#21 - CAMIMH 2019 Face of Mental Illness Onika Dainty, Author, Podcaster, & Mental Health Advocate

Onika shares her life story that can only be understood by listening to it. This was a powerful episode and one that will move you deeply. The discussion in this podcast gets a little emotional and pulls all the strings that humans need to have tuned. I'd love to hear what you think and I hope you enjoy it!  Onika Dainty's Bio I am a 35-year-old writer living in Toronto, Canada. I have a background in history, communications, PR and event management but none of that compares to my love of the written and spoken word. I have an important story to tell and I am grateful you are all willing to listen. I am a person that has experienced some of the worst things life has to offer from sexual assault to mental illness, yet I am still standing, I'm still smiling, I'm still here. I want to talk about what I have been through in hopes of reaching my audience and inspiring them to persevere in the face of adversity. Having a mental health disorder has given me a unique perspective of the world around me and the people who live in it. I am not an expert on mental health and I do not claim to be on the podcast but I have 10 years of experience with mental illness and the knowledge and experience I have gained as I battle my illness will be able to help others. Every topic I touch upon I try to shine a light on how our mental health is affected. Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.