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Free Your Feels is a mental health awareness campaign encouraging Georgia's young people to explore their real feelings and share them fearlessly. Our goal is to empower youth to speak out and express their real feelings, encourage adults and peers to check-in with each other and listen judgment-free, and to connect everyone to resources for further guidance or help.
*Scroll to the bottom of each page to access resources such as articles, videos, and more!*
Help get the conversations about feelings started! Take the samples below and put your own twist on them every Friday of the month for #FreeYourFeelsFriday. Engage your networks and followers to continue discussions throughout the month.
The Free Your Feels campaign seeks to encourage the support systems of youth to actively listen when they speak about their feelings. Check out this video and listen to VOX ATL teens share their feelings about youth mental health HERE ➡️ bit.ly/38uyTdb
To help you kick-off your mental health advocacy, we’re sharing this incredible toolkit from Mental Health America, who’s taking it “Back to Basics” with simple graphics, education, and awareness information for all! Check out their toolkit HERE ➡️
bit.ly/37XPOVC
For this #FreeYourFeels Friday, we ask that you subscribe to the Free Your Feels monthly newsletter to get resources, tips, and tools to help the young person in your life! You can sign up HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QR4uXV
Anxiety is very common amongst youth, however it is still difficult for many young people to find the support they need. As we highlight ways youth can advocate for themselves, read this article by a VOX ATL teen about finding mental health support HERE ➡️bit.ly/3KqYIbJ
Free Your Feels is a youth-centered campaign that provides resources to caregivers of youth to assist them in having healthy conversations about mental health. Mental Health America compiled parenting mental health resources to help you start HERE ➡️ bit.ly/3LvSHeZ
Even as a teen you can advocate for yourself and your needs! Read this article and learn about the benefits of self-advocacy HERE ➡️https://bit.ly/3wtxqwY
The Jewish Healthcare Foundation has created a teen mental health advocacy toolkit for teens ready to make their voices heard! Download the toolkit HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/3pGCfzi
Parents, you can start the conversation with your teen about self-advocacy now. Here are 6 tips to help you get started ➡️ https://u.org/3pKbFVU
The Free Your Feels campaign seeks to encourage the support systems of youth to actively listen when they speak about their feelings. Check out this video and listen to VOX ATL teens share their feelings about youth mental health HERE ➡️ bit.ly/38uyTdb
To help you kick-off your mental health advocacy, we’re sharing this incredible toolkit from Mental Health America, who’s taking it “Back to Basics” with simple graphics, education, and awareness information for all! Check out their toolkit HERE ➡️
bit.ly/37XPOVC
Anxiety is very common amongst youth, however it is still difficult for many young people to find the support they need. As we highlight ways youth can advocate for themselves, read this article by a VOX ATL teen about finding mental health support HERE ➡️bit.ly/3KqYIbJ
For this #FreeYourFeels Friday, we ask that you subscribe to the Free Your Feels monthly newsletter to get resources, tips, and tools to help the young person in your life! You can sign up HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QR4uXV
Free Your Feels is a youth-centered campaign that provides resources to caregivers of youth to assist them in having healthy conversations about mental health. Mental Health America compiled parenting mental health resources to help you start HERE ➡️ bit.ly/3LvSHeZ
Even as a teen you can advocate for yourself and your needs! Read this article and learn about the benefits of self-advocacy HERE ➡️https://bit.ly/3wtxqwY
The Jewish Healthcare Foundation has created a teen mental health advocacy toolkit for teens ready to make their voices heard! Download the toolkit HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/3pGCfzi
Parents, you can start the conversation with your teen about self-advocacy now. Here are 6 tips to help you get started ➡️ https://u.org/3pKbFVU
We want you to start the week off calm and relaxed. What better way to relax and get centered than through some belly breathing! Check out this video to guide your class through a quick, 5-minute breathing session! bit.ly/3LnMC4p
A part of mindfulness is self-awareness, but what exactly is self-awareness? Learn all about self-awareness by listening to VOX ATL’s teen-created podcast, BFF, Beautiful Fearless Fools HERE ????????
bit.ly/3MCsgVg
We don’t want this month to go by without us taking time to highlight organizations here in Georgia that are doing intentional work around mental health for the Black community. Please, if you can, support the work of these amazing organizations!
