Something that really helped my mental health journey was learning the importance of self care. Self care can be the smallest thing but have the biggest role on your mental health. Skin care has helped me immensely, it allows me to feel calm and helps me feel organized and cleansed.

Mental health is a big thing. I just want you to know that I will stand by you and help you. It’s okay not to be okay, you are not weird or a waste of space. You are good enough and perfect just the way you are!

Mental health, it’s a serious thing that needs to be talked about. It’s important to start conversations as a teen because it helps clear your head from all the problem/stress that’s building up or that is starting to build up. It’s okay to share what’s on your mind, it’s completely normal. Just know that you’re always going to be good enough, and “the only person who can set your limits is yourself, and yourself only.

Many teens struggle with mental health and don’t know who to approach when they need to seek for help. It’s important for teens to know that it’s ok not to be ok. Mental health is our emotional, social well-being. It affects how we act, see the world, see ourselves, and how others see us. For a teen to admit that they may need help takes courage and it’s important to emphasize that.

Something that has helped me with my mental health is knowing that I shouldn’t be ashamed of what I’m going through knowing that I have friends who won’t judge me and who make the environment a safe one.

As youth increase and expand their mind, a lot of the time they/we don’t know what kind of feelings are okay. It’s important for adults around us to talk and give awareness on mental health for that reason. Don’t let anyone invalidate your feelings.

If you are struggling with mental health or other substance abuse, it’s ok to let someone know so that they can get you help. If you are not comfortable with telling someone, you can use the It’s Ok SB County website for help. It’s ok to not be ok.