In this collaboration episode, hosted by Jackie Zimmerman of Mental Health America, we are joined by clinical social workers Helen Garcia and Polesa Osei-Tutu as we explore crucial issues impacting mental health today. We'll delve into the economic and psychological challenges faced by women of color, particularly those caring for autistic siblings and elderly immigrant parents.

Links:

Polesa Osei-Tutu, LCSW: https://www.instagram.com/sit_awhile_and_heal/

MHA Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHcA3Wg4TmU&t=5s

Crisis Center: https://chat.988lifeline.org/

Entwine Community: https://entwinecommunity.org/

Yellow Chair Collective: https://yellowchaircollective.com/
Homecoming Book: https://www.amazon.com/Homecoming-Overcome-Trauma-Reclaim-Authentic/dp/059341831X
Where I Belong Book

Resources/Emergency Hotlines

Crisis Text Line: Text "Home" to 741-741
TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988
LACDMH Help Line: (800) 854-7771
Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990
Trevor Project Lifeline: (800) 788-7386
Substance Abuse Service Helpline: (844) 804-7500
Family Urgent Response System (FURS): Call or text 1-833-939-FURS (3877)
National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673
SAgE's Farmer Support Hotline: 833-381-SAGE
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline: (800) 662-4357
Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then press 1, or text 838255

Time Stamps

00:00 New crisis resource center for mental health.
06:18 Discussing mental health shifts amid societal stressors.
09:05 Political division, identity awareness, mental health focus.
10:14 Economic crisis stresses mental health resources strain.
15:40 Community, therapy, simplicity, ease mental burden, connection.
18:54 Balancing self-care amidst mental health challenges.
22:06 Self-care means small, accessible everyday actions.
27:06 Check in with your senses for burnout.
27:46 Burnout symptoms: fatigue, eyes flicker, hair loss.
33:44 "Seek realistic balance in a capitalistic society."
37:40 Embrace objectivity, self-care, and seek support.
42:06 Remember self-care; treat yourself as a friend.
44:58 Limit tech use; life outside matters more.
48:23 Change your phone habits; it's transformative.
52:52 "Homecoming" helps reclaim your true self.
56:29 Reposted resources, certificate link, audience engagement appreciated.
57:33 Thanks, everyone. Enjoy your day!

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