It is finally Free Your Feels Fri-YAY! What is one thing that has brought you joy while celebrating Black History Month so far? Us first! We enjoy listening to Black artists that help us Free Our Feels. Check out our playlist HERE and #FreeYourFeels ???????? http://spoti.fi/3skDFk1
With February being both Black History Month and the month of love due to Valentine’s Day, we want to highlight books by Black authors that celebrate self-love, friendship, and relationships! Check out our recommended Valentine’s Day reading list!
Social media has made it so easy for us to connect and learn from each other. We want to highlight Black influencers that are using their platform to address mental health issues in the Black community and beyond. See our list of influencers you should know!
We want you to start the week off calm and relaxed. What better way to relax and get centered than through some belly breathing! Check out this video to guide your class through a quick, 5-minute breathing session! bit.ly/3LnMC4p
A part of mindfulness is self-awareness, but what exactly is self-awareness? Learn all about self-awareness by listening to VOX ATL’s teen-created podcast, BFF, Beautiful Fearless Fools HERE ????????
bit.ly/3MCsgVg
We don’t want this month to go by without us taking time to highlight organizations here in Georgia that are doing intentional work around mental health for the Black community. Please, if you can, support the work of these amazing organizations!
It is finally Free Your Feels Fri-YAY! What is one thing that has brought you joy while celebrating Black History Month so far? Us first! We enjoy listening to Black artists that help us Free Our Feels. Check out our playlist HERE and #FreeYourFeels ???????? http://spoti.fi/3skDFk1
Social media has made it so easy for us to connect and learn from each other. We want to highlight Black influencers that are using their platform to address mental health issues in the Black community and beyond. See our list of influencers you should know!
With February being both Black History Month and the month of love due to Valentine’s Day, we want to highlight books by Black authors that celebrate self-love, friendship, and relationships! Check out our recommended Valentine’s Day reading list!
For Women’s History Month, we want to spotlight, young, women change maker, Miana Bryant. Miana is the creator of The Mental Elephant, a platform created to increase mental health awareness. Learn more about Miana and her work by going to
thementalelpephant.com
Music is such a powerful art that can easily impact someone mentally, emotionally, and even physically! Check out VOX ATL teen Abby Simon's article so you can learn more about how music can help you #FreeYourFeel!
Masking sadness with a smile is something we all may be guilty of. We want you to be able to know what behaviors can indicate if someone around you needs mental health assistance and how to have that conversation. NAMI outlines that in this article ???????? bit.ly/3s0UbGj
It's Friday Eve! How are you feeling? Let's check-in! #FreeYourFeels
We are highlighting another young woman who is making a change. Meet 18-year-old Hannah Lucas, the creator of the notOk app. This virtual panic button can help those who need immediate help. Download the app today and learn about Hannah’s app at http://notokapp.com/
Have you ever heard of urge surfing? Urge surfing is a technique for managing unwanted behaviors. Therapist Aid has created an urge surfing script for youth to follow. Ready to surf your urge? Check out the script here ????????bit.ly/3ovRbj2
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s ‘Talk. They Hear You” campaign provides parents, caregivers, educators, and community members with resources to start the conversation about teen substance use. Check it out! bit.ly/3twqf4v #FreeYourFeels
For this week’s #FreeYourFeels Friday, we challenge you to create an emergency plan with a friend. This plan should let them know how to assist you if you’re having a mental health crisis. Have tips? Share them with us!
For Women’s History Month, we want to spotlight, young, women change maker, Miana Bryant. Miana is the creator of The Mental Elephant, a platform created to increase mental health awareness. Learn more about Miana and her work by going to
thementalelpephant.com
Music is such a powerful art that can easily impact someone mentally, emotionally, and even physically! Check out VOX ATL teen Abby Simon's article so you can learn more about how music can help you #FreeYourFeel!
