Both Sides of the Couch
By Sarah Banwart
It is my goal to help you better your life by giving you insight from a therapist's point of view and someone who has also dealt with it herself.
Both Sides of the CouchApr 08, 2021
It's Okay Not to Be Okay. Are You Struggling with Mental Illness?
According to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 4 struggle with mental illness each and every day, and that is just a statistic from those who reach out for help. I know for a fact the numbers are much higher.
Your probability of experiencing some level of mental illness in your lifetime, whether it is situational or chronic, is almost 100%. Throughout life, we go through stressful and traumatic events that shape us into who we are.
This episode was created to give you a general idea of if you are dealing with a mental illness. I am reviewing five different symptoms that are usually pretty common throughout all types of mental health issues. I also talk about five different ways to better your mindset with or without help, some advice on finding a professional right for you, and activities that really helped me overcome my mental illness.
Resources:
Betterhelp: www.betterhelp.com
Talkspace: www.try.talkspace.com
7 Cups of Tea: www.7cups.com
Suicide Hotline Number: 1-800-273-8255
Suicide Textline Number: Text HOME to 741 741