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Breaking Barriers so Marginalized Communities can break cycles to reach their Mental Wealth!!
Bullshit Free Style!!

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Men often suffer in silence. Let’s change that. Please share this post to remind someone they’re not alone.

#Movember #CheckOnYourBoys #BarrierBreakers #Blacksky #BlackTherapistsSky
It's okay to ask for help
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Sunday check-in: Get in tune with yourself! Figure out what YOU need. Get your mind right on today.

#MentalHealthMatters #Movember #BarrierBreakers #Blacksky #BlackTherapistsSky
Check in With Yourself A simple way to tune into your feelings Ask how you feel right now Note one thing that's been on your mind Identify what you need today Write it down or say it out loud
November 10, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Take care of your mental! Stress hits men hard too. Here are 5 quick ways to manage stress today.

#StressAwareness #Movember #BarrierBreakers #BlackTherapistsSky #Blacksky
5 Essential Tips to Manage Stress 1. Spend time with loved ones 2. Eat nutritious foods 3. Get quality sleep 4. Move your body 5. Do 1 enjoyable thing every day
November 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Hey Mamas, the Cyclebreaking Whole Mamas Support Circle is your village.

💛 Join the circle. You don’t have to do this alone.
Starting 11/11/25 FREE for 4 sessions!!! Complete the interest forms and schedule a consult with Clarian!!
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#CycleBreaking #MentalWealth
Introducing Cyclebreaking Whole Mamas: A Support Circle for Maternal Health and Healing Because whole mamas deserve healing Cyclebreaking Whole Mamas is a safe, therapeutic community for women navigating the emotional ups and downs of motherhood and reproductive health. Whether you're dealing with fibroids, PCOS, infertility, pregnancy, or postpartum challenges, this group offers a space to share, heal, and grow together. Introducing Cyclebreaking Whole Mamas: A Support Circle for Maternal Health and Healing Starting 11-11-2025 at 7PM CST Virtual Zoom Meets Weekly 30 days of free group-4 free sessions!! Join our Cyclebreaking Whole Mamas FB group Introducing Cyclebreaking Whole Mamas: A Support Circle for Maternal Health and Healing Led by Clarian Murphy, our Whole Mamas expert. Whole Mamas provides connection, support, and real conversations about what it means to be a mother, a woman, and a cyclebreaker. Baby-friendly | Affordable | virtual | real support for real Mamas Join our interest list today, and be part of a healing movement built for us, by us.
November 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Self-care isn’t selfish. Men, your mental health matters too. Take 10 minutes today to breathe, reflect, and recharge. Here is an example of the 4-7-8 breathing technique.

#SelfCareForMen #Movember #MensMentalHealth #BlackTherapistsSky #JustBreathe
A graphic featuring a person meditating in the center to illustrate the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds.
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Did you know? Nearly 80% of suicides are by men. It’s time to change that. Reach out, check in, and listen. Please check on your homies!

#EndTheStigma #Movember #BlackTherapistsSky #MentalHealthMatters
#BarrierBreakers
Men’s Mental Health Stats Depression 6 million U.S. men are affected by depression each year. Depression and suicide are the leading causes of death amongst men. Seeking Help Only 40% of men with a mental health condition seek help compared to 52% of women with mental health conditions. Live Longer On average, men will die 4.9 years earlier than women for largely preventable reasons. Self-Medication Men are 2 to 3 times more likely to self-medicate with substances than women.
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Movember is here! Let’s talk about men’s mental health. Growing a mustache is more than a trend—it’s a conversation starter. Join us in breaking the stigma.

#Movember #MensMentalHealth #CycleBreakers #BlackTherapistSky
A large black moustache in the middle of a teal background. It reads "Start the Conversation. Men's Mental Health Awareness"
November 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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The LGBTQIA+ community can still be affected by #breastcancer

If you have breast tissue, you are at risk.

Although the risk remains, discrimination in healthcare can lead to difficulties.

Please, EVERYONE, check your chest!

#LGBTQMentalHealth #CheckTheChest
#BarrierBreakers
#BlackTherapistSky
Breast Cancer Awareness Month There is limited data on breast cancer risks in transgender people. www.choosingempowerment.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Today is World Mental Health Day, and in honor of that, Choosing Empowerment is showing the various symptoms of an Anxiety Disorder.

