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Mental Health and Community: Breaking the Stigma Together
Trivia: What was the name of the first artificial heart patient to live more than 100 days on the device, in 1982?
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June 15, 2025
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Today we’re sharing smart tips on mental health and community: breaking the stigma together, along with the best deals, fun trivia, and more!
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Mental Health and Community: Breaking the Stigma Together
Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, yet for too long, it’s been pushed into the shadows by stigma, misunderstanding, and silence. Thankfully, communities around the world are beginning to shift the conversation. By talking more openly, offering support, and creating safe, inclusive spaces, we can help break down the barriers that keep so many from seeking the help they need.
Stigma often begins with the false belief that mental health issues are rare, shameful, or a sign of weakness. In reality, nearly one in five adults experiences a mental health condition each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). These challenges can affect anyone—regardless of age, background, or status—and they’re just as valid as any physical health issue. When individuals feel supported by their neighbors, workplaces, faith groups, and social circles, they’re far more likely to seek care, recover, and thrive.
Community plays a powerful role in mental wellness. Whether it’s attending a support group, participating in a hobby club, or simply having regular chats with friends, human connection can provide purpose, routine, and belonging. Local initiatives like mental health awareness events, peer counseling programs, and even friendly neighborhood check-ins can make a meaningful difference. You don’t have to be a therapist to offer comfort or help someone feel seen.
Today, more resources than ever are available to foster awareness and healing. Libraries host wellness workshops, senior centers offer mindfulness and movement classes, and many towns now have mental health first aid training for everyday people. Online communities also provide space to share stories and reduce isolation—especially for those living in rural or underserved areas.
Importantly, speaking up—whether to a friend, a doctor, or a wider audience—helps normalize mental health conversations. When someone shares their journey, it often gives others the courage to do the same. And that’s how stigma starts to crumble: person by person, story by story.
We all have a role to play. A kind word, a listening ear, or even a simple “How are you really doing?” can ripple outward in ways we may never fully see. Together, as compassionate communities, we can change the way the world sees mental health—not as a taboo, but as a fundamental part of life we care for, together.
Yesterday’s Poll Results: How do you feel about sharing food photos on social media?
Our latest poll shows that while food photography has become part of the dining ritual for some, most folks are still all about the eating! A hearty 64% say “no photos, please”—they’d rather dig in than document. But 46% enjoy snapping a pic when the meal is especially beautiful (or homemade with love), and 28% admit they don’t post but love scrolling through other people’s tasty snapshots. Whether you're team "click before bite" or "fork first, always," one thing’s clear: food brings us together, on or off the feed!
TOP COMMENTS
“I passed on my love of cooking to my daughter so she sends me pictures of her beautiful creations and I love it! I send her pictures, too, but they never look "magazine-worthy" so I will definitely be trying out your photo tips.”
“I am so tired of people posting what they eat! Some do it every meal! Nobody cares what you are eating!”
“I rarely take photos of what I'm going to eat. I also have eaten a large portion before I remember I wanted to. I prefer trying new alcohol mixtures, taking photos of what I mixed.”
End the Rehearsal: Coming to Terms With Unnecessary Worries
Have you ever caught yourself imagining worst-case scenarios—like "what if something awful happens"—only to realize there's no sign of trouble? That's what experts call “dress-rehearsing tragedy”: rehearsing fears in your mind as if they’re real, in hopes of feeling more prepared—even though all you're really doing is stealing your own joy.
The antidote? Practicing gratitude. Instead of letting anxious thoughts take center stage, acknowledge them, and actively shift focus to what’s going well—embracing the good instead of obsessing over what might go wrong. Simple acts like listing daily blessings or sharing thankful thoughts with loved ones can quiet that rehearsed anxiety and help you reconnect with genuine happiness.
In a world that often fuels worry, taking small moments to pause, breathe, and appreciate the present can make a big difference—letting calm and confidence take the spotlight where worry used to be.
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Slang Phrase of the Day
Phrase: Face palm
Meaning: A "face palm" is a gesture (and expression) where someone places their hand on their forehead or face in exasperation, disbelief, or embarrassment—often used to humorously show frustration when something obvious or silly happens.
In a sentence: “When Ed tried to use the TV remote to answer his cell phone again, the whole bridge club let out a collective face palm!”
Good News of the Day
Miracle at Bryce Canyon: A Cat’s Amazing Survival Story
Mirage, a 12-year-old tabby cat, stunned rescuers when she survived a 380-foot fall at Bryce Canyon National Park—an unimaginable accident that claimed the lives of her owners. Discovered still inside her carrier, battered but alive, she was rushed to an animal sanctuary with broken ribs, smashed teeth, and fluid in her lungs. Miraculously, she didn't require surgery, and her quiet resilience quickly won hearts.
One of those hearts belonged to Chelsea Tugaw, the heroic pilot who helped airlift Mirage to safety. During her recovery, the two formed a remarkable bond. When it became clear that Mirage’s late owner’s family couldn’t adopt her, Chelsea stepped in to give the brave feline a forever home. Renamed Mira, she now spends her days in warmth and peace, cuddling up with blankets, purring contentedly, and earning sweet nicknames like “biscuit factory.”
From unimaginable tragedy to a new life full of love, Mira’s journey is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope and kindness can prevail.
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