This episode is a bit of a journey. Our discussion is not necessarily a "how-to" of asking for help, but more of a discussion of underlying factors of why it can be so difficult to ask for help. We talk about concerns about how to ask for help and how it will be received, allowing time and space for the person who is asking for help, rules we have for ourselves, cultural shifts in not taking care of ourselves, perfectionism and identifying safe people.

Help resources: 

Canada: Crisis Services Canada, 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645, crisisservicescanada.ca

USA: mentalhealth.gov, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Treatment Referral Helpline 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)

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