Season one, Episode two of “Progress with Patience” a podcast, created to share experiences and create a space to start/continue important conversations. This episode titled “For the toughest soldiers” will discuss Mental Health. Trigger Warning! September is Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month, and this episode gets real about some very real mental health issues. Resources linked below:
- (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
- Phone #: 988
- Website: 988 Lifeline - If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.
- About: “Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.”
- (The Trevor Project)
- Phone #: 1 (866) 488-7386
- Website: www.thetrevorproject.org
- About: “the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.”
- (The Montrose Center)
- Phone #: 713-529-0037
- Website: montrosecenter.org
- About: “Helping LGBTQ+ youth and adults live healthy, actualized lives with the tools and resources they need to feel affirmed.”
- (Texas Health And Human Services: Mental Health and Substance Use Resources)
- Website: www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-substance-use-resources
- About: “Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional changes can seek help from a variety of resources that are available for families and persons experiencing mental health or substance use issues.”
- (Center for Disease Control: Mental health tools and resources)
- Website: www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/index.htm
- About: “The free and confidential resources below can help you or a loved one connect with a skilled, trained mental health professional.”
- Breathing Techniques
- (Medical News Today, 4-7-8 breathing): www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324417#what-is-it
- (Healthline, 8 Breathing Exercises to Try When You Feel Anxious): www.healthline.com/health/breathing-exercises-for-anxiety
- (University of Rochester Medical Center, 5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique for Anxiety)
- Website: www.urmc.rochester.edu/behavioral-health-partners/bhp-blog/april-2018/5-4-3-2-1-coping-technique-for-anxiety.aspx