The Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services/Division of Behavioral Health Services (DHHS/DBHS) launched three new social media channels in support of the “Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think” project, which officially launched on Jan. 21. The channels will be used to promote mental health resources and news within Sacramento County.

 

 

·            Twitter handle –

·         Facebook page – 

·         YouTube account –

 

 

The “Mental Illness: It’s not always what you think” project will focus on:

 

·         Dispelling myths and stereotypes about mental illness

·         Promoting positive beliefs and attitude about living with mental illness, hope and recovery

·         Promoting messages of wellness, hope and recovery

 

 

RESOURCES:     County representatives are available to speak to the mental health resources that are available within the county and general mental illness facts, as well as the goals of this project.

 

                        For more information on Sacramento County’s mental health efforts, please visit www.StopStigmaSacramento.org or www.sacdhhs.com.

 

 

 

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