How is your mental health during COVID-19 pandemic?
The anxiety, social isolation and economic stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on Americans’ mental health.
That’s why, as the weather gets colder and the number of COVID-19 cases increase again, Alexa Randolph knew that raising awareness about depression and anxiety was more important now than ever. The West Bloomfield woman has started hosting Zoom webinars on the first Thursday of every month to discuss mental illness.
“I know how important it is to discuss and learn all about mental health, especially right now. We will talk about topics from chronic pain, mental health and illness. Hearing others’ stories will hopefully help (attendees) understand what others go through,” said Randolph, host of the YouTube show Staying Forever Strong.
Her next event is from 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, co- hosted by Zach Rance of “Big Brother 16” and founder of the Mental Health Collection. Speakers include licensed mental health counselor Dr. Dawn Stacey, clinical social worker Monica Goodwin, “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise” contestant Blake Horstmann, “The Bachelor” star Ben Higgins, and “Big Brother 21” contestant Nick Maccarone.
“So many people suffer from anxiety and depression … I would encourage anyone who wants to learn more about (mental illness) to come,” said Randolph.
For a link to the Zoom meeting, email alexa@alexarandolph.com or RSVP at bit. ly/anxietydepressionwebinar.