If you are experiencing one or more of these symptoms for 6 months, schedule a professional consultation.

#BlackMentalHealth #BlackTherapistSky #WorldMentalHealthDay
Your mental health matters. Know when to seek help. Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder 1. Physical Symptoms 2. Cognitive Symptoms 3. Emotional Symptoms 4. Behavioral Symptoms 5. Panic Attacks www.choosingempowerment.com 1. Physical Symptoms: These are what people usually feel first. Think: racing heart, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, dizziness, muscle tension, or feeling like your chest is tight or heavy. The body is reacting like there’s a lion in the room, even when it’s just bills or deadlines. 2. Cognitive Symptoms: Anxiety messes with the mind like static on a radio. Folks may have racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, or an inner monologue full of “what ifs.” It’s the kind of overthinking that doesn’t lead to solutions, only exhaustion. 3. Emotional Symptoms: Feelings of dread, irritability, restlessness, or being constantly on edge. Even small things feel overwhelming, and calm moments are rare or short-lived. 4. Behavioral Symptoms: Avoidance is big here. People may start dodging places, people, or situations that trigger anxiety — even ones they used to enjoy. Sleep and appetite can get thrown off too. 5. Panic Attacks: Sudden waves of intense fear with physical sensations so strong they can mimic a heart attack. Even the fear of having another panic attack can keep someone anxious all day. When you’re writing about it for social media, it helps to phrase it like this: “Anxiety isn’t just in your head — it’s in your heartbeat, your breath, your shoulders, your thoughts, your sleep. It’s your body trying to protect you, even when you don’t need saving.”
October 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Complete your self exam every month. Check your boobs at the same time of the month, every month.

#BreastCancerAwareness #CycleBreakers #MentalWealth #BlackTherapistSky #CheckTheBoobs
To all the survivors and to those who are going through Choosing Empowerment Supports You Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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-Other than skin cancer, #BreastCancer is the
most common cancer in women in the US.
-Drinking #alcohol can increase your risk.
-Breast cancer may occur in MEN.
-Physical activity can lower your
risk and improve your
mental health and mood

#CycleBreakers #CheckYourBoobs #MentalWealth
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Learn the Facts www.choosingempowerment.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Many experts, and several major medical societies, recommend that women who are at average risk of breast cancer get screening mammograms every year starting at age 40.

Schedule your mammogram today & get your boobs checked!

#BreastCancerAwareness #CycleBreakers #CheckTheTatas #BlackTherapistSky
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month A woman in the U.S. today has a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer over her lifetime and a 1 in 43 chance of dying from breast cancer. www.choosingempowerment.com (On a light pink background with words written in shades of pink and white. There is a pink ribbon on the left and white outlines of butterflies surrounding the ribbon)
October 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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While the percentage of women dying from breast cancer has gone down in recent decades, Black women remain more likely to die from breast cancer than women of any other racial or ethnic group.

#BlackWomensHealth #BreastCancerAwareness #BlackMentalWealth #CycleBreakers #CheckTheTatas
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than women of any other racial or ethnic group. Check your tatas!! www.choosingempowerment.com (All on a light pink background with 2 hands grasping across the screen, and a pink ribbon is wrapped around the hands.
October 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Today begins Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

And according to breastcancer.org, there are about 4 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S., including those receiving breast cancer treatment.

Check the tatas, y'all! And y'all means ALL.

#BreastCancerAwareness #CheckTheTatas #MentalWealth
www.choosingempowerment.com Breast Cancer Awareness This is written in white on a black background. There is a pink satin ribbon throughout the picture. There is a pink heart with a white ribbon in the center of the picture
October 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Break the cycle of generational trauma!

