| Mental Health Awareness |
| The Nancy A. Herrin Foundation Inc. |
Foundation founder Tanisha L. Herrin has struggled with depression for more than 10 years.
Her depression stemmed from a traumatic event that happened when she was 12 yrs old
that involved being robbed at home by gun point. For years Tanisha struggled with her self
image by way of not having a lot of confidence in herself, self hatred, and even guilt.
Throughout high school and even after graduation her symptoms of depression got worst-yet
she was unaware that major depression was starting to take it’s toll.
Tanisha had difficulty in communicating with other people including withdrawing from social
events and gatherings and at one point almost a social phobia by not wanting to talk to
people at all or feeling uncomfortable speaking in front of individuals. During school Tanisha
developed bad habits including self-starvation, self injury by cutting or hurting herself, and
several attempts at suicide. Tanisha didn’t have very many friends in school so when it came
to solving problems or needing help she didn’t bother to speak about them or seek
assistance.
For many years the symptoms of depression were there but were ignore. Symptoms such as
feeling worthless, hopeless, lost, tired, irritability, anxiety, and just feeling down most of the
time. Not wanting to eat, sleep, and loss of interest in activities that was enjoyed at one time
briefly earlier on was also experienced. After feeling this way for so long it almost felt normal-
feeling down, having low self-esteem, and having a mind full of negative thoughts.
One evening while at home alone with her then 1 year old son Tanisha had hit rock bottom- it
was two weeks before the sudden passing of her mother Nancy when she wanted to end her
own life right in her own living room. Over the years Tanisha had felt a lot of pain and sorrow
and at that moment her heart ached at the thought of her losing her own life in front of her only
child- the pain was unbearable- she was lucky enough to recognize that she needed help.
Today there are thousands of individuals that live with a mental illness such as depression,
bipolar disorders, and anxiety just to name a few. Having good mental health is very important
but also understanding the various types of mental illnesses that are out there is very
important as well. Having connections to good resources such as various organizations and
supporting individuals make living each day more of a blessing. Please take time to read,
review, and talk about the importance of mental health and the various mental health issues
that are important to those you care about that suffer from a mental illness especially if you
suffer a mental illness yourself.
The Nancy A. Herrin Foundation Inc. will make pledge contributions to organizations that
support, teach, and emphasize the importance of mental health awareness. The foundation
will feature mental health brochures that will provide facts, other resources, and useful
information.
Tanisha L Herrin is a supporting member of the formerly known organization Mental Health
Association now known as Mental Health America.
Other reference information:
Mental Health Association of Southwest Ohio, Inc.
Mental Health America (aka or formerly known as National Mental Health Association)
American Psychiatric Association
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia & Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Her depression stemmed from a traumatic event that happened when she was 12 yrs old
that involved being robbed at home by gun point. For years Tanisha struggled with her self
image by way of not having a lot of confidence in herself, self hatred, and even guilt.
Throughout high school and even after graduation her symptoms of depression got worst-yet
she was unaware that major depression was starting to take it’s toll.
Tanisha had difficulty in communicating with other people including withdrawing from social
events and gatherings and at one point almost a social phobia by not wanting to talk to
people at all or feeling uncomfortable speaking in front of individuals. During school Tanisha
developed bad habits including self-starvation, self injury by cutting or hurting herself, and
several attempts at suicide. Tanisha didn’t have very many friends in school so when it came
to solving problems or needing help she didn’t bother to speak about them or seek
assistance.
For many years the symptoms of depression were there but were ignore. Symptoms such as
feeling worthless, hopeless, lost, tired, irritability, anxiety, and just feeling down most of the
time. Not wanting to eat, sleep, and loss of interest in activities that was enjoyed at one time
briefly earlier on was also experienced. After feeling this way for so long it almost felt normal-
feeling down, having low self-esteem, and having a mind full of negative thoughts.
One evening while at home alone with her then 1 year old son Tanisha had hit rock bottom- it
was two weeks before the sudden passing of her mother Nancy when she wanted to end her
own life right in her own living room. Over the years Tanisha had felt a lot of pain and sorrow
and at that moment her heart ached at the thought of her losing her own life in front of her only
child- the pain was unbearable- she was lucky enough to recognize that she needed help.
Today there are thousands of individuals that live with a mental illness such as depression,
bipolar disorders, and anxiety just to name a few. Having good mental health is very important
but also understanding the various types of mental illnesses that are out there is very
important as well. Having connections to good resources such as various organizations and
supporting individuals make living each day more of a blessing. Please take time to read,
review, and talk about the importance of mental health and the various mental health issues
that are important to those you care about that suffer from a mental illness especially if you
suffer a mental illness yourself.
The Nancy A. Herrin Foundation Inc. will make pledge contributions to organizations that
support, teach, and emphasize the importance of mental health awareness. The foundation
will feature mental health brochures that will provide facts, other resources, and useful
information.
Tanisha L Herrin is a supporting member of the formerly known organization Mental Health
Association now known as Mental Health America.
Other reference information:
Mental Health Association of Southwest Ohio, Inc.
Mental Health America (aka or formerly known as National Mental Health Association)
American Psychiatric Association
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia & Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
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