you are far from done

Perfect for #SuicidePreventionMonth, from @tlkateart. There are plenty of good things left to see. You are far from done. 🦊 🍁 #spm21 #thelatestkate #beheretomorrow #pleasestay #goodthingsahead https://t.co/My7YPPI9hI
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 5, 2021

grateful you still exist

So @TrevorProject shared this @IntrovertDoodle comic on IG, and it really touched me. If you have ever struggled with thoughts of suicide, let me join the chorus of folks who are SO GLAD you still exist. Reach out to #TrevorLifeline at 866-488-7386 or call @800273TALK. #SPM21 pic.twitter.com/VKZLzsZSFf
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 4, 2021

question, persuade, refer

I recommend #QPR #suicideprevention training to everyone, because anyone can use it to recognize when someone’s distressed & follow 3 steps to talk w/them and connect them w/help. Thx to @MHAGreenville for making this lifesaving certification free and simple! #spm21 #bekind21 pic.twitter.com/appKzqmP5p
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 3, 2021

get ready to build your kindness muscles!

This year and always, the world needs your kindness! 🌎💓 Pledge to #BeKind21 and do one intentional act of kindness for yourself and others every day for 21 days this September. Visit https://t.co/1gZve9SuOq for so many ideas and resources! @BTWFoundation pic.twitter.com/Y8JQ8PC8GQ
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 2, 2021

Your kindnesses can be big or small, & just because today is the 2nd doesn’t mean it’s too late to get started with #BeKind21! Follow the link below to take the pledge and see how you can help increase the world’s #kindness. @BTWFoundation @channelkindness https://t.co/1gZve9SuOq
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 2, 2021

kick off #spm21 with the #bethere chat

#SuicidePreventionMonth: get involved! #BeThere chat today, 2pmET. #spm21 @Action_Alliance @Active_Minds @AASuicidology @afspnational @CDCInjury @NAMICommunicate @NIMHgov @800273TALK @MentalHealthAm @SafeStates @samhsagov @SAVEvoicesofedu @SPRCtweets @TAPSorg @TrevorProject pic.twitter.com/Bbe25jvgBz
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) September 1, 2021

free mom hugs has a message for you

I'm a huge supporter (and member!) of #FreeMomHugs, which exists to protect, validate, and affirm #LGBTQ+ folks. Thank you, Sara Cunningham, for this message and all the resources to educate and heal families. ❤️💙💛 https://t.co/U4iWApem6x https://t.co/MokTXP5PYY
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 31, 2021

Mario Monday: from edible arrangements!

It’s an #EdibleArrangements #MarioMonday! I picked up the @edible #MarioKart Duo, comprising this #RainbowRoad fruit and berry arrangement and a treat box of #chocolatecovered #caramelapples! I cannot wait to dig in. ❤️💙💛 #EdibleMoments pic.twitter.com/DDXdjwawru
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 30, 2021

breathe …

Here’s a simple breathing exercise from Kaitlyn at @colormehappii. Follow her for positive #mentalhealth content in a soothing color palette. Kaitlyn says, “Take a moment to #breathe along with this flower, drop your shoulders and unclench your jaw.” pic.twitter.com/7JLmr4CDQ2
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 29, 2021

i am not throwing away my shot!

I’m so excited! A friend who couldn’t use her ticket is generously allowing me to see the @HamiltonMusical #PhilipTour matinee today at @TheFoxTheatre in #Atlanta! ⭐️ #broadwaytour #vaxxedandmasked #Hamilton #lookaround #howluckyweare #ATL pic.twitter.com/rmHSKWB0EU
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 28, 2021

pledge kindness with #bekind21

There’s still time to take the pledge to be #kind to yourself and others with @channelkindness’ and @BTWFoundation’s #BeKind21, kicking off Sept. 1! https://t.co/JDnTsBXg4f
🎨: @emilycoxhead #bekind #bornthisway #channelkindness pic.twitter.com/djf7cXOe9a
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 27, 2021

kansas celebrates national dog day!

Happy #NationalDogDay from Kansas! This has been a big week: his 2nd #birthday was Monday, and he graduated from #beginnerobedience at @astrokennels! 🐶 🐾 https://t.co/MUNXlhjezx #45mphcouchpotato #greyhound #makeafastfriend #stopandsmelltheflowers #lantana pic.twitter.com/2A8fPqaEgj
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 26, 2021

new grief resource: the dinner party

Just learned about @DinnerPartiers from this Mandy Patinkin thread & video. The Dinner Party helps grieving 20- and 30-somethings find peer community and build lasting relationships. Adding it to #mentalhealth/#suicideprevention/#griefsupport resources at https://t.co/OZMStSgimA. https://t.co/nNKALXdAkJ
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 25, 2021

embrace what feels like home

Cling to whatever #peace you can find! [🎨 https://t.co/6YNKJ92JaH] Heaviness and uncertainty are everywhere and it’s hard to find #relief. So when you happen across it, soak it in! And if you can #share it with someone, all the better. #pandemiclife #keepgoing #takecare #comfort pic.twitter.com/zfsjNpV40s
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 24, 2021

Mario Monday: paging dr. goomba

Happy #MarioMonday to everyone working in #healthcare! We honor and appreciate you. Enjoy this delightful custom #DrGoomba figurine from the amazing Jesse Carrillo at https://t.co/2aXt705oo3. ❤️💙💛 #doctor #healthcareworkers #mario #goomba #customcreation #drmario pic.twitter.com/cxi504JJk1
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 23, 2021

agree or disagree?

What do you think of this @JoyceMeyer quote (🎨 @positivepresent)? First sentence, true. But though *I’m* an #optimist who could just try to enjoy having a #cactus, I know some people who seem predisposed to sit on —or BE— the 🌵 in this scenario. Can they help it, yes or no? pic.twitter.com/MX56ACMsNy
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 22, 2021

suicides increase in communities of color

Links' to Science Friday’s article/podcast, and Aneri Pattani’s thread on the topic.

Simply taking overall falling suicide rates as ‘good news’ overlooks worsening numbers for communities of color. Click through to read or listen to @aneripattani’s full report on @scifri. #suicideprevention #suicidedisparity https://t.co/s8PpWumgUp
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 21, 2021

free QPR suicide prevention certification

Get certified to save lives w/ QPR suicide prevention training, offered free virtually by @MHAGreenville on 9/1! Register for the 9amET class https://t.co/zijSOdzv8q or 6 pmET https://t.co/FEJgd6njps. Question, Persuade, and Refer are 3 simple steps you can learn in just an hour. pic.twitter.com/wBCb5POEf4
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 20, 2021

celebrating world humanitarian day

Today as we celebrate #WorldHumanitarianDay, here’s a message from @UN Secretary-General @AntonioGuterres. https://t.co/mh3tUEtCyc
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 19, 2021

unbox yourself

*sheepishly crawls out of box*
Do you shoehorn yourself into boxes made of other people’s expectations? Being the best version of yourself is always going to be the better, healthier, happier choice. 🎨: https://t.co/Oikh1ZJp8b #breakoutofthebox #freedom #beyourself pic.twitter.com/T1niIBh4rz
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 18, 2021

national nonprofit day spotlight: twloha

To see our recommendations of helpful nonprofits and other organizations serving in the areas of #mentalhealth, #griefsupport, and #suicideprevention, visit our resource page at https://t.co/OZMStSgimA. ❤️💙💛 #NationalNonprofitDay
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) August 17, 2021