A Lesson in Depression Awareness with Mike Dayem

It has likely either happened to you or someone you know, the dark, heavy thoughts show up or just feelings of being hurt that cloud the mind and eat away at you. It could result in moodiness or a loss of meaning and purpose or it might be diagnosed as anxiety. Mental health struggles are common and we all need to be aware of how to best manage the challenge. Our guest Mike Dayem says, “it is not something to shun, silence, or ‘cure’; but something to respect, listen to, and understand.” Our awareness and knowledge of mental health is better today because of the courage of people like Mike Dayem who are sharing their story to help others navigate their path and better understand their minds so their purpose is never lost again. Enjoy this show and for more on the topic, check out Mike Dayem’s book “Suicidal to Superhuman: Accepting Mental Illness & Its Role in Global Sanity.”