Coping during times of crisis: Creating stability when life is unstable

 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!