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As cases of COVID-19 proliferate, there’s a pandemic of fear unfolding alongside the pandemic of the coronavirus. nhregister.com/news/article/F…

COVID-19 Telehealth Toolkit now available: mhttcnetwork.org/centers/great-… cc:@MHTTCNetwork

US doctors are reportedly eyeing vaping as a possible factor in the alarming number of hospitalizations among young adults diagnosed with COVID-19. nypost.com/2020/03/21/vap…

Overall overdose death rates decreased by 4.1% from 2017 to 2018 in the United States. New CDC data show death rates involving heroin decreased by 4%, and prescription opioid-involved overdose death rates decreased by 13.5%. cdc.gov/media/releases…

The #CoronavirusPandemic can be overwhelming and also can seriously affect emotional health. The @distressline responds to people who need crisis counseling and support in dealing with #COVID19 ☎️ 1-800-985-5990 📲 Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746

Stay healthy and wash your hands

Tomorrow! Don't miss this webinar presented by SMI Advisor: Telepsychiatry in the Era of COVID-19 — 3/20, 1–2pm ET Obtain a timely and valuable overview on the latest developments, guidelines and best practices in telehealth during the COVID-19 era. education.smiadviser.org/Users/ProductD…

If you are participating in #ShelterInPlace, and or need resources for managing mental health during this time, please check out our webpage for some resources you may find useful on responding to public health emergencies bit.ly/PHemergenciesM…

Be healthy and stay safe

It’s no exaggeration to say there’s a lot to worry about at the moment. That’s why #mentalhealth experts are advising people to pay attention to any feelings of anxiety or depression. latimes.com/business/story…

💚 You are not alone. Help is available. If you're going through some tough or confusing times, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @800273TALK 💚 No topic is off limits. Call and speak with someone confidentially today.

One of the first things they tell you in any recovery program is “don’t isolate.” You hear “don’t drink” or “don’t use” first, but sharing some physical space with the afflicted is a proven way to success. gq.com/story/coronavi… #coronavirus #COVID #COVID19 #SocialDistancing

Fave the date for the 17th annual statewide conference October 28-29!

New York effort raises use of MAT for opioid-use disorder ama-assn.org/delivering-car… #opioidhysteria #medicationassistedtreatment

You can change underage drinking! Find out more today: 10am CST Free webinar, Alcohol Policy Series: Restrictions on Advertising and Community Events. Hosted by our partner, the Great Lakes PTTC. bit.ly/2U0LN8e

Suicide can touch anyone, anywhere, and at any time. But it is not inevitable. THERE IS HOPE. ▶️Watch to learn what you can do to prevent suicide. youtu.be/x-ePROhX3NA 💚For 24/7 free and confidential support, call the Lifeline at @800273TALK #SuicidePrevention

When a person who is in a depressed mood ruminates, they are more likely to “remember more negative things that happened to them in the past, they interpret situations in their current lives more negatively, and they are more hopeless about the future.”

DYK? The Great Lakes MHTTC website features a summary of regional mental health resources for each state in our region. Find out more:bit.ly/38dNZ1a

💚You're not alone. 💚Help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling w/ thoughts of #suicide or any type of emotional distress, reach out to the National #suicidePrevention Lifeline @800273TALK 💚Call & speak w/ someone confidentially today. #WednesdayMotivation

Announcing DEBUNKED: A Podcast Dispelling Myths About the Opioid Crisis The Tribal and Rural Opioid Initiative, housed in the Office of Health Equity and Community Engagement, has launching a new podcast. Check it out here: upr.org/term/debunked