Encourage Hope and Help is a suicide prevention website for youth (ages 10-24), parents, educators, LGBTQ, attempt survivors, loss survivors, veterans, and community members in the Kansas City area. Through education and prevention efforts, we strive to end youth suicide.
Depression IS treatable and it can affect ANYONE. You don’t have to go through it alone. Follow and stay tuned with @EncourageHopeandHelp as we share information and resources to help you care for your mental health! #ShareNIMH
Being a teenager can be tough, but it shouldn’t feel hopeless. Check your symptoms, and find out what you can do if you think you might have depression. go.usa.gov/xFWnV #shareNIMH
The #GoTheDistance Campaign needs YOU to run, bike, or walk to raise awareness for teen mental health! Commit to walk or run a marathon for the 30 Days of Hope Challenge between and in the Walk Your School event on Oct. 16! Learn more at www.gothedistanceforteens.com/.
October is World Bullying Prevention Month and today is National Stop Bullying Day! Here’s some ways you can take action. Learn more about how you can stop bullying at www.stompoutbullying.org/world-bullying-prevention-month. STOMP Out Bullying #HereForYou
Having access to mental health care is a key protective factor for suicide. For #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s reflect on how we can advocate to expand access to mental health care. Learn more at www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2021. @who
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