JED Voices Video: ALONZO on Mental Health and Resilience

Alonzo Russell, who goes by ALONZO, is an L.A.-based recording artist. He came into the national spotlight as a semi-finalist on “America’s Got Talent.” But before he entered the limelight, he was a young person dealing with anger and depression. 

Hear Alonzo share his story in this JED Voices interview with Dr. Janis Whitlock, a developmental psychologist working with JED. Watch the full conversation below.

Check out these short clips from the conversation:

• How a talent show changed everything for ALONZO
• These Kids Give Me Hope 
• Tools for Healthy Phone Use with ALONZO
• Tips for Resiliency with ALONZO 
• How to start when you’re afraid
• ALONZO’s Tips for Overcoming Overthinking
• Safe Social Media Practices with ALONZO 
• On Therapy and Feeling with ALONZO
• Transforming Our Relationship to Trauma

Join the conversation about mental health on social media using #JEDvoices and our handle @jedfoundation, where sharing our stories helps us break down shame, connect to others, and remember to believe in ourselves.

Watch all the JED Voices videos on our YouTube playlist.