The Samuel R. Myers Foundation for Suicide and Mental Health Awareness

05/25/2026

05/06/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. #

05/03/2026

Sending all my love to the moms (& dads) who have experienced a loss like no other.
💚9 1/2 years..
Samuel Ross- Forever 19 & forever in our hearts

04/29/2026

Thank you, Bishop Mac for inviting us to kick off your mental health day! Much love to you and all the students!

04/18/2026

🌹Be patient with people who live with anxiety.
Here’s why ✍️

1. Their mind rarely slows down, even during moments meant for rest.

2. They replay conversations, decisions, and mistakes long after others have moved on.

3. They prepare for things that might never happen, just to feel a sense of control.

4. They appear calm on the outside while their body feels tense and alert.

5. They struggle to relax because silence makes their thoughts louder.

6. They seek reassurance, then criticize themselves for needing it.

7. They may avoid situations not out of disinterest, but out of fear and overwhelm.

8. They don’t always say “I’m anxious.” Sometimes it shows as irritability, restlessness, or exhaustion.

9. They feel misunderstood when people tell them to “just calm down.”

10. They are constantly managing fear while trying not to let it show.

So when someone seems overly cautious or stressed,
don’t dismiss it as overreacting.

Listen without minimizing.
Offer reassurance without judgment.
Create safety.

Because anxiety isn’t attention-seeking—
it’s a nervous system asking for understanding.

***deAwareness

03/29/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Braidwood community. 💚💚💚

03/19/2026

Just missing him extra today❤️☹️

03/17/2026

I AM HERE FOR ANYONE!!! 💚

Music video by Noah Kahan performing Call Your Mom (Lyric Video).© 2023 Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.