With Your Host Chantelle
With Your Host Chantelle
Helping one another through this difficult time
Helping one another through this difficult time
Helping one another through this difficult time
Sunday 31st October 2021
Chantelle discusses breaking mental health stigma, advocating for better support systems, and sharing coping strategies on 'SpeakYourWay'.
Explicit
18 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Compassionate
Hopeful
Encouraging
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With Your Host Chantelle
Overview:
Categories:
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Erasing Stigma: Supporting Each Other in Mental Health and Addiction
Everyone out there is fighting some kind of battle, and it is up to us to be kind, especially in Today's world, where it feels like we are truly divided, whether it be because of politics or deciding whether to be vaccinated.
Ever felt like mental health and addiction are taboo topics? Chantelle is here to change that. In this episode of 'SpeakYourWay', she dives into the importance of community support and open conversations. Chantelle passionately argues against the 'Not In My Backyard' mentality, advocating for collective action to erase the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. She highlights the need for comprehensive mental health education and specialized treatments, emphasizing that mental health deserves the same attention as physical health.
Facing challenges like underfunded programs and inadequate follow-up care, Chantelle calls for more robust support systems. She also shares practical coping mechanisms for dealing with the stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, including the power of communication and the benefits of art therapy. Through her empathetic and straightforward approach, Chantelle encourages everyone to reach out for help and prioritize self-care. Tune in to this episode to join a movement that promotes kindness, understanding, and support for all.