raise your hand if you are scared of the unknown. in today's episode, i am joined by my friend Ravali Vallurupalli to talk about our mutual anxiety about the unknown and the many uncertainties that come with life. from speaking candidly about her experience as a high school student navigating the unknowns of college to imparting great advice for those who don't feel in control, we hope this episode helps you begin to tackle your anxiety of the unknown.

stay tuned for the next episode with another special guest, V is for _____________ . can you guess what V is for? 👀

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resources + links:

- https://www.nami.org/help

- https://988lifeline.org

- https://bornthisway.foundation/resources-for-help/

- https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/self-care/

- https://aakomaproject.org

- https://www.asianmhc.org/resources/

- https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/resources-for-mental-health-support/

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Alyx Ang (she/her/hers) lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is a digital storyteller and mental health advocate. She is a content creator focused on life and literature at the intersection of mental health and wellness. On May 18th, 2022, Alex attended MTV Entertainment Group’s inaugural Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House as one of 30 mental health advocates and creators. Since then, she has been on a mission to highlight the importance of storytelling in mental health awareness. Alex now sits on the Youth Advisory Board for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).