Kweku’s Korner

By Jolisa Castell, LCSW-QS, CCTP, Doctorate Candidate

Jolisa Castell, LCSW-QS, CCTP, Doctorate Candidate

Before I understood the meaning of mental health, I understood the game, the rhythm of the ball, the pressure of a close score, the intensity, the unspoken bond between teammates, coaches, and fans. Basketball was where I could breathe, where I could be. And while I didn’t have the language yet for what I was battling inside, the court gave me space to fight through it.

Years later, as a crisis response mental health professional, I now see just how common those silent struggles are. I meet young people daily who appear overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of who they are or where they belong. Some are battling peer pressure, suicidal ideation, and others are silently nav

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