In this episode, Nadia Imafidon speaks with Ashley Ellerson, a Black mental health professional who works in community healthcare in Seattle, WA. We chat about misconceptions about suicide, the levels of suicidal thoughts, what it's like to struggle with your own mental illnesses while taking care of others' mental health, how to set boundaries for emotional availability (aka how to keep your peace), and the systemic factors that contribute to suicidality.

Looking for resources? 

Project Lets 

https://therapyfundfoundation.org/

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

https://www.multiculturalcounselors.org/

https://openpathcollective.org/

https://mhanational.org/

National Alliance on Mental Illness

https://www.crisistextline.org/ (text 741741)

988 national crisis line

https://www.peerwa.org/ (for Washington residents)