603 Stories May Episode: Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month
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Pamela Mott’s Story
My name is Pamela Mott and I am a licensed mental health counselor in a small little town. I have four children and I am married. I experience an enormous amount of stress. I often feel that I should be able to save the world. My family lineage is riddled with the effects of serious …
TL Clyde: A Mother’s Perspective
She sits at the window pondering if she is the only one. She has wondered for so long if there is anyone else out there that understands what is happening in her home. Are there others out there who are afraid of what the world holds for her child? What do the neighbors think every …
Likhita’s Story: The Psychology Club
The pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of millions of people. I am one of the many people who has been mentally affected by the social isolation. When I recently hurt my ankle in a soccer game, the period of recovery affected me both physiologically and psychologically. I said to myself, “I can’t be depressed for …
Rose Muise’s Story
I’m sorry I lost touch. I’m sorry I didn’t call, didn’t write, didn’t reach out, pushed you away, let connections fail. Sometimes I get paranoid. Worried. Anxious. Do you hold it against me? All the things I did, didn’t do, said, didn’t say, when I was sick. I’m sorry I wasn’t honest. With you, and …
Thomas Jimino’s Story
I don’t consider myself or my story all that special, but maybe there will be a little something in it that will touch someone enough to get them through just one more day….Just….One….More….Day…. That day when you feel so much emotional pain that you don’t think you’re gonna make it. When it takes all you’ve …
Aaron’s Story – My Brother’s Mental Illness
Where do I even begin? For all of you that know me, know that I would rather talk about anything but my brother, Kyle. My big brother. My mentor, and for many years, my role model. Someone I always looked up to. I can remember when he started junior high and wasn’t around in the …
Cameron Bryan: First Time Voting in a Presidential Election
“Voting was a positive experience. It was pretty easy, and it makes you feel good. I’m glad I voted. In the past, I’ve never really been big on politics andbelieved my vote wouldn’t make a difference. This time it felt like it was important. It was definitely worth it.”