This Group Supports Me
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Tabetha Jones, president of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Los Angeles joins Stephanie to talk about the personal journey of managing and maintaining mental health with doctors, therapists, medicine and support groups.
Show Highlights
Stephanie expresses why it is important to listen for the backstory.
Tabetha and Stephanie talk about how the adoption process has changed over the years.
Tabetha shares what she has learned though participating in and leading support groups.
Resources Mentioned
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Los Angeles CA chapter
1Degree – A resource for finding health resources.
Helpful Apps (Tabetha’s Favorites: Affirmations, Mood Track, Daylio and Think Up)
Guide to Processing Emotions Using an Emotional Wheel
Backstory Behind Stephanie and Guest
“After watching Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why, I wanted to interview someone about depression and suicide. I heard the DBSA was doing a suicide prevention workshop so we reached out to them and got connected to Tabetha. Tabetha is amazing!! She full of helpful information that includes her willingness to share personal experiences. She is a true mental health professional who continues to expand and grow the ways her organization is helping people. ” – Stephanie Michele
Social Challenge of the Week
The Social Challenge for the Week: Personal Affirmation
“I love myself even when I _______________” Use this sentence to say the things out loud that you don’t like as way to release the power they have over you.
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