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Youth who are bullied are at an increased rate for mental health problems. As a parent, you may feel helpless and unsure how to rectify the situation. There are ways for adults to stop bullying and help children cope with teasing or bullying and help to lessen its lasting impact. See how you can get more involved and be part of the solution at http://bit.ly/BullyingPrevention2020. #StopBullying

A fun and spooky Halloween can also be safe! What are some alternatives to help your family make the most of the holiday? Find guidance from the CDC at https://bit.ly/HolidayCelebrations2020.

Celebrate Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day by helping your student clean up their virtual and physical workspace! With many students utilizing their computers more for school, it's that much more important to have a tidy, uncluttered space both on their desktops and in their school environment. Find more resources from Mental Health America to help your student thrive this school year: https://bit.ly/mhaBTS2020.

As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain proactive in keeping our patients and team members safe, including screening all individuals upon entering the facility. If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, do not delay in seeking help. Call us 24/7 at (215) 487-4000. We are fully operational and ready to provide assessments and services. For more information, read our full Health Alert at bit.ly/fbhsCOVID19update. And remember, we are here for you.

On #WorldFoodDay, we reflect on the importance of good nutrition for mental health, as well as our gratitude to the essential workers keeping food production going during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you to our Dietary team, farmers and other food workers around the world! You are all #HealthcareHeroes. Learn more about World Food Day at https://bit.ly/WFDGrowNourishSustain.

Don't wait to get your flu shot! If you're not sure where to get one, use this easy tool from the CDC: https://bit.ly/CDCfluvaccinefinder.

Being a teen can be difficult any year, but this year has presented unique challenges for teens and families. This article from UNICEF offers guidance on how parents can support their teens, and themselves, during difficult times.

Today is a great day to invest in your health! According to the CDC, "Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causes many diseases, and reduces the health of smokers in general." If you quit smoking and start exercising, you can reduce your chance of a heart attack. To learn more about the health effects of cigarette smoking, visit: http://bit.ly/CDCSmokingTruth.

World Mental Health Day 2020 asks us to look at how we can better invest in our mental health, both globally and personally. With the realities of COVID-19 challenging many aspects of our lives and support systems, it is more important than ever to implement good self-care practices and reach out for help when you need it. Know that we are here for you and your loved ones, ready to provide the compassionate care you deserve. Call us any time at (215) 487-4000. Learn more about how you can recognize #WorldMentalHealthDay from the World Health Organization (WHO): https://bit.ly/WMHDInfo2020.

While more than 16 million American adults are affected by major depression, many may not be receiving the care they need and deserve. Visit Mental Health America to learn more about the prevalence and symptoms of major depression and find screening tools to help know when to ask for help: https://bit.ly/NatlDepressionScreening. #NationalDepressionScreeningDay

National Mental Illness Awareness Week is honored each year by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) as a time to bring educated, compassionate awareness to the realities lived by the millions of Americans with mental health conditions. The theme for 2020 is "What People With Mental Illness Want You To Know." Check out this article which shares a few of those things: https://bit.ly/MIAW2020. #MIAW2020

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Know where you can reach out if you or someone you know may be the victim of domestic or intimate partner violence. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233) or visit https://www.thehotline.org/.

Happy October! Take a moment to pause, breathe, repeat.

Are you or a loved one experiencing a mental health crisis? Do not delay in seeking help. We are fully operational and ready to provide assessments and services. Call us 24/7 at (215) 487-4000. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking proactive steps to keep our patients and team members safe, including screening all individuals upon entering the facility. For more information, read our full Health Alert at bit.ly/fbhsCOVID19update. Our compassionate professionals are ready to help you today.