*****TRIGGER WARNING***** 

This episode mentions mental illness, hospitals, suic*de, death/grief, psychosis 

Welcome to Big Bertha's R.A.P.(Random Ass Podcast)! Weekly podcast featuring a multifaceted black woman exploring a plethora of topics ranging from life lessons, spirituality, music, health, relations & more. Big Bertha will occasionally be joined with guests having free, fun, humorous, thought-provoking and judgement-free conversations with the intent of sharing knowledge and experiences. 

On this week's episode, Bertha opens up about her history with mental illness and what triggered her most recent mental breakdown in order to unmask this façade of being "okay" . Please listen and share with hopes to spread awareness, gain insight to her coping mechanisms and learn about some resources that might be helpful to you or someone you love. 

This episode will conclude season one of this podcast and will return in a few weeks. In the meantime, please send an email to bigberthasrap@gmail.com for interests, questions or input. Also, if you like what you heard, please use the #BBRAP hashtag on social media. 

Mental Health Resources: 

• Psychology Today's Therapist Directory 
• Call the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) on Helpline at 800-950-NAMI Or in a crisis, text "NAMI" to 741741
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)  1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• NIMH (National Institute for Mental Health) 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)