Las Vegas (KSNV) — As 2024 comes to a close, the importance of mental health resources has been highlighted through stories of resilience and hope. These resources have often emerged from necessity, with individuals who have faced hardship sharing their journeys to inspire others.
Building a Supportive Community
Jordan Smith from the Nevada Youth Advocacy Group emphasized the importance of community support, saying, ‘We want to build a community for those who need support and guidance. If there’s anyone who wants to help, please reach out to me or my mom.’
Everyday Acts of Kindness
Will Rucker, host of the Compassionate Las Vegas Podcast, shared his mission to highlight everyday acts of kindness, stating, ‘A lot of times, folks who are superheroes get the attention, but in this podcast, I wanted to talk to everyday people who are showing big love in their families, neighbors to people at the grocery store. Compassion is what I believe is innate to all of us.’
The Power of Self-Love
JR McMichael of the Love Yourself Foundation spoke about the power of self-love, emphasizing, ‘We want to show that if you love yourself, you’re able to love each other, and by loving each other, you love this planet. Being here for all these things makes this world a better place, makes us as a community even better.’
Finding Purpose in Life
Dr. Sheldon Jacobs from NAMI of Southern Nevada highlighted the importance of finding purpose, stating, ‘One of the things I’ve found important in my journey was to find a purpose and find a positive. So many ways you can go with that, for me, using platforms and sharing this message can save lives.’
Encouraging Open Conversations
John Etzell of Boys Town Nevada stressed the significance of open communication with, ‘Talking to your neighbors, families, kids, being willing to say, raise your hand, ‘I’m not okay.’ It’s a huge first step.’
These voices will be featured in the upcoming ‘Mental Health Matters’ special airing on New Year’s Day, continuing the mission to ensure people know they have resources to support their emotional well-being.
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