S08 | E08 Being Part of the Solution with Keith Harrison

Everyone struggles with mental health at some point in their lives. And while conversations surrounding mental health are becoming more normalized in society, there is still a long way to go in regards to support, advocacy, and ending stigmas.Unfortunately, that lack of support and advocacy leads to many people falling through the cracks until they feel they have nowhere to go.Today’s guest experienced this, and has now made it his mission to help provide the support he needed to others. Keith Harrison wanted to become part of the solution, so he changed his career, got the help he needed, and now works to open healthy dialogue surrounding mental health so that people feel comfortable seeking help when they need it.Listen in to learn how you can also be part of the solution, both for yourself and for others who may need it.About Keith Harrison:As a police officer for over 15 years, Keith made the decision in 2018 to put himself first and take time away from the job. He knew he was struggling. He did not know the extent, but he knew he needed time. Keith recalls crying because he knew that by doing this, he would never be seen as the same strong officer again, but instead as a "broken toy". The system he gave everything to and sought help from seemed to refuse to see him as a human in pain.  Since 2018, Keith has fought everyday and now, after help and support from amazing new friendships and top programs, he finds himself loving life and wanting to help others. Keith created Tier Response so he could be a part of the healthy change towards Mental Health amought 1st Responders support programs and services, and be the person he wished that he had years ago to reach out to. Tiergear is the apparel that funds and supports 1st Responders and their Mental Health.To learn more, visit his website and connect with Tier Response on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Mentioned In This Episode:Semicolon Punctuates Mental Health AwarenessProject SemicolonTier ResponseBetter Than TodayFind more Hope resources