When I lost a scholarship in college, one of the things the college made me do was go to an on-campus therapist. I thought it was stupid and a waste of time, but I knew I was wrong within one visit. I continued to go to weekly sessions for the rest of the year. Since then, I've gone to therapy on and off at various times in my life. Whether it was learning how to work through racism in the workplace or addressing ways to live with an ADA diagnosis, therapy has helped me live a better life.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, but mental health matters every day. 

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 press 1

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386