10. Destigmatizing Mental Health with Carlita Victoria

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Carlita Victoria about navigating her own mental health journey and how it lead her to start the incredible non-profit Darkness RISING Project. They share tips for self check-ins and resources around finding a therapist. They also chat about destigmatizing the conversation around mental health, not pretending to be okay when you’re not, and the ways in which we can empower ourselves by asking for what we need.

CW: This episode discusses issues around mental health & illness, suicide, shame & stigma, medication, therapy, and briefly mentions the police.

 

About Carlita: Carlita Victoria is the Executive Director of Darkness RISING Project, a Licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and the Chief Wellness Advisor of the Harriet Tubman Effect, an institute of research and strategy for justice advocacy. Carlita is also an active performer and certified personal fitness instructor.

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Darkness Rising Website: www.darknessrisingproject.org

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