1N5 of Us: Changing the Mental Health Landscape

A podcast that is working to STOP the stigma and START the conversation around all things mental health. We will take a close look at many of the mental health challenges that exist while learning about people, programs, and organizations that are working to overcome these obstacles. While 1 in 5 people may experience a mental health challenge in any given year, we know that with the proper intervention, individuals can go on to live full and productive lives. Join us as we work to build a community that is empowered to START the conversation around mental health and wellness.

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1N5 of Us: Changing the Mental Health Landscape

Autumn's Mental Health Journey

May 22, 2021 • Erin Horn • Episode 30

Today, we sat down with Autumn Kessler, Miss Portsmouth Ohio, to talk about her childhood and her mental health journey, why she shifted her platform focus to Children’s Mental Health in 2020, her program “Whole Child. Whole Health”, and discuss her role with Ohio Guidestone as a Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist. We hope you enjoy!

Websites
1N5.org
Autumn Kessler
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 Autumn Kessler on social media:
Instagram: @missportsmouth
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MissPortsmouth2020AutumnKessler
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissAutumnal

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.