Insights talks can be found at https://lnkd.in/eSuDJQTX 🖥 Join us on September 12 for our next talk featuring MAMA founder Julie Scelfo in conversation with NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan on why social media harms are a public health problem and what we can take to end those harms at the population-level. Tickets: https://bit.ly/MAMA_091224

I am thrilled to announce that my report 'Amplifying Survivor Voices,' funded by NHS England, is now published! This report delves deep into the experiences and perspectives of adult survivors of rape and sexual abuse in West Yorkshire, who are navigating complex trauma-related mental health needs. Through the voices of these courageous survivors and the insights of dedicated professionals supporting them, this report aims to drive meaningful change and foster a community where every individual impacted by rape and sexual abuse receives compassionate, effective and timely support to heal and thrive. To all the survivors who shared their narrative for this research: your voices are the heart of this work. We hope to honour and validate your experiences—thank you for trusting us with your narratives. I also want to extend my deepest gratitude to the collective efforts of the professionals who contributed their energy, time, and insightful perspectives to the success of this research project. Let's continue to work together to ensure that every survivor's voice is heard and respected. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