“It’s Okay to Feel” Show Notes
TAKE-OVER EPISODE 9/9/21
Girl Scout Troop 2898 with Sonal, Urja, Roma and Pia
Welcome to NAMI OC Presents: It’s Okay to Feel!
On this episode of It's Okay to Feel, Girl Scout Troop 2898, with Sonal, Urja, Roma, and Pia, talk about the basic knowledge of mental health and mental illnesses. This episode is part of their Silver Award, the second highest award any Girl Scout can receive. They chose to record an episode about this topic because of their passion for educating and bringing awareness to the middle school/high school groups. They have worked over 50 hours on their project, much of which came from working on their Instagram account, @positivity.mental.health, where they post quotes and important information about common mental illnesses.
In this episode Sonal, Urja, Roma, and Pia talk about:
what mental health is
what mental illness is
people with generalized anxiety and their experiences
people with social anxiety and their experiences
people with depression and their experiences
how to help someone struggling with mental health
nutrition and body image
positivity and confidence
Resources:
Crisis line, OC WarmLine, and crisis groups
Disclaimers: It’s Okay To Feel is for informational/educational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
It’s Okay to Feel is Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), Behavioral Health Services, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
