The Cost of Coping: Mental Health in the Shadows

Hi, I’m Lisa Lounsbury, your Resilence and Well-being expert and you’re listening to another episode of Your Wellness.Today, I’m speaking with Celina Mantler, who opens up about her personal journey with mental illness — and the unique challenge of feeling “not sick enough” to access the care she truly needed.As a high-functioning professional, Celina has faced countless roadblocks when reaching out for support. Her story began as a child when she experienced her first panic attack, developing coping skills along the way, yet always struggling to find the right help to feel like her true self — free from the fear of the next episode.This conversation is a reminder that mental health isn’t always visible, and struggling in silence shouldn’t be the norm. If you’ve ever questioned whether your feelings “qualify” for support, this episode will encourage you to reach out, speak up, and know that you deserve care.There’s so much to take away from this honest and powerful discussion on Your Wellness.