Listen "May is Mental Health Awareness Month"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textAs Diana Dirkby, I've walked through the shadowed valleys of paranoid schizophrenia and emerged into the light of understanding and advocacy. May, as Mental Health Awareness Month, offers a poignant backdrop to my candid narrative, where I peel back the layers of stigma and reveal the daily triumphs over the unseen battles within. Join me for a deeply personal journey that honors the history of mental health observance, champions the efforts of NAMI's "Take the Moment" campaign, and extends an empathetic hand to those wrestling with their own mental health challenges. Embarking on a heartfelt exploration, I reflect on not just my own experiences, but also on the legacy of my mother's struggles with the lack of acceptance she faced. This episode isn't just a conversation—it's an avenue to amplify the voices of those who often feel unheard. I intertwine the power of relationships and the significance of understanding as we navigate life with mental health conditions. With an invitation to explore my upcoming novel, "Three Kidnapped, Three Siblings, Three Furies," we address the complexities of mental health embedded within the intricate tapestry of family dynamics. Here's to a session that informs, inspires, and invigorates the spirit of inclusivity and support for all.#mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #schizophrenia #paranoidschizophrenia #schizoaffective #mentalillness #psychosis #depressionsawareness #fictionwriting #family #relationships #nomorestigma #fightthestigmaofmentalillness #letstalk #lookafteryourself #schizophreniaawareness #mentalillnessrecovery #mentalillnesstreatment #motherdaughter #brainhealth Pastime With Good Company by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company Pastime With Good Company, composed by King Henry VIII, played by The Chestnut Brass Company
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