Mental Health Partnerships

This week in advocacy:

⚽ Philadelphia is one of 11 host cities for the FIFA World Cup, and fans can watch matches for free at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park throughout the tournament. The fan festival also features interactive activities, community events, and opportunities to connect with visitors from around the world.

📱 The U.S. Surgeon General has raised concerns about the impact of social media on young people’s mental health, including online bullying and excessive screen time. Read the report:https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/us-surgeon-generals-advisory-warning-on-the-harms-of-screen-use.pdf

⭐ Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It is a time to reflect on our nation’s history and celebrate freedom, resilience, and progress.

Advocacy starts with staying informed about the issues, events, and conversations shaping our communities. To learn more about advocacy at MHP, visit www.mentalhealthpartnerships.org/programs-and-services/advocacy

Today we're celebrating a new class of Certified Peer Specialists as they graduate from our CPS training program! 🎉

Peer Specialists use their lived experience to support others on their mental health and recovery journeys, bringing hope, understanding, and connection to communities across Pennsylvania. MHP established the first CPS training in the Commonwealth back in 2004.

A special thank you to Councilmember Rue Landau and Councilmember Nicolas O'Rourke for sharing personalized messages of encouragement and congratulations with our graduates. We are grateful for your support and recognition of the important role Peer Specialists play in strengthening mental health services and recovery supports throughout our communities.

Congratulations to the entire graduating class. We can't wait to see the lives you'll impact. 💙

"When was the last time someone asked you how you're really doing?"

For Men's Health Month, we're encouraging everyone to make space for honest conversations about mental health. Whether it's stress, burnout, anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed, you don't have to carry it all by yourself.

Check in on a friend. Reach out if you need support. A simple conversation can make all the difference. Connect with our Healthy Minds Chatline, staffed by Certified Peer Specialists to help you with what you may be going through. Let's Talk About It. mentalhealthpartnerships.org/chatline

"Everyone should have an Emily."

At last week's annual TCM Picnic at Parkside, we sat down with PeerNet Bucks County participant Roberta Thomas to talk about the impact of case management in her life.

Roberta shared that working with her case manager, Emily Miller, has helped her get out into the community, stay connected, and navigate life's challenges with support by her side.

The relationship between a participant and their case manager can make all the difference, and Roberta's story is a powerful reminder of the value of having someone in your corner.

To learn more about case management at MHP, visit https://www.mentalhealthpartnerships.org/programs-and-services/case-management

🌈 How do you celebrate Pride?

Whether it's attending events, supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, spending time with loved ones, or simply being your authentic self, we'd love to hear from you.

Share your answer in the comments below and help us celebrate Pride Month together.

As we continue celebrating our 75th anniversary, we thought we'd share this archival "found footage" from 1981.

Just kidding.

Liminal spaces can feel pretty unsettling, confusing, and disorienting. That's part of what makes the Backrooms so unnerving...and why they resonate with so many people. Sometimes, navigating mental health challenges can feel a lot like that too.

The difference? You don't have to find your way through mental health challenges alone.

At Mental Health Partnerships, we're here to help people find support, connection, and hope when life feels uncertain. No matter where you are in your mental health journey, you don't have to wander through it by yourself. Visit our Healthy Minds Chatline to connect with a Certified Peer Specialist today: mentalhealthpartnerships.org/chatline