COVID Stories: Realizing the value you bring can mend relationships

January 26, 2021

As a student in Berkeley’s NavCal program, I was introduced to the campus Counseling and Psychological Services office. After talking to a counselor, I was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. I hadn’t realized that my family’s experience with COVID-19 was so traumatic for me.

I had to stay strong that whole time and never gave myself time to deal with the situation in a mentally healthy way.

NavCal really made me feel comfortable reaching out for that help that I really needed. After I was diagnosed, they also walked me through the process to sign up for campus accommodations for my mental disabilities.

I hope people understand how important it is to reach out for help when you can during this pandemic, because for me — it has been life-changing.

Learn more about Kelly Figueroa's COVID story here: https://news.berkeley.edu/2021/01/26/covid-stories-realizing-the-value-you-bring-can-mend-relationships/

https://news.berkeley.edu/2021/01/26/covid-stories-realizing-the-value-you-bring-can-mend-relationships/