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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  I could not think of a more important time to talk about the importance of mental health than a year into this pandemic.  In today’s post, I interview my friend and colleague Kim Garnon.  She is a counselor in Erie, Pennsylvania.  During the interview, we talk all things mental health.  

My one ask for this week’s post, in particular, is that after watching this video, you share it with someone!  Please share with a friend who may be struggling with their mental health.  Or maybe a family member that may need to hear this message.

I hope you all enjoy and as always if you have any questions please let me know!

Resources

Warmline

http://screening.mhanational.org/content/need-talk-someone-warmlines/ 

Click on this link to find a Warmline in your area.  The Warm Line is a peer support resource.  Warmlines are staffed by volunteers who provide support to individuals currently struggling with their mental health.  The volunteers are not trained mental health professionals, however, they provide unique support by being able to share their personal experience and help you in a way that a counselor does not.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

1 (800) 273-8255

This number is a vital resource for individuals who are experiencing suicidal thoughts. This number can be accessed 24/7.  By calling this number you will be connected to trained mental health professionals in your area who will provide crisis support to you.

Psychology Today

www.psychologytoday.com 

Psychology Today is a free counselor directory that allows you to search for a counselor that will best fit your needs.  If you are seeking counseling, enter your zip code and it will locate the counselors in your area.  Every counselor has a bio posted, identified their specialties, shared fees/rates, what insurance they accept, and their contact information.