This week, we're joined by Sae Angelia, a Vancouver-based soon to be counsellor (and cat lover) who's currently juggling her full-time job around her studies. We chat about why you might want to chat to a therapist, what to do if you don't connect with your therapist and why we need to recognize that culture plays a big part in our attitude to mental health.
Thanks so much, as always, for listening - we really appreciate your support and welcome any feedback you might have. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @what.thezen and rate, subscribe and tell your friends if you enjoy listening! See you next week, Rachel & Evanna.
Mental Health Resources
Canada:
Bounce Back - Free Skill building Program designed to help Adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild and moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. 1-866-639-0522 / bounceback@cmha.bc.ca
Crisis Centre - The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre) is a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to helping people help themselves and others deal with crisis. Their services include a 24/7 distress phone line, online distress services and community education. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide. 1-800-784-2433
310mental Health Support- Speak to a crisis line worker 24/7. Crisis line workers listen to you and offer support with no judgement. If you need to find a program or tips for your own mental health, they can help you find them. 310-6789 (no area code needed)
Heads up Guys - Heads Up Guys is based out of the University of British Columbia and is part of the Men’s Depression and Suicide Network, a Canada-wide initiative to develop resources, services and programs to improve the mental health and well-being of men. Their website provides information, tips and advice to support men in their fight against depression. https://headsupguys.org/
First Nations Health Authority - First Nations and Aboriginal specific crisis line available 24/7, regardless of where individuals reside in BC.KUU-US services are for First Nations, by First Nations and all crisis response personnel are certified and trained in Indigenous cultural safety and therefore bring an understanding of First Nations history and trauma from the residential school to their roles. Last year, KUU-US helped over 10,000 individuals with mental health issues and crises related to residential school, child welfare, addiction, health concerns, divorce/separation, suicide ideation/survivorship, grief/loss, crime, abuse, peer pressure and financial distress. 1-800-588-8717
Northern Ireland:
Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair. No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, if you are or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline is here to help. 0808-808-8000
PIPS Charity is here to provide support to individuals who are considering, or who have at some point considered, ending their own lives. PIPS also provide support to those families & friends who have been touched by suicide. 8000886042 / info@pipscharity.com
Samaritans - Whatever you're going through, you can call us any time, from any phone for FREE. We offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. We won't judge you or tell you what to do, we'll listen to you. 116 123
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