Episode 09: Are You Mentally Tough?

Mental and emotional health is part of overall health. Read that again. Lucas is a management consultant, an investor, and a mental health advocate. Today he comes on to chit chat about his own experiences with mental health, tips about supporting people who have a mental health illness, and what mental toughness means to him.

Here are some resources and informative articles related to mental health during the pandemic:

• Mental Toughness in the Midst of a Pandemic

• The State of Mental Health in America

• CDC Mental Health Resources

• Mayo Clinic Mental Health Tips

• MN Specific Resources

• Mental Health Resources for BIPOC

Supporting someone in your life battling with mental health? Here is Lucas’ advice for you!

• Listen—You don’t need to come with a solution, just be present.

• Take what life has taught you and apply it—learn from past experiences, books, podcasts, etc.

Here are some mental health books and apps Lucas recommends:

Literature:

• Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder

• The Subtle Art of Not Giving an F

• Moral Letters from Lucilius

Apps:

• Headspace

• The Waking Up App

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