INFOBUS September 27th 2018: Getting to know the ReachOut Online Community Team with Amirah

[Amirah-RO]

@annabethxchase Yes, I was. I still face them now, 10 years later! Lol Back then I handled things quite differently. I didn't have the best communication skills and internalised a lot of things. Now, I just try to communicate things as clearly as possible and also have the confidence to realise when it's time to part and go seperate ways. 

What strategies do you use/have you used?

[missep]

That's great that you were able to learn how to deal with things @Amirah-RO ! It sounds like your experiences also added to your empathy, would you say so too?

[Jess1-RO]

@litgym and @annabethxchase so great to see you are both interested in volunteering! That's how I started in mental health and it was so fulfilling. All of the amazing support that you both offer others on the forums is also a form of volunteering, and one that makes such a big impact in the lives of others! It is also that generosity and compassion that supports our community to thrive- every person here is a part of that too!

[annabethxchase]

Aw that's a shame @Amirah-RO but it's great that you stood up for yourself!

I tried to be really nice to these girls who were being mean but kinda gave up after 8 months and then just payed no attention tot hem and didn't let them see that they bullied me and eventually completely stopped caring what they said/how they acted!

[Amirah-RO]

So much  in here! @litgym @missep @annabethxchase @scared01 before I continue just wanted to say that you are all amazing, and are helping inspire others by just being YOU!! 

[Amirah-RO]

@Jess1-RO Brave, loving, and honest What about you?? 

My advice would be: Trust your intuition

[Amirah-RO]

@Jess1-RO Brave, loving, and honest What about you?? 

My advice would be: Trust your intuition

[annabethxchase]

Aww *Tears of happiness* you are to nice @Amirah-RO! 

Is it okay if you send me the link to the volunteer page? I can't find it @litgym (Me and my non-existent technology skills causing issues

[litgym]

@Amirah-RO naww that’s so sweet

i have a question, do you have the exact same job as Jess and Gina or is yours slightly different ? I’ve read somewhere your job is a bit different to Jess’s and Gina’s.

[Bee]

@Amirah-RO my reactions reading your answers...

With all that experience and passion we're super lucky to have you around! <3

You've touched on encouraging others, but for those wanting to head into the mental health field, what are 3 tips to succeed in the field?