Project Nightlight | Mental Health, Family, Communication

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. At Projec

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. At Project Nightlight, EVERYDAY is mental health day and we wanted to recognize this one with some basic Q & A’s.

WHO HAS A MENTAL HEALTH TO LOOK AFTER: If you are a human who is breathing, you do.

WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH? Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being.

WHY DO I NEED TO LOOK AFTER MY MENTAL HEALTH? Just like your physical health suffers when you stop looking after your body, so too does your mental health when you don’t look after your emotional, mental and psychological well-being which can result in illness.

WHEN DO YOU KNOW IF YOU SHOULD SEEK HELP? If you have been experiencing prolonged sadness, excessive anxiety, drastic change in personality - eating habits - sleep patterns, extreme mood swings, or withdrawal for things you love? Any of these (and more) can mean it‘s time to reach out.

WHERE CAN YOU GO TO GET STARTED? Well, right here is a great place to begin. You’ll find people from all walks of life, and all ages, openly discussing their own mental health and connecting with different modalities of coping and healing. Looking for something beyond a supportive community? Swipe to find a list of resources. ❤️

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‘Hi, my name is Samantha. ...Everything was fin

‘Hi, my name is Samantha.

...Everything was fine for a while, as all the struggles were tucked tight behind the mental walls I created. But cracks were starting to show. At first, I called it ‘stress’ when anyone asked, but it soon grew past that point.

I was cutting at least once a day, usually more. As it grew, it began to feel more normal for me. Some part of me knew it was concerning, but another part didn't really care.

My self-harming only worsened. Spreading even more around my body, and the cuts became worse. My will to keep fighting only grew dimmer and dimmer, classes only became harder and I started distancing myself from everyone. And then it escalated.

I don't remember much of that night, but it was so dark. I remember waking up the next morning on the floor still alive and unnoticed.’

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Hi, I’m Ryan. I’m fortunate to sit on the boar

Hi, I’m Ryan. I’m fortunate to sit on the board of such a unique organization as the Volunteer Coordinator.

The oldest form of learning was through stories being told and passed down from one generation to the next. Stories pre-date written script.

I truly believe that we are nothing unless we are open to sharing, listening to, and opening ourselves to learn from others.

Mental health deserves everyone's attention. With the proper supports and platforms, there is little that we cannot handle and/or achieve collectively.

I have the great privilege of working directly with many of our volunteers in order to help guide and streamline our Mission: Project Nightlight strives to empower people of all ages to openly discuss mental health and connect with a broad network of resources.

Often, Tamara and I dream up fantastical ideas that include peacock feathers and superhero capes, while Tami reigns us in. This is what makes our board an exciting team to be a part of. Nothing is off the table in regards to the growth of the organization but we always keep ourselves grounded and headed towards the same vision: To do better.

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'Tears come from the heart, not from the brain.' -

'Tears come from the heart, not from the brain.' - Leonardo Davinci

Yes, today is World Suicide Prevention Day but we are striving to give EVERY DAY a focus on the things that matter.

YES to more meaningful interactions with our fellow humans and NO to perpetuating the cycle of rewarding the carefully curated versions of ourselves. Be yourself, unapologetically.

Everyone has a right to feel seen and heard. Reach out to someone today and really ask them - How Are You Doing?

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‘Hi, my name is Tara Victoria. I think about th

‘Hi, my name is Tara Victoria.

I think about the night I could’ve lost my life a lot. I’ve played that moment over in my head a hundred times. It’s easy to think about the ‘what-if’s’ and to imagine all the different scenarios that could have happened instead of the one that did.

The hardest part to accept is that it all could have ended that night by someone else’s hands, someone that I thought I could trust.’

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MEET OUR BOARD! . 'Hi! I’m Tami. In my day-to-da

MEET OUR BOARD!
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'Hi! I’m Tami. In my day-to-day life, I’m a communicator and a writer, so I understand the importance and the bravery in sharing personal stories and experiences. Finding ways to encourage individuals and families to openly talk about and learn about their feelings, their struggles, and their successes is so rewarding.

I was the last member to join the Project Nightlight Board, and I’m so happy that I did. While I focus on the details and logistics, I appreciate getting wrapped up in the big ideas and audacious goals of this group. This board has big plans for the years ahead.'

Thank you Tami! It wouldn't be the same without you!
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'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, com

'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.' - Margaret Mead

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