Скачать или смотреть Episode 14 – Holiday Stress, Depression & Suicide Awareness with Patricia Taylor, MS

Content note: This episode includes an open discussion about depression and suicide.

In this heartfelt conversation, Debbie and Kim sit down with Patricia Taylor, MS, a licensed psychotherapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, founder and CEO of P Taylor Consulting, and creator of Mental Health Fest, Inc.

Patricia brings her powerful blend of clinical wisdom, lived experience, and community passion to talk about:

Why stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts often increase around the holidays

The warning signs to look for: withdrawal, hopelessness, emotional pain, changes in behavior, sudden shifts in mood

The unique pressures on seniors, first responders, teachers, and helping professionals

How simple practices—breathing, movement, boundaries, laughter, routines, and connection—support our mental and emotional well-being

The importance of checking on people who “just pop into your mind” and creating safe spaces where it’s okay to talk about how we really feel

Patricia also shares her work with Mental Health Fest in Queen Creek, AZ, where the town officially proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month, and highlights resources—from therapy and support lines to books and affirmations—that can help us navigate grief, trauma, and everyday stress.

This episode is an invitation to normalize conversations about mental health, especially during the holidays, and to remember that we are not meant to carry our struggles alone.

📞 If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for immediate support.
Books:
• Sincerely Yours, Mrs. Taylor-Wash - https://kctaylorauthor.com/store *
• Why am I so ANGRY? - can be found on Amazon
• ERASED, Understanding the Link Between Life and Death - [email protected]
• Suicide Prevention and Information - https://988lifeline.org/ *
• To book a seminar or speaking engagement with Ms. Taylor - https://www.ptaylorconsulting.com/emp... *
• To schedule a counseling session with Ms. Taylor - https://www.therapyportal.com/p/ptaylor/ *
• Mental Health Fest, Inc. - https://www.mentalhealthfest.org/ *
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