Masking sadness with a smile is something we all may be guilty of. We want you to be able to know what behaviors can indicate if someone around you needs mental health assistance and how to have that conversation. NAMI outlines that in this article ???????? bit.ly/3s0UbGj
It's Friday Eve! How are you feeling? Let's check-in! #FreeYourFeels
We are highlighting another young woman who is making a change. Meet 18-year-old Hannah Lucas, the creator of the notOk app. This virtual panic button can help those who need immediate help. Download the app today and learn about Hannah’s app at http://notokapp.com/
Have you ever heard of urge surfing? Urge surfing is a technique for managing unwanted behaviors. Therapist Aid has created an urge surfing script for youth to follow. Ready to surf your urge? Check out the script here ????????bit.ly/3ovRbj2
For this week’s #FreeYourFeels Friday, we challenge you to create an emergency plan with a friend. This plan should let them know how to assist you if you’re having a mental health crisis. Have tips? Share them with us!
After recognizing the danger that a lack of culturally competent doctors posed to her own life, creating Hued made sense for Kimberly Wilson. Learn more about Kimberly and the why behind her amazing business that’s intentionally helping BIPOC!????https://bit.ly/3Rgn0ZP
We are celebrating Autism Acceptance Month! Watch this video by Autism Explained that gives a great overview of what autism is and how we can go from autism acceptance to appreciation HERE ???????? https://bit.ly/3Cu3IM6
Being the first to do anything is super exciting! With many major accomplishments, it’s easy to assume Naomi Osaka is always fine. In this essay from Naomi herself, we learn that her most important first is herself! Read it here ????
bit.ly/3ykjTIb????#FreeYourFeels
Happy Friday! We have made it halfway through the month. Let’s celebrate that and have a fun and relaxing weekend! #FreeYourFeels
While we are adapting to COVID-19, many minority communities are still being impacted by the difficulties that came with COVID. Watch this webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to learn more???????? https://bit.ly/3R7T81E
We want to discuss mental health equity. Mental health equity promises quality mental health services to all populations. Learn more about equity and the role you can play to ensure everyone has access to mental health services HERE ????????https://bit.ly/3cm879q
Watch this video of one parent’s story about having a child on the spectrum in this autism awareness series! https://bit.ly/3wREKD5
Mental Health Awareness Month is right around the corner and we want you to #FreeYourFeels all of May! To learn more about what the Free Your Feels campaign is all about, check out this short video by @VOXROXATL and @DBHDD! bit.ly/37jSzAt
After recognizing the danger that a lack of culturally competent doctors posed to her own life, creating Hued made sense for Kimberly Wilson. Learn more about Kimberly and the why behind her amazing business that’s intentionally helping BIPOC!????https://bit.ly/3Rgn0ZP
We are celebrating Autism Acceptance Month! Watch this video by Autism Explained that gives a great overview of what autism is and how we can go from autism acceptance to appreciation HERE ???????? https://bit.ly/3Cu3IM6
Being the first to do anything is super exciting! With many major accomplishments, it’s easy to assume Naomi Osaka is always fine. In this essay from Naomi herself, we learn that her most important first is herself! Read it here ????
bit.ly/3ykjTIb????#FreeYourFeels
Happy Friday! We have made it halfway through the month. Let’s celebrate that and have a fun and relaxing weekend! #FreeYourFeels
While we are adapting to COVID-19, many minority communities are still being impacted by the difficulties that came with COVID. Watch this webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to learn more???????? https://bit.ly/3R7T81E
We want to discuss mental health equity. Mental health equity promises quality mental health services to all populations. Learn more about equity and the role you can play to ensure everyone has access to mental health services HERE ????????https://bit.ly/3cm879q
Watch this video of one parent’s story about having a child on the spectrum in this autism awareness series! https://bit.ly/3wREKD5
Mental Health Awareness Month is right around the corner and we want you to #FreeYourFeels all of May! To learn more about what the Free Your Feels campaign is all about, check out this short video by @VOXROXATL and @DBHDD! bit.ly/37jSzAt
For 73 years the goal for Mental Health Awareness Month has been to ensure there is a community around mental health and accessible resources to provide appropriate care to everyone. We are kicking things off by celebrating Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week!
