Hey friends! We made it to Episode 10!!! This accomplishment alone deserves a whole celebration! It has been quite an exciting and interesting journey. A huge thank you to everyone that rocked with me from the beginning, joined along the way, and provided unconditional support for my vision. Words cannot even begin to describe how grateful I am for this experience. I know this is just the beginning of something great. I am looking forward to wrapping up this season and excited for what is to come in the future!

Last month, many of us celebrated National Mental Health Awareness Month. Though it is no longer May, I want to remind you that it is NEVER too late to begin taking steps towards caring for your mental health. You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis mode before seeking support. In today’s episode, I'll share some valuable mental health resources that are available to you, as you embark on your own mental health journey. 

Check out this week’s moving and powerful spoken word performance, Healing by Aniyah Smith on Youtube: https://youtu.be/roEgkJ8PoiQ

 **Trigger Warnings: suicide, self-harm, depression **

Join me at the Poets' table!

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Need help determining the best mental health care for you? 

• Check out Mental Health of America's Guide To Finding The Right Mental Health Care: https://www.mhanational.org/finding-right-mental-health-care-yuo

To learn more about the resources mentioned in today's episode, view the links below:

Therapist Directories and Mental Health Resources

• 11 Directories to Help You Find a Therapist Near You: https://blog.zencare.co/whats-the-best-therapist-finder/
• Self-care/ Mental Health Resources for BIPOC: https://researchguides.library.tufts.edu/AntiRacismResourceGuide/ResourcesForBIPOC
• BIPOC/ AAPI Mental Health Resources (Therapist Directories): https://www.naminh.org/resources-2/bipoc/
• Professional Associations and Organizations that provide treatment referrals: //www.mhanational.org/finding-therapy
• Explore Online Therapy Options Here: https://www.verywellmind.com/best-online-therapy-4691206

Helplines

• Treatment Resources ( including Helplines and Mental Health Tools and Resources): https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/individuals/index.htm

Support Groups

• Find Support Groups here: https://www.mhanational.org/find-support-groups
• Find Support through NAMI Connection and NAMI Family Support Groups: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups

For more mental-health-related information and resources, check out Episode 8!

Until next time, take care and stay connected with me on social media (IG and Twitter: loving_breezy)!

Love yall!

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