How are you feeling?

Mental health challenges are common, and they can manifest themselves in many different ways.
It can feel overwhelming trying to figure out when or if we should seek help.

This podcast series was created to offer accurate, helpful, and relevant information about mental health. Each episode explores important topics such as understanding our emotions, recognizing common mental health challenges, and knowing when to seek professional support. Hosted by experienced mental health professionals from the Orange County Mental Health and Homeless Division, the series provides compassionate, expert-led conversations designed to inform and empower listeners on their mental health journey. Check out the episodes.

**Note: Podcast episodes work best using Google Chrome.**

In the United States:

• Each year, 1 in 5 adults experience a diagnosable mental illness.
• 31% of adults will experience anxiety disorder.
• 7.1% of adults will experience at least one major depressive episode in their lives.
• 6.8% of adults will experience symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Challenges like these can affect anyone. There are several assessments that can help you gain more clarity and understanding about what you are struggling with. Mental Health America’s (MHA) online assessment is a great place to start learning more about how you are feeling.

MHA also has a wide range of recommendations to help you manage, including self-care strategies unique to the challenges you are experiencing.