107: I AM... THE BIPOLAR THERAPIST!

Katie received her Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Psychology in 2007 and, following being diagnosed that Summer with Bipolar Disorder Type 1, she went on to complete her Master of Social Work Degree with distinction in 2010. Since 2010, Katie has worked exclusively within the field of Mental Health within a variety of healthcare environments, such as; Eating Disorders Treatment, Intimate Partner Violence; Crisis and Suicide intervention; individual and group therapy; and Acute Psychiatry. Katie is now speaking publicly about her lived experience with Bipolar Disorder, OCD, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Katie’s main mission is to educate, advocate, and dismantle the stigma associated with Mental Illness. To continue to gain valuable insight and knowledge on mental health and learn alongside a strong advocate, connect with Katie at: Instagram: @katie.thebipolartherapist