# mental health awareness (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mental health awareness. Page: Feed: --- ## [Kit of the Week: Veteran Affairs Hospital Care Kit](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-veteran-affairs) _2026-08-27 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Serving Those Who Served ## [The Slow Disappearance. Substance Use, Love and Domestic Violence](https://sobernotsubtle.com/2026/08/25/the-slow-disappearance-substance-use-love-and-domestic-violence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-slow-disappearance-substance-use-love-and-domestic-violence) _2026-08-25 · Jason Mayo · Sober Not Subtle_ Diane Anderson shares her journey through domestic abuse, alcohol misuse, and the slow loss of her identity. By finally listening to the voice inside that told her something wasn’t right, she found the courage to seek help, reclaim her power, and begin a life of recovery, healing, purpose, and truth. The post The Slow Disappearance. Substance Use, Love and Domestic Violence appeared first on Sober… ## [Lawyering Skills Series: Managing the Mission: Administrative Strategies for High-Volume Public Interest Practice](https://wclawyers.org/26-09-30/) _2026-08-25 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ When: 30 September 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Where: Virtual Cost: $45 for members; $80 for non-members Legal aid, public interest, and pro bono attorneys often balance overwhelming caseloads with limited administrative support, making effective organization essential to serving clients well. This practical session focuses on reducing the stress and inefficiencies of high-volume practice by… ## [Get a Jump-Start on the School Year: Learn About the Black Hole Backpack](https://elizabethwilkinsmckeelcsw.substack.com/p/get-a-jump-start-on-the-school-year) _2026-08-25 · Elizabeth Wilkins-McKee, LCSW · The Messy Middle_ An Evidence-Based Guide to Helping Your Child with Executive Functioning Challenges Get Organized ## [2026 DC Pro Bono Week: Law Student Pro Bono Service: Pathways & Projects](https://wclawyers.org/26dcpbw-law-student-panel/) _2026-08-24 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ When: 15 October 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Where: Virtual Cost: Free to attend; registration required This year, before DC Pro Bono Week even begins, we are having a conversation with our law students so you are ready to jump in and learn! We will discuss what DC Pro Bono Week is, what we are celebrating, and how law students can get involved. Then we will discuss pro bono opportunities that… ## [Best Practices in Pro Bono: Preparing to Launch Careers with Purpose: New Associates as Drivers of Pro Bono Engagement](https://wclawyers.org/09-29-26/) _2026-08-24 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ When: 29 September 2026, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Where: Fried Frank (801 17th St NW) The Fall marks an important time of transition for the pro bono community as new law firm associates start, recent grads begin fellowships, and the community kicks off and celebrates pro bono with many events. This Best Practices conversation will discuss how our community can intentionally welcome and engage incoming… ## [Kit of the Week: College Preparation Support](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-college-prep) _2026-08-19 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Preparing Students for What’s Next ## [Why Comparing Yourself to Others Can Hurt Your Mental Health](https://namiswwa.org/why-comparing-yourself-to-others-can-hurt-your-mental-health/) _2026-08-16 · Samuel Akey · NAMI Southwest Washington_ ## [DC Superior Court Pro Bono Open House: Domestic Relations Branch](https://wclawyers.org/26-10-01/) _2026-08-13 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ When: 01 October 2026, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Where: DC Superior Court, Moultrie Courthouse (500 Indiana Ave NW) Cost: Free to attend; registration required This event is hosted by DC Superior Court and Washington Council of Lawyers, and co-sponsored by the Children’s Law Center and the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center. Join us for a DC Superior Court Pro Bono Open House! Jen Masi from the Children’s Law… ## [Kit of the Week: Ronald McDonald House Comfort Bag](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-ronald-mcdonald-comfort-bag) _2026-08-12 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Helping Kids Feel a Little More at Home ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/g596glThB14S) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## [Fall Kickoff 