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A black and white photo of Morgan Freeman next to a quote about the strength it takes to overcome mental darkness and expressing pride in those who do.

A black and white photo of Morgan Freeman next to a quote about the strength it takes to overcome mental darkness and expressing pride in those who do.

I don't think people realize how much strength it takes to pull your own self out of a dark place mentally. If you did that today, or any day, I'm proud of you.

#resilience #adversity #copingskills #grit #wellbeing #copingstrategies #courage #strengthbased #mentalhealth #ymhc

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A text-based graphic titled Male Mental Health Matters listing various things that are okay, such as crying, showing emotion, feeling lost, and talking about mental health.

A text-based graphic titled Male Mental Health Matters listing various things that are okay, such as crying, showing emotion, feeling lost, and talking about mental health.

Male mental health matters. It’s okay to talk about your mental health.

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthawareness #studentmentalhealth #hope #mensmentalhealth #ymhc

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A colorful illustration titled Spring Self-Care featuring various activities like eating healthy, listening to birdsong, star-gazing, focus on your growth, spending time in the sunshine, and spring cleaning.

A colorful illustration titled Spring Self-Care featuring various activities like eating healthy, listening to birdsong, star-gazing, focus on your growth, spending time in the sunshine, and spring cleaning.

Spring self-care: Water your dreams & goals and focus on your growth.

#selfcare #selflove #wellness #mentalhealth #selfcarematters #selfcareroutine #selfcaredaily #selfcaretips #mentalwellness #wellbeing #ymhc

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A social media post featuring a quote by Danny Steele about how strong staff morale and a positive school culture benefit student learning and well-being.

A social media post featuring a quote by Danny Steele about how strong staff morale and a positive school culture benefit student learning and well-being.

By Danny Steele (SteeleThoughts)

#schoolclimate #teachers #educators #studentwellbeing #schoolcommunity #mentalhealth #studentmentalhealth #ymhc

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A person wearing a black YMHC t-shirt featuring a white graphic of three birds and the YMHC logo.

A person wearing a black YMHC t-shirt featuring a white graphic of three birds and the YMHC logo.

Showcase your support for youth mental health with the YMHC black T-shirt.

ymhc.ngo/merch

#merch #mentalhealthmerch #giftsofhope #wellnessgifts #shop #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #ymhc

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A photo of a music artist with a quote about being a good person and creating safe spaces despite the struggles of being bipolar.

A photo of a music artist with a quote about being a good person and creating safe spaces despite the struggles of being bipolar.

Actually, you’re a good person, and you’re creating a safe space and music for people to dance to.

#depression #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #therapy #mentalhealthsupport #ymhc

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A promotional flyer for the 2026 National Virtual Conference titled "Waves of Change in School Attendance Challenges" happening May 29-30, 2026.

A promotional flyer for the 2026 National Virtual Conference titled "Waves of Change in School Attendance Challenges" happening May 29-30, 2026.

2026 National Virtual Conference. Waves of Change in School Attendance Challenges: Addressing Barriers to Education with Multi-Tiered School-Wide Strategies. May 29-30, 2026.

#schoolattendancechallenges #schoolanxiety #schoolavoidance #schoolattendance #studentmentalhealth #ymhc

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A photo of Selena Gomez with a quote about understanding and nurturing her mental health and chemical imbalances.

A photo of Selena Gomez with a quote about understanding and nurturing her mental health and chemical imbalances.

I actually have things that are chemically imbalanced in my brain, and I need to understand what that is, take care of it, and nurture it.

By Selena Gomez

#depression #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #therapy #mentalhealthsupport #ymhc

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A promotional graphic for an Education Support Booklet featuring pages on mental health instructional support accommodations and creating an education support team.

A promotional graphic for an Education Support Booklet featuring pages on mental health instructional support accommodations and creating an education support team.

Mental Health Education Saves Lives. Education Support Booklet.

ymhc.me/printables

#mentalhealtheducation #toolsforwellness #MentalWellnessWorkbooks #resources #educatorapproved #evidencebased #ymhc

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An educational infographic titled "A nifty guide to bipolar disorder" showing a mood chart and symptoms of mania and depression.

