Stop the Stigma

On episode 2, join us for a discussion about destigmatizing mental health and what it means to us. 

“Letting people know that it's OK to talk about [mental health]...destigmatizing mental health is knowing that it's OK to not be OK." – Ashley Barksdale, LMSW 
"Why am I ashamed of [mental health]...this is part of my story."- Sandi Brown, LMSW

How can you help?

• Let go of the lables. 
• Advocate. 
• Ask for help. 
• Ask others if they're ok and be ready and willing to listen.

Coming up on future episodes, we will be digging deeper into our own vulnerabilities as we share about all things mental health. 

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