Stigma Silenced [Stories Spoken]: A Mental Health Podcast
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Stigma Silenced [Stories Spoken]: A Mental Health Podcast
Podcast Description
Amplifying the voices of Kentuckians with highly stigmatized mental health conditions, like schizophrenia, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, OCD, dissociative disorders, people who have experienced involuntary commitment, and more.
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The podcast centers on topics such as mental health stigma, personal journeys with conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and the role of community support. Specific episodes explore generational perspectives on mental health, the transformative power of peer support, and advocacy for autonomy in mental wellness.
Amplifying the voices of Kentuckians with highly stigmatized mental health conditions, like schizophrenia, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, OCD, dissociative disorders, people who have experienced involuntary commitment, and more.
This episode contains discussions of suicide, hospitalization, medical emergencies, and mental health care crises.
Host Bailey Patterson speaks with Christy Havens, an elementary librarian and NAMI affiliate chair, about her journey with mental illness, beginning in her teenage years and has spanned nearly 35 years. Christy shares her experiences caring for her parents, managing her own diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and the impact of her mother’s schizophrenia. She also offers a generational perspective on mental health, discussing how her own journey has shaped her ability to support her son, who also experiences mental health conditions and suicidal thoughts and attempts. Christy’s story highlights the importance of empathy, community support, and a multifaceted approach to mental wellness.
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