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'Light Up Purple' for Overdose Awarness Month

August 1, 2025  |  light up purple, overdose, Prevention

Each August, communities across the globe observe Overdose Awareness Month—a time to remember those lost to overdose, support the people left behind, and spread hope for recovery and prevention. Locally, MHRB is

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Why a Screener is Key to Knowing

July 21, 2025  |  Alcohol, Drugs, screening

When it comes to substance use, it’s not always easy to tell when recreational use crosses the line into something more serious. Many people struggling with alcohol or drug use don’t realize they have a

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minority mental health awareness month

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: A Time to Listen, Learn, and Act

July 14, 2025  |  access, mental health, well-being

Every July, Minority Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a vital reminder of the unique mental health challenges faced by underrepresented communities. Originally established in 2008 in honor of mental health

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men's mental health month

Men’s Mental Health Month: Breaking the Silence, Building Strength

June 12, 2025  |  break the stigma, find hlep, men, mental health

  June marks Men’s Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men and encouraging them to seek support without shame or

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Mental Health Peer Support: Why Talking with Someone Who's Been There Matters

Since 1949, National Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed each May as a way to spread awareness, advocate for care, and break the stigma around mental health. This year’s theme is: “In Every

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Mental Illness Isn't a Moral Failing. Here's Why

May 6, 2025  |  Counseling, Mental health, Mindfulness

Mental illness is not rare. In the U.S., more than one in five adults live with a mental health condition. Yet conversations around mental health are still met with judgment and misunderstanding. As a result, far too

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