Stephanie Kostopoulos & Beth Demme
Stephanie Kostopoulos & Beth Demme
Building a Mental Health Tool Kit
Building a Mental Health Tool Kit
Building a Mental Health Tool Kit
Friday 15th October 2021
Join Steph and Beth on 'Discovering Our Scars' as they discuss building a mental health toolkit with practical tips and personal stories.
34 minutes
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Stephanie Kostopoulos & Beth Demme
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Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Recovery from Trauma
Relationships & Community
Healing Relationships
Religion & Spirituality
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Get the buttons here!Crafting Your Mental Health Toolkit: Insights from 'Discovering Our Scars'
The toolkit is such a valuable idea, because in the moment you might not be able to distinguish what's healthy and unhealthy.
Ever feel lost when you're not at your best? Steph and Beth from 'Discovering Our Scars' know the feeling and have some advice to share. In this episode, they dive into the concept of a mental health toolkit—a collection of healthy coping mechanisms you can turn to when life gets tough. Steph talks about how jotting down a list of activities, like journaling or stretching, has helped her choose healthier options over unhealthy ones.
Beth chimes in, agreeing that having a plan can make all the difference when you're in the thick of it. The episode is filled with practical tips and personal stories. From engaging in distractions like reading and watching movies to the importance of having a solid support system, they cover a lot of ground. They also tackle the stigma around mental health, discussing how we can all do our part to make mental health conversations more commonplace and less taboo.
Towards the end, they encourage listeners to build their own mental health toolkits. They offer reflective questions to help you get started, suggesting activities like taking a walk in nature, calling a friend, or diving into a favorite hobby. The goal is to have a go-to list ready so that when tough times hit, you're prepared to make healthier choices. If you're looking for actionable advice on how to better manage your mental health, this episode is a must-listen.
Steph and Beth's candid conversation is both relatable and inspiring, making it easier for you to take that first step towards building your own toolkit.