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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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Young at Heart Talk Mental Health for Older Adults

August 02, 2021 • Abby Berger • Episode 12

Date: August 2 , 2021

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Episode 012 Young at Heart

Brief summary of show: Today I am talking with two people from Independence Center about mental health supports for older adults. Pat Marshall is a team lead at the Clubhouse and Karen Cox- Miller is a long-time member. Pat and Karen help to co-lead a group at IC called the Young at Heart group. This group is specifically for members 55 and older to socialize, connect, and support one another. This program has evolved over the last couple of years and now the group is more active than ever.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

1:00 - 2:41 Pat & Karen’s Stories

5:09 – 7:52 How Young at Heart fits within the Clubhouse model

8:09 – 13:01 Partnerships with Young at Heart Groups

13:30 - 14:49 Staying Connected Virtually

15:10 – 18:19 Marillac Mission Fund Grant for OT Services

23:45 – 27:11 St. Louis County Technology Grant for Seniors

List of resources mentioned in episode:

St. Louis Area Agency on Aging

Marillac Mission Fund

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