We’re not health care professionals, just two best friends trying to make it through each day. Welcome to My Mental Health Fan Club.
We couldn’t let Mental Health Awareness Month go by without sharing some good news with our community… My Mental Health Fan Club is coming back for Season 2!!! We hoped you’ve missed us as much as we’ve missed you cause conversation is just getting started. Stay Tuned!! 💚🧠💚
Did you know that men are less likely than women to seek help for depression, substance abuse, and stressful life events due to social norms, a reluctance to talk, and a downplay of symptoms? That’s why this Men’s Mental Health Month we want to shout out actor Ryan Reynolds for taking the brave step of sharing his experience dealing with anxiety. Because of prominent figures like Ryan, we hope more men can feel comfortable speaking out about their mental health concerns and not suffer in silence.
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As a special unreleased episode from May, Jenn and Lily honor mental health awareness month! They’re talkin’ about Thinking Traps! These traps prevent us from seeing things as they are. Otherwise known as cognitive distortions, thinking traps are often deeply ingrained in our psyche that most of us aren’t aware of. So let’s FREE YOUR MIND from common thinking traps, learn some tools, try to find some positivity AND THE REST WILL FOLLOW!
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It can be hard to know the right things to do or say when someone close to us is going through a hard time, but simply letting them know you are there for them is a great first step. Tell us something you've done or said to help support someone in need or what someone has done for you.
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June is but the LGBTQIA community deserves to be seen, be heard, and feel supported every day of the year. Stay tuned all month long as we shout out some of the incredible people and organizations that inspire us and have made a significant impact in the name of mental health awareness for our LGBTQIA family.
Frustration and anger. It can be easy to go from zero to Limp Bizkit in seconds, but maybe discussing the difference between the two and learning how to manage in those moments can make us a classy and graceful Merideth Brooks adult contemporary song about acceptance and empowerment.
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Imposter Syndrome, it’s a thing! Ever feel like a fraud in some aspect of your life? Are you unable to accept all your accomplishments? Ever question if you deserve the accolades you are receiving? Check! Check! Check! Join us as we discuss imposter syndrome. Recognizing it in yourself and ways to cope to keep your mental health in check.
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Continuing our spotlight on with the incredible organization Asians Do Therapy
Asians Do Therapy was started by licensed marriage and family therapist Yin J. Li, MA LMFT. Yin created the organization in hoping that “highlighting Asian people’s experience in therapy and as therapists and sharing culturally relevant information, more Asians and Asian Americans will seek therapy as a resource, available and meant for us.”
Asians Do Therapy provides incredible resources, firsthand stories, and even a podcast dedicated to their mission. Visit the link in our bio to find out more.
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In a world where we are objectified, fetishized, made to feel invisible, emasculated, scapegoated, exploited, pigeonholed, much of healing work for Asian and Asian Americans is to reconnect to our own humanity.
So, as we fight, let’s hold on to our tenderness.
Allow yourself to soften, to cry, to receive support, to find joy, to rest.
We have a lot of exciting ideas in store for the podcast, but we need your help in making them a reality.
If you sign up to become one of our Patreon donors, not only will you be helping us amplify the importance of mental health awareness, but you will have exclusive access to all things podcast-related before anyone else.
We thank you in advance for your help in continuing this important conservation.
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There's always something to look forward to. For us, it's making up for lost time with the world's longest hug when we finally see each other!
To all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, nieces, sisters, friends, and role models in our lives, we THANK YOU for all that you do!!
We also know this day can be a tough one for a lot of people, so sending love to anyone out there who needs an extra hug today.
Finally, a big podcast shoutout to the one and only Jenn Harrison, mommy and podcast co-host extraordinaire. We love you.
Today we acknowledge National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. A we’ve mentioned many times on the podcast, you’re never too young to start prioritizing your mental health. Today we spotlight Letters To Strangers, a global youth run organization seeking to de-stigmatize mental illness and increase access to affordable, quality treatment for youth aged 13-24.
Letters To Strangers achieves its mission through anonymous heartfelt letters, peer education, and policy based advocacy.
Visit the link in our bio to find out more, to donate, or to learn how to get involved.
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"Dear Stranger,
Just in case no one has told you recently, YOU ARE LOVED!! Even when things get rough, do not forge that. I promise that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Some days I do not want to get out of bed, I just lack motivation 😞 I bring myself up and think of all the HAPPY things that there are like my friends, pets, or family! What makes YOU happy? I wish nothing but love, happiness, and good days ahead for you!
Love,
a stranger 😊 ❤️"
We kick off Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the An incredible organization that works to “de-stigmatize mental health within the Asian community, as well as make mental health available and accessible to Asian communities across the globe.” Click on their page to learn more about their amazing work, to donate, or to find an Asian, Pacific Islander, or South Asian therapist near you.
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As we take time to process our grief and shock over the violent loss of life in Atlanta, we ask for space and understanding as we are overwhelmed with mentions and messages. We see your words of support and donations coming in and appreciate it greatly. ⠀
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At this time, we will be prioritizing opening message requests with information and resources that need to be boosted to the community. We welcome organizations hoping to donate and support us through various initiatives, however, we are unable to lend our emotional labour through collaborations right now. ⠀
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Before tagging us in posts and stories we ask that you read through about who we are (an all-volunteer organization) and what resources and programs we do offer. Links to all resources can be found in our link in bio and our highlight labeled "our resources".⠀
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Thank you, and please take care of yourselves and each other out there.
