What People in Crisis Actually Need (feat. Ciaran)

Ciaran is a crisis response worker and a Director with the Canadian Mental Health Association. They have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and are 6 years sober. Previously they had received a BPD diagnosis, one that their mother also shares. We chat about the internalized stigma of recieving a BPD diagnosis - especially working in the mental health field, as well as the importance of truly listening people who are in distress. We also talk about the importance of housing first and the impacts of homelessness on wellness. Learn more about the Canadian Mental Health AssociationRead an article that Laurie wrote for the World Association on Psychosocial RehabilitationSupport the showIf you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page. Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group) If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local lineDon't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us! Thank you for listening!