To learn more about the advocacy work organizations across Georgia are doing to increase awareness about the emotional and mental needs of Georgia’s youth, join us at Children’s Mental Health Day at the Capitol!
From our digital library to yours, check out "The Do’s and Don’ts When Talking About Mental Health" ???? ???? bit.ly/3MrbR6a
Self-diagnosing is a popular social media trend impacting youth. We’ve compiled a list of dangers associated with the trend. If you or a loved one needs assistance with their mental health, visit Psychology Today’s website to find a professional to help! bit.ly/3LoxDq7
Read through this guide that provides tips on how you can cope with grief after community violence by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. ???? bit.ly/3sY08ob
We are halfway through the week, and we want to know how are you?! Let us know how your week has been so far! We are all ears ???? ???? #FreeYourFeels
Although we are wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month, you should continue championing mental health. Hear from a young person why mental health is important and why it matters! How will you support mental health efforts beyond this month? https://bit.ly/3dWj6GQ
Tomorrow is #FreeYourFeelsFriday! Start thinking about how you’ll #FreeYourFeels tomorrow, either to yourself (journaling?) or to others (checking in with your friends or family?). You’ve got this!
For 73 years the goal for Mental Health Awareness Month has been to ensure there is a community around mental health and accessible resources to provide appropriate care to everyone. We are kicking things off by celebrating Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week!
To learn more about the advocacy work organizations across Georgia are doing to increase awareness about the emotional and mental needs of Georgia’s youth, join us at Children’s Mental Health Day at the Capitol!
From our digital library to yours, check out "The Do’s and Don’ts When Talking About Mental Health" ???? ???? bit.ly/3MrbR6a
Self-diagnosing is a popular social media trend impacting youth. We’ve compiled a list of dangers associated with the trend. If you or a loved one needs assistance with their mental health, visit Psychology Today’s website to find a professional to help! bit.ly/3LoxDq7
Read through this guide that provides tips on how you can cope with grief after community violence by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. ???? bit.ly/3sY08ob
We are halfway through the week, and we want to know how are you?! Let us know how your week has been so far! We are all ears ???? ???? #FreeYourFeels
Although we are wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month, you should continue championing mental health. Hear from a young person why mental health is important and why it matters! How will you support mental health efforts beyond this month? https://bit.ly/3dWj6GQ
Tomorrow is #FreeYourFeelsFriday! Start thinking about how you’ll #FreeYourFeels tomorrow, either to yourself (journaling?) or to others (checking in with your friends or family?). You’ve got this!
Welcome to June and summer break! Summertime is a time when students tend to forget information previously taught. G-SAN created a summer activity guide that engages youth in skill-building and social-emotional learning. Start your summer learning today! bit.ly/3PUupxK
While you are having all the fun in the sun with your family and friends, remember to take care of yourself! Here is a list of 15 self-care activities created by @MHFirstAidUSA that you can do to stay well this summer. bit.ly/3PQ8Mii #FreeYourFeels
It is Pride Month! To kick things off, we want to give some history on Pride and how it came to be celebrated the way it is today. Check out the History channel’s page filled with all things Pride-related! Happy Pride! ???? bit.ly/3Q03910
For many LGBTQ youth, summer break can be a complicated and stressful time. This is when organizations like PFLAG Atlanta become very useful. They host two facilitated monthly support groups welcoming members of the LGBTQ community. Learn more here ➡️
bit.ly/39de2w1
This month we are also celebrating men’s mental health awareness month! Thanks to @MentalHealthAmerica for creating this 5 – minute guide to understanding men’s mental health. See the stats and more here ➡️
bit.ly/3NJcfOf #FreeYourFeels
Talking about your feelings when you’ve been told it isn’t what you’re supposed to do can be tough. With men and boys accounting for 80% of suicides in the U.S., the time to speak up is now! Visit our website, freeyourfeels.org, to learn just how you can #FreeYourFeels!
