It's Okay Not to Be Okay...

October is National Depression Awareness Month in the USA. So today's episode features a rich conversation with a Christian social worker & counselor, Hazzel Monterroza LMSW.  Hazzel is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents, and Play Therapy.

Questions we answer today:

1. What are some practical ways to prioritize one's mental health?
2. How can a person know if they are suffering from mental illness?
3. When is it time to pursue professional help? 
4. Why is self care important? 

Related Episodes 

• "Prioritize Your Mental Health"   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/8505396
• "Depression Doesn't Discriminate  Pt1"   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/3945725
• "Depression Doesn't Discriminate  Pt 2"   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113380/3945839

Psalms 46:1 "God is a very present help in the time of need"
Psalms 94:19 "When anxiety was great within me,  your consolation brought me joy."


Resources mentioned:

• Crisis Text line - Text HELLO to 741-741
• Suicide Hotline 1-800-273 8255 
• https://www.imalive.org/

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