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5 Ways to Support a Friend Who Is Hesitant to Seek Mental Health Help

Do you ever wonder if somebody you know may be struggling with depression and anxiety, but you are not sure? If so, here are some things to look for when someone you know may be having a difficult time with their mental health. Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much. Feeling sad and depressed on a [...]

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The Real Reason Asking for Help Is Hard When You Have Depression

It doesn’t matter how bad you’re hurting, does it? Doesn’t matter how long you’ve laid in bed with the curtains drawn, hoping the darkness and quiet will offer some relief, an escape from all the guilt and shame you feel. Guilt and shame that comes from collapsing in on yourself, pushing away friends and family, [...]

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How to Ask for Help When Everyone Is Struggling

Things are hard. The world is a mess. Most of us are feeling more — more stress, anxiety, pain, hardship, grief, loss, frustration, you name it — the bad feels. The weight of the world is weighing heavily. Whether it is the state of our planet, our nation, your community or your individual life, more of us [...]

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Let's Talk Anxiety 7h

What "adulting" task most often impacts your anxiety?

I've been finding that being an adult can be extremely draining, and it often affects my anxiety in ways that feel frustrating. Does anyone else find certain tasks, responsibilities, or everyday expectations trigger their anxiety? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments below! 💌

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Scheduling appointments or keeping up with your health 📱

Paying bills or managing your finances 💳

Working or going to school every day 🎒

Moving or changing homes 🏠

Keeping up with household chores and responsibilities 📋

Raising children 👶

Maintaining relationships 🧍‍♀️🧍🏻‍♂️

Making important decisions or planning for the future 🤔

Other (share what task affects your anxiety below!) 👇

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What’s your favorite way to celebrate accomplishments?

When you achieve an accomplishment, it’s OK to be proud of yourself and celebrate — in fact, we highly encourage it. 🥳.

Mighty staffer @sparklywartanks says her favorite way to celebrate is by buying herself something nice or going out to try foods that are new to her. In fact, she just took herself on an adventure yesterday because her mental health hasn't been great lately, but she's been doing her best to keep moving forward.

How do you like to celebrate your wins?

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#Autism #Parenting #PTSD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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Mighty Mood Tracking 7h

June 9, 2026: What color describes your mood today?

Feel free to use the comments below to elaborate, share, and reflect about how you’re doing today. ✍️

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💜 Purple: Happy, excited, grateful

🟩 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective

🟦 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident

🟧 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed

🔴 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried

⬛ Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated

🟨 Yellow: Depressed, stuck, melancholy

🟫 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained

🤍 White: Not sure if I can put my mood into words.

🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)

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Write a three-line poem about the symptoms you're managing right now.

Happy Monday, Mighties! ☀️

Let's write some short poems today. Using just three lines, share about your symptoms through words, metaphors, similes, imagery, alliteration, symbolism, personification, or any other literary devices that inspire you.

What's your body feeling like? What's been challenging? What have you found helpful?

Share your poems in the comments below! ✍️📄

#MightyMinute #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #Disability #RareDisease #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Autism #Parenting #PTSD #ADHD #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BipolarDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #EatingDisorders #Depression #Fibromyalgia #Lupus #MultipleSclerosis #Migraine #Spoonie

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TRUE or FALSE: It’s easy for me to celebrate my small wins.

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Our self-care theme for this week is small wins! Whether that’s simply getting out of bed, finally getting to a task you’ve been putting off, or slowing down, taking your time, and pacing yourself on a high-symptom day, identifying and achieving a win (no matter how small) is worth celebrating.

Do you find it easy to celebrate your small wins? Or do struggle with it?

Start off this week’s challenge by sharing your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️

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Connection Corner Virtual Support Group! Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM and Wednesdays from 7-8 PM ET

Connection Corner is a support group for teens ages 14-18 living with mental health challenges, facilitated by near peers (someone close in age with lived experience). This group is a safe space to develop coping skills, share common experiences, build self-advocacy skills, and connect with others who truly understand.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM and Wednesdays from 7-8 PM Eastern Standard Time:
naminycmetro.org/programs/teen-support-group

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

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