How can we dismantle mental health stigmas in various cultures through mental health advocacy?
In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by a very special guest, Avantika Bharad. Avantika is the host of the Beautiful You podcast. She is currently studying Psychology in Mumbai, India. She was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder type 2 when she was 17. She’s a mental health advocate and she enjoys reading, writing and occasionally performing poems. She absolutely loves traveling as well!
Join these ladies as they discuss how their cultures affect their experiences with mental health, Avantika's journey with managing bipolar disorder, why mental health advocacy is essential for creating lasting change in various communities, and how poetry helped Avantika to share her experiences with others.
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