A spoken word poet shares her story and the importance of support and a healthy outlet when you need it.

Published on Feb 5, 2021

Please note: this video includes sensitive topics that some people might find difficult.

Maryam performs a spoken word poem about struggling with mental health from a young age and encourages others to reach out for help.

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