Do not suffer in silence

#SuicidePreventionMonth #MentalWealth #BlackMentalHealth #Therapistsky
Suicide Prevention Awareness ~ Sept 28 - Family Silence "Generational silence is deadly. Talking about mental health in our families breaks curses and saves lives. Start the convo. Don't wait. #GenerationalHealing #CycleBreakers"
September 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Los retos de la #SaludMental no solo afectan a los adultos, los niños también podrían sufrir. El reconocimiento temprano y el tratamiento efectivo pueden cambiar vidas. Conoce las señales samhsa.gov/mental-health/que-es-la-salud-mental/como-hablar-salud-mental/padres-cuidadores

#SPM2025
September 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Make sure to prioritize your mental wellness, even in the face of all of these work demands!
Suicide Orevention Awareness Sept 26 - Workplace "Work ain't more important than your life. Employers--stop pretending wellness emails fix burnout. Real prevention is humane workplaces. #workplaceWellness #BarrierBrakers
September 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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#MentalHealth challenges don’t affect adults only—children struggle too. Early recognition and effective treatment can be life-changing. Learn the signs samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/how-to-talk/parents-and-caregivers #SuicidePreventionMonth #YouAreNotAlone #ChildrensMentalHealth
September 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Talking about suicide does NOT cause someone to be suicidal.

Check out these 5 Ways to Take Mental Health Actions

to promote #MentalWellness

#SuicidePrevention #CycleBreakers #BlackMentalHealth #PsychSky
5 Ways to Take Mental Wealth Actions Start Conversations Initiate discussions about mental health & suicide to reduce stigma. NO Judgement Connect with them on personal level, absent of judgement. Listen to their stories and reasoning to encourage empathy. Keep Them Safe Ask if they've thought about how to hurt themselves. Separate them from anything that they could use for harm (medications, firearms, etc.) Connect Them Provide information and resources about in-person groups. Suggest physical or outdoor activity. Give resources for mental health & therapists. Use 9-8-8 in a crisis. Be There, Stay There Continue to check-in with them. Ask if they need more resources. Assess their moods. www.choosingempowerment.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Today, we look at a different PROJECT 2025.

The goal: Reduce suicide rates by 20%

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has been making great strides in #SuicidePrevention

www.afsp.org

#MentalWealth #CycleBreakers #ChoosingEmpowerment
PROJECT 2025 AFSP.ORG/PROJECT2025 The Goal: Reduce the National Suicide Rate 20% by 2025 afsp.org/Project2025 AmericanFoundation for Suicide Prevention
September 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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For those who have battled suicidal thoughts, a semicolon says: My story isn’t over.
This month, we honor every person who paused instead of ending. Every person still writing their story. Every person choosing life, day by day
 
#SuicidePreventionMonth #SemicolonProject #Cyclebreakers #MentalWealth
Suicide Prevention Month There is an aqua colored background with a large, purple semicolon in the middle. On the left is reads: The semicolon story: a symbol of survival The semicolon (;) isn’t just punctuation, it’s a lifeline. In writing, a semicolon is used when the author could’ve ended the sentence, but chose to continue. In life, it became a symbol for suicide prevention: a mark of survival, resilience, and choice. On the right, it reads: Your life is not a period. Your story continues.
September 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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With AI-related psychosis, the noise feels louder, the shadows closer. Suicide prevention means recognizing these triggers. No one should feel haunted by their mind or their phone.
📱 Check in.
💙 Remind them they are real, worthy, and not alone.
#SuicidePreventionMonth #BarrierBreakers #AIPsychosis
Suicide Prevention Awareness Sometimes the line between thought and technology gets blurry. When the mind meets the machine. (There is a computer with the website for choosing empowerment that also says "Ask for help"
September 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Learn 3 warning signs today and share them with someone you love.

💬 Don’t wait for a crisis—schedule a session with Choosing Empowerment to strengthen your mental wealth.

#SuicidePreventionMonth #MentalWealthMatters #choosingempowerment #BSfreetherapy
Suicide Prevention Awareness Warning Signs "Know the signs! • Sudden withdrawal, • changes in sleep, • giving away possessions, • hopeless talk These are not 'attention-seeking, They're signals. Pay attention, show up. National Suicide Prevention Month
September 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Mental health is mental wealth!

#SuicidePrevention #MentalWellness #BIPOCMentalHealth #PyschSky
Paranoia in the age of algorithms. Suicide prevention means meeting people where they are, including the digital battlefields of their minds. Humanity is greater than the machine
September 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Check on your people, even the strong ones!

#BlackMentalHealth #BSfree #SuicidePrevention
Suicide Prevention Awareness Snapshot of Suicide in the U.S. Nearly 50,000 lives lost in 2022: an average of 14.2 suicides per 100,000 people. USAFactssave.org • Number 11 on the list of leading causes of death. For ages 10-14 and 20-34, it ranks even higher, as the second leading cause. Check on your people
September 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM