About

thementalspot

thementalspot's goal is to provide mental health resources to those who need it. According to the CDC, over 1 in 5 adults within the United States live with mental illness while 1 in 25 are living with serious mental illness. 

About Me

My name is Cecilia and I started thementalspot for a 12th grade Citizens In Action (CIA) project. I chose to do mental health because it is something I was (and still am) passionate about, as I used to struggle with my mental health. 

How it started

I always loved helping others. I have been doing random volunteer events for years ever since elementary school. It started with my church and expanded to signing up for the PTSA and any random event I could find. 

Taking Action

When I was in 9th grade, I had noticed an increased amount of drug use among my peers. This was shortly after the Covid-19 Pandemic. I had wanted to do somthing about it and even reached out to my principal and superintendent. Long story short, with exams, Covid-19, and family situations, I had to put my goal on hold. With that being said, Mental Health has been my passion for years. 

This project was started October 12th 2023 and ended May 17th 2024. I plan to continue this website to ensure that the resources remain available and current.