This week I sat down with a colleague of mine Jelan Agnew. Jelan is a licensed clinical social work (LCSW), when she isn't saving the youth during the day, she is seeing clients at her private practice, which she just opened up in September 2017. Jelan and I talked about seasonal depression, why people of color avoid seeing a therapist and overall how we could do better about taking care of your mental health.

Jelan can be reached at [email protected], her private practice Nalej of Self, LLC, is located in West Hartford and she has openings!

Books Recommendations: Wherever You Go, There You Are - Jon Kabat-Zin Looking for a therapist? 1. Call 2 - 1- 1 2. Research therapist in your area on psychologytoday.com 3. Reach out to HR about EAP program. 4. Talk Space, an online therapy company.

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Music: Michael Gunnz

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