1st Generation Podcast
1st Generation Podcast
1st Generation Podcast
Episode 5: Culture Series Part 1- Maintaining Your Mental Health
52 minutes Posted Jun 13, 2022 at 12:00 pm.
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, on this episode, Brittany and Sara shed light on all things mental health including their personal experiences.
If you or someone you know is seeking mental health services, below are a list of some helpful resources:
If you’re looking for a therapist you can try:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
https://www.therapyforlatinx.com/getmatched
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
NYCWELL (text “well” to 65173; call 1-888-NYC-WELL; or chat on https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/)
Calling your insurance directly for some suggestions (the number is on the back of your insurance card). Please know that if you don’t have insurance, there are still free resources out there
If you’re going through a mental health crisis and need immediate assistance, you can try:
NYCWELL- call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
(https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline- call 800-273-8255 (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org)
911
General MH resources:
Life is Precious- https://www.comunilifelip.org/
National Alliance on Mental illness (NAMI)- https://nami.org/Home
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