❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 LGBTQIA+ individuals are more than two times as likely to develop depression and/or anxiety. Everyone deserves to lead a hope-filled life, and here are some tips for helping your emotional wellbeing: ❤️ Find your tribe. If you need help finding supportive people, go to www.fxbgpride.org to find events and support groups. 🧡Head back to the basics. A good night's sleep, nutritious food, exercise, and fresh air do wonders for your mental health. 💛 Take social media breaks: Avoid doom scrolling, and make sure you're making connections IRL. 💚 Practice self care. Treat yourself with kindness; you deserve it! 💙 Get extra support. If depression and anxiety interfere with your ability to enjoy your life, seek professional help. Visit www.mhafred.org for a list of local healthcare professionals, go to www.fahass.org to learn about Mosaic Care Center, or visit www.rappahannockareacsb.org to learn about outpatient and crisis care. 💜 If you need more immediate support, text or call 988 or call our emergency services at 540-373-6876. (fb)

Here's a great summer resource for parents of kids with autism. (fb)