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Back-to-school season is in full swing. While all types of schools have begun in the past month, we’re curious: whether you are currently in school or time has passed since you stepped into a classroom, what’s something you feel like you needed—or still need—in order to learn better?

I know for me, despite being a high-achieving student, I would have appreciated support from my teachers acknowledging that it was OK not to “do well” or make mistakes. The expectation to maintain A’s really affected my mental health as an adult; now, when I make a mistake or feel I’m not “performing” well, I get extremely anxious and scared.

What about you?

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We’ll be tuning up our mental health for this week’s challenge, Mighties! 📈🌱

Whether that looks like setting aside time to implement a new habit, focusing on specific symptom management, reflecting on your needs, or prioritizing boundaries, everyone’s tune-ups may look different.

To get started, let’s reflect on where we are right now. What’s been helping your mental health lately? What’s hurt it?

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NAMI Connection is a peer recovery support group for adults with mental illness, led by trained facilitators. Develop coping skills, share common experiences, gain self-advocacy skills, and find community.

If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Eastern Standard Time: naminycmetro.org/programs/nami-connection

🗺️ If you are in the New York City area, in person groups are every second Thursdays, 6:30 to 8pm ET or third Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8pm ET at the NAMI-NYC office.

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below!

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Hi Mighty friends! ⭐

How is your body feeling today? Where are you experiencing pain or discomfort, and what has helped you find relief?

Check in with us in the comments below! 👇

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks has been dealing with headaches for the past few weeks. It’s been disorienting, so she’s exploring different ways to find some relief.

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When we interact or build relationships with others, we may not always know the impact or influence we have on them, but this doesn’t mean we're not having any impact at all! From our personalities, encouraging words and actions, and even our skills and talents, we impact people in different ways.

What impact do you wish to have on others?

Share in the comments below. ⬇️

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