Janice Arnoldi
Janice Arnoldi
Valery Brosseau and Validate Mental Health
Valery Brosseau and Validate Mental Health
Valery Brosseau and Validate Mental Health
Monday 11th November 2024
Valery Brosseau discusses living with bipolar 2 and borderline personality disorder, and her mission to create stigma-free workplaces through Validate Mental Health.
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Episode Overview
- Talking openly about mental illness can be healing and reduce stigma.
- Creating stigma-free workplaces is crucial for employee well-being.
- Compassionate curiosity helps address mental health issues effectively.
- Training community service organisations enhances their support capabilities.
- Managing mental health is an ongoing journey that requires support.
Talking openly about my illness was healing for me and helped reduce stigma so other people could be open themselves
Valery Brosseau shares her journey of living with bipolar 2 and borderline personality disorder in her early 20s. Opening up about her mental health struggles became a source of healing and a way to reduce stigma for others. Valery's story is one of resilience and transformation, turning personal challenges into a mission to help others. She founded Validate Mental Health Consultants, a company dedicated to providing mental health support and education to businesses and organisations.
Valery discusses the importance of creating stigma-free workplaces and the need for compassionate curiosity when addressing mental health issues among employees. Her work also extends to training community service organisations on how to better support their clients. Throughout the episode, Valery emphasises the value of sharing diverse experiences and the ongoing journey of managing mental health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health advocacy and creating supportive environments.