– Behavioral Health in the New Normal Episode 023 with LaShell Rivers LaShell Rivers was born in Washington, DC. Growing in Nation’s Capital during the 1980’s and moving to a racist location during the drug crisis she faced being that regular female with a family containing killers, drug dealers, and dysfunction. Having the mental abuse at home, and insecurities within, LaShell developed a mental illness in her early 20s, went to prison and she experienced a devastating car accident. All of these factors ultimately changed her life forever. Today, she is an author, an artist, and a social media influencer. In the discussion they explored virtual mental health services. Here are some of the other beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: ● How COVID-19 has changed how people are getting mental health services. ● How people who are incarcerated don’t adequate help for their mental health. ● What the differences between in person and virtual therapy are. ● How there are still mental health services still available for those who feel isolated because of COVID-19.