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Russell Smith
Billing Representative, Montefiore Medical Center

When I focus on the positives in my life and the love I have for my family, I can feel myself getting mentally stronger.

After battling back from what was initially a terminal cancer diagnosis, Russell Smith had become depressed and realized he needed support. He began seeing a therapist who helped him work through the trauma he’d experienced. “My mental health began to improve,” Russell explains. “I still get emotional, but my therapist continues to help me. When I focus on the positives in my life and the love I have for my family, I can feel myself getting mentally stronger.”

But starting therapy wasn’t easy. “Particularly as an African-American male, some people said I was crazy,” Russell remembers. He recommends therapy for anyone who wants to improve their mental health. “People need the help I had,” he says. “Strengthening your mental health can give you the confidence you need to overcome the challenges.”

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The most important part of your journey to emotional well-being is finding the right mental health professional. To find a provider, visit our behavioral health network at www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/MentalHealth or visit Teladoc.com, where you can also view specialist profiles. For more telehealth information, call 800-TELADOC (835-2362).

Do something that makes you feel good. It might be reading a book, watching a movie, listening to some music or taking your dog for a walk. No matter what your choice is for self-care, making time for yourself is important.