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Surviving Suicidal Thoughts, Hacking Suffering, #DBT
06/23/2026
Sometimes, what you think about a situation can upset you more than what the situation really IS. You might feel overwhelmed by predictions, interpretations, & assumptions.
But Checking the Facts can make you more aware of what you’re thinking vs. what you’re truly experiencing. Sometimes that clarity can be enough to make you feel better.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the US in 1865. But the cruel legacy of slavery and racism still persists. Black Americans face prejudices and systemic inequalities that take a toll on mental health.
We need to continue the work by providing culturally-competent care, de-stigmatizing therapy, and creating safe and truly accessible spaces for connection.
Black Americans carry the weight of generational trauma, stress caused by racism, and an inequitable mental health system. At Now Matters Now, we're committed to changing that through community, skills, and safe spaces built and made free for everyone.
You deserve support, connection and community so that healing doesn’t rest solely on your shoulders.
06/17/2026
If you want to build & live a meaningful life, figuring out your Values is a great place to start.
Values are the principles & beliefs that are most important to you.
To identify your values, you can:
💬 Ask yourself questions like “what motivates me?” & “what do I stand for?”
✔️ Look up a list of values & see what catches your eye
⭐ Think about qualities that you admire in other people
https://nowmattersnow.org/skill/values/
06/10/2026
Life can get messy, & Dialectics shows us that multiple things can be true at the same time—much like a visual illusion where you can see multiple images.
You can accept where you are & want to grow.
You can feel scared to try something & still want to try it.
You can feel hurt by someone & understand that they might be going through a lot, too.
https://nowmattersnow.org/skill/dialectics/
Sometimes we grin and bear it to avoid conflict and “keep the peace,” but people-pleasing and over-accommodating can seriously strain relationships. Hear from Heather about how she used the FAST skill to stand up for her needs.
FAST stands for:
✅ be Fair
✅ no Apologies
✅ Stick to your values
✅ be Truthful
What’s going on in your life that could use a dose of FAST?
DBT Mindfulness
05/30/2026
Just like He-Man has his Power Sword, you have something to power you up in relationships: the FAST skill! (Ok, maybe a little less cool than a magic sword…)
If you avoid tricky interactions, struggle with people-pleasing, or say ‘sorry’ for having wants & needs, FAST can help.
Be Fair, don’t Apologize, Stick to your values, be Truthful, and you too can harness the power of DBT skills!
DBT
05/28/2026
This is SUCH an important skill for communicating with other people…From prepping a script to use to talk to their kiddos when they’re in the red zone to helping develop entirely new relationships, community members share how they use GIVE in their lives.
Ready to give it a try in your life? To practice GIVE, be Gentle, act Interested, Validate, and use an Easy Manner when confronting others.
05/27/2026
This , remember that you don’t have to take your journey alone. Here’s what community members have to say about attending meetings 🌿
Now Matters Now hosts free peer-led support meetings on most days of the week. These online sessions can help you connect with others, share stories, and learn DBT skills.
We believe that healing happens in community. Learn more and try it out for yourself: https://nowmattersnow.org/join-a-meeting
Do you dread standing up for yourself, setting boundaries, or dealing with conflict? Regina Renaye of Mindful + Melanated shares how to use GIVE, a skill for making those kinds of conversations easier.
GIVE stands for:
✅ be Gentle
✅ act Interested
✅ Validate
✅ use an Easy Manner
How could you give GIVE a try this week?
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