Mental Health Awareness Starts Here | Real Conversations from Southwest Iowa (NAMI)

Mental Health Awareness Month starts with one simple message: you’re not alone.In this episode, we sit down with Anna Kilpack and Stephanie Willis from NAMI Southwest Iowa to talk about the real challenges people are facing right now and the support that’s available right here in our communities. From caregiver burnout to veteran mental health, postpartum struggles to everyday stress, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what mental health really looks like and why connection matters more than ever.You’ll hear:How NAMI is providing free support, classes, and resourcesWhy stigma is still the biggest barrier to getting helpThe reality of mental health access gaps in IowaHow community, conversation, and connection can change livesIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn, this episode is for you or someone you care about.