Stories of Hope

One Person’s Story Can Save Another Person’s Life

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Brett Francis This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked mental health advocate, author and radio host Brett Francis about her mental health journey and her current activities. Here’s our interview: DS: When did you first start becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health and how did that affect you before you sought treatment? BF: I was diagnosed at age …

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Every Day is a Step Closer

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Beth Allen This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked mental health advocate and video blogger Beth Allen about her mental health journey and her current activities. Here’s our interview: DS: When did you first start becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health and how did they continue to affect you before you sought treatment? BA: I first noticed a …

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Change What You Can Change

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Matt Pappas This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked advocate and life coach Matt Pappas about his mental health journey and his current activities. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues continue to affect you before you sought treatment? MP: I knew that something was wrong from the …

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Healing from Postpartum Bipolar Disorder

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Dyane Harwood This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked author, mom and advocate Dyane Harwood about her mental health journey and her fascinating book. Here’s our interview: DS: I know that your story is very unique. Tell us about how your mental health concerns first developed. How did these issues continue to affect you before you sought treatment? DH: My postpartum bipolar …

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Do More That Brings You Joy

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Krystianna Livernash This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked advocate and student Krystianna Livernash about her mental health journey and her current activities. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues continue to affect you before you sought treatment? KL: I knew at a young age that …

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You Are Worth Being Helped

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Jordan Ricks This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked graduate student and mental health advocate Jordan Ricks about his history of mental health challenges and his current activities. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues continue to affect you before you sought treatment? JR: In my journey, …

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There is Always a Silver Lining

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Traci Jones This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked non-profit executive and peer specialist Traci Jones about her history of mental health challenges and her current activities. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues continue to affect you before you sought treatment? TJ: As long as I can …

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Tomorrow is Always a New Day

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Stories of Hope: An Interview with Erin Macauley This is part of a series featuring individuals who share their life experiences with mental health issues. Recently, I asked mental health advocate and Registered Nurse Erin Macauley about her history of mental health challenges and her current activities. Here’s our interview: DS: Tell us about when you first started becoming aware of concerns related to your mental health. How did these issues continue to affect you and those around you before you sought …

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