Refocus, Look Again

04/11/2026

It’s International Stress Awareness Week (Nov 2–6), and this year’s theme couldn't be more important: “Shaping the Future of Stress and Wellbeing: Rehumanising the Workplace.”

Rehumanising the workplace means recognizing that our well-being, mental health, and recovery aren't separate from our work. They form the foundation of it.

That’s where Recovery Friendly Workplaces (RFW) come in. By fostering supportive environments for individuals in or seeking recovery, RFWs:

✨ Reduce workplace stigma around mental health & substance use.

✨ Lower chronic stress & burnout across teams.

✨ Build stronger, more resilient workplace cultures.

Ready to transform your workplace culture?

👉 Schedule a Stigma & Recovery Friendly Workplaces Workshop ([email protected]) and visit the MD Department of Labor (https://bit.ly/RFWMD) to learn more about implementing RFW practices in your organization.

02/11/2026

Asking for help can feel scary, but you don't have to do it alone. Call, text, or chat 988 anytime, day or night, to connect with a skilled, compassionate counselor.

30/10/2026

Question: How many U.S. adults do you think have a mental health condition?

😂 1 in 100?
❤️ 1 in 50?
😮 1 in 10?
😢 1 in 5?

27/10/2026

26/10/2026

Recovery is closer than you think.

53% of Americans know someone in recovery, up from just 38% in 2004!

That’s one of the powerful findings from America Is Ready for Recovery, a new national study by Faces & Voices of Recovery and Recovery Insights Lab.

Recovery is happening in our families, workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities every day.

Public attitudes are changing. Stigma is declining. Now it’s time for our policies, systems, and resources to catch up.

Explore the findings and see why America is ready for recovery:
https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/america-is-ready-for-recovery/

26/10/2026

Breaking down stigma, one conversation at a time. 🧠✨ Loved connecting with the incredible community at Morgan State University to talk about stigma and behavioral health.

Want us at your campus, fair, or community gathering?
🔗 Tap the link in our bio (or shoot us a direct message) to invite us to table!

21/10/2026

Addiction is a disease!

Less judgement and more compassion could make such a difference in someone's story

Learn more about stigma at stopoverdose.maryland.gov/stigma/

The Maryland Department of Health has created this content to raise awareness about the risks associated with street drugs and to promote the health and safety of Marylanders. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs support with recovery, call or text 988

21/10/2026

“There’s a lot of misunderstanding and stigma around self-harm and for me it was two-fold. The judgement and reaction from others was difficult to deal with, but I was also judging myself.”

As we begin discussing our TOQ on NSSI (nonsuicidal self-injury), Steven shares his lived experience of self-harm during a difficult time in his life, including his journey toward seeking help and the importance of tackling stigma around self-harm.

Read Steven’s story at https://www.samaritans.org/samaritans-in-scotland/about-samaritans-scotland/campaigning-change-scotland/reducing-self-harm/stevens-story/.

19/10/2026

Remember, you are not in this alone. Connecting with someone who cares could make all of the difference. 988 is a free, confidential hotline available 24/7.

The Maryland Department of Health has created this content to raise awareness about the risks associated with street drugs and to promote the health and safety of Marylanders. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or needs support with recovery, call or text 988.