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Happy Monday! We are starting this week with another get to know our team!! ⠀
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Meet Erik Muckey! Our CEO & Executive Director. He is certainly qualified for the job, and we couldn’t do it without him!!!⠀
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His education includes -⠀
BBA, Economics (2014) - University of South Dakota⠀
MBA, Finance & Entrepreneurial Mgmt. Specialties (2020) - Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota⠀
MPP, Rural Economic Development Concentration (2020) - Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota⠀
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His personals interests include - ⠀
cooking, running, cycling, singing karaoke, playing music, traveling, and summer sports (baseball, sand volleyball)⠀
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His passion for mental health - ⠀
I've experienced significant depression and anxiety in my life and considered suicide after finishing my undergraduate studies. The overwhelm and pressure of a really high-achieving four years at USD became overwhelming beyond anything I've experienced, and that moment happened to come at a pivotal time in Lost&Found's history--deciding whether or not to keep the organization alive. ⠀
It turns out--my decisions for the org seemed to coincide with my own future. But it also taught me that among achievement, we can get knocked down with mental health, even with access to care and support. ⠀
When I recognized how my situation may have played out for someone with access to fewer supports than I had, it's easy to see how that could have resulted in something more serious.⠀
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What he loves about this work -⠀
The people that have come into my life because of Lost&Found have made life infinitely better. I can't imagine not knowing the wonderful people who have been a part of our board, our staff, and our student chapters. ⠀
Seeing how this topic touches people and brings out their best, most hopeful selves is a blessing I can't say enough about. It's what gets me up in the morning, every day, to do what I do.⠀
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(Thanks for being a great leader. Sincerely, the team)

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Let’s talk about seeking and getting help.⠀
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It can be hard, difficult, scary, or uneasy when deciding or thinking about getting help. However, getting help is strong and will help you feel better. It will help you talk through hardships and gain a new perspective and/or new coping mechanisms. ⠀
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No matter who you are, you can benefit from mental health therapy. Talk therapy is recommended by most doctors as first line treatment for poor mental health and/or mental health conditions.⠀
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If you’re considering therapy or thinking about making another appointment if you’ve gone before, take this as your sign. ⠀
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You can look up your local mental health providers on the internet or go to psychologytoday.com to search by location and insurance. If you don’t have insurance that’s okay too. Ask about sliding scale fees when scheduling an appointment. ⠀
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Remember seeking help is strong. Repeat this self affirmations today or save them for later if you need encouragement to take the next step in getting help. 🤍⠀
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#ResilientToday #Resilience #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #Therapy #GetHelp #SeekingHelpIsStrong #Affirmations #SelfAffirmations

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Notice ❕❕❕⠀
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Telecommunication companies are sending out notices similar to this one by CenturyLink: ⠀
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“The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK to reach the Lifeline until July 16, 2022.”⠀
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“In order for 988 to work in your area code, 10-digit local dialing must first be implemented.”⠀
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“To complete all local calls, you will now need to dial AREA CODE + TELEPHONE NUMBER. This applies to all calls within your area code that are currently dialed with seven digits.”⠀
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What this means is that all calls and texts in addition to fax machines, medical alert devices, and alarms must be set up to dial local numbers with their three digit area code in addition to seven digit phone number compared to seven digit phone number alone. ⠀
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Questions or concerns??? Comment below!! ⬇️⠀
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#FCC #988 #CenturyLink #CrisisHelp #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #NationalSuicidePrevention #MentalHealthCrisisLifeline #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #YouMatter #ResilientToday #Resilience #ImportantNotice

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Apr 7

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Caretakers, this #MindfulMinute is for you.

