proud of our graduate

He started school only 3 months after losing his brother to suicide. He finished strong (look at all those honor cords plus the medal!) during a global pandemic. We could not be more proud of our son Matt, who graduated today with his BA in English. Can’t wait to see what’s next! pic.twitter.com/qHEBCzvLiP

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 8, 2021

continue being amazing!

Continue being amazing! I love the way @4AMShower sees the world. Follow him for more, and if that’s still not enough, he’s even written a book! ❤️💙💛 #mentalhealth #webcomics #4amshower #beamazing #youmatter #positivity #motivation https://t.co/rlg8Uw5DDA pic.twitter.com/xh1FEIfSwr

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 7, 2021

it's not just you

Exhausted? You are #notalone, and it gets better. "…while many people will likely continue to struggle with mental health symptoms in the long run, research on past mass traumas suggests that most people will recover once the coronavirus pandemic ends."https://t.co/VMynMaySyC

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 6, 2021

stop and take a few deep breaths

Today is #NationalCartoonistsDay, and since May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth here is a thread of animations from #StrangePlanet’s @nathanwpyle to help you take some deep breaths. Enjoying his comics is also very good for your #mentalhealth! https://t.co/U2erQLPdgP

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 5, 2021

check out depresh mode podcast

Podcast recommendation! John Moe (formerly of the Hilarious World of Depression) has a new gig with the @MaxFunHQ network. He’s still doing deep dives into depression with folks whose names or work you may know, but whose backstories you might not. Try this episode w/Peter Sagal. https://t.co/7TDPuYWvrw

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 4, 2021

Mario Monday: making Mario mementoes!

Happy #MarioMonday! If you love #Mario and making things as much as I do, here's a treat: @THeywoods mom AnniLoo started a spinoff channel from their #SuperMarioHouse YouTube. Watch her make things for their Mario universe like this cute Toad house. https://t.co/sEMFs0e2Vg

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 3, 2021

it's mental health awareness month

#MentalHealth4All! This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, let’s keep up the #suicideprevention fight by talking openly about #mentalhealth struggles. @afsp shares some great resources on their website: https://t.co/Dp7yuXZa9A pic.twitter.com/hfnftvbaZT

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 2, 2021

recommended essays on loss and grief

Quick link to the essays.

Roger Ebert’s widow shared this collection of essays about loss & #grief, written by https://t.co/48i4UphhHm’s editor @mattzollerseitz. I haven’t read them all yet, but so far, I second the recommendation! @ChazEbert calls them an ‘essential read’ for anyone grappling with loss. https://t.co/sP5jlDBzEp

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 1, 2021

pandemic = best rowing season yet

Finished the @concept2 #indoorrowing season (May1-Apr30) with 2 million meters for the first time ever! You can see from pic2 that when I became a @UCanRow2-certified instructor in 2018, my rowing picked up quite a bit. But nothing like this pandemic year! #50plusfitness pic.twitter.com/9F7DuWsVn1

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 30, 2021

advice from a cactus

A #selfcare #plantcare update: my #pricklypear that overwintered outside is really going for it this spring. This plant more than any of my others reminds me that when conditions are right, don’t waste time; GROW! 🌵 #opuntia #cactus #houseplants #yeahTHATgreenville pic.twitter.com/3n09kR1cKz

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 29, 2021

i believe in you

I wanted to give you some positive words today, and @nikkimiles_ provided just the right ones! ❤️💙💛 #affirmations #thistooshallpass #youaremagic #rest #youmatter (Check out her shop for cards, prints, and stickers. She’s even written a book!) pic.twitter.com/U97bRAYv8I

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 28, 2021

trevor project, afsp join up to save lives

Quick link to the joint statement.

Vital #suicideprevention work you can support today: “We urge lawmakers to seriously consider the mental health impacts of legislation that seeks to restrict transgender and nonbinary young people’s access to medically necessary, gender-affirming care, which can be life-saving.” https://t.co/nPCtTLpaUU

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 27, 2021

new mario music from smooth mcgroove!

It's time to celebrate, #MarioMonday-ers, because @SmoothMcGroove is back with more fantastic #acapella #videogamemusic (and with his cat, Charl)! Smooth, glad to see you're feeling better.❤️💙💛 #NewSuperMarioBros #OverworldTheme #MarioMusicMonday https://t.co/zBp6YVWur0

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 26, 2021

truth from selfcarespotlight

Can you relate? If so, do yourself a favor and follow https://t.co/jcwdGJefpz for more #mentalhealth content like this, produced by Steph, a PhD student in Montreal. ❤️💙💛 #sotired #yourenotalone #keepgoing #selfcarespotlight pic.twitter.com/HM8YpYayYP

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 25, 2021

a little plant wisdom

Goodness, I LOVE this illustration from https://t.co/EVIbeAdycw! Hits me right in the 🪴! #plantwisdom #climbhigher #houseplants #drawing pic.twitter.com/z8Ko2cJJai

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 24, 2021

podcast episode explores education, mental health

This week’s episode of @BiaIikBreakdown covers a subject I’m invested in: the conjunction of education and #mentalhealth. Sal Khan (@khanacademy) and the hosts talk about meeting the needs of different kinds of learners, and how not everyone fits in the public education box. https://t.co/9tIX4WvwOT

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 23, 2021

excited for my second vaccine dose!

What a relief. Countdown begins for returning to things like in-person yoga class, and coffee with a friend! ❤️💙💛 #covidvaccine #seconddose #strawberryshortcake #bandaid pic.twitter.com/opKYzjIRqZ

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 22, 2021

better because of you

I really love this piece from artist Keeley Shaw at https://t.co/dr6hUE5MAO. Take a look at the other work she is doing! So much of it resonates with me. ❤️💙💛 #betterbecauseofyou #affirmations #youareenough pic.twitter.com/a40ECT3kXj

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 21, 2021

teen grief chat today at 1 pm ET

Now that the chat has ended, you can easily read the discussion by searching Twitter for #teengriefchat.

I'll be joining the #teengriefchat at 1 p.m. today with @teengriefsucks. If you are or know a grieving teenager, follow along and join in. We can all learn more about getting and giving good support. https://t.co/fHi4Lae2iW

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 20, 2021

3d realism, astonishingly good

Today for Mario Monday, I’m happy to post something Rader would have been super excited about: this 3D video of a Mario-themed Rubik’s cube created by artist @_douglaslight_! His work is so good, I’m astonished every time I see something new he’s made. I think Rader would have enjoyed the challenge of learning to use Blender to create 3D art and videos. Did Rader have this kind of talent for realism? I don’t think so. But I do know he would have loved everything about this piece that combines so many of his passions: Mario, Rubik’s cubes, and creativity. Art moves us in a lot of ways. This piece makes me feel closer to Rader, and for that I’m thankful.

Rader would’ve loved everything about today’s #MarioMonday piece by Instagrammer _douglaslight_, who creates using the art platform #Blender3d. It’s bittersweet to come across something he’d have enjoyed learning, but didn’t get the chance. ❤️💙💛 #rubikscube #3Dart #creative pic.twitter.com/vhhS44yeMT

— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) April 19, 2021