Each Mind Matters has created an activity guide to help you explore this year's theme, "Express Yourself". Participation is free, and all the activities are shelter-in-place friendly.

Check out these mental health apps you can use to support your day-to-day wellbeing!
Community Corner
SAVING LIVES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND BEYOND


I wish I had known more. About suicide. 

This is the biggest regret of anyone who has ever lost someone to suicide.

Unfortunately, until this happens, it’s usually not something that ever crosses our minds.

But afterwards, that wish, that we had known more, is all we can think about.

Right now, a lot of people are hurting, and the things that increase the likelihood of someone thinking about suicide are all on the rise. Read More

The evidence-based, online suicide prevention training you’ve been looking for!

As many people struggle with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis, suicide prevention skills are more needed than ever . At the same time, many in the suicide prevention field—from charities to community workshop trainers—are struggling financially.

LivingWorks is here to help. Here’s what we’re doing in these challenging times:

We’ve reduced the price of our online LivingWorks Start training to $20. $5 from each sale of LivingWorks Start will go to COVID-19 relief for suicide prevention charities and trainers struggling with the economic slowdown
A NEW way to learn lifesaving skills anywhere.
 
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$20 LIFESAVING TRAINING TODAY!
Family Corner
What is the best way to support your child's socio-emotional needs?
Strategic Counseling Solutions has a workbook filled with activities for the family. In it, you will find ways to create a safe space to calm down, explore and identify their feelings, and family activity plans.

Looking to start a conversation about any feelings or concerns your child may be experiencing? Check out See Saw's First Aid for Feelings . This workbook offers resources for coping skills while also offering ways to get that conversation started.
Resource of the Week
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI , has put together a guide to answer questions about the intersection of COVID-19, and people affected by mental illness, their caregivers and loved ones. In it, you will find FAQs on a variety of topics from managing anxiety and social isolation to accessing health care and medications.
Looking for more information on these topics and other mental health concerns? Be sure to check out our  trainings, events, and support groups   to learn more about how to help yourself and your loved ones!
Check out our new on-line trainings now available.