Team Nina

10/25/2026

You’re doing amazing! Be kind to yourself and keep going! 💚

10/24/2026

Gentle Reminders for Spooky Season

10/23/2026

DYK: Hormonal changes during menopause can affect mood, sleep, and overall well-being and may increase the risk of mental health or substance use challenges. Awareness and support can make a difference. Check in with the women in your life, listen without judgment, and help make conversations about menopause easier and more open. Find confidential substance use disorder and mental health treatment and recovery resources at findtreatment.gov

10/22/2026

Be kind.

10/21/2026

***de

The 'Ted Lasso' Season 4 finale begs the question: Should parents be honest with their children about su***de in the family?

In this closing episode, Ted’s son asks how his grandfather died, and Ted immediately lies.

Julia Hewitt, American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - South Texas Chapter Board Chair, understood Ted’s initial instinct to lie, relating it back to her own experiences growing up with a mother who struggled with mental health.

Ultimately, Ted tells his son the truth in a conversation that felt familiar to Julia.

Julia explains, "Family history of mental health conditions and su***de is health information. We tell our kids when heart disease or diabetes runs in the family so they can watch for signs and get care early. Mental health deserves the same honesty. And talking about su***de directly and safely does not put the idea in someone’s head, or push them to act."

Read the full blog by Julia Hewitt with notes from AFSP's Senior Director of Writing & Entertainment Outreach, Brett Wean 🔗 https://afsp.org/story/watching-ted-lasso-through-the-lens-of-my-familys-su***de

10/20/2026

When a child or teen is experiencing depression, it's natural that adults want to make things better right away. However, depression is more than a difficult day or temporary sadness and supporting kids may also mean helping them stay connected to activities they enjoy, instilling hope and seeking professional support when treatment is needed.

10/19/2026

***deloss ***delosssurvivor

Finding support from someone who understands the weight of a su***de loss can make all the difference. 💙✨

AFSP’s Healing Conversations program connects loss survivors with trained peer volunteers to offer understanding, guidance, and resources in a warm, welcoming space.

Learn more or request a conversation today at afsp.org/HealingConversations

10/18/2026

Pay attention to the conversations happening inside your own mind.

If your inner voice constantly says:
❌ "I'm not enough."
❌ "I always fail."
❌ "I should have known better."

Ask yourself:
Would I say this to someone I care about?

If the answer is no, why is it okay to say it to yourself?

When we begin to notice these automatic thought patterns, we create an opportunity to respond differently. Instead of meeting ourselves with criticism, we can begin responding with compassion.

Self-compassion isn't about pretending everything is okay when it isn't. It's about acknowledging what you're going through, giving yourself permission to feel it, and treating yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer a friend.

And it's not a one-time decision.
It’s a practice you commit to doing everyday, because you're worth it.

10/17/2026

10/16/2026

Not sure how to explain what you've been feeling lately? Maybe school, friendships, relationships, or just everyday life have been weighing on you.

You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out for support.

The NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine offers free, confidential, one-on-one support from trained peers with lived experience who understand what it's like to navigate mental health challenges.

Whether you need someone to listen or help finding mental health resources, we're here for you.

Text FRIEND to 62640.
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264).
Visit nami.org/friend.
🌐 📲

Available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET.