The Ultimate Guide to Mental Wealth
Mental Health Magazine
WAYS TO
LIVE
HOW TO
HELP
YOUR BEST LIFE
KENDRA HATHAWAY LMFT
SOMEONE HESITANT TO SEEK MENTAL HEALTH HELP STAN POPOVICK
FINDING YOUR
VOICE COMMUNICATING YOUR NEEDS AFTER TRAUMA TJ WOODARD
CO-FOUNDERS OF
BLACK PEOPLE DIE BY SUICIDE TOO Jordan Scott and T-Kea Blackman Normalizing Conversations about Suicide in Black Communities
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Stan Popovick Stan Popovich is the author of the popular managing fear book, “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear”. For more information about Stan’s book and to get some free mental health advice, please visit Stan’s website at http://www.managingfear.com
EDITOR TEAM Liz Medina A multi-skilled entrepreneur, Liz Medina calls herself an ADHD Barbie because she has ADHD & has her hands in many different things. Liz is an entrepreneur, a mental health, ADHD, & eating disorder advocate, a writer, a creative, an ADHD accountability coach, & a networker. Liz has written poems & children’s books and started a mental health & mindset company with her wife called Persevere & Win, with a passion to help their
Founder/Editor Chief : Nikita Powell-Cottman : TJ Woodard Managing Editor Asst. Managing Editor : KeErica Brown : Paul Cottman & Vanity Dawson Associate Editor : Kena’l Hollingworth Fashion Editor : TJ Woodard Beauty Editor : RJ Sterling Comic Illustrator Therapy’s Dope Editor: Amanda Fludd, LCSW-R : Yeny Ferreras Graphic Designer
community and give back. Liz enjoys networking, meeting new people to grow with, planning events, & starting new projects. She is also an ADHD Accountability Coach & helps people with ADHD stay accountable for reaching their goals & become more productive. You can find her & their mental health company on Instagram: @ adhdgrowthcoach & @persevereandwin.
RUM FEAUTURES BLACK PEOPLE DIE BY SUICIDE TOO
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Stan Popovick TJ Woodard Vanity Dawson Talona Smith KeErica Brown Kendra Hathaway, MFT Torre “Tor” White SherVonne Grose, MFT Amanda Fludd, LCSW-R Liz Medina
YOUTH CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Princess Nina
RallyUp Magazine Photo Credits: Stock photos, Canva, Shutterstock, Unsplash, Pexels.
T’Kea Blackman
Jordan Scott
Our Mission is simple. Normalize the conversation about suicide in the black community, provide hope and resources.
Lisence & Copy Right
Copyright © 2018 RallyUp Magazine. No portions of the publication can be transmitted, reproduced, or distributed in any form without contacting Founder Nikita Powell-Cottman. All articles have been reviewed and approved by Founder Nikita Powell-Cottman. To contribute or to be interviewed contact rallyupmagazine@gmail.com. Disclaimer: RallyUp Magazine does not take the place of therapy or any mental health services. Some articles and stories may be triggering. If you or someone you know has a mental health emergency please call 988 or go to your local emergency room This Magazine Published By: We Fight Foundation, Inc First Published, 2018
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SUPPORTING FAMILIES IMPACTED
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If you know of someone or a family that has been impacted by a loss of a loved one or caregiver to suicide or homelessness due to mental illness that can use some support. Go to www.wefightfouindation.org and nominate them. Click Community Support, then Family Support.
