In a world that is increasingly connected yet paradoxically isolating, the need for genuine stories and voices of hope has never been greater. Our latest podcast episode delves into the life of Makaylah Rogers, a non-binary social entrepreneur and mental health advocate who has found solace and strength in digital storytelling. This narrative isn’t justContinue reading “Leading Through Stories: Donuts and Digital Narratives in Mental Health”
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All In for Mental Health
January is the time of year in our household where we talk a lot about mental health. This coin has already helped us start conversations with our boys about goals and gratitude, strengths and sacrifice. The language may be simple. The ideas are not. I am currently participating in Quietly Loud, a 3 month photographyContinue reading “All In for Mental Health”
World Mental Health Day
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. We need to talk openly about suicide. We need to share stories and educate our communities. We need to ensure that every single person knows how to access the resources available. If you or anyone you know is feeling suicidal know there are people who care and canContinue reading “World Mental Health Day”
World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day and would have been my dad’s 64th birthday. My dad died by suicide in January of 2015. Suicide and mental health are topics our family openly talks about. Every year 800,000 people around the world die by suicide. When someone dies by suicide their family, friends and communityContinue reading “World Suicide Prevention Day”
Let’s Talk
It has been five Let’s Talk Days since my dad died by suicide. For people just learning about Bell Let’s Talk Day, that means my dad has been gone for five years. Below is the first of many blogs I have written about his death. It is the first post I wrote really addressing myContinue reading “Let’s Talk”