October 9th - Self-Acceptance in the Face of it All
For those who do not know, it is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)!
As such, we have a few things lined up during this week in order to honour this observance. Feel free to join in, if you can! - We encourage everyone to share and strive to learn about mental illnesses during this time.
Today's focus is Self-Acceptance in the Face of it All.
Today is all about learning to accept yourself with/despite mental illness!
Planned Activites:
Discussion: Self-Compassion led by @pray4theheartless
Location: Teen Support Room
Time: 12pm EDT
Discussion: Self-Compassion led by @Dillion
Location: Compassion Corner
Time: 4m EDT
Discussion: Compassion led by @Dillion
Location: Listener Community Room
Time: 6pm EDT
Discussion: Compassion led by @RebeccaEmily
Location: Teen Listeners room
Time: 8pm EDT
Discussion: DID led by @221Skyeand @amazingrea
Location: Teen Support room
Time: 10pm EDT
Forum post: I suffer from..., but…
Information: Let us know who you are and what you go through, stigma-free.
Forum post: Reaching out for support via the forums
Information: A brief list of some of the places one can seek support for mental illness and other invisible illnesses
Forum activity: Confessions of those affected by mental illness
Information: Anonymously share whats on your mind regarding mental illness.
Competition: Self-Care Photography Contest
Information: Submit something that shows or represents what you do for self-care or your self-care achievements for this contest.
Feed Activity: I suffer from…, but...
Information: Let us know who you are and what you go through! Hashtags: #StigmaFree #MIAW
Feed Activity: One thing I want people to know about mental illness is…
Information: Let us know what youd like others to know about mental illness! Hashtags: #OneThing #StigmaFree #MIAW
Feed Activity: If the world were stigma-free regarding mental health, …
Information: Share what a stigma-free environment would mean to you! Hashtags: #StigmaFree #MIAW
Hope you all have a great day today and are able to join in!
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