{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl","title":"Project Blackbird: Providing Mental Health Resources to #ShedShame","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/67526a17\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2107,"description":"There’s nothing more powerful than hope. \nHope that comes from realizing you’re not alone in your struggles and that there are resources to help you #ShedShame.\nIn this episode of Balancing Act, I have the honor of speaking with Alexandra Miles, the founder of Project Blackbird, a nonprofit organization dedicated to destigmatizing mental health. Project Blackbird hosts mental health panels at schools and other locations to foster a conversation around mental health, and to make it safer and more accessible for underserved populations to connect with local mental health support.\nIn this episode, we chat about:🚀 Project Blackbird’s mission❤️ Alexandra’s inspiration for starting this initiative🎥 Using art and film to destigmatize mental health🫶 Project Blackbird’s impact on participants🐦‍⬛ Ways to support Project Blackbird’s mission (even without $$!)📚 How Project Blackbird can be a resource for YOU\nResources mentioned:Project Blackbird x Talkspace Free Therapy Initiative (Must be 18+ student to participate) Talkspace Free Therapy for NYC Teens (13-17 years old)Project Blackbird’s WebsiteProject Blackbird’s InstagramProject Blackbird’s Journal ArchivesSupport Project BlackbirdEmail Alexandra: alexandra@projectblackbirdinc.org\nContact Balancing Act:Email Moorea: moorea@balancingact.lifeBalancing Act Website\nInstagram\nDISCLAIMER: Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl cannot and does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. We do not provide any kind of medical/health advice. THE USE OR RELIANCE OF ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON OUR SITE OR OUR PODCAST IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/KG_eZM5vcHoFCn5PvNgs1qLNhtNeHqbvI5EkFjP-5hw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YzQz/YWQ0ZWU3MDMwYzM3/MDJmNTIyOTM1OTQ3/NzI3ZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}