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8 Things to Know About Depression and Anxiety

Hi all,

This week we have an article to read instead of a video. It’s short though, so we can read it together if you don’t get to it before the meeting.

The article is “I Have Depression and Anxiety – 8 Things I Wish People Knew About It.”

Please bring your thoughts and questions to the discussion.

Warmup question: Tell us two boring but unlikely-to-be-known facts about yourself.

Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

All,

I am looking forward to this week’s Stronger Together on Thursday, October 24 at 7 PM ET.
Here is a video that is an interview between the Chief Clinical Officer of a Company called NOCD, which provides online content and access to therapists that specialize in treatments for OCD. The entire video is 47 minutes, but, for the purpose of our discussion, please watch the first 11 minutes prior to our meeting and then together we can watch the chapter on “manifestation” (time stamps 16:42 – 20:10). Of course, feel free to watch all of it if you have the time. It is very informative.
Lisa

LGBTQI+ Mental Health Experience

Hi all,

This Thursday we’ll 
watch two short videos in which LGBTQI+ people discuss mental health issues specific to their community. We’ll then discuss our own feelings and reactions to their comments. Videos: LGBTQI+ Mental Health Experience and LGBT mental health issues.
Warm-up question: What are your favorite fall foods and rituals? Your favorite pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and produce stands? (asking for a friend 😉)
Kirsten