You Matter
For #WarriorWednesday, Caroline McKeown was back with another episode of her #DearCaroline vlog. This week, she took the time to tell each and every one of you that you matter and you are loved. You deserve to be alive. Sometimes, we need a reminder of the beauty life has to offer, and Caroline is here […]
Shan Shares Her #iAM1N5 Journey
This week for #WarriorWednesday, Shan from Durham, UK shared her #iAM1N5 journey of living with depression. Check out her story below! I’ve battled with depression for four years and believe me, it’s not been easy. There have been some really dark times—to the point where my school nurse had to call my mom and tell […]
I Still Struggle, Just Like You, That’s Okay
In my presentations, I talk about how for so long people thought I had it all together, so they didn’t always feel the need to check-in. And then sometimes I scroll through my Instagram and think, well there are probably some students and student-athletes that I talk to that still think I have it all […]
1N5 Participates in Signs of Suicide Training
1N5 participated in MindWise’s Signs of Suicide Train-the-Trainer Workshop. Signs of Suicide is a suicide prevention program that educates students about the relationship between suicide and depression. Through a video, guided discussion and brief screening for depression, students are encouraged to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) when worried about themselves or a friend. SOS’s evidence-based student […]
LGBTQ+ Writer & Creator Takes Over Insta Stories
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Zoe Stoller, a writer + content creator, took over our Insta stories to talk about mental health. Check out Zoe’s bio below! Hi! I’m Zoe, a writer and creator who is also a mental health warrior and a part of the LGBTQ+ community! I was first diagnosed with depression and anxiety […]
Mental Health Blogger Takes Over Insta
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Lisa Poe, mental health blogger and marketer, took over our Instagram stories to talk about mental wellness and the power of sharing your mental health journey. Check out her bio below! Hi, I’m Lisa. Spirited marketer by day, mental health blogger by night. I’ve struggled with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic […]
You’re Allowed to Ask for Help
2020 has been a year of loss. Whether it’s loss of experiences, social connection, school, work, or loved ones, we have all had something or someone taken from us. The universal grief we are all feeling has never happened on such a large scale. Everyone has experienced loss, everyone’s life has changed, some more so […]
Anxiety and Depression Survivor Takes Over Insta Stories
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Jamaal Allen took over Insta stories to share his story of living with anxiety and depression. Jamaal says, “Getting my story out is important because no one did for me. I was so ashamed at how much I struggled that I kept it to myself until something had to give. Had […]
1N5 Partners With Our Lady of Visitation for Wellness Week
This week, 1N5 worked with Our Lady of Visitation School to provide a series of educational sessions on mental health. The week started off with hanging posters about resources and statistics throughout the school. Grades 5-8 then each had a unique training provided by 1N5 and several other community organizations. Stephanie Renner, a therapist from […]
Listen to Your Body
I’ve talked a lot about the importance of balance in a busy schedule and how necessary it is to take time for yourself. Often, though, I don’t follow my own advice, and I get so wrapped up in whatever I’m supposed to be doing for others that I forget what I’m supposed to be doing […]
