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Pride has been a time to acknowledge a positive stance against discrimination and violence toward le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, and q***r /questioning (LGBTQ) people to promote their self-affirmation, dignity, equality rights, increase their visibility as a social group, build community, and celebrate sexual diversity and gender variance.
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Happy Pride Month!

Le***an, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ Americans. Read more more here:https://buff.ly/2SWxPHu.

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Radical acceptance is about fully accepting your reality in situations that are beyond your control. It’s a difficult skill to learn but it can start the process of moving forward in your life and well-being. Read more here: https://buff.ly/2UFsH8V

From Mental Health America
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From Mental Health America
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on mental health. It’s critical to normalize mental health care to heal from the long-lasting impacts of the pandemic. Learn practical tools essential for everyone’s mental health: https://buff.ly/2UFsH8V.

From Mental Health America
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From National Council for Mental Wellbeing:

Happy Mental Health Month! We’ve all been through a lot lately. As we continue to persevere, let’s find joy in making our mental health a priority. What makes you happy?

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From National Council for Mental Wellbeing:

Have you ever considered taking a mental health day? Celebrate with a little “me” time! Use these tips to help cope during COVID:

Tips to Help Teens Cope During COVID-19 When our world changes quickly and suddenly because of things like COVID-19, it is common to experience changes in our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Feelings of anxiety, fear or worry are typical in stressful situations. Typical reactions include: Feeling stressed

From National Council for Mental Wellbeing:

Happy Mental Health Month! We’ve all been through a lot lately. As we continue to persevere, let’s find joy in making our mental health a priority. This I promise to take a break and breathe whenever I get frustrated. I'm using this breathing exercise (start at 1:30): https://buff.ly/3gOzzfF

Now describe one thing you will try to do for your mental health in May!

NAMI

From NAMI,

"If you ever feel alone because of your mental illness, the NAMI community is here for you. You are not alone. Sharing your story is not only helpful for your own mental health journey, it’s also a great way to let others know they are not alone either."

From NAMI,

"Mental illness affects millions of people in the U.S, for 17% of youth aged 6–17 experience a mental health condition. You are not alone. You don't have to feel ashamed or scared to get help.