It’s in the water– “Meaningful solutions to address mental health begin by seeing it everywhere “
What It’s Like Teaching Through a Youth Mental Health Crisis
Allow Yourself to Be Human– “Stories of Hope: An Interview with Mahayla Robarge”
If you’re not familiar with what it can be like to try and get the proper mental health care in the US you should read this story. However, as you do read it, I need you to understand that this story, as hard as it is, actually represents the better side of the Mental Healthcare system. Ash’s parents have some financial means and expertise to help them navigate the system, even if her Mom had to leave her job. Now imagine what this looks like for someone without those things.
Jeremy does a great job describing the skills necessary to do this. It’s well worth your time to read. Personally, the area I see people struggle with the most is the inability to sit in silence, which then leads to feeling like they need to say “something”, and that can often wind up not reserving judgment.
