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Kindness Matters - Mental Health Foundation - Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

Did you know that kindness can be beneficial for our mental health? Find out more about Mental Health Awareness Week here: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week Voiced by Mark Watson: https://www.markwatsonthecomedian.com/
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· May 17, 2020
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The NHS Community Mental Health Transformation

This film is a short visual walk through of the NHS Long-Term Plan commitment on community mental health transformation. The video outlines essential information and learnings on the development of new integrated models of primary and community mental health for people with severe mental illness (SMI). It describes the principles of the already ...
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· Jun 17, 2021
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From surviving to thriving: building a mentally healthier Britain

While we're becoming physically healthier as a society, our mental health is not improving. By 2030, depression will be the leading cause of illness on the planet. We need to act and build a mentally healthier society. Too few of us are merely surviving. We want to enable people to thrive. Find out how you're doing by taking our survey at https ...
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· May 9, 2017
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Introducing The Community Mental Health Transformation Health Programme (East London)

Across City & Hackney, Newham, and Tower Hamlets, we have been developing new ways of bringing together primary and secondary care with social care, other local authority services, our third sector and local communities to support people with severe mental health problems, including complex emotional needs associated with a diagnosis of ...
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· May 11, 2022
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An alternative guide to mental health care in England

Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. The experience will be different for each of us, as will the type of support we need. But what mental health services are there? And how do they fit in with other health and public services? Watch our animation to find out more.
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· Oct 8, 2015
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Six Ways to Wellbeing

Great introduction to the Six Ways to Wellbeing from Kent County Council. Have a look at their site at www.liveitwell.org.uk
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· Nov 25, 2015
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Research & Innovation at GMMH

GMMH is one of the UK's most active NHS Mental Health Trusts, and Research & Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our strategic priorities include: - Making sure research matters - Ensuring access for everyone - Improving outcomes - Ensuring sustainable research infrastructure - Being at the forefront of research - Using research and ...
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· Jun 20, 2023
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An Introduction to the Wellness Recovery Action Plan

The Wellness Recovery Action Plan was created by Mary Ellen Copeland (www.mentalhealthrecovery.com). This video by the SHFT Recovery College presents and Introduction to the WRAP. It explains the purpose and of the WRAP and the sections that are included in it. Helping you to start developing your own plan.
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· Oct 5, 2020
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The Five Ways to Wellbeing - boosting mental wellbeing

The Five Ways to Wellbeing - researched and developed by the New Economics Foundation for the Department of Health and Social Care - are five simple things we can implement in our daily lives to improve our mental and physical wellbeing. In a series of videos to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Sanctuary Group introduces each of the five ways ...
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· May 19, 2020
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How to cope with anxiety - a relaxation technique | NHS

In this relaxation technique video, a doctor explains how you can take control of anxiety. This session focuses on how to relax. The video directs you to complete a body scan where you will be asked to focus on sensations in different parts of your body, and may not be suitable for people who are troubled by body sensations. Find information ...
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· Apr 29, 2022
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Self-help for low mood and depression | NHS

In this video, a doctor explains a self-help method for those experiencing low mood and depression. This video adopts a CBT approach and helps you to understand how your thoughts and feelings and behaviour can act together to keep you feeling bad. Find information and support for your mental health at https://www.nhs.uk/mentalhealth 00:00 - 00: ...
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· Oct 7, 2022
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Person Centered Care Planing

A collaborative project between Yale and Cambridge on bringing to life recovery oriented care delivery in Mental Health through Person Centered Care Planning. The 7 minute video provides glimpses of the four aspects, Philosophy of PCCP, Process, Plan and Purpose. For more information visit www.promise.global
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· Apr 27, 2016
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Treatment for depression and anxiety | NHS Talking Therapies

Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression. A British Sign Language version of this film is also available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRMHTMGguK8 ...
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· Mar 17, 2023
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Power – a health and social justice issue (NHS Health Scotland and GCPH)

The Community Empowerment Act is an important new piece of Scottish legislation with opportunities to reduce health inequalities through the redistribution of power – but that depends on us really understanding what power is, where power lies and how this relates to health. http://www.healthscotland.scot/health-inequalities/fundamental-causes ...
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· Aug 16, 2017
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Minding Your Wellbeing Session 1: Practicing Self Care.

Take a positive approach to your mental health with our Minding Your Wellbeing video series. There are four other videos in the series. #MindingYourWellbeing #Keepwell To stay up to date with HSE Health and Wellbeing: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HSEHealthandWellbeing/videos Listen to our HSE Talking Health and ...
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· Oct 29, 2020
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A public health approach to mental health improvement

In this report, which was written as a collaboration between the Mental Health Foundation and the Faculty of Public Health, we examine what can be done individually and collectively to enhance the mental health of individuals, families and communities by using a public health approach and look to support the development of knowledge and skills ...
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· Oct 13, 2022
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The 5 ways to wellbeing

