Mental Health Awareness Stories
In honor of May Mental Health Awareness Month, Women of Dartmouth INSPIRE is sharing stories from alumnae with the goal to help destigmatize conversations around mental health and wellness. This series is a collaboration across many affiliated and interest groups, graduate programs, classes and the Young Alumni Campaign Advisors (YACA).
Please note, these stories may contain content that is triggering for you. If you find yourself triggered, please reach out to your healthcare team promptly. If you need immediate help please contact 911.
When Your Husband is Bipolar
Heidi Conner ’97a reflects on her experiences as her husband navigates life with Bi-Polar disorder.
Finding a Healthy Balance
Diksha Gautham D’15 shares her intimate and inspirational story about balancing body image, fitness, and career.
On Purpose: Design and Healing
Mirelle Phillips D’07 turns her work as a photographer into the research and development of immersive healing environments.
Limericks and Reflection
Alice Merryweather D’21 shares the limericks she wrote while spending time in treatment for an eating disorder.
Understanding the Woman in Front of Me
Victoria Gibbs D’07 discusses her struggles with alcohol, eating disorders and depression and how discovering yoga 10 years ago set her on a path to healing.
Bipolar Acceptance and Fortification
Audrey Mengyang Marcum D’06 gives thanks to Dartmouth for helping her accept herself and thrive as a person with Bipolar Disorder.
Events
Dartmouth Inspire Rounds Workshop - Wednesday, May 25th 9am PT / 12pm ET
Write Your Own Story: Post traumatic growth and the power of redemptive story telling
Featured speaker: Mary Cipollone ’02, Founder & Principal of Big Onion Partnerships
In this session, you will engage in telling redemptive stories to reclaim your personal narratives, and make sense of what you have been through. Uncovering opportunities for learning and growth will help you connect with the meaning and purpose that sustain your personal and professional fulfillment.
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