meet the founder
supriya chang
hi! i'm supriya (she/her) and i'm the human behind @spread.love.project on instagram. i started spread love in february 2021 to learn more about mental health and more about myself in the process. i wanted a resource that compiled all the things i wished i had known when i was struggling, as well as a platform to share my own story so others would know they weren't alone. as time has gone on, this account has helped me cope with and process my own feelings as i grapple with new experiences and challenges. it has been really rewarding to create and work on this page, so thank you for the support! please don't hesitate to reach out <3
fun facts
- i'm studying psychology & spanish in college
- i have a dog named valentine (see left) & a cat named tiger
- some artists who have helped me through tough times are: niki, keshi, & chelsea cutler
- my favorite forms of self-care include: warm showers, snacks & a comfort tv show, & listening to music
- my favorite affirmation at the moment is: this is only a chapter <3
my story
[tw: suicide] i'm very transparent about my experiences with my mental health, because i think talking about it helps reduce stigma. starting in high school, i've struggled with generalized anxiety disorder and depression. in my junior year, i started seeing a therapist and psychiatrist, who prescribed me antidepressants. i was feeling extremely suicidal and attempted in february of 2020, which resulted in some treatment in a psychiatric hospital. after that experience, i've spent a lot more time thinking about what i prioritize in life, how i can better cope with difficult situations, and how i can take care of myself. i started spread love project exactly a year after my attempt, and it's another way that i've been able to heal, grow, and learn from those painful memories. i hope my page & business can make a small difference in a world of people who are struggling, just like me.