Mental Wellness in 2026: Overcoming Depression, Recovery Strategies, Hope & Advocacy Practices

David Woods Bartley is a two-time TEDx Speaker, an international mental health presenter, and a 2021 Steinberg Institute Mental Health Champion. In this episode of The Care We Need, we explore David's journey from struggling with severe depression to achieving mental wellness. David shares how a meaningful connection with a stranger played a crucial role in his recovery and discusses his mission to spread a message of hope worldwide.Contact David:website: [www.davidwoodsbartley.com](http://www.davidwoodsbartley.com) Amazon Affiliate Marketing Links: The Happiness Diet by Drew Ramsey (https://amzn.to/3RUCSUB), SOS Help For Emotions by Lynn Clark, PhD. (https://amzn.to/3W8KLbk), An exceptional book on rethinking a critical mental health issue by Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP (https://amzn.to/4cqYT5z). (This video is NOT sponsored. However, some product links are affiliate links, meaning we receive a small commission if you make a purchase.) Resources with Affiliate Marketing Links: - Drew Ramsey, MD: - Social Media: @drewramseymd - Book: [The Happiness Diet](https://amzn.to/3RUCSUB) - Craig Bryan, PsyD, ABPP: - Social Media, YouTube videos - [Exceptional Book on Rethinking Certain Mental Health Issues](https://amzn.to/4cqYT5z) - Lynn Clark, PhD, Clinical Psychologist: - Book: [SOS Help For Emotions](https://amzn.to/3W8KLbk)Support Our Mission:Pay it forward or support efforts to end the complex illness epidemic by giving $10 here: https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cvflvfiE14UdbmaR200Resources:Keynote Speeches by Tenay Benes:Winning The War On Complex Illness: Optimizing teams and client outcomes for health, wellness, and human services organizations.Heal or Die: Empowering complex illness sufferers with lessons and mindset shifts for healing and thriving.More info & bookings: tenaybenes.com/speakerConsulting Services: Optimize systems to improve client and team outcomes without costly overhauls: BenesCompanies.comHealth-Tech Launch: The Care We Need platform streamlines client-provider matching. Sign up for updates, testing, and launch info: BenesCompanies.comBooks: Including Heal or Die by Tenay Benes, available here: https://amzn.to/4bH7vHHContact Us: [email protected]: We Get a kickback if affiliate links are used. Guest opinions do not reflect the host or Benes Companies and are not personalized health advice. Consult a professional for individualized guidance.