Let's Talk About Mental Health: A Conversation with Jennafer Palma, Capilano Blues Women's Basketball Alum

DISCLAIMER: We are not trained medical professionals.  This episode is strictly a conversation between two regular people sharing their own experiences, thoughts, and opinions when it comes to Mental Health and Mental Health Awareness.  Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Capilano Blues alum Jennafer Palma for a conversation on Mental Health.  Bell Let's Talk Day falls on January 28th, 2021, and now more than ever, every action counts when it comes to Mental Health Awareness.  Topics in the conversation include self-care ideas, shared personal experiences with mental health, and why the conversation around mental health should be a 365-day conversation, among a plethora of other topics.  Jennafer shares her own experiences and battles with both Mental Health and Depression, sharing advice that she wish she knew when she was struggling, how she was able to keep pushing through the darkest of days, and words of encouragement for anyone who may be in a similar position right now.  TRIGGER WARNING: Some of the stores shared showcase a heightened level of vulnerability, and the stories and experiences shared could cause some recollection on past experiences of others.  Please know that you are not alone in your fight against Mental Health.  For help resources, please visit websites such as Bell Let's Talk (https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/get-help) or the CMHA (https://cmha.ca/), or contact a trusted medical professional, a nurse practitioner, or your local Crisis Centre.  If you find yourself in a crisis and aren't sure where to turn, 9-1-1 is always available to help.  It's okay to ask for help, and it's okay not to be okay.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)