Activists in the Latinx immigrant community of Los Angeles share what they do to take care of their mental health. The issues these activists work on often impact their personal lives, and people who work in the service of others are particularly at risk of burnout and compassion fatigue. Self-care becomes a "selfless act" when it allows activists to stay healthy and do their work in a sustainable way. This show first aired in August 2020.

Featuring:

**Paulina Velasco's** reporting on Self Care as Selfless Act: Mental Health at the Root of Activism was undertaken as a USC Center for Health Journalism 2020 California Fellow.

Credits:

Writer, Producer, Host: Paulina Velasco
Editor: Monica Lopez
Voice Over Actor: Mariana Carstens
Executive Director: Jina Chung
Engineer: Jeff Emtman
Digital Media Marketing: Lissa Deonarain
Transcription Volunteer: Mickey Ellinger
Special thanks to USC Senior Fellow, Catherine Stifter.

Music

" Elmore Heights", Blue Dot Sessions – 2018 – Skittle
" Kid Kodi", Blue Dot Sessions – 2018 – Skittle
" The Yards", Blue Dot Sessions – 2018 – Skittle
" Copley Beat", Blue Dot Sessions – 2018 – Skittle
" Greylock", Blue Dot Sessions – 2018 – Skittle
" Boston Landing", Blue Dot Sessions – 2018 – Skittle
" Pedalrider", Blue Dot Sessions – 2018 – Skittle

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