May 30, 2023
We are sharing a different spin on mental health with Heavy Metal fan, musician and artist Justin Bowling. This interview was hosted by Carlos, Essence, Leslie, D'Angelo, and ChuYing, produced by Aldo, edited by Brian.
If you are struggling with mental health, anxiety, or depression, please know that you are not alone. Reach out to someone at your school, your medical provider, or someone you trust to help you find support.
Check out Justin's art at: https://www.vestebancomics.com
METAL MUSIC RECOMMENDATIONS FROM JUSTIN:
Shape of Despair
Austere
Woods of Desolation
Morke
Tvær
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, please call 988 immediately.
Also check out: No Shame on U
For mental health concerns, feeling depressed or anxious please seek out resources in your area. Talk to someone you trust.
Chicago Resources:
Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness
National Resources:
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Health
DBSA Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
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Power Your Story is produced by students in the Podcast Tech & Production programs of After School Matters in Chicago. We represent diverse voices, telling our real life stories through the power of podcasting technology.
Each season features a new group of student producers under the mentorship of producer, Andrea Klunder of The Creative Impostor Studios, creating personal journals, interviews, and discussions about the topics that matter most to us.
Our theme music is by DJ Sparkz.