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Answer Our Quick Questions

If you have experienced a mental health crisis, or witnessed a love one in crisis, what has helped you cope post-crisis?

Why do you vote for mental health? How would better laws or policies help you or your loved one living with a mental health condition?

What do you wish you had known about mental health when you were younger?

Who has helped you in your recovery?

What books about mental health do you recommend?

Do you feel the mental health benefits from spending time in nature? Does outdoor recreation make you feel good?

What mindful practices do you count on to support your mental health? Meditation? Breathing exercises? Calming activities like gardening, walking, journaling, creating art? 

What would you say to raise mental health awareness and help eradicate stigma? What would you say to those who are not impacted to help them understand the importance of opening up about mental health and supporting those living with mental health conditions?

What do you do to de-clutter your mind?

What are your new year’s resolutions or intentions?

How has an act of kindness helped you? How do you practice kindness in your life?

How has NAMI helped you?

What are you grateful for?

What gives you hope for the future?

How do you stay connected with loved ones?

What are your self-care practices?

What songs make you feel good?