In this episode Jason chats with Constandina Savvenas about her journey through trauma, getting into acting, appearing on shows like Rock of Love and how she got into the mental health field. 

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.

Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988; Llame al 988 (para ayuda en español)
Use Lifeline Chat on the web (English only)
The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in  suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 to connect with a  trained crisis counselor.

Veterans Crisis Line
Use Veterans Crisis Chat on the web 
The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that connects  veterans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a trained responder. The  service is available to all veterans and those who support them, even if  they are not registered with the VA or enrolled in VA healthcare.

Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text 1-800-985-5990
The disaster distress helpline provides immediate crisis counseling for  people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or  human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual,  confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are worried about a friend’s social media updates, you can contact safety teams at the social media company. They will reach out to connect the person with the help they need.

View the 5 action steps for helping someone in emotional pain infographic to see how you can help those in distress.