Episode 6: In this episode, I am joined by Louise Raura, a friend from university and most importantly, a 'polar warrior' as she aptly describes herself. She talks about her journey living with and managing Bipolar disorder. We talk about mental health in general as well as her mental wellness journey.
This episode was recorded in September which is Suicide Awareness month, September,10 is International Suicide Awareness Day. Only 2 days ago we marked October, 10 as World Mental Health Day. It is important to discuss mental health and demystify the myths and crash taboos surrounding it to create a more understanding, tolerant and mentally healthier world.
Remember to check in on those you love, whether friends or loved ones...you never know what they might be going through.
Love🧡 & Light💡!
To reach out or learn more about Louise:
Blog: https://bipolarable.wordpress.com/
Instagram: @subadupa
Twitter: @lazizi
More Resources:
"World Mental Health Day sheds light on worrying rates of youth suicide" -UN News
https://news.un.org/en/story/2019/10/1048931
WHO Suicide Factsheet
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide
"Kenya Suicide Rate Hits 10 Year High"- Business Daily
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessdailyafrica.com/datahub/Kenya-suicide-rate-hits-ten-year-high/3815418-4628496-view-asAMP-o3pb2v/index.html
"...The state of Millenials' mental health in 2019"
https://www.businessinsider.com/millennials-mental-health-burnout-lonely-depressed-money-stress?IR=T