Giving Voice to Mental Health
Giving Voice to Mental Health shares real stories from individuals at different stages of their mental health journeys, providing inspiration, understanding, and support. It's a space where personal experiences with mental health challenges are voiced to highlight the ups and downs of healing, benefiting individuals, families, and communities.
Giving Voice to Mental Health
Meg Kissinger's Suicide Loss and Family Mental Illness Healing Story
Join us on the Giving Voice to Mental Health Podcast, powered by Recovery.com, where real people share powerful stories of recovery each week. In this episode, Terry McGuire speaks to award-winning journalist and author Meg Kissinger. Meg candidly discusses her family's struggles with mental illness, including the loss of two siblings to suicide, and shares her journey towards understanding, empathy, and acceptance. Discover Meg's insights on how society can better support individuals with mental illness and the importance of removing the stigma surrounding mental health. Tune in for a conversation filled with hope, resilience, and compassion. Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode!
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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:34 Meg Kissinger's Perspective on Mental Health
02:27 Understanding Mental Illness and Stigma
05:19 Growing Up in a Family with Mental Illness
08:10 The Impact of Silence and Secrecy
10:45 Writing as a Path to Understanding
16:17 The Importance of Talking About Mental Health
18:54 Jake's Story
19:08 Understanding Jake's Mental Health Journey
19:55 The Importance of Asking for Help
20:54 A Personal Story of Struggle and Support
22:26 Lessons Learned About Mental Illness
24:17 The Complex Emotions of Suicide Loss
25:01 Finding Relief and Guilt in Grief
26:02 The Reality of Mental Illness and Support
27:33 Final Thoughts on Living with Mental Illness
34:05 Concluding Remarks and Resources