Lanesha Reagan on World Mental Health Day: After the hashtags, are you ready to listen?

.....Sometimes it feels like everyone has always known about my issues battling mental health, because now I can`t imagine my life being any different. It`s like a foot has been lifted off my neck. The fact I`m able to bring up that I`ve dealt with depression, an eating disorder and even self-harm in normal conversations is incredible. Ever since that afternoon, I`ve been able to breathe......

.....I`m so proud to have gone to a university that supported me after I came out with my story. I can`t explain how many times the support I`ve received has gotten me through the day and stopped me from doing something I would`ve regretted. My team, my university, even volleyball has saved me more than once.....