1N5 of Us: Changing the Mental Health Landscape

Ep 21. Andrea's Journey with Anxiety, Depression, Shame & Faith

January 23, 2021 Erin Horn Season 1 Episode 21
1N5 of Us: Changing the Mental Health Landscape
Ep 21. Andrea's Journey with Anxiety, Depression, Shame & Faith
Show Notes

For our twenty-first episode, we sit down and have a great conversation with singer, songwriter, and vocal coach Andrea Summer VonAllmen. We discuss her mental health journey with anxiety, depression, and shame and how our faith system can help and/or hinder our mental wellness journey. We hear how Andrea struggled to share with others and then when she did, the stigma that does exist was evident in many peoples; responses to her anxiety and depression. Andrea shares how she was able to finally move toward her healing journey and how this healing still causes difficult conversations with her relationship with God. Andrea shares the coping skills that were holding her back and skills that she learned through therapy. We hope you enjoy! 

Websites
1N5.org
Psychology Today - Find a Therapist
MindPeace Search for Provider (Cincinnati area specific)
CDC Stats on Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness  

Find 1N5 on social media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/1N5.org.stopthestigma/
Instagram: @1n5.org.stopthestigma/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/1N5_org

Find Andrea on Social Media
Instagram: @andrea_summer
Vocal Coaching: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43216020 

National Resources: You don’t have to be in a crisis to talk with someone. 

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1- 800-273-TALK (8255)
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 mental health support via text message. Crisis Counselors bring texters “from a hot moment to a cool calm” using techniques in empathetic listening. Once they’ve built rapport and trust, explored the issues, and established the texter’s goal, they collaboratively problem-solve to help the texter come up with a plan to stay safe. Texting in will not appear on your bill if you have AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon as your cell phone carrier.