“We’re all human here.”

In Part 2 of this podcast series, Lindsay dives deeper into life with mental illness after treatment has begun. Bebe shares her perspective on the current state of society’s bias against those living with mental health challenges. In this episode we find out what life is like for Lindsay after she sought care for her crippling anxiety and how she manages her mental illness in the same way anyone with a chronic illness might. Bebe Smith provides perspective on how society’s perceptions of those with mental health challenges shift over time and what we should focus on when serving those seeking help.
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