Social Coasting is a remote #socialmedia agency specializing in #mentalhealth nonprofits and small businesses. 🤓

Lansing, MI
Joined November 2017
Social Coasting retweeted
Save these graphics! #SOSChat
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A7: @StampStigma, @ABHWorg, and @AFSPNational are all great resources. Of course, @800273TALK is always a great resource if you or someone you know is in a crisis. #SOSChat
Q7: What are some resources you can share to spread information and awareness about suicide prevention? #SOSChat
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A6. Schools & communities can work together to organise workshops, local advocacy drives, training programs, awareness campaigns & strive to be safe spaces - it's never too early or late to have these conversations, and what better place than our schools & communities. #SOSChat
Q6: How can schools and communities work together to prevent suicide? #SOSChat
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A6: Everyone should learn the warning signs of suicide. We should all also have mental health resources on-hand, encourage everyone to seek help if they need, and to stay connected. #SOSChat
Q6: How can schools and communities work together to prevent suicide? #SOSChat
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A5: We’re going to flip this 🙈. @NAMICommunicate has a great “guideline” for how to disclose your mental illness to others: buff.ly/2FZvMGA #SOSChat
Q5: What are some questions or topics that you should avoid when discussing someone’s mental illness? #SOSChat
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A4: If someone tells you they're suicidal, please take them seriously and ask direct questions. #SOSChat
Q4: If someone you know is talking about suicide, what are some ways you can help? #SOSChat
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A3: Check in and let them know you're worried. Don’t be afraid to be direct. Tell them there's help available and offer to help them find it. #SOSChat
Q3: How do you start a conversation with someone who exhibits warning signs of suicide? #SOSChat
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Social Coasting retweeted
We always have to share this graphic from @afspnational! #SOSChat
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A2: Something to look out for is a change in behavior or the presence of new behaviors. If a person talks about feeling hopeless or being a burden to others, it’s important that you take action. #SOSChat
Q2: It’s important to know the warning signs of suicide. What are some signs? #SOSChat
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A1: Studies show that half of those who will develop mental health conditions show symptoms by age 14. Unfortunately, signs are often ignored and not met with support for the child. Read more from @MentalHealthAm here: buff.ly/2rtPtl8 #SOSChat
A1: Why is early identification and intervention important when it comes to mental illness? #SOSChat
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We are a remote social media agency specializing in mental health nonprofits. We're tweeting from New Jersey today! #SOSChat
Let's take a minute for you to introduce yourself. Where is everyone joining us from? #SOSChat
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Happening now! #SOSChat
Welcome to today’s #SOSChat! Today we’ll be discussing Suicide Prevention Month with @MagellanHC.
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A8: Wow. There have been so many great resources shared on today’s chat! We have so many tweets bookmarked. #MHMChat
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A7: We will continue to have the necessary resources on-hand in case they are needed. We will also continue to share as many resources as possible. #MHMChat
Q7: How are you going to continue the conversation around mental health this year? #MHMchat
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A6: 🚨 Mental health is just as important as physical health. 🚨 #MHMChat
Q6: What is one thing you wish more people understood about mental health? #MHMchat
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A5: Although taking steps to chat with friends and family is important, you shouldn’t hesitate to reach out if you need help. If virtual appointments are an option for you, take advantage of it when you can. #MHMChat
Q5: What tips do you have for those who are struggling with loneliness right now? #MHMchat
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A4: Social media can be a great tool to stay connected. Even this Twitter chat is helping us stay more social right now. #MHMChat
Q4: Physical distancing does not have to mean social isolation. What are some ways to stay connected while we are apart? #MHMchat
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A3: Even though access to mental health services can be even more difficult to find now, check out these compiled list of resources from @afspnational (buff.ly/34UuRVI), @mentalhealtham (mhanational.org/covid19), & @namicommunicate (nami.org/covid-19-guide). #MHMChat
Q3: Managing one's mental health can be even tougher during COVID-19. What resources can you share to help those struggling? #MHMchat
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A3: @APA has also compiled a list to help community members find local mental health resources during the COVID-19 crisis here: buff.ly/2UVohel #MHMChat
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A2: Show you care about mental health by being an active listener. We love these tips on active listening from @MHFirstAidUSA: buff.ly/2YLxhSf #MHMChat
Q2: How can someone let the people around them know they’re struggling and could use their support? #MHMchat
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