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Mental health is personal – YOU are the expert
on your own experience
We are online - this is a public, shared space
We are recording this session for internal
training and evaluation purposes
Please take care of yourself however you need,
including asking for help
HEADS UP
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IN JUST A FEW WORDS...
What has self-care been
looking like for you these days?
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● Reminding myself that simple things are harder right now so only
being able to get to necessary things during the day is more than
enough
● making sure I get outside during the day and off the computer
● Taking a walk in sunlight.
● Getting out into nature as much as possible
● going on walks, dancing, journaling, getting off screens
● routine
● started Meditation Breaks during our Post-Election series and so I
have been taking them throughout the day....and also taking a jog
around the block to clear my mind.
● Cooking!
● Sometimes it's painting, sometimes it's taking a quick nap, and other
times it's just making sure I eat something.
● so much cooking happening! YES.
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Some movies and TV shows
that show mental illness…
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● Inside Out!
● Beautiful Mond
● BoJack Horseman
● Legend of Korra too with PTSD
● Girl Interrupted
● Silver linings playbook
● The Soloist
● I used to watch monk as a kid and that was one
of my first introductions to mental health
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MH ACROSS CULTURES
Across different cultures and languages, people talk about
and explore mental health in multiple ways. In just a few words,
please share: How have you experienced the concept of
"mental health" within your own cultural communities?
● Within my church community, mental illness equals demonic
possession or demonic influence.
● “Mental illnesses do not exist you just lazy” -Belarus and all
russian speaking contries
● Acurate from a detailed and factual pov or scientific/medical
but not enough of it as part of a human experience
● Crisis oriented rather than preventive or acceptable
● "mental health issues" are a matter of will, or powering
through
● With past toxic relationships, mental illnesses were just "ways
for doctors to get more money" and "you're just giving excuses
to stay away."
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What makes it difficult to
reach out for help?
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● Fear. Whether it be fear of news spreading or fear of
being vulnerable.
● Often we feel like we won't be understood or heard,
might be worried about being dismissed or
invalidated.
● Becuse we don’t want to be seen as weak, we try to be
strong and try to do it by ourselves
● knowingly a long process, and the idea that reaching
out for help is going to make “everything” better, not
being able to see a better befpre hand
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What did you think?
How did you feel?
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● The main character appeared outwardly calm,
collected, seemingly content
● I could totally relate to the mask and the
pretending - "her depression is kind"
● Felt like I was looking at myself in everyday life.
This hit too deep.
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What are some practices that
help support your wellness?
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● reaching out to text a friend and just start a text conversation
● nature always brings me back to myself
● None! Sitting back and doing nothing/ watching feels very helpful,
but always wondering if depression makes everyday or regular
practices feel unecessary or not right for me
● trying to connect with others every day; nature; meditation;
exercise; slowing down - being intentional
● I can avoid contact with people who suspect I may be demon
possessed, and I can talk to people who don't believe I am
possessed.
● having a loving relationship with my inner critic - giving her space
and having her feel heard .
● Exercise, friends, playing with my dogs. When I first try to do any of
that i really don’t want to and feel that I just want to stay in bed, but
after I do it I feel better
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What did you think?
How did you feel?
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● definitely felt hopeful and inspired by Sal Tran-- how they learned to connect
with care and connect with a community that reflected their identity
● I feel that the hardest thing to do is art. I wish I could put my feelings when I’m
not okay into art, but I can’t bring myself to do it. Also, medication can be
stressful, being impatient for wanting to feel okay so fast and the feeling that it
may not happen
● The power of sharing and being vulnerable is huge! Even if it only makes a
difference for one person. That's one person you make a difference for.
Sharing also contributes to your own healing and validation that you are not
alone.
● the generative and productive powers of our experiences -- even those that are
the most difficult to go through
● It’s great how they share their story. I think it’s healthy to be able to talk about
your experiences and to be able to do so with a large audience is amazing
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How can we support ourselves
and others?
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● Don't be afraid to reach out. Even if it's just asking "hey is there any
way I can make today a little better for you?"
● reach out and check in with each other-even just a simple text can
make a world of difference
● Be open to others’ thoughts and opinions, dont be dismissive
because everyone has their own perspective of life
● Helping people to be more in control over their physical
environment
● Having more platforms for coversations like these
● When I hear someone else being told that their mental illness is a sin
or is caused by demons, I can tell the person afterwards that I do
not think so.
● Checking in, Taking the time to connect, in doing that you often
realize you aren't alone in how you might be feeling...
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MEET THE PANEL
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Ashley Lagrange, M.Ed., they/them
Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist, Fishtown Wellness Center
Juli Fomenko, LCSW, she/her
Student Care Coordinator, Health and Wellness, PAFA
Kat Glick, LPC, LCADC, ACS, SAP, she/they
Founder/Clinical Director, Fishtown Wellness Center
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