This mental health recovery story focuses on Sheila, who lives with bipolar disorder. Her journey has been one around finding ways to advocate for her needs. Read more to learn about her journey with mental health and healing. The post The Importance of Drawing Boundaries, or, “I Leave at Nine” appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Erin Jamieson became “good” at counting calories, throwing herself headlong into her eating disorder and then, thankfully, into her eating disorder recovery. The post The Non-Linear Nature of Eating Disorder Recovery appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Podcast interview with PsychCentral.com podcast host, Gabe Howard, who suffers from bipolar disorder, but is in recovery. The post Episode 21 – A Talk with Psych Central Podcast Host, Gabe Howard appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
A podcast interview with psychologist Maury Joseph, PsyD. Maury is different from most psychologists in that he “gets out of the way of his patients.” The post Episode 20 – Psychologist Maury Joseph, PsyD: A Therapist with a Unique Approach appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Rudy Caseres is a mental health advocate who lives with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. The post Episode 19 – Rudy Caseres: Champion for Mental Health appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Mx. Libby Parker, MSS, LSW is an outpatient therapist and manager of Einstein Health Network’s PRIDE Program, which coordinates and supports various services designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ identified patients. The post Episode 18 – Libby Parker; Changing the LGBTQ+ Mental Health Landscape appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
The memoir "Gorilla and the Bird" discusses how bipolar disorder affects work, family, and relationships. Podcast interview with Zack and his mom, Cindy. The post Episode 17– Bipolar Disorder, Family, and Love appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Host of The Mental Illness Happy Hour, Paul Gilmartin has come a long way since doing stand-up comedy and hosting the TV show, Dinner and a Movie. The post Episode 16 – Comedian and TV Personality Paul Gilmartin on Podcasting, PTSD, and Coping with Trauma appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
How were individuals with mental illness treated in 19th century psychiatric hospitals? What was society’s attitude towards these people? The post Episode 15 – Mental Health and Madness in 19th Century America appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Interview with Kamilah Willingham, a subject of the documentary film, “The Hunting Ground.” The post Episode 14 – “The Hunting Ground”: Recovering from Sexual Assault – an Interview with Documentary Film Subject, Kamilah Willingham appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Dr. Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the study and practice of self-compassion. What is self-compassion? Listen in to this podcast episode to find out. The post Episode 13 – Dr. Kristin Neff and the Art of Self-Compassion appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Adesola Ogunleye, a Nigerian American immigrant who lives with depression and anxiety, is interviewed on this episode of OC87 Recovery Diaries on the Radio. The post Episode 12 – From Nigeria to the U.S. — A Journey with Anxiety and Depression appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
"When you make a choice to put yourself out there, you’re empowering yourself — and you’re empowering others." – Gabriel Nathan The post Episode 11 – An Interview with Gabriel Nathan: Editor in Chief appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Dr. Robert Naseef can't alter the fact that he has a son on the spectrum, but he has evolved in the ways in which he copes with his son’s disability. The post Episode 10 – An Autism, Asperger’s Doctor with a Son on the Spectrum appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
On this episode of OC87 Recovery Diaries on the Radio, we talk about parenting, therapy, and self-care from the perspective of a psychiatrist's daughter. The post Episode 9 – The Psychiatrist’s Daughter appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Bengali Mental Health - Fahmina Ahmed says she's experiencing many more highs and lows in her bipolar disorder because of the volatile political climate. The post Episode 8 – A Bengali American Woman’s Bipolar Journey appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
A guidance counselor and student share their views on the issue of bullying, mental health in high school, and way to deal with the whole problem. The post Episode 7 – The Effects of Bullying on Mental Health in High School appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Comedians Robert Ecks and Jacquie Baker discuss the complicated ways in which mental health is impacted by comedy, and how the two can go hand in hand. The post Episode 6 – Mental Health in Comedy appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Laura and Bud interview clinical social worker, Nancy Willis, about the tragic loss of her son Alex at the age of nineteen in a car accident. The post Episode 5 – Talking About Grief and Loss, with Social Worker Nancy Willis appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
Podcast interview with mental health advocate, certified peer specialist, and author, Michael Solomon who lives with bipolar disorder. The post Episode 4 – An Interview with Mental Health Advocate and Certified Peer Specialist, Michael Solomon appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries .
