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If you're in crisis or thinking about hurting yourself, please reach out now:
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The Climb
Mental health is a journey, not a destination. These reflections come from lived experience—offered as reminders that you're not alone on the path.
What This Means
The Climb is the story of one person's mental health journey—written to remind others that struggle doesn't mean failure, and asking for help doesn't mean weakness.
These reflections are drawn from the book The Climb, a memoir about navigating mental health, identity, and endurance.
Your journey won't look like anyone else's. That's okay. What matters is taking the next step—whatever that looks like for you.
The Climb: A Memoir of Mental Health and Endurance
This book tells the story of one person's mental health journey—the struggles, setbacks, and small victories that shaped the path forward. It's written for anyone who's ever felt alone in their own climb.
What's Inside
Navigating depression and anxiety
Identity and self-worth
Learning to ask for help
The long, nonlinear path of healing
The Climb is available on Amazon.
Proceeds from this book support Team Garbo's mission to connect people with mental health resources.
About Team Garbo
Team Garbo exists to bridge the gap between everyday people and the mental health resources they need.
We're not therapists. We're not a crisis line. We're the space in between—a place to figure out what help looks like when you're not sure where to start.
Why "Team?"
Mental health isn't something you navigate alone—even when it feels that way. "Team Garbo" reflects the belief that support comes in many forms: professionals, peers, resources, and the quiet act of showing up for yourself.
You're part of the team just by being here.
Where This Came From
Team Garbo was founded by someone who knows what it's like to need help and not know where to turn. The lessons from that journey—captured in the memoir The Climb—became the foundation for this nonprofit.
But this isn't one person's project. It's a bridge built for everyone.
How We Help
Connect people to trusted mental health resources
Provide guidance without judgment or diagnosis
Offer reflections from lived experience
Make it easier to take the next step—whatever that looks like for you
What We Don't Do
We don't diagnose.
We don't replace therapy.
We don't promise quick fixes.
We're here to help you find what you need next—and remind you that you're not alone in looking.
Get in Touch
Team Garbo is a nonprofit mental health bridge. If you have questions, feedback, or want to get involved, we'd love to hear from you.
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If you're in crisis, thinking about hurting yourself, or worried about someone else, please reach out to one of these services right now.
Immediate Help (24/7)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7. You don't have to go through this alone.
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We all have times when our mood is low and we’re feeling sad or miserable. Usually these feelings pass after a short time.
If a low mood lasts for a long time and affects your everyday life, then it could be a sign that you’re experiencing depression.
Symptoms include:
Feeling numb or worthless
Frequently irritable and annoyed
Overwhelming feelings of sadness, guilt, anger or hopelessness
Becoming more self-critical
Blaming yourself for everything
If you think you’re experiencing depression then it’s important to talk to a trusted adult.
Managing DEPRESSION
Make a gratitude jar…
Write down the things that make you happy and place them in the jar ready to read whenever you're feeling down.
Other things you can do…
Routine, regular sleep. Exercise and keeping a healthy diet can help you to feel more in control and more able to cope.
Again talking…
Let a trusted adult or friend know how you are feeling.
Seek help immediately…
If you feel like your life isn’t worth living or that you want to harm yourself, ask for help immediately.
Call 1-800-273-8255 or Text BCHOPE to 741-741
OTHER THINGS YOU CAN DO…
Breathing exercises can really help a lot of situations.
Eating healthy means following a healthy eating pattern that includes a variety of nutritious foods and drinks. It also means getting the number of calories that’s right for you (not eating too much or too little).
Take time out from social media, it’s not always good for our mental health. Plan some screen-free time every week.
It’s tempting to share personal feelings on social media, but you can’t know how that will be used. Text or talk to someone you trust instead. If they don’t respond, try someone else!
If you can bounce back from the ups and downs of life then you’re more likely to seek out new experiences and opportunities.
Things that help you bounce back aren’t always to do with you.
Make a difference to others
Look out for a friend, join a club or volunteer your time. It builds your self-esteem and expands the network of people looking out for you.
Say no to negativity
Learn to filter out the negativity of others. Don’t listen to their negative comments. The image in the mirror is uniquely you… lots of people think that you are fabulous!
Find that trusted adult
There are people who love and care for you and want to help. It’s OK if it’s not easy or possible to talk to one of your parents. Who are the other adults in your family, community or school who could step in and support you instead?
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