2026](https://wclawyers.org/fall-kickoff-2026/) _2026-08-11 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ When: 22 September 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where: Goodwin Procter (1900 N St NW) Cost: Free to attend; donations encouraged. When life is pulling you in every direction, it’s important to know who is on your team! That’s why every fall we start our Board Year by bringing the team together! Joins us at our annual Fall Kickoff to meet our Board members, other members of the public interest and pro… ## [For Those Watching the Lindsay Clancy Trial](https://elizabethwilkinsmckeelcsw.substack.com/p/for-those-watching-the-lindsay-clancy) _2026-08-06 · Elizabeth Wilkins-McKee, LCSW · The Messy Middle_ What the public and even experienced clinicians can miss about postpartum psychosis, and why this trial is reopening old wounds for so many families. ## [Kit of the Week: Sight Words for First Graders](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-sight-words) _2026-08-06 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Building Strong Readers for a Kynder Future ## [When Helping Others Starts to Hurt: Recognizing Compassion Fatigue](https://namiswwa.org/when-helping-others-starts-to-hurt-recognizing-compassion-fatigue/) _2026-08-05 · Samuel Akey · NAMI Southwest Washington_ ## [The Vermont Summer Chronicles: The Blueberries Need Our Attention](https://elizabethwilkinsmckeelcsw.substack.com/p/the-vermont-summer-chronicles-the) _2026-08-04 · Elizabeth Wilkins-McKee, LCSW · The Messy Middle_ An essay about Vermont, home, friendship, memory, and the places that become part of us. ## [Why Families Need to Learn About the Disease of Addiction](https://sobernotsubtle.com/2026/08/03/why-families-need-to-learn-about-the-disease-of-addiction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-families-need-to-learn-about-the-disease-of-addiction) _2026-08-03 · Jason Mayo · Sober Not Subtle_ Understanding addiction as a chronic disease rather than a moral failing helps families support loved ones more effectively. Education fosters empathy, reduces enabling behaviors, and promotes healthy coping. By addressing individual and family needs, families can navigate recovery's challenges together, contributing to a culture of compassion and breaking the stigma surrounding addiction. The… ## [An Open Letter To Dr. Anthony Fauci](https://elizabethwilkinsmckeelcsw.substack.com/p/an-open-letter-to-dr-anthony-fauci) _2026-08-01 · Elizabeth Wilkins-McKee, LCSW · The Messy Middle_ On public service, scientific integrity, and the ways one life can shape another ## [A Gentler Start to the School Year](https://namiswwa.org/a-gentler-start-to-the-school-year/) _2026-08-01 · melroyvalo · NAMI Southwest Washington_ ## [Kit of the Week: Senior Care Package](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-senior-care-package) _2026-07-29 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Thoughtful Care for Every Stage of Aging ## [BIPOC Mental Health Awareness: Community Social Hour](https://wclawyers.org/08-25-26-social-hour/) _2026-07-28 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ When: 25 August 2026, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where: Hi-Lawn (1309 5th Street NE Washington, DC 20002 Cost: Free to attend; registration encouraged Join Washington Council of Lawyers, DC Caribbean Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association, Iranian American Bar Association, Native American Bar Association, and Washington Bar Association to celebrate BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month! Now, we know… ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pwBJEUsjrn2s) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month: Community Walk](https://wclawyers.org/08-25-26-walk/) _2026-07-28 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ When: 25 August 2026, 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm Where: Metro Branch Trail via Alethia Tanner Park (227 Harry Thomas Way NE) Cost: Free to attend; registration encouraged Join Washington Council of Lawyers, DC Caribbean Bar Association, Hispanic Bar Association, Iranian American Bar Association, Native American Bar Association, and Washington Bar Association to celebrate BIPOC Mental Health Awareness… ## [Upcoming Events & Membership](https://elizabethwilkinsmckeelcsw.substack.com/p/upcoming-events-and-membership) _2026-07-28 · Elizabeth Wilkins-McKee, LCSW · The Messy Middle_ What you can look forward to. ## [Why Rest Is Part of Mental Health](https://namiswwa.org/why-rest-is-part-of-mental-health/) _2026-07-26 · Samuel Akey · NAMI Southwest Washington_ ## [Is it Anxiety or is it a Heart Attack?](https://sobernotsubtle.com/2026/07/22/is-it-anxiety-or-is-it-a-heart-attack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-it-anxiety-or-is-it-a-heart-attack) _2026-07-22 · Jason Mayo · Sober Not Subtle_ Jason Mayo reflects on his recent experiences with anxiety, mistakenly believing he was having a heart attack. After consulting a doctor and attending a work meeting about anxiety symptoms, he realizes his anxiety stems from various life stresses and unhealthy habits. He commits to making small, manageable lifestyle changes to improve his wellbeing. The post Is it Anxiety or is it a Heart Attack?