Ending the Stigma - A Conversation With Brought to Reality

On this episode of the Do Something Podcast we are joined by Will and Maria Bales, parents of Nick Bales. Nick started Brought to Reality (BTR) in 2016 while he was a sophomore at Arapahoe High School near Denver, Colorado. Nick suffered from anxiety and depression, and focusing on BTR enabled him to be creative, keep busy, and stay grounded in reality. Through his brand, Nick sought to bring awareness to teen mental health and to end the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Nick strived to encourage compassion among his peers. In his college essay, Nick wrote: “We should all help each other get through the difficult times.” Unfortunately, Nick did not have the opportunity to apply to college because he lost his battle against mental illness on September 29, 2018.

Today his legacy continues through his parents who joined us on the podcast to share his story.

❤️ Mental Health Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: text 'START' to 741741

📣 Learn More About Brought to Reality

Website: https://broughttoreality.com/
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Do Something, Podcast, Self-improvement, goal setting, reaching goals, Alejandro Paredes, Camden McFarland