Today is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day! PTSD is a common mental health condition that anyone can deal with. @Nemours provided an in-depth overview of PTSD and how teens can get the help they need! Read about it here ➡️ bit.ly/3I2Oq1S
PTSD typically involves incidents that most people don't want to talk about. This can make it difficult for many to get the help they need! @nctsn created resources for parents and caregivers to support the youth in their lives. Check it out here ➡️
bit.ly/3u6rrNH
Welcome to June and summer break! Summertime is a time when students tend to forget information previously taught. G-SAN created a summer activity guide that engages youth in skill-building and social-emotional learning. Start your summer learning today! bit.ly/3PUupxK
It is Pride Month! To kick things off, we want to give some history on Pride and how it came to be celebrated the way it is today. Check out the History channel’s page filled with all things Pride-related! Happy Pride! ???? bit.ly/3Q03910
For many LGBTQ youth, summer break can be a complicated and stressful time. This is when organizations like PFLAG Atlanta become very useful. They host two facilitated monthly support groups welcoming members of the LGBTQ community. Learn more here ➡️
bit.ly/39de2w1
This month we are also celebrating men’s mental health awareness month! Thanks to @MentalHealthAmerica for creating this 5 – minute guide to understanding men’s mental health. See the stats and more here ➡️
bit.ly/3NJcfOf #FreeYourFeels
Talking about your feelings when you’ve been told it isn’t what you’re supposed to do can be tough. With men and boys accounting for 80% of suicides in the U.S., the time to speak up is now! Visit our website, freeyourfeels.org, to learn just how you can #FreeYourFeels!
Today is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day! PTSD is a common mental health condition that anyone can deal with. @Nemours provided an in-depth overview of PTSD and how teens can get the help they need! Read about it here ➡️ bit.ly/3I2Oq1S
PTSD typically involves incidents that most people don't want to talk about. This can make it difficult for many to get the help they need! @nctsn created resources for parents and caregivers to support the youth in their lives. Check it out here ➡️
bit.ly/3u6rrNH
This month, we are recognizing July as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out our July resource toolkit that provides BIPOC resources, tools, and events for youth, parents, and caregivers.bit.ly/3npjzmD #FreeYourFeels
Mental health statistics paint a vivid picture of why creator Bebe Moore Campbell made July about recognizing mental health disparities. Statistics add meaning to the work that many are doing to make sure Georgia’s youth and their caregivers can free their feels freely!
Because everyone is different, the way that we utilize tools to deal with our mental health is different too! Check out our list of mental health resources for BIPOC who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss HERE ➡️ bit.ly/3RHgdJE #FreeYourFeels
As a part of their Sharing Hope video series exploring mental health in Black communities, @NAMICommunicate interviewed Tanaya and her mentor Bernice to discuss healing. Listen to how mentorship created space for Tanaya to speak her feelings freely! ???? bit.ly/3P5efRD
Sharing stories allows us to relate to others. Read these stories of BIPOC youth exploring mental health, navigating relationships, and finding joy along the way! ???? ???? ????#FreeYourFeels
Mental health discussions are still difficult to have for a lot of communities. Read this @YouthSpeakCAN article that explains why culturally sensitive support is so important for BIPOC youth. #FreeYourFeels???????? bit.ly/3OfOHjq????????
We want you to be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to tending to your mental health this school year. Check out this teen self-care planning worksheet by Living Compass to help you get started! bit.ly/3RQ8qsQ #FreeYourFeels
#FreeYourFeelsFriday is the last day of #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth. All year we must address the injustices BIPOC communities face, including in mental health. They are less likely to receive mental health support and are more likely to receive poor quality care. A few resources:
This month, we are recognizing July as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out our July resource toolkit that provides BIPOC resources, tools, and events for youth, parents, and caregivers.bit.ly/3npjzmD #FreeYourFeels
Mental health statistics paint a vivid picture of why creator Bebe Moore Campbell made July about recognizing mental health disparities. Statistics add meaning to the work that many are doing to make sure Georgia’s youth and their caregivers can free their feels freely!
