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Guest Blog-Kevin from FYN Creative and The Niche Movement-My Story of Depression and Anxiety

Our next guest blog comes from Kevin at The Niche Movement and FYN Creative. In this candid entry originally published here, Kevin discusses his experience with depression and anxiety and some of the support that helps him in his journey. While his experience is unique, just like each of our own, we are sure many can relate to his struggles and victories. We thank Kevin for allowing us to share this with you. Read his story below

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Interview by Thee Adventures of Matt

Know Your Why would like to give a big thank you to Matt G from Thee Adventures of Matt for his interview featuring our founder Chris D.

Matt and Chris discuss Know Your Why, some personal experiences, and the state of treatment in their respective areas amongst other topics. If you missed the live cast you can view it here

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Nutrients to help with addiction, withdrawal, and mental health

Below is a brief article summarizing some potential supplement options that can assist with addiction and withdrawal. Even if you don’t have an addiction or withdrawal problem, you may find the information useful as these supplements can benefit brain functioning.

(Disclaimer: Know Your Why is not intended to replace the guidance or treatment of a doctor or nutritionist, nor do we claim to be experts in this field. Please speak with a doctor or nutritionist before supplementation or diet changes. The below information comes from a blog by Jordan Fallis along with the sources used in the blog.)

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Guest Blog-10 Important Concepts

Below we have another guest blog. This one comes from our friend Mikey Crichton from Creative Isolation Lofts and was originally posted in a mutual Facebook group. It was written around New Year’s 2020 and he reflects on 10 important concepts he learned in the past decade. Though a year old now the information is still highly reflective and relevant.

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Do Your Part: Reflections on Mental Health Stigma by Rosemary Callahan MA, CADC, CODP-I, CRSS

Know Your Why put out an invitation and call to action for follower content and you’ve answered!

Read below for one of the first submissions, a special guest blog post by Rosemary Callahan MA, CADC, CODP-I, CRSS titled “Do Your Part: Reflections on Mental Health Stigma”. In this post Rosemary tackles mental health stigma, some history behind it, and what we can do moving forward to help eliminate stigma in what reads like a passionate speech.  We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on the subject so comment below or email us at admin@knowyourwhyrecovery.com

*Guest posts may not reflect the specific viewpoints or stances of Know Your Why Recovery and its staff. We welcome multiple viewpoints and love the discussion generated around them.

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July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

In the US, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Heath Awareness month (July) was established in 2008.

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Resources-Self Care

 

Read below for some information and links to valuable self care resources and fact sheets that are great during a public health emergency (and other times as well!)

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From the Archives-May is Mental Health Month

Below find this article by the creator of Know Your Why Recovery which was featured by our friends at Social and Relevant. The original publication link is https://socialandrelevant.wordpress.com/2020/05/21/mham-guest-writer-chris-dorian-may-is-mental-health-awareness-month/

This article describes May as Mental Health Month

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