sounds of saving: music for mental health

If music helps you maintain your #mentalhealth, check out nonprofit @SoundsOfSaving! I learned about them today through a project they have going with @800273TALK and @vibrantforall, for which they just interviewed @adiavictoria. Take a listen to some amazing covers and stories. pic.twitter.com/lJ2FUlSBPM
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 28, 2021

in memory of eric carle 🐛

Here’s the beginning page of our 1974 @Scholastic copy of #VeryHungryCaterpillar, our collection of a few of #EricCarle’s more than 70 books, and a set of “story stones” made by Jess of https://t.co/cWfizS1noy. Visit her page to see them in more detail! Thanks & RIP, Eric Carle. pic.twitter.com/dou9WLdzLj
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 27, 2021

the art of mabelleequay

For more perfect art to put a smile on your face at the end of a long day, check out https://t.co/aUFd7QNeH4! It was so hard to choose just one set to share. I needed this today. ❤️💙💛 #socute #maybelleequay pic.twitter.com/IjBYq9gHKc
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 26, 2021

lifesaving info in trevor survey results

Like @TrevorProject, the Rader Ward Foundation is passionate about youth #mentalhealth and #suicideprevention. Let’s keep learning more about how to save lives from their 2021 survey. https://t.co/rOn5UFrgtB https://t.co/liv85qfgHO
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 25, 2021

12% of white youth attempted suicide compared to 31% of Native/Indigenous youth, 21% of Black youth, 21% of multiracial youth, 18% of Latinx youth, and 12% of Asian/Pacific Islander youth.

Full survey: https://t.co/kySg23s6a1 pic.twitter.com/LjHRq294D2
— The Trevor Project (@TrevorProject) May 19, 2021

Transgender and nonbinary youth who were able to change their name and/or gender marker on legal documents, such as driver’s licenses and birth certificates, reported lower rates of attempting suicide.

Full survey: https://t.co/kySg23s6a1 pic.twitter.com/EGzCaCAK2j
— The Trevor Project (@TrevorProject) May 19, 2021

It's clear that we need to support LGBTQ young people. LGBTQ youth who had access to spaces that affirmed their sexual orientation and gender identity reported lower rates of attempting suicide.

Read and share our full survey: https://t.co/kySg23s6a1 pic.twitter.com/9g4endSgvq
— The Trevor Project (@TrevorProject) May 19, 2021

If you're struggling right now, remember that you're not alone The Trevor Project is always available to support LGBTQ youth by phone, chat, text, and their safe social media site TrevorSpace at: http://thetrevorproject.org/help

Mario Monday: happy Brother's Day!

I downloaded the Bros.' pic from the printables section of https://t.co/KTcNXzU5gz. There's a LOT of fun to be had on that site; if you haven't been there, or not for a while, go check it out! ❤️💙💛
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 24, 2021

have a very happy pflag parent day!

Here's the link to the video. It was amazing! So many great moments. My favorite was @colinmochrie! Happy #PFLAGParentDay to all #LGBTQIA-supporting parenting people.https://t.co/FgFlDRXfnV
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 23, 2021

bring change to mind hosts mental health talks

#MentalHealthMonth continues w/virtual panel discussions from Glenn Close's @BC2M. 8pmET tomorrow: Close, @ddlovato, & @andersoncooper. M-Th at noon ET, #mentalhealth conversations about men's health, LGBTQIA, race, digital life. https://t.co/bciKcIZYz0 https://t.co/P7fNdCxQkI
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 22, 2021

'inseparable' simplifies mental health advocacy

#MentalHealthAction Day exposed me to many new resources. I recommend you follow @IAmInseparable. They’re the #mentalhealth advocacy wing of the MTV initiative behind Action Day. Check out https://t.co/sFcVCmy4t0 and join the fight to ensure everyone can get the care they need. pic.twitter.com/vfAhCZSR2F
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 21, 2021

take action! mental health action day

Today is the first #MentalHealthAction Day, initiated by @MTV in partnership with hundreds of #mentalhealth organizations like the Rader Ward Foundation. To learn what actions you can take in support of your own or someone else’s mental health, visit https://t.co/ZEeMvhudgQ. pic.twitter.com/96XSp9FOwo
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 20, 2021

common sense from lettering with lo

Here are her Instagram, Facebook, and Etsy links.

