According to the World Health Organization, roughly 70% of people globally will experience trauma in their lifetime. How that impacts life can vary from person to person. In Episode 4, Part 1 of 3 of Finding Your Balance: A Mental Health Podcast presented by Peace River Center and Southeastern University, Kirk and Tiffani discuss what trauma is and how it can affect someone.

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Sometimes the transition from adolescence to adulthood can feel daunting without the support systems one may be used to; especially for those who may be away from family for the first time. In part three of this three-part episode, Kirk and Tiffani discuss what helped them navigate the changes they made during their transition into adulthood.

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24/7 National Crisis Line: 988

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While transitioning into adulthood can feel exciting, many people experience new challenges due to physical and mental growth. Learning how to find your balance during that time is often made more complex because of new environments, experiences, outside pressures, and feeling a loss of support, or a safety net. There can sometimes be this overwhelming sense of, “You better get it right.” In part one of this three-part episode, Kirk and Tiffani share some of their past experiences transitioning from adolescence to adulthood to help guide listeners through their journey.

24/7 Local Crisis Phone Line: 863.519.3744

24/7 Local Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 863.204.3443

24/7 National Crisis Line: 988

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

While transitioning into adulthood can feel exciting, many people experience new challenges due to physical and mental growth. Learning how to find your balance during that time is often made more complex because of new environments, experiences, outside pressures, and feeling a loss of support, or a safety net. There can sometimes be this overwhelming sense of, “You better get it right.” In part one of this three-part episode, Kirk and Tiffani share some of their past experiences transitioning from adolescence to adulthood to help guide listeners through their journey.

24/7 Local Crisis Phone Line: 863.519.3744

24/7 Local Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 863.204.3443

24/7 National Crisis Line: 988

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

For many people, mental illness is not something they seek support for. They may isolate, feel unsure of who or what to turn to, or even stuff their feelings down to try and appear “normal”. But mental health affects everyone. In part two of this episode, Tiffani and Kirk share what types of support are available and how to navigate through mental health challenges when you are away from your support system.

24/7 Local Crisis Phone Line: 863.519.3744

24/7 Local Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 863.204.3443

24/7 National Crisis Line: 988

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

How do you recognize the differences between mental health and mental illness? Understanding the differences is a key component to maintaining mental health, which like physical health, requires daily attention. Without maintaining mental well-being, we put ourselves at risk of developing a mental illness. In part one of this episode, Kirk and Tiffani discuss the differences between mental health and mental illness, what to do when we are experiencing an "off" day, and how to support those who may be experiencing a mental crisis or mental illness.

24/7 Local Crisis Phone Line: 863.519.3744

24/7 Local Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 863.204.3443

24/7 National Crisis Line: 988

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

How do you recognize when your mental health is off-balance? Mental health changes depending on how you feel throughout your day. Because of the ebbs and flows of emotions, it can feel challenging to recognize when your mental health is off-balance. This episode explores signs that your mental well-being deserves more attention, and what you can do to help bring more mental stability into your day.

24/7 Local Crisis Phone Line: 863.519.3744

24/7 Local Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 863.204.3443

24/7 National Crisis Line: 988

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.