An educational infographic titled "A nifty guide to bipolar disorder" showing a mood chart and symptoms of mania and depression.

A nifty guide to bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is an affective mental illness marked by extreme changes in mood.

#depression #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #therapy #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc

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Text over a Vincent Van Gogh painting of blue irises stating that World Bipolar Day is celebrated on March 30th, Van Gogh's birthday.

Text over a Vincent Van Gogh painting of blue irises stating that World Bipolar Day is celebrated on March 30th, Van Gogh's birthday.

World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as having bipolar disorder.

#depression #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness #mentalhealthsupport #therapy #selfcare #mentalhealthmatters #ymhc

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A graphic titled "Things that Can Be Equally True" listing pairs of emotions and states like being resilient and needing help, or feeling sad and being hopeful.

A graphic titled "Things that Can Be Equally True" listing pairs of emotions and states like being resilient and needing help, or feeling sad and being hopeful.

Things that can be equally true. You are resilient and you need help. You are independent and need others. You are confident and you have anxiety. You feel sad and you are hopeful.

#healthyhabits #mentalwellness #resilience #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #studentmentalhealth #hope #ymhc

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A cartoon of a pharmacist handing a bag to a customer and saying, "This anti-depressant works best if you take it with water lapping near your hammock on a Caribbean beach."

A cartoon of a pharmacist handing a bag to a customer and saying, "This anti-depressant works best if you take it with water lapping near your hammock on a Caribbean beach."

This anti-depressant works best if you take it with water lapping near your hammock on a Caribbean beach.

By @coverly

#mentalhealthhumor #funnymemes #copingwithhumor #humorheals #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #selfcare #wellbeing #ymhc

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A product showcase graphic featuring "Feelings Wheel" merchandise including a tote bag, pillow, mousepad, and printable booklets.

A product showcase graphic featuring "Feelings Wheel" merchandise including a tote bag, pillow, mousepad, and printable booklets.

The Feelings Wheel Merch: these products provide a constant, gentle reminder to tune into and explore a wide range of feelings.

ymhc.ngo/merch

#merch #mentalhealthmerch #feelingswheel #emotionalawareness #emotionalhealth #mentalwellness #giftsofhope #ymhc

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A simple text graphic on a dark background featuring a quote by Joy Marino about the different perspectives of those raised on love versus survival.

A simple text graphic on a dark background featuring a quote by Joy Marino about the different perspectives of those raised on love versus survival.

People raised on love see things differently than those raised on survival.

By Joy Marino

#mentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #trauma #emotionalhealth #inspiration #resilience #mentalwellness #ymhc

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A promotional graphic for the "Personal Mental Wellness Action Plan" booklet, showing the cover page and internal pages like "Healthy Habits."

A promotional graphic for the "Personal Mental Wellness Action Plan" booklet, showing the cover page and internal pages like "Healthy Habits."

Mental health education saves lives. Wellness action plan booklet. Printables now available.

ymhc.me/printables

#mentalhealtheducation #toolsforwellness #mentalwellnessworkbooks #wellness #actionplan #selfcare #studentmentalhealth #ymhc

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A comic panel showing a man and a cat sleeping on a sofa with the caption "I got a throw blanket and a throw pillow to accent my throw cat and throw husband."

A comic panel showing a man and a cat sleeping on a sofa with the caption "I got a throw blanket and a throw pillow to accent my throw cat and throw husband."

I got a throw blanket and a throw pillow to accent my throw cat and throw husband.

By Speedbump (@speedbumpcomic)

#mentalhealthhumor #funnymemes #copingwithhumor #humorheals #caturday #catlove #ymhc

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An instructional graphic explaining the STOP technique for anxiety, showing a woman holding up a stop sign and detailing the steps: Stop, Take a deep breath, Observe, and Proceed.

An instructional graphic explaining the STOP technique for anxiety, showing a woman holding up a stop sign and detailing the steps: Stop, Take a deep breath, Observe, and Proceed.

STOP technique: interrupt anxious thoughts and feelings. Stop. Take a deep breath. Observe. Proceed.

