Episode 6: The Mental Health Perspective w/ Staci Martin

Dr. Staci Martin joins us for a conversation that explores various aspects of mental health and self-care for individuals with sickle cell disease, particularly those undergoing the curative therapy process. The chapters cover topics such as common mental health issues, preparing for curative therapy, identity crisis and self-discovery, developing mental health tools, support for individuals unable to pursue curative therapy, establishing healthy boundaries, challenges of identity crisis and survivor's guilt, qualifications for a therapist, self-help resources, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The conversation emphasizes the importance of psychological flexibility and finding support in one's tribe. In this conversation, Staci and Dima discuss the power of thoughts and beliefs in shaping our lives. They explore the concept of limiting beliefs and how they can hold us back from reaching our full potential. They also discuss strategies for identifying and challenging these beliefs, as well as creating empowering beliefs that support our goals and aspirations. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking action and aligning our thoughts with our values.