Having conversations regarding mental health can be very difficult for many of us. Join me in this week's episode as I discuss various factors that impact our mental health, the importance of taking care of our mental well-being, and some lessons from my personal mental health journey. *DISCLAIMER: The topics discussed in this episode may be sensitive for some listeners. Please feel free to pause this episode if you feel any strong emotional reactions and resume this episode whenever it's convenient for you.*

Mental health resources:

• NAMI website: https://www.nami.org/help
• Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/
• For Marylanders: https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/988md.aspx
• Taraji P. Henson's and ASU's partnership for She Care Wellness Pods: https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/picture-gallery/news/2023/04/14/actor-taraji-p-henson-visits-alabama-state-dedication-she-care-wellness-pods/11667156002/

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