#anxiety #copingskills #copingstrategies #anxietyawareness #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #selfcare #stress #emotionalhealth #ymhc

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An educational infographic titled "How Can Teachers Support Students with Anxiety" featuring a central illustration of a sad-looking girl surrounded by various support strategies such as teaching relaxation skills, encouraging autonomy, and creating a mental health-friendly classroom.

An educational infographic titled "How Can Teachers Support Students with Anxiety" featuring a central illustration of a sad-looking girl surrounded by various support strategies such as teaching relaxation skills, encouraging autonomy, and creating a mental health-friendly classroom.

How can teachers support students with anxiety?

#anxiety #anxietyawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #studentmentalhealth #schoolmentalhealth #studentwellbeing #teachers #educators #mentalwellness #ymhc

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A resource showcase featuring five printable booklets: The Feelings Wheel, Mental Wellness Action Plan, Education Support Team, Stressed?, and ANTS. It includes a testimonial from Carrie Kachur calling them excellent resource materials and provides a website link.

A resource showcase featuring five printable booklets: The Feelings Wheel, Mental Wellness Action Plan, Education Support Team, Stressed?, and ANTS. It includes a testimonial from Carrie Kachur calling them excellent resource materials and provides a website link.

5 printables: excellent resource materials. ymhc.me/printables

#mentalhealtheducation #toolsforwellness #MentalWellnessWorkbooks #resources #educatorapproved #evidencebased #ymhc

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A comic strip by Dave Coverly showing a man walking past a fence where a dog is leaning over. A sign on the fence reads Beware of Emotional Support Dog. The dog is shouting: Don't tell me you're ok! You're not ok! I can smell the hurt inside you! Don't walk away! Talk to me!

A comic strip by Dave Coverly showing a man walking past a fence where a dog is leaning over. A sign on the fence reads Beware of Emotional Support Dog. The dog is shouting: Don't tell me you're ok! You're not ok! I can smell the hurt inside you! Don't walk away! Talk to me!

Beware of emotional support dog. Don't walk away! Talk to me! By Dave Coverly

#mentalhealthhumor #funnymemes #copingwithhumor #humorheals #peersupport #compassion #mentalhealth #ymhc

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A volunteer recruitment graphic for the YMHC Heart to Heart Campaign. It explains that volunteers can make or send hearts to be paired with messages of support for students. A photo of a small, light green crocheted animal is on the right.

A volunteer recruitment graphic for the YMHC Heart to Heart Campaign. It explains that volunteers can make or send hearts to be paired with messages of support for students. A photo of a small, light green crocheted animal is on the right.

Craft hope for students. Volunteers can make or send hearts to YMHC. ymhc.me/hearts

#HearttoHeart #HearttoHeartCampaign #SewingHope #HandmadeHearts #HeartsForHope #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityCare #CompassionInAction #ymhc

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A text-based quote on a light blue background from Marian Keyes about the pressure of toxic positivity and the importance of acknowledging the lasting impact of difficult experiences.

A text-based quote on a light blue background from Marian Keyes about the pressure of toxic positivity and the importance of acknowledging the lasting impact of difficult experiences.

I think there is pressure on people to turn every negative into a positive, but we should be allowed to say, 'I went through something really strange and awful and it has altered me forever.' By Marian Keyes

#healthyhabits #toxicpositivity #healthypositivity #emotions #feelings #mentalhealth #ymhc

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A course announcement titled Building Mentally Healthy Communities Through Youth Wellness Support. It describes the YWAP course for community members, which teaches the ASAP framework to recognize signs of struggle and provide support. The background shows a blurred image of people's hands together in a circle.

A course announcement titled Building Mentally Healthy Communities Through Youth Wellness Support. It describes the YWAP course for community members, which teaches the ASAP framework to recognize signs of struggle and provide support. The background shows a blurred image of people's hands together in a circle.

