This week you will be introduced to Becca Lane, the National Peer Education Programs Manager for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). In this episode, Becca shares her personal mental health journey, which led to a strong passion for creating safe spaces to discuss mental health and to end the silence and mental health stigma. Becca has a heart of service and is invested in creating and providing education regarding mental health, especially among diverse populations. Throughout this episode we also share various resources, along with several resources listed below in the show notes.
NOTE: This episode discusses suicidal ideation, substance abuse, grief, gun violence, and interpersonal violence.
NAMI’s Website: https://www.nami.org/Home
NAMI’s Instagram: @NAMIcommunicate
NAMI’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/namicommunicate
HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text "HelpLine" to 62640. Open Mon-Fri 10am-10pm ET
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
The YANApodcast
https://theyanapodcast.com/
US Surgeon General Mental Health Crisis: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/philadelphia/news/us-surgeon-general-youth-mental-health-report/?fbclid=IwAR36Gm9ykRiUTYE5-9S_OthRtyvveS6qfV1Wfp2mg54e2DlG6zBdxj2lmIw#app
Decoding Mental Health: Breaking Down the Labels and Language We Use
https://player.captivate.fm/episode/eeff2a91-6268-4d13-a90f-5526b557b88f
How gun violence is impacting mental health of Philadelphia's youth
Philadelphia Focus Podcast:
Check Your Head Podcast