… ## [You Cannot Diagnose an Intellectual Tradition](https://elizabethwilkinsmckeelcsw.substack.com/p/you-cannot-diagnose-an-intellectual) _2026-07-21 · Elizabeth Wilkins-McKee, LCSW · The Messy Middle_ Janice is at it again. Ready? Feminism causes mental illness!?! ## [Five-Minute Meditation for the Family Vacation, AKA Trip, That Requires Strategic Planning](https://elizabethwilkinsmckeelcsw.substack.com/p/five-minute-meditation-for-the-family) _2026-07-21 · Elizabeth Wilkins-McKee, LCSW · The Messy Middle_ If you are a parent planning for a family vacation you need this ## [Kit of the Week: Chemo Care](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-chemo-care) _2026-07-15 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Providing Comfort Through Every Step of the Journey ## [The Hidden Value of Having Someone to Talk To](https://namiswwa.org/the-hidden-value-of-having-someone-to-talk-to/) _2026-07-15 · Samuel Akey · NAMI Southwest Washington_ ## [One Weird Trick for Critiquing Feminism: Ignore What Feminists Actually Wrote.](https://elizabethwilkinsmckeelcsw.substack.com/p/one-weird-trick-for-critiquing-feminism) _2026-07-14 · Elizabeth Wilkins-McKee, LCSW · The Messy Middle_ What one essay about obesity reveals about how ideology can replace careful thinking. ## [When a Child Dies](https://elizabethwilkinsmckeelcsw.substack.com/p/when-a-child-dies) _2026-07-09 · Elizabeth Wilkins-McKee, LCSW · The Messy Middle_ On the impossible task of writing a condolence letter and why presence matters more than explanation ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uzHaKrk6Bdez) _2026-07-09 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Kit of the Week: Sensory Kit for Foster Youth](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-sensory) _2026-07-08 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Comfort, Calm, and Care When It’s Needed Most ## [Summer Forum 2026: Criminal Law & Death Penalty Panel Preview](https://wclawyers.org/sf26-crimlaw-deathp-preview/) _2026-07-06 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ The criminal legal system remains at the forefront of national discourse, especially concerning the pervasive issues of abusive policing, mass incarceration, and the death penalty. These systemic problems not only undermine individual liberties but also perpetuate cycles of injustice and inequality within our communities. Addressing these challenges requires a deep examination of current practices… ## [Women in Recovery](https://sobernotsubtle.com/2026/07/03/women-in-recovery/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=women-in-recovery) _2026-07-03 · Jason Mayo · Sober Not Subtle_ Lindsey Cox’s "Last.Damn.Call." candidly explores the stigma women face regarding addiction, especially in caregiving roles. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care and seeking help to overcome substance abuse. Through her personal journey, Cox inspires readers to embrace recovery and recognize their strength, fostering hope and emotional sobriety. The post Women in Recovery… ## [Best Practices in Pro Bono: Navigating Vicarious Trauma in Pro Bono Cases: Supporting Volunteers Before, During, and After Trauma‑Intensive Work Recap](https://wclawyers.org/bppb-06-25-26-recap/) _2026-07-01 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ Our recent discussion focused on recognizing and responding to vicarious trauma and burnout in public interest law. Through a conversation with professionals representing legal services organizations, pro bono programs, and attorney wellness initiatives, participants learned how trauma-intensive legal work can affect attorneys, their clients, and the broader legal workplace. The discussion also… ## [2026 Summer Forum: Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Preview](https://wclawyers.org/sf26-civilrl/) _2026-07-01 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ Join us for an insightful panel event focusing on civil rights and civil liberties through the lens of public interest law and pro bono service. This event brings together distinguished legal experts and dedicated advocates who will share their experiences