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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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Local Artist Discusses Mental Illness & Education

July 05, 2021 • Abby Berger • Episode 8

Date: July 5, 2021

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Episode 008 Local Artist Discusses Mental Illness & Education

Brief summary of show: Today, I am so excited to be speaking with Independence Center member, Angel. Angel has been a member at IC for 4 years and has grown so much. We worked on a project together back in 2018 called the 40 stories in 40 days project where we created short videos of members sharing their life stories and published them on YouTube and the Independence Center Facebook page. Jump forward a couple years and Angel is now preparing to graduate with her associates degree in fine arts and is working toward completing a bachelors in video editing and film.

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9:05 – 10:27 Education Program

10:30– 11:50 Stats about SMI and Education

15:49 - 17:01 Finding Support During School

17:44 – 19:12 Advice for Going to School with a SMI

List of resources mentioned in episode:

Independence Center Education Program

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