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EP51_Breaking the Silence: A Journey of Mental Health, Recovery & Hope with Erica Meline (Personal Story)
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Erica Meline is a mental health advocate and public speaker. Diagnosed with an eating disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and OCD, Erica has spent much of her life feeling like she was broken. Following a suicide attempt in 2022, Erica made the decision to turn her life around and set out on a long journey to recovery.
Though the journey is far from over, Erica has been able to finally reach a point in her life where hope has returned, and she now tries to instill that hope in others. Today, Erica aims to help people with struggles similar to her own by sharing her story. She has spoken publicly about her mental health journey at middle schools and high schools, as well as podcasts. Additionally, Erica has begun serving on the junior board for the Starting Point of New Jersey, a nonprofit education and referral resource for mental health.
For Erica, though, advocacy is all about incorporating mental health awareness into her everyday life by being open about her struggles and encouraging others to do the same without shame. Through her vulnerability and advocacy, Erica’s main goals are to de-stigmatize mental health, increase accessibility to mental health education, and show people that they are never alone.
Resources:
https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/
1. LifeLine South Africa
National Counseling Line: 0861 322 322
Website: lifelinesa.co.za
2. South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
Helpline: 0800 567 567
Website: sadag.org
3. Mental Health Information Centre of Southern Africa
Website: mentalhealthsa.org.za
4. HEAL SA
Focuses on mental health support, particularly for Black women and youth, offering individual services and support groups.
Website: heal-sa.org.za
5. National Department of Health – Mental Health Information
Mental Health Information Line: 0800 567 567
Website: health.gov.za/mental-health/
6. NPOwer Mental Health Support
Helpline: 0800 515 515
Website: npowersa.org
7. Eating & Body Image Helplines
Stop Gender Violence Helpline: 0800 150 150
South African Federation For Mental Health Helpline: 011 781 1852
Website: findahelpline.com
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