and perspectives on safeguarding fundamental freedoms and promoting social justice. Discover how pro bono efforts are making a significant… ## [Kit of the Week: Financial Literacy](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-financial-literacy) _2026-07-01 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Building Confidence Through Financial Know-How ## [More Good Days, Together: Why Connection Matters During BIPOC Mental Health Month](https://namiswwa.org/more-good-days-together/) _2026-07-01 · melroyvalo · NAMI Southwest Washington_ ## [Loving the Child You Do Not Like Very Much - For Now](https://elizabethwilkinsmckeelcsw.substack.com/p/loving-the-child-you-do-not-like) _2026-06-30 · Elizabeth Wilkins-McKee, LCSW · The Messy Middle_ On Parental Preference, Shame, and the Grief of Letting Go of the Fantasy ## [Summer Forum 2026: Non-Litigation Pro Bono Panel Preview](https://wclawyers.org/sf26-non-lit-preview/) _2026-06-29 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ When we say pro bono, many think of assisting litigants through navigating the many ins and out of the court system, but that’s not the only place our legal system asks non-lawyers to have an understanding of the law. There are many opportunities for pro bono representation in transactional matters. From setting up businesses to providing tax advice, knowing the right forms and how to fill them… ## [Kit of the Week: Digital Literacy](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-digital-literacy) _2026-06-25 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Building confidence in an increasingly digital world ## [PTSD Awareness Month Is Ending, But Support Is Not](https://namiswwa.org/ptsd-awareness-month-is-ending-but-support-is-not/) _2026-06-23 · Samuel Akey · NAMI Southwest Washington_ ## [The Exhausted Parent as Emotional Infrastructure](https://elizabethwilkinsmckeelcsw.substack.com/p/the-exhausted-parent-as-emotional) _2026-06-23 · Elizabeth Wilkins-McKee, LCSW · The Messy Middle_ Why modern parenting increasingly feels like carrying the psychological weight of entire systems alone ## [Say Hello to our 2026 Summer Intern!](https://wclawyers.org/2026-summer-intern/) _2026-06-22 · Christina Jackson · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ Please join us in welcoming Emily Herter as our 2026 Summer Intern. Read on to find out more. ## [Remembering John LaPointe](https://namiswwa.org/remembering-john-lapointe/) _2026-06-19 · melroyvalo · NAMI Southwest Washington_ ## [Kit of the Week: Men’s Mental Health Month](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-mens-mental-health-month) _2026-06-18 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Breaking stigma and creating space for men to seek support. ## [Summer Forum 2026: Poverty Law Panel Preview](https://wclawyers.org/sf26-poverty-panel-preview/) _2026-06-16 · Chris Marin · Washington Council of Lawyers – Washington Council of Lawyers_ The legal hurdles faced by individuals living in poverty are vast. They often face uphill battles with issues impacting the most fundamental human needs: family stability, safe housing, food security, fair employment, and freedom from fear and violence. Representation is vital in these areas, and the need is overwhelming. These areas of law often have the highest rate of pro se litigants; when pro… ## [When Summer Looks Fun for Everyone Else](https://namiswwa.org/when-summer-looks-fun-for-everyone-else/) _2026-06-16 · Samuel Akey · NAMI Southwest Washington_ ## [I Ran Out of Enthusiasm for Alcohol: Why I Quit My Favorite Hobby.](https://sobernotsubtle.com/2026/06/16/i-ran-out-of-enthusiasm-for-alcohol-why-i-quit-my-favorite-hobby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-ran-out-of-enthusiasm-for-alcohol-why-i-quit-my-favorite-hobby) _2026-06-16 · Jason Mayo · Sober Not Subtle_ Matt Benson reflects on his journey from drinking at 13 to quitting at 42. Marking a year of sobriety, he shares insights on the benefits, including improved sleep, health, mental clarity, and emotional processing. He encourages others to reconsider alcohol's role in their lives, emphasizing that confidence and presence can flourish without it. The post I Ran Out of Enthusiasm for Alcohol: Why I… ## [Celebrate Pride with Project Helping](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/celebrate-pride-2026) _2026-06-16 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Join Pride events tonight, tomorrow, and all month long! ## [Kit of the Week: Infertility Awareness Month](https://projecthelping.substack.com/p/kotw-infertility-awareness) _2026-06-10 · projecthelping · the pheed - project helping news_ Kit of the Week: Showing Up for the Journeys We Can’t Always See