VIMHS
Vancouver Island Mental Health Society
A young man’s journey from getting help to mental health advocacy
A young man’s journey from getting help to mental health advocacy
A young man’s journey from getting help to mental health advocacy
Friday 13th September 2024
Noah Batista shares his transformation from seeking help to advocating for men's mental health, changing fraternity culture, and working as a community mental health worker.
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Get the buttons here!From Struggles to Advocacy: Noah Batista's Mental Health Journey
Episode Overview
- Noah Batista shares his journey from seeking help to becoming a mental health advocate.
- He discusses changing the culture around mental health within his UBC fraternity.
- Noah highlights his work with individuals diagnosed with conditions like schizophrenia.
- He emphasises the importance of creating safe spaces for open discussions about mental health.
- Noah addresses systemic issues in mental health services, such as housing and treatment facility shortages.
You have to be really brave to be vulnerable, especially with a room of people.
Ever wondered what it's like to transform from someone needing help to becoming a beacon of hope for others? In this episode of People First Radio, you'll meet Noah Batista, a passionate advocate for men's mental health. Noah's journey began with his own struggles and evolved as he took on the challenge of changing the culture within his fraternity at UBC.
He shares how his university experience, particularly in the Greek system, became a surprising catalyst for positive change in his mental health. Noah's story is one of vulnerability and strength, demonstrating that opening up about emotions can be a game-changer. He details his work as a community mental health worker in Port Coquitlam, where he supports individuals with severe diagnoses like schizophrenia.
His approach is all about creating a safe space and using psychosocial rehabilitation rather than the traditional medical model. Noah also highlights the systemic issues in mental health services, such as the lack of housing and treatment facilities, stressing the need for better support and resources. His candid reflections offer a raw and honest look at the challenges and triumphs in mental health advocacy.
If you're curious about how one person's journey can inspire broader change, this episode is a must-listen. So, are you ready to hear how vulnerability can lead to strength?