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BEAUTY
Radiant You
THE INSPIRATIONAL DANCE OF BEAUTY AND MENTAL WELLNESS Empower Your Mind and Spirit through Conscious Beauty Practices
By TJ Woodard
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he captivating link between beauty and mental health is like a timeless dance, fluid and graceful, each step enhancing and reflecting the other. This harmonious dance paints a vibrant picture where beauty routines become an empowering sanctuary for the mind and spirit. Embrace The Process: The power of beauty routines lies not just in the final look but in the timeless moments spent caring for yourself, providing a grounding routine that cradles your mental health. Every stroke, every blend, every application is a small yet profound affirmation of self-worth and love, crafting a canvas of confidence and joy. Conscious Beauty – A Recipe for Wellness: Mindful Selection: Celebrate brands like Philosophy and Hope Fragrances that are not just about aesthetics but actively contribute to mental health causes. They don’t just make you look good; they make you feel good. Eco-Friendly Choices: Opting for sustainable products is not just an act of responsibility towards our planet but a commitment to oneself. Each eco-conscious decision weaves a narrative of respect and interconnectedness, fostering a deep-
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seated sense of global community and self. Harness the Power of Nature: Natural ingredients like calming lavender and soothing chamomile are not only kind to your skin but are gentle whispers that ease the mind, making them essential allies in your beauty and relaxation routine. Routines That Heal: Your beauty routine can be a serene, healing self-care moment. Whether it’s the soothing rhythm of your skincare routine, the creative expression through makeup, or a calming bath with drops of essential oils dancing on the water, these practices are intimate moments of meditation, offering healing and reflection. The Gift of Giving: Invest in beauty with a purpose,
where your choices help support and uplift communities. The joy derived from giving and contributing positively to the lives of others is a powerful and transformative emotion, illuminating the path to personal mental wellness. Unveil Your Radiance: In the waltz of beauty and mental health, conscious and empowering beauty practices are steps that guide you to a radiant, joyful self. With each product and practice you choose, you are not just highlighting your external beauty but illuminating the internal, creating a glow that mirrors a healthy mind and a buoyant spirit.
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EXPRESSIVE ART CORNER
EXPRESSIVE ART CORNER
People Like Me
*** Trigger Warning/ Suicide Ideation***
By: Liz M.
There’s a lot of things that people like me will never be able to do. People like me will never feel happiness. People like me will never grow old. People like me will never have a family. People like me will always be cold. People like me will always feel the darkness in everything we ever experience. People like me will never be understood because others think we’re delirious. People like me will never have a normal brain and people like me sometimes hate it. People like me will never get married cause our image of it is already tainted. People like me will always find the darkness in things because people like me are realistic. People like me feel like life isn’t a present so people like me don’t feel gifted. People like me feel like they are a bother so we just shut ourselves out. People like me feel like they’re no good at anything, so we are full of self doubt. People like me don’t let ourselves get too close to anyone cause all we do is cause pain. People like me hate these thoughts in our head cause we feel like we’re going insane.
xpressive arts are E powerful ways for people to express their
emotions. Those who suffer from mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, etc., can also benefit from expressive arts therapy. Many people use poems, narratives, and other spoken words to promote well-being and healing. It is a multimodal approach that utilizes various methods, including writing, music, visual arts, drama, and dance, to help people achieve personal growth.
People like me know that they don’t matter cause if we kill ourselves, we’d just be a statistic. People like me know the reality of the world, we’re pessimists, not optimistic. People like me still try to find a reason to keep fighting, but we end up losing hope. People like me paint smiles on our faces so that people like you don’t know. People like me need better people in our lives because just like you, we have feelings. People like me just want to end it all because we are tired of concealing... If someone you love has opened up about suicidal ideation, there are ways to lend safe and effective support. It is important to take a curious, non-judgmental, and empathic stance when someone expresses suicidal ideation. Oftentimes you want to fix someone’s pain, but it is much more powerful to just be present and support them. Empathetically listen and remain compassionate and open. Don’t be afraid to use the word “suicide” or ask whether the person has plans to kill themselves.You can ask: Are you having thoughts of suicide? Do you have a plan to kill yourself? Have you decided when you’d do it? Do you have everything you need to carry out your plan? These questions will help you determine (to the best of your ability) whether your loved one is in immediate danger. It is important to “take suicidal threats seriously!” If someone says they are considering suicide, especially if they have a plan, it becomes a mental health crisis and requires a higher level of care.You can call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to reach free, live support if you or someone you know has thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. Alternatives to 988: NAMI Helpline Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Text “HelpLine” to 62640 or Text HELP to 741741.
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