Whether you work in a healthcare setting, support a child or adult at home or at work, care for those with poor mental health, or simply care for your friends and family, know you are appreciated. Know you are loved and worthy. Know that your hard work and large heart does not go unnoticed. ⠀
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Often when we care for others or help others through tough situations, we can forget to take care of ourselves outside of the experience. Make sure you fill up your own cup so you are able to pour into others!! 😌💗🤍

#WeAppreciateYou #AppreciationPost #Appreciation #MindfulMinute #Caretaker #Caretakers #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters

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What is a mental health crisis? From NAMI, "A mental health crisis is any situation in which a person's behavior puts them at risk of hurting themselves or others and/or prevents them from being able to care for themselves or function effectively in the community." ⠀
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Some days are difficult... more difficult than others. Some days we may feel angry, sad, or need to cry. Know these emotions and feelings are valid are are ok.⠀
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When a difficult day becomes unmanageable or doesn't seem to end, this may be a mental health crisis. If there is expressed suicidal ideation that includes a plan to complete suicide or expressed notion to harm others, this is definitely a mental health crisis and requires help. ⠀
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If you or someone you know are in a mental health crisis, call 911 if there is imminent danger or call the National Suicide Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK to be connected to a crisis counselor. You can also text "HELP" to 741741. 🤍⠀
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We hope this helps you understand what a mental health crisis is or can include. For more information feel free to reach out to us or visit the link in our bio! ⠀
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#Resilience #ResilientToday #MentalHealthCrisis #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #YouMatter #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #CrisisLifelines #UnderstandingMentalHealth

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Apr 5

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Self-affirmations to help boost your mood today! Or save for another day! 🤍
#SelfAffirmations #PositiveThinking #HealthyThinking #Resilience #ResilientToday #MentalHealthMatters #YouMatter #SuicidePrevention

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Happy Easter weekend!!! (if you celebrate... if not happy weekend!!!) 🐣 We are blessed to have you here!!! I hope you know how much you matter and know how much you are loved even if your mind tells you otherwise. 💝 Enjoy the sunshine this week and and good company if you are able!! ⠀
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#HappyEaster #HappyDay #Blessed #YouAreWorthy #YouAreLoved #WeAreHere #ResilientToday #Resilience #HealthyThinking #PositiveThinking #Positivity

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Giving a S/O today to the USD Lost&Found chapter (@wearehereusd). ⠀
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Our chapters are always doing wonderful things. This past Saturday, USD Lost&Found and @usdawol students hosted a mental health panel in Sioux Falls. This panel included our own Director of Programs, Susan, Augustana Lost&Found (@wearehereaugie) chapter advisor Wendy, and lovely volunteer Katrina whom has her own counseling private practice. ⠀
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Each panel member has been affected by mental illness in their personal lives and focuses on improving mental health in their professional lives. ⠀
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Susan has a background in counseling and play therapy. Wendy works as a college admissions counselor and too has a passion for mental health. She is helping to bring awareness on her campus. Katrina is a USD counseling grad and has worked at different locations in South Dakota providing adult addictions and mental health therapies. She’s able to provide services to couples, individuals, and groups needing help with their behavioral health because oftentimes substance use disorders and mental health conditions co-occur. ⠀
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Our program associate Courtney was there to capture the moment and says she was very impressed with students’ interest and questions and with panel responses. ⠀
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We thank you all for a great event!!!!! 🥰🥳

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Today, and every day, #transisbeautiful. 🙌 ⠀
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Today, we join countless transgender and non-binary people in South Dakota, the United States, and around the globe in observing International Transgender Day of Visibility. Knowing the challenges that the transgender/non-binary community faces here and around the globe, it is absolutely essential that our communities show up as allies for transgender people and recognize their presence in our communities.⠀
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Transgender and non-binary people are people. They are our children, our siblings, our parents, our classmates, our relatives, our co-workers, our leaders, our friends, our fellow community members. They make a difference daily in our lives. They are making contributions to our society that can't be replaced or replicated.⠀
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And they also face discrimination and stigma at rates that are real, harmful, and dehumanizing. And that isn't okay.⠀
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That's why today, we stand with transgender and non-binary people to let them know they are seen, heard, and valuable and deserve our love, support, and inclusion. We're thankful for our community partners in @sdtransformproj for the work they do every day to support transgender/non-binary youth and families in South Dakota.⠀
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And we encourage you to join us in supporting the transgender community. Check out the link in our bio to learn more.⠀
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#transvisibility #transdayofvisibility #transrightsarehumanrights #transpeoplearepeople #transgender #trans #transgendermentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention #nonbinary #nonconforming #beyondthebinary #transawareness

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