Because everyone is different, the way that we utilize tools to deal with our mental health is different too! Check out our list of mental health resources for BIPOC who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss HERE ➡️ bit.ly/3RHgdJE #FreeYourFeels
As a part of their Sharing Hope video series exploring mental health in Black communities, @NAMICommunicate interviewed Tanaya and her mentor Bernice to discuss healing. Listen to how mentorship created space for Tanaya to speak her feelings freely! ???? bit.ly/3P5efRD
Sharing stories allows us to relate to others. Read these stories of BIPOC youth exploring mental health, navigating relationships, and finding joy along the way! ???? ???? ????#FreeYourFeels
Mental health discussions are still difficult to have for a lot of communities. Read this @YouthSpeakCAN article that explains why culturally sensitive support is so important for BIPOC youth. #FreeYourFeels???????? bit.ly/3OfOHjq????????
We want you to be proactive instead of reactive when it comes to tending to your mental health this school year. Check out this teen self-care planning worksheet by Living Compass to help you get started! bit.ly/3RQ8qsQ #FreeYourFeels
#FreeYourFeelsFriday is the last day of #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth. All year we must address the injustices BIPOC communities face, including in mental health. They are less likely to receive mental health support and are more likely to receive poor quality care. A few resources:
Separation anxiety is normal for toddlers leading up to the first day of school. @QCCGeorgia has tips on how you can make the transition easier for you and your toddler. https://bit.ly/3pPCvMh
Welcome back to school! Check out Free Your Feel's back-to-school toolkit that includes resources for teens, parents, educators, and caregivers to get back in the swing of things in the best way possible. Check it out HERE ????
bit.ly/3d5tsUz✏️#FreeYourFeels
We're inspired after hearing the stories of 7 teens and their #mentalhealth journeys from Arizona Public Media in their new documentary "Not Broken". You can listen or watch the documentary here for free: tv.azpm.org/notbroken/ #freeyourfeels
@SuperBetter has taken the challenge of addressing youth mental health to a new level! Through a gamified approach, SuperBetter empowers youth with skills and resources to face difficult challenges that happen in everyday life. See for yourself! bit.ly/3QfWsYq
It is important that teachers center their well-being so they can properly show up for their students. Mental Health America wrote an informative article about how teachers can protect their mental health. See their tips here ???????? bit.ly/3JIqGAL
For #WellnessWednesday, we want to discuss grace. Giving yourself grace allows you to fail without giving up. Grace also lessens negative self-talk after you don’t succeed the first time. We challenge you to #FreeYourFeels by giving yourself #grace today!
Having a planner is a great way to keep track of everything you need to do and the best times to do them. There are best practices to make the most out of having a planner. Check out our brief list of tips for how to use a planner. ✏️ ???? #FreeYourFeels
Just like new students, new teachers also have to get accustomed to a new school. Teacher Vision has compiled great resources exclusively for new teachers. From strategies to checklists, they have what you need! You can check out these resources here ???? bit.ly/3waChDn
Separation anxiety is normal for toddlers leading up to the first day of school. @QCCGeorgia has tips on how you can make the transition easier for you and your toddler. https://bit.ly/3pPCvMh
Welcome back to school! Check out Free Your Feel's back-to-school toolkit that includes resources for teens, parents, educators, and caregivers to get back in the swing of things in the best way possible. Check it out HERE ????
bit.ly/3d5tsUz✏️#FreeYourFeels
We're inspired after hearing the stories of 7 teens and their #mentalhealth journeys from Arizona Public Media in their new documentary "Not Broken". You can listen or watch the documentary here for free: tv.azpm.org/notbroken/ #freeyourfeels
@SuperBetter has taken the challenge of addressing youth mental health to a new level! Through a gamified approach, SuperBetter empowers youth with skills and resources to face difficult challenges that happen in everyday life. See for yourself! bit.ly/3QfWsYq
It is important that teachers center their well-being so they can properly show up for their students. Mental Health America wrote an informative article about how teachers can protect their mental health. See their tips here ???????? bit.ly/3JIqGAL
For #WellnessWednesday, we want to discuss grace. Giving yourself grace allows you to fail without giving up. Grace also lessens negative self-talk after you don’t succeed the first time. We challenge you to #FreeYourFeels by giving yourself #grace today!
