Episode 8 - Mental Health In Schools

At times, we all wake up on the wrong side of the bed in the morning, so to speak. Other times, the way we feel is so much deeper than that. Has this ever happened to you on a school or work day? Should you ever have to sacrifice your mental health for things deemed more important by society? Is there a way for academic institutions to provide better mental health supports to students in need, and for society to be more empathic to those in need of a "self care day"?

This episode contains sensitive material and may not be appropriate for all audiences. If you or someone else are in need of mental health help please reach out to the resources below:

SAMHSA’s National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

If you are in an emergency, please call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

NAMI
 1-800-950-6264 M-F, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., ET 
 Or text "NAMI" to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.