FB Live Event: May 20th, 2020
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!
We hosted our third Facebook Live event on May 20th, 2020. It was a huge success! Barbara Hogan, CEO of Timbelo Inc. and good friend from the business community, Andi Schrock sat down to discuss mental health. They were joined by four students from Mason High School: Lana Saqer, Kaya Rossey, Simone Scott, and Sailor Gibson. Their discussion was centered around bringing awareness to mental health and sharing wisdom on the topic. Here are some highlights of the event and resources available:
Key Points:
Don't forget to fill your own bucket
It's okay to not be okay
Be honest with your family about how you're feeling
Don't be afraid to ask someone how they are
Everyone matters
The world needs you as yourself
Everyone faces hard things in their life, and everyone's struggles matter
Saving a life is worth a broken promise
Advice for Parents:
Educate yourself on mental health
Build your child up by affirming them (saying things like "you matter", "I accept you" etc.)
Just be there for them
References mentioned:
Mason City Schools Tip Line: http://www.masonohioschools.com/Families/school_safety/tip_line
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Trevor Project Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
Sandy Hook Promise: https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/
What Made Maddy Run Book: https://www.amazon.com/What-Made-Maddy-Run-All-American/dp/0316356549
Other Resources Available:
Mason City Schools COVID-19 Website: www.mcscovid19.com
Anonymous Tip Line: (513)972-4910
MADE Chamber COVID-19 Business Toolkit: https://www.madechamber.org/covid-19-toolkit/
Joshua's Place: http://www.joshuasplace.cc/
Shine Like Sable Website: https://www.shinelikesable.org/
Ways to Help the Community:
Check in on the people around you
Be nice to people, be a neighbor
Donate items to Joshua's Place http://www.joshuasplace.cc/
Buy gift cards for families in need through Comet Carryout
Feel free to watch the FB Live Event Here: https://www.facebook.com/timbeloinc/videos/278175186689756/