Having a planner is a great way to keep track of everything you need to do and the best times to do them. There are best practices to make the most out of having a planner. Check out our brief list of tips for how to use a planner. ✏️ ???? #FreeYourFeels
Just like new students, new teachers also have to get accustomed to a new school. Teacher Vision has compiled great resources exclusively for new teachers. From strategies to checklists, they have what you need! You can check out these resources here ???? bit.ly/3waChDn
We are welcoming National Hispanic Heritage Month in style! Check out Nickelodeon’s original song and join the celebración! https://bit.ly/3ApzNSG
Suicide is becoming increasingly common amongst youth. There are organizations and tools that you can utilize if you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis. Check out this thorough resource list from @SAHMtweets #FreeYourFeels! https://bit.ly/3p9oadB
Doing things alone is fine but doing them with others is more fun! Watch this video from @NAMI ‘s Sharing Hope series that focuses on Latinx youth and healing. https://bit.ly/3Cx9o8e #FreeYourFeels
It’s Free Your Feels anniversary and #FreeYourFeels Friday! Free Your Feels is a youth mental health campaign focused on encouraging Georgia’s youth to share their feelings fearlessly! Learn more about the campaign by going to www.freeyourfeels.org.
As teens continue to mature, they will begin dealing with issues they may feel uncomfortable discussing. Parents, it’s important to know warning signs of suicidal ideation so you can help. Learn what those signs are here ????????https://mayocl.in/2Hw6EeZ
Having conversations about suicide in school can be tricky. PBS has created a lesson plan for teachers to have this important discussion with the young people they’re educating. Check it out here ???????? https://to.pbs.org/3PNbaFm
Culture, race, & ethnicity are all factors that shape who a person is and what they hold as a part of their identity. Everyone's #mentalhealthmatters! Check out this awesome info. to get a snapshot of Latinx & Hispanic mental health. Learn more here ???????? https://bit.ly/3KIxzCK
We don’t want you to leave this month without a list of hotlines to contact in times of crisis. Be sure to share this link with your loved ones so they can get help when in need! https://bit.ly/3e6RY8b
We are welcoming National Hispanic Heritage Month in style! Check out Nickelodeon’s original song and join the celebración! https://bit.ly/3ApzNSG
Suicide is becoming increasingly common amongst youth. There are organizations and tools that you can utilize if you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis. Check out this thorough resource list from @SAHMtweets #FreeYourFeels! https://bit.ly/3p9oadB
Doing things alone is fine but doing them with others is more fun! Watch this video from @NAMI ‘s Sharing Hope series that focuses on Latinx youth and healing. https://bit.ly/3Cx9o8e #FreeYourFeels
It’s Free Your Feels anniversary and #FreeYourFeels Friday! Free Your Feels is a youth mental health campaign focused on encouraging Georgia’s youth to share their feelings fearlessly! Learn more about the campaign by going to www.freeyourfeels.org.
