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 […]

1N5 Conducts Sources of Strength at Woodland Middle School

On Friday, October 30, 1N5 facilitated the virtual Sources of Strength training at Woodland Middle School for the student peer leaders. 18 students were selected to be peer leaders and attended a 4-hour training. Students were trained on what the eight Sources of Strength, or protective factors, people rely on when experiencing challenging times in […]

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 […]

Let Yourself Grow + Evolve

The notion that 2020 has been a year of change is not new. We all know we’ve been forced to change our way of thinking, our habits, our social and work lives. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing, though. The universe has given us all the chance to grow and evolve, and we […]

1N5 Provides QPR for St. Mary School Staff

On Wednesday, October 21st, 1N5 provided QPR training to the staff at St. Mary School in Hyde Park. QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a 1.5-hour educational program designed to teach lay and professional “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a mental health crisis and how to respond. St. Mary staff […]

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 […]

It’s Ok if You’re Feeling Unmotivated

It’s okay if you’ve been feeling unmotivated. Some things may have come easily to you before, and now you’re finding it difficult to get those same tasks done. Know that you aren’t alone. I too, right now, am feeling wildly unmotivated to write this blog post. I’ve been feeling incredibly unmotivated to get out of […]

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 […]