This bonus episode was co-created with Togetherings, a podcast produced by the Alaska Humanities Forum. It's a conversation with Ziona Brownlow from Food for Thought Alaska and Julia Terry from Choosing Our Roots around many ways community members can support mental health through mutual aid and beyond. Support the show (https://www.outnorth.org/donate.html)

Everyone's mental health is shaped by colonization and white supremacy culture. In this episode, we explore ways to decolonize mental health care with Melody Li. We also explore how historical trauma impacted Ralph Sara and how he's helping people heal through his podcast The Anonymous Eskimo Recovery Podcast. Find more resources on all of these issues at our website.Support the show (https://www.outnorth.org/donate.html)

Most of us live on colonized land. In this episode, we learn about colonization in Alaska, an ongoing effort that affects the mental health of everyone. We also take a deep dive into understanding historical trauma from an Indigenous perspective. You can find more resources, like academic articles, links to other podcasts, and creative ways to process this knowledge on our website mentalhealthmosaics.org. Support the show (https://www.outnorth.org/donate.html)

Breaking the silence around mental health is the first step for having more open conversations with friends, family, and the public. During this episode we'll hear from people talking about what it's like to live with a mental heath condition and why they talk about it publicly. We'll also get advice from therapists and librarians on how to support others to talk about mental health and deal with a crisis.You can see artwork, worksheets, and other resources for this episode on the Mental Health Mosaics website.Support the show (https://www.outnorth.org/donate.html)

Talking about mental health isn't easy, but it could be. Mental Health Mosaics will dive deep into the issues and help ou talk about mental health.Support the show (https://www.outnorth.org/donate.html)