EPISODE 7: Mental Health Happy Hour
Whether we’re talking about the fear of failure or anything else holding you back, confidence is the key to unleashing your power. Welcome to “Confident”TM with me, Sheri West, and my fearless daughter, Olivia. Join our conversations with fierce female leaders -and explore how you can become the confident, inclusive leader our world needs.
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EPISODE 7: Mental Health Happy Hour
This week Sheri and Olivia have recorded a special podcast episode on mental health to tell you: “You’re not alone.”
These are some of the most recent national headlines:
“Children’s mental health is a national emergency”
Gender and race intersect with mental health disparities in local youth.
Eating disorders increase among teens during pandemic
Suicide attempts among adolescent girls surged more than 50% during pandemic, CDC says
Listen in to hear Sheri and Olivia’s thoughts on destigmatizing mental health and advice on coping with stress, anxiety.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
Mobile Crisis Service 2-1-1 (Connecticut only): If your child is actively harming themselves, having suicidal thoughts, or planning to hurt others, call 911, or 2-1-1 and press option 1 for the Mobile Crisis Service. This is a 24 hour, 7 day a week free service to have your child immediately evaluated by a mental health professional. NOTE: If calling by cell phone, 2-1-1 can also be reached toll-free at: 800-203-1234
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English, 1-888-628- 9454 for Spanish, or Lifeline Crisis Chat.
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION? Visit www.golivegirl.org/podcast to submit a question YOU want us to answer on an upcoming episode.
As always, stay true to yourself, stay kind, stay confident and show up as your best self every day!
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