The spotlight on mental health has been an important one to shine, especially since the pandemic and its devastating impacts. Mental health does not discriminate, and can affect people from all walks of life, including you and those around you!

In this episode, Liz, Astrid, and her sister, Stephanie, share their own personal experiences dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Learn about the misconceptions and stigmas behind mental illness, and how we can start shifting our perspective on this widespread issue. You will also learn how to manage your mental health issues and how to be of support to those you love who struggle with mental illness.

If you or your loved one is struggling with mental health, know that you are not alone. Do not hesitate to seek help, and contact the 24-hour national suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255)

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KEY POINTS:

• Why caring for our mental health is so important.
• Clearing the misconceptions and stigmas of mental health.
• The struggles and negative impacts of depression and anxiety.
• How to best support those dealing with mental illness.
• Ways to improve and care for your mental health.

QUOTABLES:

“You don't choose to be depressed or anxious. Just like you don't choose to have an illness or a disease. You don't choose to feel this way.”

“Remember that there's always a light at the end of the tunnel, and you need to put in your effort to get out of this place more than anybody. You need to want to get out of it. You need to want to help yourself more than anything, and you can.”

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PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

If you or your loved one is struggling with mental health, do not hesitate to seek help - contact the 24-hour national suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255)

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