Open Mind Night is about everything mental health and mental illness related. My hope is to increase the discussion and dialogue about these topics in an authentic and candid way with individuals who live with it, organizations and educational programs who service it, professionals who treat it, and researchers who study it. Open Mind Night Podcast Self Advocacy and Trauma Informed Services with Karyn Inder - Open Mind Night

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Self Advocacy and Trauma Informed Services with Karyn Inder

Joining me on this episode is my guest Karyn Inder. She is a Model, Mental Health Advocate & Founder of Trauma Tree. Karyn was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at age 14 along with C-PTSD and Anxiety at age 23. Her advocacy style focuses on empowerment and crisis prevention. In January 2022, she launched Trauma Tree: a website dedicated to identifying safe, accessible & inclusive spaces for anyone living with symptoms of mental health disorders, chronic pain and chronic illness. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Karyn's experience with Bipolar Disorder, BPD, C-PTSD, fibromyalgia, and hospitalizations
  • What it’s like living with diagnoses now: the good and the bad, realistic and not realistic 
  • Self advocacy in healthcare, mental health, and employment
  • Tips and tricks that can be used to make life easier
  • Crisis prevention
  • Trauma Tree

Trauma Tree website: https://traumatree.ca/

Karyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karyninderr/

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Robyn Tamanaha

In addition to being the creator and host, Robyn Tamanaha is also a licensed therapist. She uses her knowledge and experience in mental health and mental illness to increase the discussion and dialogue about these topics on media platforms.