Founder Check-In: Coming out of the Pandemic Fog

Mentally

If you are struggling with your mental health, it's okay to seek help. Help can come in various forms--a meditation app, online or in-person therapy, a friend or loved one to lean on, or help from a professional. 

Some of my personal favorites that have helped me tremendously are Insight Timer and Calm available via the app store, Black Girl Magik and Black Girl in OM. (Keep scrolling for more resources that I provide).

Emotionally

Whenever you're feeling nervous, anxious, or stressed, remember to pause and check in with yourself and ask yourself how you're doing. What happened just right before those feelings came up? These questions may lead you to understand when and why those feelings occur and what your possible triggers are.

Spiritually

Spirituality can come in various forms, too. Find what it is that brings you joy and lifts your spirits and set time aside to allow more of it into your life.

Physically

If you're like me and find yourself sitting for hours on end in front of a computer, set a time on your watch or phone every 2 hours to get up and walk around for at least 15 minutes. Or better yet, pause mid-day and go for a 30-minute walk outside. Fresh air and exercise can do the mind and body a great deal.

If you or someone you know are looking for help, I've listed a few resources that may be a good starting point. Remember to always do your own research to find what fits you best.

• Live Another Day - Live Another Day was founded to provide equal access to life-saving resources. They offer dozens of resources for finding help for mental health and substance use
• Resources for AAPI Students - 28 mental health and substance use resources for Asian American students, carefully curated by experts at Lexington Addiction Center
• Resources for Latinx Students - Extensive resources for Latinx students and their families, put together by Tulip Hill Recovery
• A Guide for Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic - Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy recently issued a special report on the public health crisis of loneliness in America. The Summit Wellness Group has put together this incredible guide with dozens of mental health and substance use resources that can help.
• Skypoint Recovery - This guide, put together by the experts at Skypoint Recovery, helps people understand what it means to be a “functional” addict.
• EMDR for Trauma - Trauma affects people in many ways. Skypoint Recovery Virginia put together this helpful guide to help people understand trauma and its treatment.
• How to Help Someone with Alcohol Addiction - Alcohol kills more people than all other drugs combined. This guide was put together by the folks at TN Detox. Knowing when and how to help someone can save a life!