Building mentally healthy communities through youth wellness support. ymhc.ngo/ywap

#ywap #onlinecourse #professionaldevelopment #studentmentalhealth #studentwellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #actionplan #proactive #ymhc

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An educational graphic titled Questions to counteract negative thoughts. Six thought bubbles contain different questions: What is the evidence for this happening? Are there any alternative outcomes? If this happened before, did I get through it? How often does the worst-case situation occur? Am I jumping to conclusions? How would I help a friend handle this?

An educational graphic titled Questions to counteract negative thoughts. Six thought bubbles contain different questions: What is the evidence for this happening? Are there any alternative outcomes? If this happened before, did I get through it? How often does the worst-case situation occur? Am I jumping to conclusions? How would I help a friend handle this?

Questions to counteract negative thoughts. What is the evidence for this happening?

#thoughts #negativethinking #negativethoughts #automaticnegativethoughts #emotionalawareness #emotionalhealth #mentalwellness #ymhc

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A promotional graphic for the 2026 National Virtual Conference taking place May 29-30, 2026. The text emphasizes that education is a human right and calls for action to support students facing attendance challenges. The background is a large blue ocean wave.

A promotional graphic for the 2026 National Virtual Conference taking place May 29-30, 2026. The text emphasizes that education is a human right and calls for action to support students facing attendance challenges. The background is a large blue ocean wave.

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Education is a human right. Join us as we explore multi-tiered, school-wide systems that honor each student's right to access, participate in, and succeed within education. ymhc.ngo/2026

#SchoolAttendance #schoolwidestrategy #inclusion #accessibility #education #studentmentalhealth #ymhc

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A graphic with the title Teaching a Student with School Anxiety. The text reads: Your support could make a difference. Try to understand your student's experience of school. Try to understand the challenges your student faces and explore ways to support them. The background features a serene landscape with tall grass and a body of water.

A graphic with the title Teaching a Student with School Anxiety. The text reads: Your support could make a difference. Try to understand your student's experience of school. Try to understand the challenges your student faces and explore ways to support them. The background features a serene landscape with tall grass and a body of water.

Teaching a student with school anxiety. Your support could make a difference.

#schoolanxiety #schoolattendancechallenges #schoolavoidance #schoolabsenteeism #studentmentalhealth #schoolmentalhealth #studentwellbeing #youthmentalhealth #ymhc

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An iceberg graphic titled Understanding Therapy. Above the water, what people think is listed as talking, getting advice, and venting. Below the water, therapy reality is listed as feeling seen, heard, validated, and supported; learning and breaking patterns; doing the work; and feeling safe to express feelings and thoughts.

An iceberg graphic titled Understanding Therapy. Above the water, what people think is listed as talking, getting advice, and venting. Below the water, therapy reality is listed as feeling seen, heard, validated, and supported; learning and breaking patterns; doing the work; and feeling safe to express feelings and thoughts.

Understanding therapy. Therapy reality: feeling seen, heard, validated, and supported.

#depression #therapy #selfcare #depressionsupport #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #ymhc

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A hand holding a blue card with handwritten text that reads: You know you're worthy of love and respect, right? When someone doesn't see what you have to offer, that isn't a reflection of YOU. It is a reflection of THEM. Their inability to see who you are is THEIR inability. Smile and move on. The background shows a person's legs and black sneakers resting on a bridge.

A hand holding a blue card with handwritten text that reads: You know you're worthy of love and respect, right? When someone doesn't see what you have to offer, that isn't a reflection of YOU. It is a reflection of THEM. Their inability to see who you are is THEIR inability. Smile and move on. The background shows a person's legs and black sneakers resting on a bridge.

When someone doesn't see what you have to offer, that isn't a reflection of you. It is a reflection of them.

#motivation #inspiration #positivevibes #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #hope #ymhc

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A comic strip by Dave Coverly showing a confused squirrel standing in front of a signpost with conflicting directions: Run, Freeze, Run Again!, Turn Around, and Run! No, Freeze!

A comic strip by Dave Coverly showing a confused squirrel standing in front of a signpost with conflicting directions: Run, Freeze, Run Again!, Turn Around, and Run! No, Freeze!

Run! No, freeze! By @speedbumpcomic

#mentalhealthhumor #anxiety #stressresponses #copingwithhumor #humorheals #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #ymhc

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