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stoppable advocate for those in HL: What can someone ex- HL: What advice can you HL: What do you think our
my community and around the pect when they take a course share for someone who strug- government can do to help
world to fight for their dreams on The GREEN Heart Commu- gles with mental health is- close the gap on between
in spite of anxiety and depres- nity Inc. website? sues, who is not in treatment access mental health, in local
sion just like I did. Following at this time? communities?
the discovery of my calling, The They can expect a lot of free I think they should mandate
GREEN Heart Community Inc. content that will inspire them Journal your thoughts and that our school children see a
was born. to stay in the fight and seek the feelings, vent to someone you therapist in the school once per
A Global Community that pro- help and resources necessary can trust, watch YouTube vid- week individually and have a
vides multiple resources, sup- to live their life out loud. There eos and read articles that speak mental health class collectively
port and GREEN love to those is also other classes for sale to your current challenges. to learn and understand their
seeking personal and profes- that dives a lot deeper into dis- You can also find a community emotions, feelings and coping
strategies to trauma, disap-
sional development as they covering a healing path that will online of people you can iden- pointments, etc.
tify with, attend free support
continue to heal from anxiety sustain them throughout their groups by the Depression and
and depression. We have over healing journey. There is also Bipolar Support Alliance and HL: How can someone sup-
1600 virtual members who are a virtual membership in the the National Alliance On Mental port your organization?
in the fight. We help each other works and coming soon that Illness. You can support our organiza-
and I truly believe since there is circle. Recently we were able GREEN is the FIGHT for our will give them virtual access to tion by donating to our cause
such a calling in my life to not to light BALTIMORE CITY Hall dreams in spite of the diagno- several mental health experts HL: What are one or two to develop more programs to
only fight for my own mental GREEN to bring Mental Health sis! and professionals that can help things you believe everyone continue to bring awareness,
health but for others. Awareness to the forefront to should know about mental empowerment and education
officially give the citizens of Bal- HL: What is G.A.L.S , G.U.Y.S, them along their healing jour- health? to families and communities
timore the GREEN light to fight and G.L.O.W? ney as well.
HL: What is your vision/mis- for their mental health just like I about anxiety and depression.
sion for this incorporation? did one household at a time. G.A.L.S., G.U.Y.S. and G.L.O.W. 1. Your mental health is just Our Cash App is $greenheartinc
Mission are the 3 divisions of The HL: What do you think is as important as your physical
We strive to be the largest HL: Why is GREEN so import- GREEN Heart Community Inc. lacking in our communities health. See a Therapist. You If you are a mental health
don’t have to wait til something
mental health community in ant to your organization? regarding mental health happens to knock you off your profession and you can donate
your time to speak to our com-
the world by empowering and GREEN is the nationally recog- The G.A.L.S. (Grow Achieve Live treatment? feet, you can see a Therapist for munity that would be awesome
educating families and commu- nized color for Mental Health Out Loud & Support) Division is I think the treatment options preventive care as well. Seeing as well.
nities about anxiety and de- Awareness! for woman who are looking for are there, what we are lacking a Therapist does not make you
pression. support, personal and profes- in our communities are edu- crazy it makes you responsible!
GREEN represents the sional development as they If you are someone who has
STRENGTH and COURAGE of continue to heal from anxiety cation around mental health, struggled and triumphed over
Vision millions of people fighting every and depression respect and support. 2. Taking care of your mental anxiety and depression we
Our vision is to provide a safe minute of the day to BEAT a health is your responsibility! would like for you to share your
space, resources, support and Mental Illness! The G.U.Y.S. Division is for men HL: What are some things you You have to make it a normalcy story with our community.
green love to those healing GREEN reminds us how GOD who are looking for support, think we as black people can in your family so that your kids
from anxiety and depression all brought us through the hardest personal and professional de- stop doing to hinder people will make it their priority as well
over the world. and darkest of days! velopment as they continue to who are dealing with mental and so on.

GEEN hearts are healed wounds heal from anxiety and depres- illness?
HL: What are some events of Anxiety and Depression! sion Kellene Diana is a Mom, a Mental Health Advocate, Best
Selling Author and the Founder of The Green Heart Com-
you host to bring awareness GREEN tells a story of Triumph Stop thinking we can pray munity Inc. She has a personal commitment to erasing
to local communities? and Victory! The G.L.O.W. Division is for mental health conditions away. the stigma associated with anxiety and depression
In the past we have done con- GREEN silences the STIGMA in pre-teens and teens who strug- Prayer can be a part of your among women, men and children of all nationalities all
over the world.
ferences with a focus in Mental our community and the world! gle with social and generalized mental health treatment but it To date The GREEN Heart Community has assisted over
Health. We also do a “Circle of GREEN promotes an open con- anxiety and depression. should also include a therapist 1,600 people world-wide in achieving their dreams in
Green” which is a safe gathering versation about the importance and sometimes a psychiatrist. spite of anxiety and depression by providing a platform of
resources, GREEN love and support!
for members and non- mem- of Mental Health! The G.A.L.S. Division is the Seeking mental health treat- Website: Thegreenheartcommunity.org
bers to get together to discuss active division and we are still ment does not mean you are Facebook-kellenediana
their mental state, struggles GREEN represents the genuine developing GUYS and GLOW weak or lack faith in God. You The GREEN Heart Community private FB group- bit.ly/ibaad
IG kellenediana
and triumphs while getting sup- understanding and support that but will be accepting members can pray and see a therapist at IG thegreenheartcommunityinco
port and green love from the our community stands for! in late spring. the same time.

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