Sometimes even if something is #commonsense it bears repeating. “It’s a slow process, but quitting won’t speed it up.” As always, #wisewords and beautiful lettering from letteringwithlo (see more on IG, FB, Etsy). pic.twitter.com/kQfsAvDDxk
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 19, 2021

act to change celebrates aapi day against bullying

Watch the United We Stand event here.

Today is National #AAPI #DayAgainstBullying. Join @ActToChange for their incredible #UnitedWeStand virtual event at 4pmET at https://t.co/Taa1LcWE6m. Follow them for tools to #fightbullying every day. #APAHM pic.twitter.com/srqGalpAxU
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 18, 2021

a fun Mow-rio Monday video from origiful

Happy #MarioMonday, everyone! Here's a fun new video from independent filmmaker Ian Padgham/@origiful I think you'll love. Check out his other stuff; all of it is interesting and creative. ❤️💙💛 #Mario #SuperMario #MarioKart https://t.co/gwrupIUga1
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 17, 2021

one step at a time

We can do overwhelming things if we break them into small tasks and take it #OneStepAtATime. #YouCanDoIt! ❤️💙💛 Follow @withsoolooka for soul-soothing #selflove illustrations, and visit https://t.co/DOd4T4xb6s for more. pic.twitter.com/OULymb8lEs
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 16, 2021

bring change to mind, people mag team up

Quick link to the article here. And here’s a link with more info about the upcoming virtual talks May 24-27.

#MentalHealthMonth: Glenn Close and family discuss their experiences with #mentalillness, and how their nonprofit, @BC2M, fights stigma and silence (from @people). Check the last paragraph for info on an upcoming series of virtual talks on the topic. https://t.co/8M5wQeZyhW
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 15, 2021

town hall: perspectives on mental health

Watch the town hall video here.

Join @afspnational this afternoon at 3ET for the latest in their town hall series. You’ll have the chance to ask questions and interact with the panelists on Facebook Live. Visit https://t.co/SIvtEY461z for the live stream. ❤️💙💛 #suicideprevention #afsp #livestream pic.twitter.com/1plEoAzi1H
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 14, 2021

ways to think about mental health

Almost halfway through #MentalHealthMonth! Here’s a nice illustration from https://t.co/Yjlb0HBgNo about some ways we can think about #mentalhealth. pic.twitter.com/F9VuZ9ZXFM
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 13, 2021

mental health tools: avoid thinking traps

The folks at @MentalHealthAm have published a #mentalhealth toolkit for #MentalHealthMonth, including this tip for avoiding thinking traps. Fill up your own toolbox at https://t.co/FyX4uZG8WM. ❤️💙💛 #tools2thrive #mentalhealthamerica pic.twitter.com/5JpEMMasiI
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 12, 2021

learn about #988 suicide prevention

Watch the video here.

Want to know more about the new 3-digit National #SuicidePrevention Lifeline 988? My friend @1of2vics is one of the experts on tonight’s panel, 8pmET. Register below! https://t.co/P0KzEcN6fW
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 11, 2021

relax with tenpers' Mario playlist

It’s #MarioMusicMonday, after a fun/busy long weekend of celebrating my son’s #collegegraduation followed by #MothersDay, and I’ve just discovered Tenpers/@serpent2012 on YouTube with the perfect relaxing #Mario playlist! Check out their channel for more. https://t.co/9UEjCeqpVR
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 10, 2021

thinking of you this mother's day

Thank you, @afspnational. ❤️💙💛 https://t.co/zVEAhgI99D
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) May 9, 2021