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U.S. Su***de Rate Surges to a 30-Year High Rates increased among almost all groups, a federal data analysis found, with women and middle-aged Americans hit particularly hard.

Counseling bill on the way to Tennessee governor A bill that would allow mental health therapists to turn patients away based on the counselors' religious beliefs and personal principles has passed and is on its way to the governor.

Never give up

You are worth it...
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For 2016: Stop Neglecting Yourself Casey is tired of coming home to her apartment every day. She feels like her home drains her energy more than her job does. Not because it’s not a nice place, and not because of anyone else who lives there. Actually, she lives alone. It’s just that...

Woman Writes A Heartbreaking Poem About Su***de Su***de is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

This author talks about ways humans act that are destructive to their own emotional health and often cause problems in other areas such as relationships or health
Some things we do or don't do can undermine in ways that affect our long term well-being.

The 4 Key Ways We Sabotage Ourselves The case of the disappearing self and other mysteries.

Harsh self criticism is pretty common. Studies show that how we talk to our inner self impact our daily life.

6 Reasons to Treat Yourself Better Self-compassion makes you feel better and increases your chances of doing better next time.

Unlike a physically strong person you can not go 'work out by lifting some weights' yet there are some things you CAN do to grow stronger and avoid being pulled down in life.

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do How to avoid the pitfalls that can keep you from reaching your full potential.

Life often throws surprises at us and can result in depression. Here are some ways to deal with unhappiness
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How to Become Happy Again Sometimes, the world throws you a tough curve. If you're feeling depressed, either because of long-term clinical depression, or loss, or a break-up, you can learn to address how you're feeling and make yourself start to feel a little...

When your friend is having a hard time ...it can be hard to know what to say. Make a difference..reach out.

National Su***de Prevention It can be hard to know what to say when someone you love is having a rough time. Sending a Lifeline E-card is a great way to show someone you care...

Interesting article about how different food can affect our mood for the better.

Top 10 Foods for a Better Mood Eat these "brain-healthy" foods to keep a positive mood and healthy mind.

You Are Not Alone | It's Time to Speak Up Over time I have learned more about my mental health conditions. Each day that I struggle, I also learn that I’m beautiful, strong and will persevere.

It has been proven that the quality of diet and the deficiencies in certain essential nutrients are determining factors for physical and mental health. Can mental illness be cured by diet?

Can Mental Illness Be Cured By Diet? Find Out About Nutritional Psychiatry Psychiatry is at an important juncture, with the current pharmacologically focused model having achieved modest benefits in addressing the burden of poor mental health worldwide. Although the determinants of mental health are complex, the emerging and compelling evidence for nutrition as a crucial f…

One action can change your day!...Humans were given the gift of language to communicate...How well do you handle this with those you love? How do you handle 'letting others in'..?... do you shut them out? Mental Health requires that we disclose how we 'feel'...sometimes the hardest part is being honest with our own self.

The ABC’s of Mental Health and Happiness How well do you know your ABC’s of mental health and happiness? Let’s start at the very beginning–although you will see that the alphabet of skills below is really a circle that starts and ends wherever you are… Awareness…because...

Pump the brakes when you have racing thoughts.....otherwise it could be a disaster!

More Ways to Manage Racing Thoughts Yesterday, I shared some suggestions from Sarahjoy Marsh’s book Hunger, Hope & Healing for decelerating racing thoughts and calming our minds and...

Talk Saves Lives American Foundation for Su***de Prevention

It's not stress that kills us but our reaction to it... " Hans Selye

Best Quotes For Anxious, Highly Sensitive & Creative People “You’re not going to die. Here’s the white-hot truth: if you go bankrupt, you’ll still be okay. If you lose the gig, the lover, the house, you’ll...

September is National Su***de Prevention Month...
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Men and women deal with things differently.

6 Ways Depression Differs Between Men and Women // There are many physical and emotional differences between men and women. When it comes to depression, those differences are extremely...

Hello friends... family... theDASfoundation.org followers... if you are a shopper at Kroger you may not be aware that there is a program called 'Community Rewards'. It costs nothing, takes little to no effort, and is linked to your purchases. You just use your card that 'Kroger card'.. that gets you purchase discounts and you ALSO sign up online for the CHARITY of YOUR choice. If you have already signed up you must re-enroll each year and should have received a reminder recently... please see attachment...
(if you need help please pm me) It is small amounts of money but it adds up and comes directly from Kroger. Be Blessed.

We currently have 580 'likes'...yet... very few of our 'likes' appear to promote...by 'liking'..'commenting'...'sharing' or whatever... if you want to make a difference it takes participation by people. Thru social media we have a one such chance, yes it is a small chance to reach out to others. There are people out there in our daily spheres of influence who are seeking answers to what they may not understand, or who have family and friends that are suffering thru mental health challenges, (either currently or in the past) or they may have had a loss by su***de. Do you care? Does it matter? Maybe not. theDASfoundation.org hopes to make a difference even if it is 'only' one person at a time. 'AND'... we need your help to do so. Make a difference. Help us Help others. .org

It has been said in many forms about being delusional.. but come to find out there are actually different types of delusions.

The Psychology of Delusions There are 5 major types of delusions, and this is where they come from.

One of most well-researched examples of a skills-based therapy is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Dr. Marsha Linehan is the recipient of the 2015 NAMI Scientific Research Award. DBT is most often used to treat borderline personality disorder, but it can also be helpful for people living with other conditions who could benefit from learning positive coping strategies.
Many want these skills in schools, and some want them taught early. They are effective for managing life.”
- See more at: https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/September-2015/Helping-Students-Cope-with-the-Pressures-of-School .jJlrjk4v.dpuf

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness | Helping Students Cope with the Pressures of School Discover the type of skills, that if learned, could potentially help prevent su***de among young people.

We all face times when we face uncertain times. Confidence in our ability to keep moving forward is important. Often we are the only ones who will encourage our own self.

15 Things Highly Confident People Don’t Do Highly confident people believe in their ability to achieve. If you don't believe in yourself, why should anyone else put their faith in you?

You are so not alone.

Sadness is a part of the human experience. Few people make it through life without suffering from some form of depression. The best thing you can do to help those who are depressed is to suffer with them; be by their side; let them know that you feel their pain, and that you will stick by them no matter what.

What You Need to Remember if Someone You Love Has Depression Loving those with depression can be difficult- but, it is doable.

Promoting awareness, building a following of PEOPLE THAT CARE, and funding any cause... no matter how good, needed, or heart felt is a challenge. SAVING LIVES is important. Su***de is a very real issue, costing over 40,000 lives per year... impacting over 1,000,000 of their family and friends. That is reality. Your help is important, even if only sharing 'our page' - the information - and our goals.

Thanks to a new program, the Girl Scouts now offers a badge for mental health awareness. The curriculum teaches scouts about the brain's role in mental health, tackles the stigma surrounding people who struggle with mental health conditions and explores the role mental health plays in bullying and drug use. Learn more on how the Girl Scouts are up to the challenge to increase mental health awareness: http://fw.to/ACp2qFG.

Girl Scouts can earn a badge in mental health awareness Girl Scouts can now choose to earn a badge for mental health awareness, thanks to a program developed by the International Bipolar Foundation .