“In those moments, I really think I’m not going to be okay”
In Part 1 of this podcast series, learn from Lindsay, a young and beautiful woman who sought help for severe anxiety and Bebe Smith, a therapist and passionate advocate for those facing mental health challenges.In this series we begin to explore the life of Lindsay, a woman who spent years struggling with severe anxiety and not knowing what to do about it, or even what to call it. Also in this episode, Bebe Smith, therapist and mental health advocate, weighs in on the broader picture of current barriers for people seeking support. Join us for this glimpse into living with a mental health condition.
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