Kristy talks about her diagnosis with depression and anxiety at age 12 as well as what happened after she got discharged from the psych ward. We explore how her first encounter with mental health professionals has changed the way she views the healthcare and public school system in the 00s compared to what it is like today.
Highlights:
- Kristy’s genius idea and how well it worked out
- What does it mean to be labeled a “troubled kid” in the school system
- Sharing the same psychiatrist as your dad
Takeaway:
- Labels do not define you. Neither does your diagnosis
- You don’t need to have a full-blown anxiety attack before seeking mental health support
- Mental health symptoms often start small and unrecognized
- Toxic masculinity is a huge disadvantage for boys/men. It blinds everyone from noticing mental health symptoms
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