Kicking off with the organization that started it all, the organization. Thanks to them, Mental Health Awarness Month has been observed in May in the US since 1949. This years theme is a continuation of 2020’s ‘Tools 2 Thrive’. Visit the link in our bio for this year’s toolkit featuring materials in a whole bunch of important topics.
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With May just around the corner, is proud to announce that our highly anticipated May is Mental Health Month toolkit is FINALLY HERE! 🎉 ⠀
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In 2021, we will continue with our theme of to provide practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency regardless of the situations they are dealing with.⠀
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This year's toolkit includes material on the following topics:⠀
✅Adapting after trauma and stress⠀
✅Dealing with anger and frustration⠀
✅Getting out of thinking traps⠀
✅Processing big changes⠀
✅Taking time for yourself⠀
✅Radical acceptance⠀
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Visit mhanational.org/may to download the toolkit. Link in bio.
In addition to Mental Health Awareness Month, we are celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Supporting the AAPI community is especially important this year, unfortunately, due to the outbreak of attacks on AAPI individuals. We want to shout out some of the incredible people and organizations that inspire us and have made a significant impact in the name of mental health awareness. Stay Tuned!
There are many reasons to love the month of May, but the top one has to be May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Stay tuned all month long as we shout out some of the incredible people and organizations that inspire us and have made a significant impact in the name of mental health awareness. Not to mention a few fun challenges and events you can participate in.
OH, WE'RE EXCITED!!!
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Are you ready to celebrate Mental Health Month? Download the 2021 Mental Health Month toolkit at mhanational.org/may. Link in bio.
Did you hear? We made it to episode 10 and we have a very special guest. Meet Dr. Aviva. We guarantee you'll love her as much as we do.
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The doctor’s in the house! We’ve made it to Episode 10! In honor of our podcast milestone, we have a very special episode for you featuring our fantastic friend, Dr. Aviva. Dr. Aviva breaks down the notion of “pretending everything’s fine” when it’s really a dumpster fire behind a 711 in the middle of a Monday afternoon. That cute meme of a wide eyed dog sitting calmly in a room engulfed in flames is our spirit animal for the week. If anyone understands, it’s him.
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Burn baby burn, unless you’re burning the candle at both ends. Most of us don’t know we are running on empty until we have nothing left to give. This week we discuss the signs of burnout and ways to avoid it.
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Sharing with you another fearless woman as part of our shout-outs. Next up, the inspiring Kristina Kuzmic
This woman has helped me learn to see the humor in life. She helped me realize tough times aren't permanent. "But a bad year or two or five doesn't equal a bad life. It equals a bad year or two or five." Which I don't know about you, but I need to hear on those tough days. She works on bringing people together through humor, cooking, and just telling her story. She is one of the most honest and genuine humans you will ever have the pleasure of listening too. PLUS did I tell you how funny she is...
Kristina Kuzmic's book "Hold On, But Don't Hold Still" has helped me through so many tough times especially this past year. This is the first book I have highlighted and marked since college. Because her story, what helped her has helped so many and is so worth revisiting when you have a tough moment.
ALSO her recipes are some of the best on the internet!!! Check out all of Kristina's great resources at https://kristinakuzmic.com/
📸Credit: Kristina Kuzmic
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If TLC has taught us anything, we should never tolerate someone hanging out the passenger side of their best friend's ride, tryin' to holla; but what about our relationships with social media, friends, and even ourselves? How do we navigate the toxicity around us to fulfill our own mental health. This week, we take the 'Scrubs' to the curb.
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Even when the world can feel extremely overwhelming, there's always something to be grateful for. For us, it's the incredible support you've shown the podcast. Tell us what your grateful for.
We stand in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Our hearts are with the victims and their families from last nights shooting in Atlanta. We must do everything in our power to educate ourselves and stand strongly against racism everywhere.💚
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PROTECT. ASIAN. LIVES.
On Tuesday, March 16th, eight people, including six Asian women, were shot dead in a shooting spree at three Asian-owned day spas in Acworth & Atlanta in Georgia.
This could have been our grandmothers. Our aunties, our sisters. No more. This needs to end NOW.
Call out Asian racism when you see it. Start holding people accountable NOW so racist behavior and tendencies don't foster within the next generation.
Unlearn the model minority myth, anti-Blackness within the Asian community and xenophobia within the Black community. Donate and support organizations working to support Asian Mental Health.
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Continuing our shout-outs with a woman who makes so many people laugh with her honest and over-the-top humor, Laura Clery. Laura makes lite of all the tough times in life, especially when it comes to parenting. She has been an open book regarding her and her husband's struggles with addiction, which is awe-inspiring in itself. She was one of the driving factors that helped Jenn take steps to recognize her binge eating.
Her book "Idiot" will make you laugh, cry, and cry from laughing. If you haven't read it yet, you must. In the meantime, check out her never-ending gut-busting sketches on her social pages.
She is proof anyone can take back control of their life. She has created a brand for herself doing what she loves most while being honest with her fans, something we at My Mental Health Fan Club appreciate the most. 📸Credit: Laura Clery
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