May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in this episode of Just My MomSense, I’m sharing my personal reflections on mental health, how it shows up in our day-to-day lives and why it’s so important to normalize the struggles we don’t always talk about out loud.
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Mental Health Resources:
Therapy & Finding Support
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder
psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Find a licensed therapist in your area and filter by insurance, specialty, and more. - Therapy for Black Girls
therapyforblackgirls.com
A space to support the mental health needs of Black women and girls. - Therapy for Black Men
therapyforblackmen.org
Reducing stigma and increasing access to therapy for Black men. - Open Path Collective
openpathcollective.org
Affordable counseling options for individuals and families—often between $40–$70 per session.
Support for Parents & Caregivers
- NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
nami.org | HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Offers free education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families. - Parent to Parent USA
p2pusa.org
Connects families of children with special needs, including mental and behavioral challenges, for peer-to-peer support. - The Mighty
themighty.com
A compassionate community where people share stories and experiences related to mental health, chronic illness, disability, and caregiving.
For Kids & Teens
- Child Mind Institute
childmind.org
Tools and tips for supporting children’s mental wellness, from anxiety to ADHD and everything in between. - Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
crisistextline.org
Free, anonymous support from trained crisis counselors—available 24/7 via text.
In Case of Emergency
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
988lifeline.org
Free, 24/7 support for people in distress or those supporting someone else.
You’re Not Alone
Whether you're dealing with burnout, anxiety, or just feeling “off,” please know that your mental health is worth prioritizing. Even five minutes of stillness, asking for help, or talking with a trusted friend can make a difference.
You are not failing. You are human. And you are doing an incredible job.
Let’s break the silence, reduce the stigma, and remind each other: it’s okay to not be okay.
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