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Meet Mia, a young girl who completes chores in her family's barn. Mia has many responsibilities in the barn, but her biggest priority is looking after her animal friends. Today is no exception. Ten animal friends exhibiting symptoms of common psychological disorders need her help. Luckily, Mia believes her animal friends deserve the best care and is ready to provide the necessary tools and support. She makes sure to listen and present coping strategies specific to each animal. After studying psychology and spending hundreds of hours as a Crisis Counselor, Arianna Jade Fritz recognizes the importance of labeling emotions, having a support system, and practicing mindfulness-based interventions. Arianna Jade Fritz believes mental illness and its effects are just as contagious and detrimental as any physical illness. She hopes Mia Mucks the Stalls can make a lasting impact in improving the treatment of mental illness.