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How Distraction Can Help You Navigate Suicidal Thoughts (Includes a FREE coloring book inside!) 🎨
Navigating suicidal thoughts is an incredibly challenging experience that can feel isolating and overwhelming. In moments of distress, it’s crucial to have tools that can help you manage these intense emotions. One often overlooked yet effective strategy is the power of distraction. Distraction isn’t about avoiding your feelings or pretending they don’t exist—it’s about giving your mind a break from the weight of those thoughts and creating a moment of relief. In this blog post, we’ll explore how distraction can be a valuable part of a mental health toolkit and introduce a gentle self-care resource we’ve put together to support you: our small coloring book filled with affirmations and calming illustrations. -
Why Asking for Help With Suicidal Thoughts is One of the Most Courageous Things You Can Do
When life becomes overwhelming, and negative thoughts grow louder, it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in darkness. You might start believing that you’re unworthy of love, peace, or even life itself. But these thoughts do not define you. They are temporary, no matter how permanent they may feel in the moment. Asking for help during such a time is not a sign of weakness; it's one of the most courageous acts of self-care you can take. -
Kicking Off Football Season: Men's Mental Health & Why Checking In Matters
As football season kicks off this week, many men will gather around screens to watch their favorite teams. Sports can be a way to bond and unwind, but it's also important to remember that behind the cheers, many men face silent struggles. Men experience the highest suicide rates, often due to societal pressures that discourage them from sharing their emotions. The start of the season provides a natural moment to check in with the men in your life. -
Creating a Suicide Prevention Safety Plan: A Lifeline for Tough Moments
Why a Safety Plan? A suicide prevention safety plan is a personalized tool designed to help you stay safe when thoughts of self-harm or suicide arise. It encourages you to identify your personal triggers and signs of emotional distress, and provides immediate actions you can take to cope with those feelings. -
Every 20 Seconds Someone Attempts to Take Their Own Life—Here’s What You Can Do About It
We invite you to follow along this month as we dive deeper into suicide prevention, sharing more about the 988 Lifeline, and offering actionable ways you can be a part of this life-saving movement. Let's make every 20 seconds count. -
Probably Anxious? ⛈️ Lofi to Play Before or After Therapy 🧠
This blend of music and reflection is particularly powerful after therapy sessions. Often, therapy brings up intense emotions, and having a structured way to process these feelings can be crucial for your emotional well-being. Before your next session, try setting aside a few minutes with this lofi mix to center yourself. Use it again afterward to help you unwind and integrate what you’ve learned. Whether you’re journaling, meditating, or just sitting quietly with your thoughts, this music can be a valuable tool in your self-care routine.
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