Welcome to 5 for 5, where we spotlight 5 women in 5 minutes or less.
As we navigate yet another year of pandemic-induced #WFH life, it’s no surprise that burnout and Zoom fatigue are setting in. In fact, more than 70% of employees report being burnt out. In light of this staggering stat and in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing five mental health advocates to follow on Instagram.
1. Elyse Fox
The founder of Sad Girls Club, a nonprofit organization committed to providing mental health resources for Black women and POC, Elyse Fox is creating much-needed space for women of color in wellness.
2. Esmé Weijun Wang
On the page and on social media, New York Times bestselling author Esmé Weijun Wang is an advocate for people living with chronic illness and schizoaffective disorder.
3. Anna Zoe
Anna Zoe speaks up for mental health, autism, the LGBTQ+ community, and more. Her powerful posts address important topics such as how the mainstream education system fails neurodiverse people.
4. Larissa May
Founder of #HalftheStory, an organization that empowers people to reevaluate their relationship with social media, Larissa May is bringing digital wellbeing to the forefront of the broader mental health conversation.
5. Bunny Michael
Think of artist Bunny Michael’s posts as friendly reminders to treat yourself with kindness, take care of yourself, express yourself, and, most importantly, love and accept yourself. Because you are worth it.
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