MYTH: You don't need a therapist if you have a friend or loved one. #MentalHealthAwareness

[VIDEO DESC & TRANSCRIPT: A white woman is standing in front of a camera.

MyDeafTherapy: Your friends and loved ones aren't your therapist because even though they're an important part of your life and support you, therapists can have a different role for you. Therapists offer resources and information you may need and are professionally trained to provide you tools. Therapists can connect with you based on your experiences and work with you to navigate through your mental health journey. Now, if altogether if you have your friends / loved ones and your therapists -- this means you have a much better system that is more whole!]