Trigger Warning: suicidal ideation 

[Re-aired episode!] How do you support loved ones who are struggling with mental illness? 

In this episode, Tiara and Bianka have a vulnerable and enlightening conversation with public health advocate (and dear friend), Jo Williams, about the realities of living with moderate to severe mental illness. Jo shares aspects of her own experience, having been diagnosed with Bipolar 4 years ago, and we get into a larger discussion about the ways that society (and we as individuals) can better show up for people in our lives and communities with mental health challenges and trauma. 

We also talk about: 

• The spectrum of mental illness 
• The spectrum of Bipolar 
• What it can look like to care for someone with mental illness in and outside of a crisis 
• Intersections of mental illness and trauma 
• The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) 
• The socioecological model (visions for a better future where systems of care are in place) 

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Jo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailycupofjooo/