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Let's Rethink This

Let’s Rethink This is taking real conversations about mental illness from behind closed doors right out into the open. Hosted by Abby Berger, episodes will explore the complex corners of mental illness by having candid conversations with people living with a severe mental illness and mental health providers on how mental illness affects all aspects of life including education, employment, housing, relationships and so much more. Let’s Rethink This is bringing you real stories of the challenges of mental illness along with real inspiration to manage the symptoms of mental illness, find belonging and purpose in your community, and gain the confidence to live a healthy, quality life.

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Living & Working with A Mental Illness

July 12, 2021 • Abby Berger • Episode 9

Date: July 12, 2021

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Episode 009 Living & Working with A Mental Illness

Brief summary of show: Today I am talking with an old friend, Gabriella Carbone. Gabriella has her bachelor of arts in public and community services studies at Providence College and completed her master of social work from Hunter College. She now works with unhoused adults at the Bowery Mission in New York City assessing for need, creating individual action plans, and managing crisis situations. We are talking about living with a mental illness while working in the social services field.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

0:28 – 0:39 Bowery Mission

4:17 – 5:56 Receiving a Mental Illness Diagnosis

9:42 - 11:05 Finding Support from Others with Mental Illness

11:44 -15:09 Working with Unhoused Adults

16:30 – 18:33 Housing and Mental Health Interdependence

19:02 – 21:16 Maintaining Mental Health

List of resources mentioned in episode:

The Bowery Mission in New York City

Breaking Ground

NYC Mayor’s Office Mental Health Dashboard

What is supportive housing?

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