Crushing Mental Health Stigma

In this video, we're talking about crushing mental health stigma. Hear from a peer support specialist and recovery coach about their experiences and insights. Let's break down the barriers together!

Christma Rusch, a Certified Peer Support Specialist and Recovery Coach in Wisconsin, shares her lived experience, including growing up in a challenging environment and her own struggles with mentalhealth and substance use disorder. She discusses the importance of empowering individuals through peer support and creating safe spaces for healing. Christma also talks about her latest venture, Crusched Smash and Art Studio, which aims to reduce stigma surrounding mental health. The conversation highlights the need to challenge stigma and celebrate the strength and resilience of individuals living with mental health and substance use needs.

Work with Christma: https://straightupcare.org/consultant-profile/506

CRusched Smash and Art Studio: crusched.com

Reduce The Stigma is sponsored by Straight Up Care (straightupcare.com), the telehealth platform empowering lived experience. If you're in need of support, check out Straight Up Care - where shared lived experience powers recovery.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Christma's Background

01:11 Early Life Challenges and Impact

06:25 Substance Use and Mental Health Journey

07:40 Spiritual Trauma and Systematic Issues

11:02 Becoming a Peer Specialist and Recovery Coach

17:41 New Adventures and Reducing Stigma

Full episode transcript: https://reducethestigma.com/crushing-mental-health-stigma-and-empowering-through-experience/

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