EPISODE · Jun 10, 2019 · 1H 12M
Caring For Your Child With Mental Illness Featuring Nikita Powell-Cottman
from Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast · host Fireflies Unite
Are you a parent or caregiver who supports a loved one with mental illness? It can be extremely challenging and scary when supporting someone with a mental illness. In this week’s episode, Kea is joined by the Nikita Powell-Cottman who nearly lost her daughter over four times to suicide. She shares the peaks and valleys of caring for her daughter who battles with bipolar disorder. She is also the founder of the We Fight Foundation and founder and editorial director of the Rally Up magazine. References/Resources:DC Area Book Signing RSVP Link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saved-depressed-book-signing-with-t-kea-blackman-tickets-62931896998We Fight Foundation Website: https://www.wefightfoundation.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wefightfoundation/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wefightfoundation/Rally Up Magazine Website: https://www.wefightfoundation.org/shopTwitter: https://twitter.com/rallyupmFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rallyupmagazineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rallyupmagazine/GET YOUR COPY OF KEA'S BOOK!Saved & Depressed: A Suicide Survivor's Journey of Mental Health, Healing & Faithhttps://www.amazon.com/Saved-Depressed-Suicide-Survivors-Journey/dp/109643377XWhere to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?Twitter: www.twitter.com/firefliespod Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefliespod “Like Us” on Facebook:www.facebook.com/firefliespod Join the Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/ Send all podcast inquiries to [email protected]
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Are you a parent or caregiver who supports a loved one with mental illness? It can be extremely challenging and scary when supporting someone with a mental illness. In this week’s episode, Kea is joined by the Nikita Powell-Cottman who nearly lost her daughter over four times to suicide. She shares the peaks and valleys of caring for her daughter who battles with bipolar disorder. She is also the founder of the We Fight Foundation and founder and editorial director of the Rally Up magazine.&n...
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