To help raise awareness for mental health and suicide, I will be doing 25 pushups a day, for the next 25 days. Towards the bottom of this page is a YouTube video that I created of the challenge. The video contains snippets of the 25 days and statistics on mental health and suicide. – Share to spread awareness.
I was nominated by a friend to do this challenge because I’m all about fitness and taking on challenges (not to mention, I’m a mental health counselor).
I’m INVITING YOU to do something to help raise awareness for mental health and suicide! Whether you choose to do this push up challenge, another awesome challenge, or share this post, I’d be *so excited* to have you participate!! Please share with me how you’re raising awareness!
Here are the rules for the pushup challenge
* Your 25 days starts tomorrow.
*Everyday, record yourself doing 25 pushups.
*Everyday, you must invite a different person to participate.
— modified pushups (from the knees) count! — just do your best! —
Do you need help?
If you are searching for a licensed professional counselor contact me (I’m located in Pennsylvania) or find a counselor through Psychology Today, Therapy Den, or Christian Counselor Directory (there are many other therapist directories).
If you’re in a situation where you need to talk with someone immediately, please call the number below.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Subscribe to my YouTube channel.
This pushup challenge has been
1) challenging
2) a joy
3) a blessing
• I’ve gotten to share two things that I’m passionate about, fitness and mental health.
• It has been great having chats with people about the importance of supporting one another’s mental health, and most paramount, raising awareness for and preventing suicide.
• There’s a lot to be grateful for.
** Consider doing the pushup challenge or raise awareness in another way. You WILL make a positive impact on someone’s life! ** Share about what you are doing to raise awareness with me and those around you! ** You can and WILL make a difference. **
Related articles and resources
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
EMERGENCY CONTACTS, LIFELINES, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
3 SIGNS IF SOMEONE YOU LOVE IS CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
IDEAS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS
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