Better Life In Recovery

05/15/2026

If someone you love faces a mental health condition and substance use challenges, you are not alone and neither are they. Support exists for the whole family. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

05/14/2026

Supporting youth mental health is a shared responsibility. Families, schools, healthcare providers, and communities all play a role in early identification and support. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

05/13/2026

Young people thrive when support comes early. Encouraging open conversations about mental health can help children and teens feel supported in reaching out. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/how-to-talk/young-people

05/12/2026

Sometimes the most important step is listening. Taking time to listen to the concerns of a young person in your life can help them feel safe sharing what they’re experiencing. https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families

05/12/2026

Parents & teachers play a crucial role in shaping how children learn & grow. During , talk about substance use prevention and well-being. Download games & activities: samhsa.gov/prevention-week/community-events/activities

05/11/2026

More than 1 in 4 adults with serious mental health conditions also experiences a substance use issue. These two are often part of the same story. Whole-person care addresses both. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/co-occurring-disorders

05/11/2026

Stress. Anxiety. Isolation. Uncertainty.

For people in recovery — or those who love someone struggling with addiction — those feelings can become dangerous if we don’t take care of ourselves.

In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery Podcast, we talk about practical self-care tools that can help protect your recovery and mental health during difficult seasons of life. From gratitude lists and boundaries to exercise, connection, spirituality, and recovery support, this conversation is full of real-life strategies anyone can start using today.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately, this episode is for you. And if you know someone who’s struggling, share this with them. One conversation could make a bigger difference than you realize.

💙 Recovery is real. Hope is real. And you are not alone.

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What happens when stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and isolation start affecting your recovery journey or mental health?In this episode of the Better Life in Re...

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mother figures in our lives! 💐Today we recognize all that you do for others and remind you that your well-being matters too! 💝 If you are struggling: findsupport.gov

05/09/2026

Serious mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression are medical conditions, not personal failures. Learning helps increase understanding. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone

05/09/2026

Mental health isn’t about having it all together—it’s about progress.�💚 What does progress look like for you today? Big or small, share below if you feel comfortable.

05/08/2026

Mental health conditions are medical conditions and people living with them are more than a diagnosis. This , let’s lead with understanding. Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health