Today on the Just My MomSense podcast, we’re talking about something that impacts all of us: mental health.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a powerful reminder that we deserve to check in with ourselves just as much as we check in on our kids. As parents and caregivers we often put our own well-being on the back burner. But mental health is health and it matters more than we sometimes admit.

🎧 Listen to the episode here

Therapy & Finding Support

• Psychology Today Therapist Finder
  psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
  Find a licensed therapist in your area and filter by insurance, specialty, and more.
• Therapy for Black Girls
  therapyforblackgirls.com
  A space to support the mental health needs of Black women and girls.
• Therapy for Black Men
  therapyforblackmen.org
  Reducing stigma and increasing access to therapy for Black men.
• Open Path Collective
  openpathcollective.org
  Affordable counseling options for individuals and families—often between $40–$70 per session.

Support for Parents & Caregivers

• NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness
  nami.org | HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
  Offers free education, advocacy, and support for individuals and families.
• Parent to Parent USA
  p2pusa.org
  Connects families of children with special needs, including mental and behavioral challenges, for peer-to-peer support.
• The Mighty
  themighty.com
  A compassionate community where people share stories and experiences related to mental health, chronic illness, disability, and caregiving.

For Kids & Teens

• Child Mind Institute
  childmind.org
  Tools and tips for supporting children’s mental wellness, from anxiety to ADHD and everything in between.
• Crisis Text Line
   Text HOME to 741741
   crisistextline.org
   Free, anonymous support from trained crisis counselors—available 24/7 via text.

In Case of Emergency

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  Call or text 988
  988lifeline.org
  Free, 24/7 support for people in distress or those supporting someone else.

You’re Not Alone

Whether you’re dealing with burnout, anxiety, or just feeling “off,” please know that your mental health is worth prioritizing. Even five minutes of stillness, asking for help, or talking with a trusted friend can make a difference.

You are not failing. You are human. And you are doing an incredible job.

Let’s break the silence, reduce the stigma, and remind each other: it’s okay to not be okay.