World Mental Health Day 🌎 is this Sunday!

Sunday is World Mental Health Day!  This year for World Mental Health Day we urge you to take care of YOU, to check in on the people you love and to focus on your mental health. How? Prioritize your mental health by practicing self-care every day. Go for a walk, read a chapter of your favorite book, drink a tall glass of water or make a mug of tea. Call a loved one just to see how they're doing.  And remember, it's important to take care of our mental health the same way we take care of our physical health. You are NOT alone. THIS WEEKEND! In celebration of World Mental Health Day, join us as we collaborate with This Is My Brave Australia for the 4th International This Is My Brave Mental Health Film Festival. This event is dedicated to providing stories which break the stereotypes that surround mental health. Our focus is not primarily on film making excellence but how a film provides an alternative view to the mainstream portrayal of mental illness and wellness and promotes social justice, human rights through raw, honest and inspirational stories. PLEASE NOTE: Viewing times are listed in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). For US viewers, please consider the times listed as being in the Eastern Daylight Time Zone (EDT), and plan accordingly for your specific timezone on Sunday 10/10. The films are only accessible during their listed screening times.  Tickets on sale NOW! Click the button below to read about the films in the festival and order your tickets to view as many as you'd like.  Order your tickets today! New on the blog! In honor of Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB) Awareness Week, which takes place each year from 10/1 – 10/7, Brave Ambassador Morgan Hebert and fellow BFRB advocate Aneela Idnani share their stories on the blog. Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB) is a general term for a group of related disorders that includes hair pulling, skin picking, and nail-biting, affected at least 5% of the population.  These behaviors are not habits or tics; rather, they are complex disorders that cause people to repeatedly touch their hair and body in ways that result in physical damage. Information provided by the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, visit their website for additional resources and support. Did you miss the National Teen Show LIVE at Floris UMC? Check out our newest show, fresh from the stage - our National Teen Show - now available on our YouTube Channel! A huge Thank You to our friends at Floris UMC/Restoration Church for hosting our event, Tom Morris at Painted Bench photography for the beautiful photos, and our Brave Teens - Aarna, Ryver, Jada, Joe, Daijah, and Abi - for sharing their stories through poetry, essay and dance. What an incredible way to get back on stage! Click to watch the show! We will be hosting another Producer Interest Meeting next week on Wednesday, October 13th at 8pm ET | 7pm CT | 6pm MT | 5pm PT This Is My Brave has developed a model that provides the process, training and research to invest into individual and community transformation through a storytelling experience. Sign up now! Your generosity makes our Brave work possible! This Is My Brave provides a supportive community and creative outlet for people to share their personal stories of living with or loving someone with mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Thank you for helping build our Brave community. Together we're breaking down the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction. One person and one story at a time. Make a donation Interested in giving online counseling a try? Check out BetterHelp.com. This Is My Brave has a partnership with BetterHelp.com - 20% off your first month of online therapy. Just go to www.betterhelp.com/thisismybrave, and you can get set up with a licensed therapist in the next 24-48 hours. Stay Connected! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to stay up-to-date with all things BRAVE! Simply click on the icons below to find us. Thank you to our 2021 National Sponsors: Forward this email to a friend or share on social media by clicking an icon below. Share Tweet Forward

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Last chance to register - ASCENT Approach Couples Workshop

Last chance to register! The ASCENT Approach Weekend Workshop For couples seeking to grow and improve their relationship in Recovery Saturday, October 23 - 9:00 AM through Sunday, October 24 - 5:00 PM Caron Breakthrough Mansion  -  Wernersville, PA Accommodations are not included. View a list of local hotels.   Morning/afternoon snacks and lunches are provided. Slots are almost full - Register online now! Register Now If you and your partner are looking to improve the dynamics of your relationship and establish a deeper connection, the ASCENT Approach Workshop will give you the practical tools you need to navigate Recovery and daily life together. Through guided individual, couple, and group exercises, you will explore ways to tackle the challenges you face in your relationship, rebuild trust and foster intimacy. In addition, you will learn about ways to grow self-awareness and develop habits to make lasting changes to grow as a couple in your Recovery. The weekend will conclude with “The Relationship Talk.” Participants will be introduced to this technique and given the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned. The couples will take home new skills, a Relationship Talk “cheat sheet,” and a copy of the book, Love Without Martinis – How Couples Build a Healthy Relationship in Recovery, Based on Real Stories to support their Recovery. Facilitators: Professional couple with over 12 years in Recovery: William Thomas, MBA, retired CEO, and Chantal Jauvin, LLB, MBA, former General Counsel and author of Love Without Martinis  Jeremy Frank, Ph.D., CADC, licensed clinical addiction psychologist and director of Jeremy Frank Associates For more information on the workshop and facilitators, visit our website or download the event flyer.  Register Now

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In the News: Substance Use Disorders May Increase Risk of Breakthrough COVID Cases

Top Stories & Key Reads of the Week Substance Use Disorders May Increase Risk of Breakthrough COVID Cases A new study suggests people with substance use disorders may be at increased risk for breakthrough COVID-19 cases, HealthDay reports. Trial Begins in Case Against Pharmacy Chains Over Opioid Sales The trial against four pharmacy chains over their role in the opioid crisis began on Monday, the Associated Press reports. More Than 2 Million U.S. Teens Vape, New Report Finds More than 2 million U.S. middle school and high school students say they currently use e-cigarettes, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   Partnership in the News   Read the latest coverage     Policy News Roundup Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the start of an opioid trial against CVS, Walgreens, Giant Eagle and Walmart. Research News Roundup View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the impact of e-cigarette flavors on youth.   Other Headlines of Interest Listen now: Author and activist Ryan Hampton on the inside story of the Purdue Pharma settlement and looking beyond the Sackler family (Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas) Conn. Addiction Treatment Providers Say Mobile Methadone Vans Could Be 'A Game Changer' (Connecticut Public Radio) Living in Recovery: What Works? (National Institutes of Health)

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