We hosted our first virtual panel discussion this past weekend, and it was such an honor to hear from our storytellers, as they shared their mental health journeys with us.
The Firehouse Dream believes in the power of our stories, and that our lived experiences matter. We hope that in hosting conversations with everyday community members on the topic of mental health, that our teens and young adults would feel safe connecting with a safe adult and/or seek professional counseling.
Some of my take a ways from this panel discussion was:
Each person’s mental health journey will look different.
It takes time to find the right therapist.
Sometimes we just need more kindness.
Mental health isn’t just talk therapy, it’s so much more. It’s what we eat, implementing exercise, meditation, it’s connecting with ourselves through art and writing, for some it’s medication, and so much more.
You can watch the full panel discussion below:
A special thanks to our storytellers:
Porchea-Londone, Jeremy Horn, Toria Baez, Teddy Matthews, Ashley Lauren.
If you need to talk to someone immediately please visit:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
or call their hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