As teens continue to mature, they will begin dealing with issues they may feel uncomfortable discussing. Parents, it’s important to know warning signs of suicidal ideation so you can help. Learn what those signs are here ????????https://mayocl.in/2Hw6EeZ
Having conversations about suicide in school can be tricky. PBS has created a lesson plan for teachers to have this important discussion with the young people they’re educating. Check it out here ???????? https://to.pbs.org/3PNbaFm
Culture, race, & ethnicity are all factors that shape who a person is and what they hold as a part of their identity. Everyone's #mentalhealthmatters! Check out this awesome info. to get a snapshot of Latinx & Hispanic mental health. Learn more here ???????? https://bit.ly/3KIxzCK
We don’t want you to leave this month without a list of hotlines to contact in times of crisis. Be sure to share this link with your loved ones so they can get help when in need! https://bit.ly/3e6RY8b
October is Bully Awareness Month Bullying can happen and affect anyone. Read this article by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to learn about the effect of bullying and its link to suicide. https://bit.ly/3Kir1KX
LGBTQ+ History Month is this month! Before we celebrate the achievements of LGBTQ+ icons, learn about why this month is important! https://bit.ly/3R7Jbkz
Here's a gentle reminder that you and your mental health matters on World Mental Health Day. #FreeYourFeels
Bullying can impact the way that students socialize and learn. As a teacher, you have the power to intervene and send a message that bullying is not acceptable. Check out these helpful tips to prevent bullying in your classroom. https://bit.ly/3ALBTxw
Need a helpful video to explain LGBTQ history month to your students? Check out this kid-friendly overview of LGBTQ+ history! https://bit.ly/3CqnYhQ
Opening up to a parent about bullying can be tough. Parents, check out these helpful tips to help you identify signs that a young person in your life is dealing with bullying and what you can do to help! https://bit.ly/2lJYzL6
Recognize & Rise has created a list of LGBTQ+ friendly hotlines for emergencies and resources. Share this with your network so even more of Georgia’s youth can free their feels! https://bit.ly/3KlCbi7
Here’s a cool way to discuss bullying in the classroom. Print the script for “The Boy in The Picture” and have your students act it out. Snap pictures and let us see you and your students freeing your feels! https://bit.ly/3cl9B3G
October is Bully Awareness Month Bullying can happen and affect anyone. Read this article by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to learn about the effect of bullying and its link to suicide. https://bit.ly/3Kir1KX
LGBTQ+ History Month is this month! Before we celebrate the achievements of LGBTQ+ icons, learn about why this month is important! https://bit.ly/3R7Jbkz
Here's a gentle reminder that you and your mental health matters on World Mental Health Day. #FreeYourFeels
Bullying can impact the way that students socialize and learn. As a teacher, you have the power to intervene and send a message that bullying is not acceptable. Check out these helpful tips to prevent bullying in your classroom. https://bit.ly/3ALBTxw
Need a helpful video to explain LGBTQ history month to your students? Check out this kid-friendly overview of LGBTQ+ history! https://bit.ly/3CqnYhQ
Opening up to a parent about bullying can be tough. Parents, check out these helpful tips to help you identify signs that a youth in your life is dealing with bullying and what you can do to help! https://bit.ly/2lJYzL6
Recognize & Rise has created a list of LGBTQ+ friendly hotlines for emergencies and resources. Share this with your network so even more of Georgia’s youth can free their feels! https://bit.ly/3KlCbi7
Here’s a cool way to discuss bullying in the classroom. Print the script for “The Boy in The Picture” and have your students act it out. Snap pictures and let us see you and your students freeing your feels! https://bit.ly/3cl9B3G
Check out this super cool rap celebrating Indigenous Heritage Month! Learn about famous Indigenous change makers you should know. How will you recognize Indigenous Heritage Month in your community or inside your classroom? https://bit.ly/3dQ6cdz
As we are coming up on the holiday season, we want to discuss healthy relationships with food. Creating a reward system to enjoy your favorite foods makes eating a prize. Learn how to enjoy your favorite foods without shame via these tips. https://bit.ly/3AiStDL
Learn more about the history of indigenous people by reading this very informative article with everything you need to know! Share with us something new you learned from the article! https://bit.ly/3wVrEV9
Holiday stress is a real experience for not just adults, but also teens! Check out this list of tips for teens to ensure they survive and thrive during this holiday season. https://bit.ly/3KFcZmR
Parents, it’s important that you have the tips and tools you need to deal with holiday stress too! Look at Brain Balance’s list of tips on how to stay cool and calm this holiday season. https://bit.ly/3Qc4QHu
There is so much to do during the holiday break! From s’mores to ugly sweater parties, the possibilities to have holiday fun are endless! Check out this article for ways to #FreeYourFeels while at home for the holidays! https://bit.ly/3TFTkqM