*Season 1, Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter): Living with Depression with Tony Gonzalez (DBSA)

Mari Fong interviews Kat Jensen (singer-songwriter) & Tony Gonzalez (DBSA, Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance). Kat Jensen talks about depression, her family history of mood disorders, having a schizophrenic mother and physician father, cutting, suicide attempts, and how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was the solution to dealing with her depression. Tony Gonzalez, President of the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, talks about how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy relieves your mind by focusing on the present, and how support groups can be the key to healing and dealing with bouts of depression and other mood disorders.“Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” Find plenty of free and low cost mental health resources at checkyourheadpodcast.com.* Thank you for subscribing to our podcast and supporting us through Patreon! Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated.  * We like you A LOT so please "like" us and be our friends on social media!Website: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/checkyourheadpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/checkyourheadpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkyourheadpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4BJN--waRV1rKMM2OVwkSw/featuredTwitter: @checkheadpod, https://twitter.com/checkheadpodSay hello and give us feedback! We love hearing from our Superhero fans ❤️🤘Support the showCHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with our mission to educate, normalize, support, and provide mental health and addiction recovery solutions for the music industry. Participate in our mission and become a CHECK YOUR HEAD Podcast Superhero! Feel good when you make a donation to our cause, knowing we're fighting the good fight to improve and save lives for musicians and music fans worldwide. Donate on our website, where we also provide the largest online list of free and affordable mental and addiction recovery solutions on  http://checkyourheadpodcast.comFollow Us! On social media @checkyourheadpodcast and Watch & Subscribe on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@checkyourheadpodcast5174You rock and we love you at checkyourheadpodcast.com ❤️🤘The information shared during this interview is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any individualized medical concerns.