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“We don’t talk about this outside our family.” 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 ❌ For many in the Hispanic community, growing up with unspoken rules about emotional pain can be the norm, but #mentalhealth doesn’t have to be a taboo topic. Turns out there's actually a name for a lot of what shapes that silence: familismo, machismo, fatalismo. Read on to learn where each one comes from and what it can cost if it goes unaddressed. ⬇️ talkspace.com/blog/mental-he…

The Mental Health Stigma in Hispanic Culture — Talkspace

Mental health stigma in Hispanic culture can prevent people from getting support. Learn to break the silence, challenge stigma, and foster healing.

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What's a mental health myth you used to believe?
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People don’t talk enough about how exhausting it is to seem "fine" all the time.
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#Burnout doesn't always look like falling apart. Sometimes it looks like showing up and getting things done while running on empty. 📌 Save and repeat these affirmations as you take things one day at a time.
A graphic titled "5 affirmations for burnout" lists: It's okay to admit I'm depleted; I don't have to earn rest; Slowing down isn't falling behind; It's okay to ask for support; Slow recovery is allowed.

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If you’re a people-pleaser, you probably learned that keeping the peace was your job. But it’s actually not your responsibility to fix someone else’s bad mood or mistakes. The only thing that’s in your hands now is to figure out how to respond, whether that’s speaking up, drawing a boundary, or letting it go.
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Hard days build strong people, but you don’t have to be strong all the time. Give yourself room to breathe, make mistakes, and be a little more human.
A text graphic titled "Gentle reminders for hard days" against a sky background. It lists: needing rest doesn't make you weak, feeling anxious doesn't mean you're failing, slow progress is still progress, changing your mind is allowed, asking for reassurance is human, not replying right away is okay.

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In a new @USATODAY feature, our long-time partner, @MichaelPhelps, shares how he and his wife are raising their four sons to be more mindfully aware. From naming their emotions instead of stuffing them down to practicing a family ritual they call the "lion breath," the work he's put into his own hashtag#mentalhealth for years is now showing up at the dinner table. Read the full story here ⬇️ usatoday.com/story/life/heal…

Michael Phelps is raising 4 boys. Here's how he helps them navigate 'big emotions'

Amid experts' rising concerns about the “manosphere” and male loneliness epidemic, the Olympic gold medalist has a message to share.

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Just asking a person about their suicidal thoughts may actually help with suicide prevention. And remember, support is available 24/7: call or text 988, or text SHARE to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. #SuicidePreventionDay
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What's a mental health myth you believed until something (a class, a paper, therapy, etc.) changed your mind?
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Unpopular opinion: 'good vibes only' culture makes it harder to admit you're not okay.
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IYKYK 💁‍♀️If you’re thinking about therapy, it’s time to take the first step. Therapy isn’t just for a crisis, but about discovering and living as the best version of you.
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ALT The image is titled "The emotional journey of therapy" featuring a line graph. The graph includes five points with accompanying text: 1) "I'm not sure what therapy will be like or if it'll work for me." 2) "I'm uncomfortable. Am I sharing too much?" 3) "This is hard but I'm proud of putting in the work!" 4) "Am I regressing? I thought I already worked through this." 5) "I know I can handle whatever comes my way next."

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POV: you started therapy to manage anxiety, but you end up changing your life.
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Looking for actionable mental health advice this #backtoschool season? Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, or someone who’s feeling the post-summer scaries, save these tips for the next time you or the students in your life need support.
Essential mental health tips for back-to-school season.

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A green-themed graphic titled "Prioritize self-care" provides advice for a new school year. It suggests taking short breaks, setting aside time for enjoyable activities, and maintaining a healthy sleep routine.

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Green background with text encouraging staying connected with friends and family. It suggests calling a friend, texting a group chat, or sending a voice note.

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A mint green graphic titled "Chat with a therapist" includes text: "Asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength and resilience." It features three buttons labeled: "Seek out help via online therapy," "Call a national help line," and "Research local counseling services.

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What’s one thing that has changed your mental health for the better?
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This is your sign to text that one friend you’ve been thinking about.
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Hey friend. Just here to remind you: You are not too much. The right people will celebrate your light, not dim it.
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Friendly reminder: you don’t need everyone’s approval to know your worth. The opinion that deserves the most attention is your own. Send this to someone who needs this reminder. ❤️
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Sign that you’re healing: Prioritizing rest.
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Today, we’re channeling healthy boundaries, fulfillment, and rest. 💪 Save and repeat these affirmations when work feels like it’s taking over your world.
A blue square with black text titled "5 affirmations for work-life balance." Below are five affirmations: "I deserve rest," "I have done enough for today," "My worth is not tied to output," "I set boundaries that support me," "I’m allowed personal time."

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Hey, you. You showed up today. That matters more than you know.
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