Jhny Wzdm shares powerful insights about coping with anxiety, being a caregiver to his younger brother, who struggled with depression and substance abuse, as well as the heartbreaking journey of grief and finding purpose after loss.
In this You. Me. Honestly. interview, Mental Health Advocate X. ARI and Marco ‘Jhny Wzdm’ Herrera come together to discuss their deeply personal mental health journeys, coping mechanisms, and the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness. Both share their experiences with anxiety and how early awareness and education could have made a significant difference. They touch on cultural barriers, the struggle to support loved ones dealing with mental health and addiction, and the unique challenges faced as mental health advocates in the music industry.
TOPICS DISCUSSED
- The impact of anxiety and coping strategies
- Supporting loved ones with mental health challenges while protecting your own well-being
- The critical need for mental health education and breaking stigmas in all communities
- How music, self-expression, and advocacy are vital paths to healing
Watch this heartfelt discussion on how self-awareness, empathy, and resilience can lead to a more understanding world. Share this video to help spread the message of hope, healing, and awareness, and to watch more videos like this, see the full You. Me. Honestly. playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUgJ4qB-APXn84vJ8RFJJmi17MYcS9055
KEY MOMENTS
00:00 - Introductions
01:36 - Anxiety Coping Skills
03:56 - Caring for Loved Ones
05:30 - Mental Health Education
06:56 - Mental Health Stigma
09:12 - Sleep Hygeine
10:26 - Living with Anxiety
14:30 - Mental Health Advocacy
16:26 - Dealing with Loss & Grief
18:11 - Stigma in Latinx Community
20:05 - Music as Self Expression
22:20 - Jhny Wzdm on Gratitude
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