WELP... My theme of love for February was disrupted by a gut feeling that this topic needed to be discussed. Depression and anxiety has been apart of my life in a BIG WAY BUT... I know when self-care (AND SELF LOVE) is top of mind, it keeps it at bay. When I take care of me, I kick depression to the curb. Let's break this mental health awareness stigma.

REMEMBER:

• YOU DESERVE TO FEEL YOUR BEST!
• YOU ARE WORTHY OF GETTING OUT THIS RUT!
• YOU ARE SO EFFING SPECIAL
• DON'T GIVE UP
• YOU CAN DO THIS!
• THERAPY ISN'T WEIRD.. IT'S HELPFUL
• THIS IS A SEASON OF WINTER... SUMMER IS COMING

See below for additional resources if you or someone you know is struggling:

• National Alliance on Mental Illness COVID-19 Resource & Guide: https://www.nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf
• Find a local therapist in your area:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
• Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)

Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 * Crisis Textline

Text TALK to 741741 * Veterans Crisis Line

Call 800-273-8255 or text 838255 * Crisis Centers/Crisis text and call lines

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/

Call 211 - http://211.org/services/crisis