My name is Jazmin Alba, although you might know me as the woman behind the @advocating.mentalhealth account on Instagram. Every day, I help over 261,000 followers navigate their struggles with mental illness. I share self-care tips, inspirational quotes and reminders that everyone’s experience is unique and valid…
People often ask me how they can follow in my footsteps and become a mental health advocate. My answer to that question is to focus on changing the conversation, one day at a time, or even one post at a time. Never underestimate the power of being vulnerable and honest — whether that is on social media, with friends, with family, with colleagues or even with strangers.
