(Real statements from different individuals of color and age)

Written By Tamoka Smith

Thoughts We don’t say OUT-LOUD

Question 1

How is your mental state?

Response

  • “ My Mental state is about a 7/10, so pretty decent.” ~Lawfield .J

  • " My mental state is pretty stable, at times when I feel low it’s more so either about what I’m doing creatively as far as what I want to do in life or about a girl lol.” ~ A.H

  • “ It’s going good.” ~ Kibren .M

Question 2

What positive or negitive effects of this year helped or hindered your mental health?

Response

  • “ Something positive that helped me mental health this year is writing/journaling. Something negative that hindered me is drinking/smoking to avoid my problems.” ~ Lawfield .J

  • “ This year I really just realized how important it is to do things at your own pace and also knowing that you don’t have to always say yes.” ~ A.H

Question 3

What does mental health mean to you?

Response

  • “ Mental health to me means maintaining wellness and catering to your well-being.” ~ Lawfield .J

  • “ Mental health I think something nun to play with because I didn’t take it seriously I thought some people used it to get out of problems, but my best friend really got mental health issues. Sometimes I wish I can help him.” ~ Kibren .M

  • “ Mental Health is very important to me. It’s best to not take things too seriously and to know that life is all about perspective. Everyone has their own point of view on life so basically it’s best to have self controls when it comes to others energy towards you……life is what you make it!” ~ A.H

Question 4

Do you have any tips or mental health relievers you would like to share?

Response

  • “ And I qoute “A secret to happiness is letting every situation be what it is instead of what you think it should be, and then making the very best of it.” " ~ A.H

  • My mental health tip is that you are the creator your current and potential reality, so if you allow yourself to witness/absorb negativity and bullshit you give the universe permission to manifestation negativity and bullshit.” ~ Lawfield .J

  • “A hug can really help and understanding without judgment.” ~ Kibren .M

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Tamoka Smith