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Join us on June 13 at noon ET (9 am PT) for an inspiring webinar in honor of #PrideMonth as we celebrate the resilience, joy, and strength of the LGBTQ+ community. In this session, we will hear from members of the LGBTQ+ community about how their identity has impacted their mental health, what pride means to them, and how they have found joy amid the stress and threats their communities continue to face. Register ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/evPnsEC9

New sessions have been announced for the 2024 Mental Health America Conference, “Disrupt, Reform, Transform”! 🦋 We hope you’ll join thousands of advocates, peers, providers, MHA affiliates, journalists, and more September 19-21 in Washington, D.C. Early bird nonprofit, youth, and standard registration rates are available now through June 21. Secure your spot today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eEgEYTqu

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“Together we are stronger, and together we are loved.” 🏳️🌈 Thank you so much for sharing your voice with us this #PrideMonth, Ren. 💙 Ren Fernández-Kim (they/them) is a nonbinary Korean-Peruvian American artist, educator, and content creator. Mental Health America is committed to providing a safe and supportive space for everyone. We will remove any harmful comments that violate our values of inclusivity and respect. Help us create a space where everyone feels safe and valued.

Mental Health America is thrilled to share a new FAQ on peer support services published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This guidance to states clarifies supervision issues and encourages rates that support a living wage for peer specialists. It also highlights youth peer specialists and the need to meet young people with more access to peer support. We applaud Administrator Daniel Tsai and his team at Medicaid and the Center for Medicaid & CHIP Services for working with SAMHSA leadership and other stakeholders, including MHA and its partners, to promote recovery-oriented peer support services as part of a full continuum of care for mental health and substance use conditions. Communities that offer peer services typically collaborate with peer-run organizations, like many of MHA affiliates, and we hope states will work with our affiliate field and other community-based organizations to roll out more peer services in schools and other settings. Read the full FAQ here: https://lnkd.in/emuhresR 

From anti-LGBTQ+ legislation to identity-based violence, the LGBTQ+ community has experienced significant trauma over the past few years. This #PrideMonth, it's important to acknowledge the challenges that the LGBTQ+ community has faced, while also celebrating moments of joy and positive news. Here are 10 pieces of good news for the LGBTQ+ community to start your Pride Month off with a smile! 🏳️🌈

This world is so much better because you’re in it. Take pride in who you are! mhanational.org/pride ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷🩵🤍🖤🤎 Mental Health America is committed to providing a safe and supportive space for everyone. We will remove any harmful comments that violate our values of inclusivity and respect. Help us create a space where everyone feels safe and valued.

June is Men’s Mental Health Month. According to SAMSHA, nearly 20% of American adult men (that’s around 24.6 million people) experienced a mental health condition over the last year. But because of the stigma around men’s mental health, many men resist seeking treatment. Let’s shift the conversation around men’s mental health this and every month. Remember: asking for help with your mental health isn’t a sign of weakness - it’s a sign of strength. You are not alone. ❤️ Take the first step with a free, confidential mental health screening at screening.mhanational.org

And not only is it okay to set boundaries, it’s normal to set them. Here’s a gentle challenge for June: practice setting boundaries at work, with loved ones, and with yourself. 🩷