lovelier than rainbows and naps

Sweet #SundayThoughts from @stacie_swift! If you enjoy her uplifting posts on social media, be on the lookout for her new book, #YouArePositivelyAwesome. ❤️🌈✨💗 #positivity #selfcare #mentalwellness #stacieswift pic.twitter.com/6qbG58AqTg

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 12, 2020

let go of some physical stress

Just checking in! Who else needed to hear this reminder from @MellowDoodles? ❤️💙💛 #mentalhealth #selfcare #relax #breathe #calm https://t.co/s0B21oPD12

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 11, 2020

check out oasis mental health

#TeenMentalHealth support is a priority for the foundation. @OasisApp is doing great work on that front; you should check them out! There are excellent resources at https://t.co/G9x6bFy1WU. ❤️💙💛 #depressionrelief #anxietyfighter #askforhelp https://t.co/R7CgUiBwr8

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 10, 2020

speaking grief documentary airs on fb

Don't miss this Facebook Live screening of the #SpeakingGrief documentary next Wednesday, July 15, at 8 Eastern. I've been looking forward to it for months. Our culture is terrible at #grief. Let's learn to be better together. https://t.co/Cg4WTPHmRY

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 9, 2020

it won't always be this way

Sending these words to a special person I know is struggling. If you’re reading this, hear me: Please #stay. ❤️💙💛 #youmatter #yourlifematters #beheretomorrow ❤️💙💛 For more encouragement and to pass it along, visit https://t.co/k92AkVbbO8 or on Instagram. pic.twitter.com/yMeyaPckv6

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 8, 2020

afsp: minority mental health resources

July is #MinorityMentalHealthMonth. Thanks @afspnational and @afsp_nc for publicizing these important resources. ❤️💛💙 #bipocmentalhealthmonth #afsp #hereforyou pic.twitter.com/Uh2kqtS3lo

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 7, 2020

Mario Monday: perler bead characters!

Wahoo! It’s #MarioMonday! Enjoy these #8bit #perlerbead works of #quarantineart from my kiddo, and see more of his work on Instagram, @/mattparker.art. ❤️💙💛 #frogmario #beemario #boo #toad #shyguy #luma #bowserjr #perler #hama #fusebeads #pixelart pic.twitter.com/JYLMbnnMXC

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 6, 2020

Wahoo! Today for Mario Monday, I get to share some home grown artwork! The Perler bead characters at left were created this week by @mattparker.art, my own crafty kiddo. Rader used to enjoy fuse bead projects, and while Matt is home for quarantine, he’s picked up the torch (the iron?). I’ve posted Rader’s Mario characters before. Here’s the pic of them on our Mario tree.

mhn and this is my brave, on change

.@ThisIsMyBrave shared this post from poet and artist @morganhnichols, and I knew I had to pass it along. Spend some time exploring both of their accounts for a little #selfcare and #mentalwellness break. ❤️💙💛 #pandemiclife #change #keepgrowing #mentalhealth #wellness pic.twitter.com/sKPhzQlJFV

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 5, 2020

still more grief tips: refuge in grief

One of the best #griefresources is @refugeingrief. Even if you haven’t lost a loved one, #grief is a #perfectlynormal reaction to #pandemiclife and #racialinjustice. Take a look at the resources I’ve been sharing, and see how they can help you. ❤️💙💛 #everydaygrief #BLM pic.twitter.com/ecHuVixqMR

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 4, 2020

more help, from that good grief

Another #griefresource for you during these weird times is @ThatGoodGrief. I like this art from @SWatercolour they posted on Instagram. “Feelings are temporary” is a great reminder. ❤️💙💛 #grief #griefhelp #pandemiclife #fornow pic.twitter.com/bLJwGf2ett

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 3, 2020

learn more about what's your grief

Seems yesterday’s post from @WhatsYourGrief helped validate the jumble of emotions and reactions many of us are having now! See what else they can do for you by checking out https://t.co/5MnS8vcQS9 for their blog, podcast, shop, and projects you can join like #GriefInSixWords. pic.twitter.com/HsFwMsHbG6

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 2, 2020

seven types of grief

What are you feeling as a new month begins? Relief? Dread? Part of what you’re experiencing is #grief. This article from @WhatsYourGrief explains seven different types. Read and see what resonates with you. You are #notalone! https://t.co/0aFyb5BY7E

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) July 1, 2020

all the time: love is love

Closing out #PrideMonth with this great drawing from 13-year-old Instagrammer @ eco.nichee! Please check out her account, where she is creating art and promoting sustainable living and eco-friendliness. 🏳️‍🌈 #pride #loveislove #lovewins #lgbt #lgbtq #digitalart pic.twitter.com/5aFBIp6mGQ

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) June 30, 2020

love this Mario mural!

Video (and music!) courtesy of @ allisonsav_nintendo_queen on Instagram. 🍄 Mural by @PorterArtist. pic.twitter.com/U4BCXTJXti

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) June 29, 2020

you are my pride

I’m a proud member of @PFLAG, and happy to see this collaboration with @WearYourVoice. The #YouAreMyPride campaign affirms the experiences and existence of #BIPOC #LGBTQ+ communities. If you love someone who identifies as LGBTQ, then PFLAG is for you. 🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth #pride pic.twitter.com/qQvndnkSs3

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) June 28, 2020

pride month: celebrating who you are

Observing #Pride with this great artwork from @heyrooneyhey shared by @TrevorProject. This month and every month, you deserve to be celebrated for who you are! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #youareloved #youarecelebrated #youmatter #youarenotalone #hereforyou #pridemonth pic.twitter.com/NBI090UoYX

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) June 27, 2020

with pride and love from the mama bears

Celebrating #PrideMonth like a mother! Enjoy this uplifting video from @lizdyer and the #MamaBears. To join us, visit https://t.co/eVlR8TYsmR. 🏳️‍🌈 #lgbtq #youareenough #youareworthy #youareloved #justthewayyouare #youarenotalone #hereforyou https://t.co/KDLgqHj2Zk

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) June 26, 2020

I meant to post this video much earlier in Pride Month, but what a month it has been, hmmm?

support Black LGBTQ mental health

It's the last week of Pride Month and there's so much more to share! The Trevor Project is a lifesaving resource that serves all LGBTQ folks but focuses on youth. This article will show you ways you can contribute to supporting Black LGBTQ youth mental health.

Thanks,@TrevorProject, for sharing ways we can support Black #LGBTQ youth #mentalhealth! 🎨 by @thebootblack #PrideMonth https://t.co/MOZFahGyXw pic.twitter.com/hWclqnzPjp

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) June 25, 2020

suicide prevention resources for parents

When your child is struggling with #mentalhealth, #suicide is a possibility. You need help to support them. @nationwidekids has some great resources. I remember how it felt to not know what to do or where to turn, and I don't want anyone else to feel that way. ❤️💙💛 #stopsuicide https://t.co/T7b7T0VjSJ

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) June 24, 2020

why you should consider a mental health screen

It’s free, simple, confidential; and what you learn could help you improve your mental health and your overall well-being. Click through the photos to take a look at IDONTMIND's eight reasons to take an online mental health screen from Mental Health America.