Sun.

• For #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek, each day Mental Health America will raise awareness of what it is like to live with a mental health condition that isn’t often discussed or is commonly misunderstood - OCD, BPD, and dissociative disorders. Learn more at mhanational.org/miaw.
• In conversations about mental health, #depression and #anxiety can dominate the focus. For #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek, Mental Health America is highlighting lesser-known conditions to dispel stigma and cultivate compassion. Join the conversation at mhanational.org/miaw.
• You may have heard of OCD in conversation or in the media. People will often misuse the term to talk about being strict about certain things or cleanliness, but that’s not what OCD is. Learn more about OCD for #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek at mhanational.org/miaw. #MIAW21
• #DYK that hair-pulling (trichotillomania) and skin-picking (dermatillomania) are obsessive-compulsive-related disorders?  They have become more common since the outbreak of COVID-19. Learn more about these behaviors at mhanational.org/miaw. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MIAW21

Mon.

• When you think of ADHD, you may imagine a child who can’t focus or sit still. But ADHD is so much more than that, which leads to a lot of people being mis- or undiagnosed until adulthood. Learn more about ADHD at mhanational.org/miaw. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MIAW21

Tues.

• Even in the mental health community, people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be ostracized or misunderstood. But BPD is more common than you think. Learn more about BPD at mhanational.org/miaw. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MIAW21

Wed.

• Dissociation and dissociative disorders are incredibly stigmatized due to media that rely on toxic portrayals for cheap thrills. But dissociation is a pretty common experience. Learn more at mhanational.org/miaw. #MIAW21 #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek

Thurs. 

• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real and just as detrimental to your physical and mental wellbeing as #depression. The winter months are fast approaching so learn more about SAD at mhanational.org/miaw. #MIAW21 #NationalDepressionScreeningDay #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek
• #Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Screening increases the chances of getting treatment and the earlier depression is caught and treated, the less it costs and the better the results. Get screened at MHAscreening.org. #NationalDepressionScreeningDay
• If you think you’re experiencing signs of #depression, get screened at MHAScreening.org. A screening is not a diagnosis, but it can be a helpful tool for starting a conversation with your doctor or a loved one about your mental health. #NationalDepressionScreeningDay

Fri.

• Paranoia and delusional disorders are incredibly misunderstood and stigmatized. People who experience paranoid and delusions deserve compassion and understanding for recovery and reconnection. Learn more at mhanational.org/miaw. #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #MIAW21

Sat.

• For a lot of people, their struggles with mental health don’t fit into the neat boxes outlined in the DSM-V for a diagnosis and finding the right combination of supports can be daunting. For those with unspecified mental health concerns, labels may be less important than finding the tools that work for them. Learn more at mhanational.org/miaw. #MIAW21 #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek