Let's Talk About Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.   

In the midst of COVID-19, the need for mental health support has only increased.  While it would be great for employers to cover mental health services and provide support, many do not.  So, for now, it’s up to you to advocate for yourself and get the support you need.   

You are not alone.  There is help and support.  In this episode, we will talk about where to find it. 

1. We need insurance and policy makers to address mental health like they do physical health. 
2. Until this happens, we need to take it into account ourselves
   • Your goal is to maintain your mental health and potentially learn new strategies and coping mechanisms.  Depending on your circumstance, you may be going after these things on your own. 
   • Stress Management: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm
   • Mindful.org: https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/
   • Apps
     • Calm App: https://www.calm.com/
     • Headspace App: https://www.headspace.com/
   • Your organization's employee assistance program
   • Therapy
     • Betterhelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/
     • Talkspace: https://lp.talkspace.com/
     • Faithful Counseling: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/
     • Regain (individual and couples therapy): https://www.regain.us/
     • Teen counseling: https://www.teencounseling.com/
   • See a provider in your health insurance network
   • Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: https://www.learntolive.com/
   • Prayer/Scripture: 
     • Dwell App: https://dwellapp.io/
   • Greater Good Magazine: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/
3. Mental health stigma is dangerous and must be addressed
   • Learn about the resources and share them with your family, colleagues and team
   • Ask HR to share resources
   • Be transparent about how you’re doing

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