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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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Finding Support at the Clubhouse with Raija Mitchell

November 15, 2021 • Abby Berger • Episode 26

Date: November 15th, 2021

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Finding Support at the Clubhouse with Raija Mitchell

Brief summary of show: Today, I am so excited to be speaking with Independence Center member, Raija. Raija has been a member since 2012 and has developed relationships with other members that have been very supportive to her mental health recovery.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

1:19 - 4:42 Raija’s Background

4:53 – 7:44 Working at the Clubhouse

9:16 - 12:48 Finding Relationships & Joy in Volunteering at Clubhouse

14:14 – 15:36 Being Yourself

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National Suicide Prevention Hotline

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please talk to somebody. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text “START” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741.

National Sexual Assault Hotline

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