In recent years, awareness of mental health has fortunately become more and more prevalent; for many however there is still some stigma attached to having a mental health diagnosis. In the kink scene, this can be especially dangerous, as it can affect negotiating, scenes, and aftercare, not to mention communication with people in general, and personal health! This activity-based class focuses on exercises to improve healthy functioning with a mental health diagnosis/issue in the kink scene. Ode2Joy will outline basic mental health information and how it can affect your kink, before delving into exercises that can be used to stave off panic attacks, reduce anxiety, and aid in trauma symptoms.