Episode Notes:
- How does NAMI support individuals and families facing mental health challenges?
- Finding an advocate is key to navigating challenges and seeking support.
- In what ways can individuals offer support to someone who is navigating the challenges of raising a child with mental health issues?
- Adjusting communication styles to match a child's needs is crucial for caregivers connecting with a child dealing with mental health issues.
- And much more!
About Jennifer:
For many years, I've been a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness and support for families grappling with mental health challenges. My passion lies in education, eliminating stigma, and connecting families with the right resources. I've actively lobbied on Capitol Hill, established a supportive speaking community for clients and family members, and provided training to first responders. I'm always eager to listen, learn, share resources, and educate in this critical area. I'm dedicated to empowering individuals to craft their own Life by Design. Often, we settle in our careers and relationships, accepting what we think life has in store for us. I refuse to settle, and I encourage you not to either!
My journey began with owning Domino's Pizza Stores and raising a family in Maine. In 2011, we moved to Las Vegas, but I quickly realized that I thrive on challenge and growth. This led me to become a Realtor, where I helped people buy and sell homes. Yet, I yearned for more – more freedom to travel and spend time with my children and grandchildren, more opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, and more ways to help others become the best version of themselves.
Now, I reside in Gulfport, MS, and I relish the freedom to work on my terms, which includes roles in leadership, coaching, consulting, real estate, and real estate investments. I'm also privileged to serve as the Managing Director of the Gulf Coast, MS Chapter of Polka Dot Powerhouse, where I connect remarkable, action-oriented women to foster personal and professional growth.
Huber Legacy Encompasses:
• Vice President of Sales at eAgent
• Capital Lending Partner (Business Purpose Lending)
• Managing Director of Gulf Coast PDP
• Business Builder
• Real Estate Investor
• Realtor
• Mental Health Advocate
• Host of Gulf Coast Real Estate Investors Association
• Digital Branch Office Banking Manager
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Website: https://jenniferlhuber.com/
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IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES... YOU"RE NOT ALONE>>>
Website: https://www.nami.org/Home
Phone: NAMI HELPLINE 800-950-6264 or TEXT "helpline" to 62640
In 2020, the nation took a significant step forward with the enactment of the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, a bill NAMI advocated for that created a nationwide three-digit number (988) to assist people experiencing a mental health or suicidal crisis. This number is now available in communities across the country.
NAMI recognizes that other organizations have drawn distinctions between what diagnoses are considered “mental health conditions” as opposed to “mental illnesses.” We intentionally use the terms “mental health conditions” and “mental illness/es” interchangeably.
A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feelings, behavior, or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others. If you have — or think you might have — a mental illness, the first thing you must know is that you are not alone. Mental health conditions are far more common than you think, mainly because people don’t like to, or are scared to, talk about them. However:
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year
1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
A mental health condition isn’t the result of one event. Research suggests multiple, linking causes. Genetics, environment, and lifestyle influence whether someone develops a mental health condition. A stressful job or home life makes some people more susceptible, as do traumatic life events. Biochemical processes and circuits and basic brain structure may play a role, too.
None of this means that you’re broken or that you, or your family, did something “wrong.” Mental illness is no one’s fault. And for many people, recovery — including meaningful roles in social life, school, and work — is possible, especially when you start treatment early and play a strong role in your own recovery process.
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