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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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What’s your learning style?

As we take in information from educational spaces, our environments, or our lived experiences, certain strategies, patterns, or methods may work best for retaining and processing that information. This might look like listening, seeing visuals, engaging in hands-on activities, being in specific environments, taking notes, relying on particular resources, or even using a combination of styles depending on what we’re learning.

What’s your favorite way to learn something new? What learning style works best for you?

Share your insights and experiences below and/or choose from the following list:

a. Visual: I learn by seeing 👀
b. Auditory: I learn by listening 👂
c. Kinesthetic: I learn by doing 🙌
d. Reading/Writing: I learn by writing things down and reading information 📝📖

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I can embrace uncertainty by ________.

Uncertainty can show up in so many areas of life — our health, relationships, work, plans, what’s happening around us, and even how we see ourselves. Sometimes it feels overwhelming, but that doesn’t mean we’ve run out of options on how to respond and move through our circumstances.

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Surrounding myself with community

Researching and using resources that support me

Educating myself

Being patient with myself

Letting go of unrealistic expectations

Talking to a mental health or other health professional

Reflecting and expressing myself creatively

Planning ahead

Accepting what I can’t control

Other (share how you embrace uncertainty below!)

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How are you at making routines and sticking to them?

It’s one thing to create a routine that you know may be beneficial for you, but it’s a whole other story to stick to that routine on a regular basis. So many factors can go into creating new habits!

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I always follow through with new routines

I want to make them, but I struggle with getting started

I regularly set routines but don’t stick with them

Depends on what area of my life the routine applies to

I am anti-routine and thrive on flexibility and choice

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February 17, 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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🟩 Green: Open-minded, creative, reflective

🟪 Purple: Happy, excited, grateful

🟦 Blue: Calm, relaxed, confident

🤎 Brown: Tired, exhausted, drained

🟠 Orange: Stressed, overwhelmed

🔴 Red: Anxious, alert, concerned, worried

⬛ Black: Angry, annoyed, frustrated

🟨 Yellow: Depressed, stuck, melancholy

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

🌈 Rainbow: Other (share in the comments!)

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Share the theme of your week using two emojis.

Happy Monday, Mighties! 🌄

How was your weekend? What’s the week ahead looking like? Share the theme you’re stepping into, a plan you have, or something highlighted on your calendar — all using emojis below!

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Living with Addiction and Mental Health Challenges Virtual Support Group! 2nd Tuesdays, 2:30-4 PM ET & 4th Tuesdays, 5:30-7 PM

Living with Addiction and Mental Health Challenges is a virtual peer support group for any adult living with addiction and mental health challenges.

💻 If you'd like more information or would like to join, you can find the link here. Virtual groups are every 2nd Tuesdays, 2:30-4 PM & 4th Tuesdays, 5:30-7PM Eastern Standard Time. Closed captioning is available: naminycmetro.org/programs/living-with-addiction-and-mental-h...

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

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TRUE or FALSE: Routines help my mental health.

Let’s talk about routines this week!

Whether we’re waking up at the same time every day, going to school or work, or even making sure we’re eating a certain amount of meals, drinking water, and taking our prescribed medication; routines can help us maintain a level of consistency in our daily lives. The routines we practice can determine how we approach each day as well as affect our mental health.

What are your thoughts on setting daily routines? Do you think they help your mental health? Or does the rigidity increase your anxiety or hyperfixation?

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