The 5 ways to wellbeing are simple, daily actions that can help maintain our wellbeing. The steps have been researched and developed by the New Economics Foundation. Let us know what you think of them and how you look after your wellbeing in the comments. For more information about the 5 ways to wellbeing, visit www.lancashiremind.org.uk/mental ...
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· Jul 12, 2018
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Mental Health Continuum

A simplified look at mental health, providing a better understanding of how it impacts us on a continuum, being made up of mental wellbeing and mental illness
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· Apr 21, 2019
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We are mental health nursing. We are the NHS

People with lived experience of mental health describe the “huge impact” that great mental health care has had on their recovery and their lives. While mental health nurses explain why they feel there’s “…no greater gift than supporting someone and seeing them prosper and flourish.” Providing mental health care is vital and we need ...
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· Oct 12, 2020
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Talking Mental Health

Talking Mental Health is an animation designed to help begin conversations about mental health in the classroom and beyond. The animation and accompanying resources have been created by a team of animators, children, teachers and clinicians, and is being taught to year 5 and 6 children around the UK. For more resources, including the free ...
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· Sep 18, 2017
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The Five Ways to Wellbeing - Mental Health Ireland

The Five Ways to wellbeing was developed by the New Economics Foundation in 2008. This project was an evidence review of the most beneficial ways to looking after and improving our mental health and wellbeing. Each of the Five Ways have been shown to make a positive difference in how we feel and live our life. By including these simple actions ...
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· Apr 7, 2019
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World Mental Health Day 2020

Prioritising mental health has never been more important than it is now. So this year, we want to bring everyone together to do one thing to mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Making simple changes or taking small steps to prioritise our mental health doesn’t need to be complicated or take up loads of time. But it can be hard to know ...
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· Oct 8, 2020
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What is Mental Health? | Mental Health Explained for Children aged 5+ | Online Lesson Available

At Bridge the Gap we are passionate emotional educators, we help children learn more about what emotions are, how they feel in their body, growth mindset, authentic resilience/self-esteem and we also help them to understand what mental health is. Mental health is mostly talked about in terms of crisis and illness, but we ALL have mental health ...
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· Jun 15, 2021
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NHS England » Patient and carer race equality framework

NHS England has launched its first ever anti-racism framework: the Patient and carer race equality framework (PCREF), for all NHS mental health trusts and mental health service providers to embed across England. This mandatory framework will support trusts and providers on their journeys to becoming actively anti-racist organisations by ...
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· Oct 30, 2023
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Tom Osborn: A new way to help young people with their mental health

TED Fellow Tom Osborn wants more young people to have access to the mental health support they need. With the Shamiri Institute, he and his team are training 18- to 22-year-olds to deliver evidence-based mental health care to their peers in Kenya -- which has only two psychiatrists for every million people. Hear how their community-first, youth ...
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· Dec 15, 2021
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How to spot the signs of mental illness

We’ve teamed up with Wiltshire Mind to raise awareness of how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental illness. If you think you, a family member, friend or colleague is affected you are not alone. We can all play a part in breaking the stigma associated with mental ill health and start a discussion. Find out more: https://www.wessexwater.co ...
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· May 5, 2017
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Tips for Managing Stress

University can be a difficult time, presenting a number of new and unique challenges you may not have faced before. We know that it's a very worrying and uncertain time for everybody, and that you might be feeling anxious about what's happening. We are here to support you. This animation is one of a series of videos to support students with ...
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· Mar 3, 2021
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What is Mental Health?

The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmary. This is exactly what global mental health professionals work to address. It is extremely integral for our personal well-being and health, and can be affected by so many things, like the ...
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· Nov 12, 2019
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How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

Watch our animation to discover the key organisations that make up the NHS and how they can collaborate with partners in the health and care system to deliver joined-up care. This animation has been developed by The King’s Fund with the support of: https://www.carnallfarrar.com/
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· May 25, 2022
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5 Steps to Wellbeing Animation

Looking after our mental health is MAGIC. There are 5 steps we can all take to improve our mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things can help us to feel more positive and to get the best out of life. It helps us to relax, achieve more and helps us to prepare with life’s ups and downs. Written and produced by Create Studios. Do you know ...
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· Nov 16, 2020
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Stop the Stigma Video

Award-winning public service announcement promoting New Horizons Stop the Stigma initiative. New Horizons provides compassionate, professional care for individuals and families struggling with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or addictive disease.
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· Jan 1, 2009
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The Mental Capacity Act: an animated guide by Infodeo.

