Project Blackbird: Providing Mental Health Resources to #ShedShame

There’s nothing more powerful than hope. 

Hope that comes from realizing you’re not alone in your struggles and that there are resources to help you #ShedShame.

In this episode of Balancing Act, I have the honor of speaking with Alexandra Miles, the founder of Project Blackbird, a nonprofit organization dedicated to destigmatizing mental health. Project Blackbird hosts mental health panels at schools and other locations to foster a conversation around mental health, and to make it safer and more accessible for underserved populations to connect with local mental health support.

In this episode, we chat about:

🚀 Project Blackbird’s mission

❤️ Alexandra’s inspiration for starting this initiative

🎥 Using art and film to destigmatize mental health

🫶 Project Blackbird’s impact on participants

🐦‍⬛ Ways to support Project Blackbird’s mission (even without $$!)

📚 How Project Blackbird can be a resource for YOU

Resources mentioned:

Project Blackbird x Talkspace Free Therapy Initiative (Must be 18+ student to participate) 

Talkspace Free Therapy for NYC Teens (13-17 years old)

Project Blackbird’s Website

Project Blackbird’s Instagram

Project Blackbird’s Journal Archives

Support Project Blackbird

Email Alexandra: [email protected]

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