The Journey From Not Talking About Mental Health to Starting a Mental Health Non-Profit

Melissa’s mental health journey began at 19, though she wasn’t aware of it at the time. While working at a Vegas casino, she started experiencing out-of-body sensations, feeling like she was watching herself spiral and had accepted living that way. Feeling like she had hit rock bottom but unsure of what to do, Melissa believed she needed to “fix” herself to keep her job and avoid judgment. After years of suppressing her emotions, she feels like she’s meeting herself for the first time. Melissa created The Mental Health Moment to bring awarenewss to mental health and mental wellbeing. The Mental Health Moment platform is a safe space for herself and others to express their views and experiences, and to learn and grow together. On this episode of Watching Mental Health, we are going to talk more about her story and why she decided to create a mental health non-profit as part of her healing journey.