An animated guide to the Mental Capacity Act produced for the Dorset County Council Mental Capacity Act team. The guide explains the key principles in an easy to understand form.
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· Sep 21, 2016
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Mental Health in the Workplace #MyPinkElephant

At Simplyhealth we firmly believe that an organisations greatest assets are its people, and the largest contributing factor to their happiness is their health and wellbeing. With 1 in 4 people in the UK being affected by mental health problems*, it’s time for businesses to put a greater focus on implementing (or improving an existing ...
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· May 10, 2019
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Self-Care Planning: Working Towards Wellbeing

Enjoy the video? We would love your feedback! https://unsw.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7QBHwhljsWE5wEJ Developing a self-care plan takes a little time and effort but it’s worth doing. These strategies are an important part of that plan. Stress tends to make all of us forget how to look after ourselves, just when we need it most, and self ...
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· May 24, 2021
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What is Mental Health? A video for mental health awareness

During and beyond Mental Health Awareness Month, it's important to talk about mental health to end stigma! Teachers may use this video in your curriculum/lesson to teach students what mental health is, and why it is important to talk about it. This is a brief overview. More videos cover specific mental health conditions, stigma, and more ...
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· Apr 27, 2022
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Mental Health and Well-Being

Maintaining mental health can be challenging under the best of circumstances. Add an unprecedented global pandemic and it’s going to feel overwhelming to a lot of us! The change of routine, plus the uncertainty of it all, can cause stress, fear, and anxiety. In times like these, all the focus seems to be on stopping the COVID-19 pandemic, and ...
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· Apr 14, 2022
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The UK Healthcare System: Simply Explained

The NHS is an incredibly complex and nuanced system, that delivers healthcare services across the UK. This expansive system comprises a complex web of organisations that collaborate closely, yet its structure is ever-evolving, shaped by ongoing reforms, restructures, and consolidations. In this video, I aim to provide a clear outline of the NHS ...
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· Feb 21, 2024
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What does person-centred care mean for mental health services?

What does person-centred care mean for mental health services? We asked a number of people from projects that we've funded for their views on how a person-centred approach can improve the quality of care.
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· Oct 31, 2014
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Five Ways to Look After Your Wellbeing

University can be a difficult time, presenting a number of new and unique challenges you may not have faced before. We know that it's a very worrying and uncertain time for everybody, and that you might be feeling anxious about what's happening. We are here to support you. This animation is one of a series of videos to support students with ...
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· Feb 3, 2021
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Season 1 - Episode 2 - Mind Matters Mental Health & Wellbeing with Jane Gacheru

Mental health is the foundation of our overall well-being, yet many struggle in silence. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Jane Gacheru, a professional psychologist and CEO of Clarity Counselling & Training Centre, to explore key aspects of mental health, including: 💡 The impact of stress & how to manage it 💡 Breaking the ...
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· Mar 29, 2025
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What is Infant Mental Health?

This short video explains what infant mental health is and why it matters.
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· Jun 7, 2021
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Mental Health Awareness: How to practice self-care

Dr. Raviv Berlin, Stamford Health’s chair of psychiatry, shares advice during Mental Health Awareness Month. Berlin details five simple ways to practice self-care and support your overall mental health.
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· May 3, 2023
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Six reasons why mental health and wellbeing matters for workplaces (subtitles)

MHFA England can help you to build your mental health and wellbeing strategy. Talk to us about training or our new workplace mental health diagnostic service, Startwell. Visit mhfaengland.org or call us on 020 3928 0760.
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· Jul 27, 2022
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How can we support children and young people with their mental health? | NSPCC Learning

An NSPCC Learning expert insight series on mental health and wellbeing. This video looks at ways in which adults and professionals can support children and young people who are experiencing issues with their mental health. It talks about treating each child or young person as an individual, listening to them and giving them time and space to ...
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· Jul 8, 2022
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Thriving as a Mental Health First Aider - 12 August 2020

A recording of the repeated session of Thriving as a Mental Health First Aider. In this session for Mental Health First Aiders on 12 August 2020, our hosts Ama and Emma answered your questions as we discussed: Ways to help you and your colleagues thrive in your role Tips for managing your stress Building and maintaining healthy boundaries while ...
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· Oct 2, 2020
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Mental Health, Advice for Learners

It is important that those experiencing mental ill health know they can talk about it and receive help if they need it. The aim of this film is to help identify and provide support to learners’ struggling with their mental health. Link: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/supporting-your-mental-health-wellbeing
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· Aug 21, 2020
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NHS England mental health targets to be stripped back 'with no clear plan', ITV News understands.

It has also been claimed that there will be no clear plan to tackle the waiting lists for mental health, despite a clear focus on those waiting for physical procedures. • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj • Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/news Follow ITV News on Facebook: https://www.facebook ...
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· Jan 28, 2025
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How to Create a Mental Health Safety Plan

How to Create a Mental Health Safety Plan In this video you will learn what a patient safety plan is. We will go over the Brown Stanley Plan, and the benefits of having a safety plan. A safety plan is a list of support people, coping skills, and a list of crisis numbers. The Brown Stanley Safety Plan goes over warning signs, coping skills ...
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· May 22, 2020
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10 Grants to Support Mental Health Initiatives | Health | Funding Opportunities

Are you looking for funding to support mental health programs? In this video, we highlight 10 grant opportunities available for mental health initiatives, including funding for counseling, community wellness, research, and advocacy. Whether you're an NGO, nonprofit, or an individual working in mental health, these grants can help you make a ...
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· Mar 28, 2025
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World Mental Health Day 2023

Chief Executive of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, Dr Buki Adeyemo, shares a message of support for World Mental Health Day 2023, which includes the 24/7 All Age Access crisis phone number.
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· Oct 10, 2023