MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA & how to overcome it!

Skip to 06:44 for tips on overcoming stigma
After living with mental illness for years, I wanted to share what I have done to overcome the stigma surrounding a diagnosis. I really hope this helps someone out there. Don't give up because you never know just how much better things will get in the future.
#SuicidePrevention #SuicidePreventionAwareness
My socials
FACEBOOK: / athena-stamakinley-185...
TWITTER: / athenajewel
INSTAGRAM: / toastythebaker
RESOURCES
MEGA FOLDER: mega.nz/folder...
50 POWERFUL TIPS FOR COPING WITH ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION: gr8fultherapis...
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness - see if you have a local chapter): www.nami.org/Home
PSYCHOLOGY TODAY (find a therapist or group therapy): www.psychology...
More info on illnesses
ANXIETY: www.nimh.nih.g...
DEPRESSION: www.nimh.nih.g...
LIVING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS: www.buzzfeed.c...

[@halldorherm]

Girl, I'm glad that I randomly found your channel. This is something that I've gone through, talked about and have been lucky enough to help guys through. Mental health is something we need to talk about and acknowledge. Thank you for taking the time to make this and sharing, proud of you and wish the best

[@rpouncy14]

I lost my best friend do to mental health.

[@AthenaStamakinley]

I'm so sorry. That's terrible. I hope you are coping with it okay.

[@rpouncy14]

@@AthenaStamakinley Also, I do have mental issue myself, I do overcome it by going to the gym, go to church.

[@AthenaStamakinley]

@@rpouncy14 That's great that you have things that help you (: keep taking care of yourself!

[@ultracatz]

period queen PERIOD!!!

[@AthenaStamakinley]

my #1 fan lol

[@FateMaster92k]

thank you for some of the best inspirations

[@AthenaStamakinley]

Thank you for watching and supporting me!!

[@NathanDuabanTheSonicEnthusiast]

I love your content

[@AthenaStamakinley]

Thanks!! That means a lot to me (: