Toxic positivity is the notion that one must stay positive no matter the situation. It is different from optimism, because it invalidates another's emotions and experiences. Learn how to provide support in a way that is more effective below.

#mentalhealth #toxicpositivity #providingsupport

Australia just passed a law raising the minimum age for social media accounts from 13 to 16, but the US doesn't have a similar law. This is an incredibly important issue to me. I created a petition calling for a similar law in the US.

More info: chng.it/FwmmDX8pYg

#mentalhealth #socialmedia

Aza, a colleague of mine, is working to fight predatory behavior in recovery community organizations. I am partnering with her to raise awareness, and she will be speaking with legislators in Georgia. Check out the link to learn more and sign the petition.

#sagenestler #mentalhealth

In partnership with Octave Therapy, we are sharing the new statistics on burnout and mental health regarding residents in NYC. Check out the full embargo for complete information.

#mentalhealth #octavetherapy #releasingthephoenix #burnout #nyc

September is suicide prevention month, and at @rtpmentalhealth.bsky.social we are opening the dialogue. As a multi-attempt survivor, this is so important to me. There is a form to send anonymous messages below about your story or a note of hope.

#mentalhealth #sagenestlermsw #releasingthephoenix

I originally wrote this article in 2021 for NAMI - the National Alliance on Mental Illness. I updated and expanded the article for my mental health organization, Releasing the Phoenix, due to how many people reached out to me over the years about how this article helped them.
Read: bit.ly/4mzNrsX

A Wheeler is such a passionate and exceptional advocate for mental health - specifically those living with DID! We are excited to be working with them to spread awareness about DID.

#mentalhealth #sagenestlermsw #releasingthephoenix #mentalhealth #queermentalhealth #lgbtqia+

Omfg 🤣 these spastic animals, I swear

I fed the squirrels last year, and they buried the corn from the feed bag in my lawn and made me a tiny cornfield 💀

Today, funding ends for LGBTQ+ youth crisis services through the 988 Lifeline. Please share The Trevor Project's crisis info so that we can ensure everyone knows that there is still support available for LGBTQ+ youth.

See Our Full Post: bit.ly/4kLl9KL

#releasinthephoenix #mentalhealth #lgbtq

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#mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthspecialist #LGBTQ #releasingthephoenix

#mentalhealthmatters #medicaid

Here's our rapid response list of orgs to reach out to if you're trans and in need of aid right now (or if you're cis and want an org to support): www.them.us/story/scotus...

Not exhaustive, but Quispe, @sal.gay, and I hope you still find it useful

My interview with Paul Coccia focusing on body image, queer rep in children's and young adult literature, and embracing yourself is now up! 🌈📚

#authorinterview #queerauthors

As someone who receives life-saving mental and physical healthcare from Medicaid, and has colleagues, friends, and clients who require these benefits, I am appalled and devastated at the direction cuts to this program, and others, are going.

Read more: medium.com/validation-v...

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