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02/22/2026

Sisterhood is a quiet, sacred practice of choosing one another with tenderness, even when life makes us tired or guarded. It lives in gentle gestures—checking in because love remembers, sitting close in presence, celebrating each other’s growth as proof that there is room for all of us to shine. When we strengthen these bonds, our nervous systems soften; our bodies exhale; our minds remember we were never meant to carry everything alone. There is healing in being seen, in laughing together, in allowing ourselves to be held by community. Every time we reach for one another with intention, we build a refuge from isolation and remind our spirits that belonging is not something we compete for—it’s something we create, together.

Explore the Mental Health Resources Guide for tools, support, and information to help you prioritize your well-being:

https://www.links2hopechicago.com/allorgs

We’d also love your feedback. Please take our short survey and let us know if posts like this help create a more supportive climate around mental health and wellbeing:

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02/04/2026

🎉 Registration is Now Open for the 2026 Mental Health & Wellness Symposium and Black Family Wellness Expo! 🎉
This year’s theme is “Elevating Black Women & Girls Through Family, Culture & Community.”

We are thrilled to announce our keynote speaker, Eden Bridgeman Sklenar, owner and CEO of EBONY Media Group and JET Media Group. Eden will be interviewed by Samantha Chatman, ABC 7 Chicago news anchor and member of the Chicago (IL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, in a dialogue about empowering Black women and girls through the lens of family, culture, and community.

✨ What to Expect:
Engaging workshops and panels tailored for women’s and girls’ mental health.

Interactive sessions, including a segment for men and boys to discuss mental health.

Access to vital resources on topics like mental health awareness, parenting neurodiverse children, maternal health, cancer awareness, and more!

Stay tuned to our page for additional announcements leading up to this event!

🔗 Register Now for this Free Community Event!
Scan the QR code in the image or visit the link:

https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/2026-mental-health-and-wellness-symposium-black-family-wellness-expo/

🗓️: Saturday, March 21, 2026

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02/01/2026

Spending time with your good girlfriends is not only good for the soul, but it also significantly boosts mental health and overall well-being by:

- Reducing stress and anxiety (socializing lowers stress hormones like cortisol and releases those feel-good endorphins)

- Combating loneliness

- Increasing happiness and life satisfaction (shared experiences are linked to greater fulfillment)

- Improving self-esteem (being valued by friends reminds you just how fabulous you are, just as you are — uniquely you)

- Promoting healthier habits (there’s nothing like an accountability partner for exercise and nutrition)

- Offering emotional support (life is going to “life,” and the empathy, understanding, and love of friends help to process the challenging seasons)

- Creating a sense of belonging (yes, your village matters)

So, as you load your calendar with work meetings and a laundry list of to-dos, be sure to carve out a sacred space for time with friends. You all deserve it.

Please take our survey and let us know whether posts like this contribute to a more supportive climate around mental health and wellbeing:
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Central Area of The Links, Incorporated

01/26/2026

As Black women, we are often the foundation—holding families, communities, and organizations together with strength, grace, and resilience. We pour into others effortlessly, answering the call to serve, support, and uplift. Yet in doing so, we can forget that we, too, are worthy of care, rest, and intentional nourishment.

This mental health moment is a reminder that pouring into yourself is not selfish—it is necessary. Your well-being matters. Your joy matters. Your rest matters. Taking time to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself is an act of self-respect and preservation, especially in a world that so often expects Black women to be endlessly strong.

When we choose to care for our mental and emotional health, we are better equipped to show up as our most whole, authentic selves. Let this be your permission to refill your cup—through rest, boundaries, reflection, and joy—so that your light can continue to shine, not from depletion, but from abundance.

Check out the Mental Health Resources Guide for tools, support, and information to help you prioritize your well-being:
https://www.links2hopechicago.com/allorgs

Please take our survey and let us know whether posts like this contribute to a more supportive climate around mental health and wellbeing:
https://forms.gle/tyfYcUrCKoMuoLUi6

01/24/2026

**Save the Date!** 🗓️

Join the Chicago (IL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for our 2026 Mental Health & Wellness Symposium and Black Family Wellness Expo! 💚🤍🔗

This year’s theme:
“Elevating Black Women & Girls Through Family, Culture, and Community.”

Registration will open in February. Stay tuned for more details!

Let’s come together to elevate our journey toward wellness and strengthen our community through family, culture, and support. We can hardly wait to see you there! 🌟

01/18/2026

Sometimes, we tell ourselves we’re not doing enough, achieving enough, or being successful enough. Those thoughts can quietly challenge our self-esteem and impact our mental health.

Pause and reflect on the mountains you’ve already climbed. Growth isn’t always loud—but it’s real. Keep moving forward. 💚

Check out the Mental Health Resources Guide for tools, support, and information to help you prioritize your well-being:

https://www.links2hopechicago.com/allorgs

Please take our survey and let us know whether posts like this contribute to a more supportive climate around mental health and wellbeing:

https://forms.gle/tyfYcUrCKoMuoLUi6

01/05/2026

✨ Embrace the New Year with Purpose! ✨

As we step into a time of renewal, let’s harness the power of goal setting to enhance our mental health. By defining clear, achievable goals using the SMART framework, we can reduce stress, gain direction, and celebrate our accomplishments. 🧠💪

**Key Benefits of Goal Setting:**
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Provides purpose and direction
- Enhances focus and motivation

Let’s make this year our best yet by setting meaningful goals! What’s your first goal for 2026? 🌟 ChiLinks 💚🤍🔗

Please take our survey and let us know whether posts like this contribute to a more supportive climate around mental health and wellbeing:

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12/22/2025

Connect With Our Youth This Holiday Season

The holidays can bring joy—but they can also bring stress, loneliness, and pressure for many young people. This season, let’s be intentional about checking in with the youth in our lives.

Let’s show our young people they are not alone this holiday season and year-round.

Take our brief survey, we want to hear from you: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaUh-W8AOtG8WA1ZVVtRaJLDLJmp8ftBpMk_7wr0H2zfObiQ/viewform?usp=send_form

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12/16/2025

It is important to finding inner peace and balance in order to achieve true success and fulfillment in life.

It's about prioritizing self-care, mindfulness, and well-being to have a successful and meaningful life.

Let us unite in the pursuit of inner peace, for it's the foundation on which we can all build a life of purpose and fulfillment.

Engage in activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Focus on the positive aspects of your life and express appreciation for the blessings you have.

Take care of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being through exercise, healthy eating, and seeking support when needed. And surround yourself with positive influences and supportive relationships that uplift and inspire you.
Please take our survey and let us know whether posts like this contribute to a more supportive climate around mental health and wellbeing:

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11/30/2025

Please take our survey and let us know whether posts like this contribute to a more supportive climate around mental health and wellbeing:

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11/27/2025

Thanksgiving blessings from our families to yours.

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