Big feelings can be hard to put into words. Me in Mind by NAMI’s Discover activities for grades K–2 use art, play & more to help kids recognize, express and discover what helps them feel better. Explore free activities for parents, caregivers, educators nami.org/meinmind

"Thinking positive" shouldn't mean "positive vibes only!" - but reframing to try and make space in our minds for positive feelings and thoughts. How will you make space for positive thoughts and feelings today? #toxicposivity #positivethinkingday

Mental health questions? You don’t have to figure out the answers alone. 💚 Explore resources for young adults from the NAMI HelpLine Knowledge Center: https://bit.ly/3UNel88

Today is #988Day 💙 The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides support to anyone in crisis, anytime. Whatever you are facing, whatever your reason for contacting 988, don’t hesitate – 988 is here to help. Join us to raise awareness of 988 & reimagine crisis response. Explore: nami.org/988. 📲 💬 💻

We’re excited to welcome Kristen Doute to the NAMI Ambassador family! 💙 By sharing her lived experience with motherhood, Kristen will help us continue the conversation around maternal mental health and remind people that nobody should have to face these periods of change alone. 💚

Dolly Parton was so important to so many people. A songwriter, philanthropist, and mental health advocate, she gave so much of herself to the world. We’re glad to live in the world she helped shape: one of warmth, resilience, and acceptance. Her legacy lives on in the grace we show each other. 🦋💙

Last chance! Help raise $100,000 by September 4 to bridge the gap in mental health care that federal budget uncertainties have left behind. Donate now to the Better Together Fund and fuel NAMI resources, services, and programs to help EVERYONE find a community that cares: https://bit.ly/45ShQfN

As children grow, their understanding of emotions grows with them. The Understand bundle gives children engaging ways to explore their feelings, expand their emotional vocabulary, and practice different ways to cope. Explore the free activities: nami.org/MeInMind

We’re raising $100,000 with the Better Together Fund to protect mental health from federal funding uncertainties. Make a gift by September 4 to help NAMI programs and resources reach more people like Ruben, with a community that cares! Donate now: https://bit.ly/3Ubr7wX

Some people find joy in a good book. Some find it in a walk outside. Momota the polar bear cub finds it in…traffic cones. 🐻‍❄️ Whatever brings you a little joy today, we hope you make some room for it.💙

What is NAMI Hearts+Minds? Its a wellness program designed to educate and empower you to manage your mental and physical health. Learn more at nami.org/heartsandminds #NationalWellnessMonth

A new school year brings new opportunities for children to develop skills that help them understand emotions, solve problems and build resilience. Me in Mind by NAMI offers free activities to help support those conversations throughout the school year. Explore free K–8 activities: nami.org/MeInMind

NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine volunteer Jessica Clementino shares why supporting caregivers means caring for their needs, too. Watch Episode 107 of Hope Starts With Us: https://bit.ly/4gm2Dsi #HopeStartsWithUs #Caregiving #MentalHealth

Students need more than academic skills to thrive. Help them build healthy habits like setting boundaries, managing time and navigating social media with confidence. Explore NAMI's free Back to School resources: nami.org/BackToSchool #BackToSchool #Educators #MentalHealth #SchoolMentalHealth

During #NationalWellnessMonth, remember that mental health recovery requires attention to all aspects of your health. NAMI’s Hearts+Minds program was created to help you plan and achieve recovery goals and better overall health. Explore more: nami.org/heartsandminds

Mental health matters. But federal funding for the programs and resources that so many count on continues to be uncertain. We’re raising $100,000 to ensure NAMI can reach our community’s increased demand. Please make a gift of help and hope toward this important goal now: https://bit.ly/3S1vZ7b

Today, on #NationalRelaxationDay, join us in taking a much-needed screen break. Choose your time, turn off your devices, and spend your day doing something you love — hanging out with friends and family, basking in the summer sun, trying a new hobby, or just daydreaming. ☀️🎨💭 #DigitalRelaxationDay

Normalize taking care of yourself. #NationalWellnessMonth

We’re excited to welcome @WWE Superstar, author, actor, and broadcaster Ettore “Big E” Ewen as a NAMI Ambassador. By sharing his lived experience with mental illness, Ettore is helping challenge stigma and showing the power of speaking openly about mental health.

Tomorrow is the day! In honor of National Relaxation Day, set aside your devices and join us for #DigitalRelaxationDay. Rest, recharge, and take some time for yourself. 🧘🎶🌿 You don't have to unplug for long — even an hour can make a difference. Let us know how you're planning to relax below.

Supporting a loved one’s mental health from another city or state can feel challenging, but distance doesn’t have to mean disconnection. 💚 Explore ways to stay connected and support their recovery from wherever you are: https://bit.ly/3Sd8tUL

Teachers help students learn skills that last a lifetime—including how to care for their mental health. Explore NAMI's free classroom resources and mental health tools for educators. Learn more: nami.org/BackToSchool 🍎💙 #BackToSchool #Educators #SchoolMentalHealth #MentalHealth

Don't forget! Celebrate #DigitalRelaxationDay with us this Saturday, Aug. 15, by putting your screens away and checking in with the world around you. ❌💻 Whether you spend the time enjoying a peaceful afternoon with a good book or outside connecting with friends, take this opportunity to relax. 💚

On Aug. 15, NAMI is celebrating #NationalRelaxationDay with a Digital Relaxation Day, and we're inviting you to join us. Choose a block of time that works for you, put your devices aside and spend that time doing something that helps you relax, recharge or reconnect. #DigitalRelaxationDay

Discover helps young children recognize emotions, express feelings, and build healthy coping skills. Download free K–2 activities: nami.org/MeInMind

Transitions can be one of the hardest parts of the school day. NAMI's free mindfulness activities can help students reset after recess and return to learning with focus and confidence. Explore free Back to School resources for educators, students and families at nami.org/BackToSchool 🍎💙

When you don't know where to turn, we're here. - Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), press 4 - Text FAMILY to 62640 - nami.org/family 💙

Happy #NationalFriendshipDay! 🫶 To celebrate, we asked our NAMI Next Gen leaders how they deepen their connections with their friends. Whether you're soaking up the good times or leaning on one another in harder moments, friendship can mean the world. How do you & your friends support each other? 💖

Helping children build mental wellness skills doesn't require having all the answers. Sometimes it starts with sharing the lessons we've learned along the way. Looking back, what's one lesson about handling life's challenges that has stayed with you?

Caregivers support others every day. They deserve support, too. NAMI and the National Alliance for Caregiving [TAG] partnered on a new blog post exploring what the latest data tells us about caregiver mental health—and why supporting caregivers is so important. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ptpzK6