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S01-E10 - How to Create a Mental Health System with Debbie Mason How to Disaster Podcast

"If we're all working together, we will quilt these wonderful disparate pieces into a beautiful quilt solution." -Debbie Mason

Are you a fire survivor? This week, Jennifer and Debbie Mason talk about what it means to be a fire survivor- the struggles within and how to keep thriving. The 2017 wildfire left physical and emotional scars. Some wounds may heal and the things lost can be replaced. But lying beneath is a psychological trauma that most people tend to brush off, which is detrimental to the person and to others as well. Debbie works to bridge the gap in the mental health system, and she shares practical ways to do so in your community. She also shares positive mental health strategies and advice. Don't miss out on today's episode!

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Highlights:
02:05: The Huge Rift in Mental Health
06:58: The Realization
12:29: Who is a Fire Survivor?
18:18: Effective Dealing with the Resistance
25:11: Apps For Mental Health To Install Today!
29:22: How to Get Through a Disaster
34:18: Watch Out for These Indicators

Connect with Debbie Mason
https://healthcarefoundation.net/our_team/debbie-mason/
https://tidewellhospice.org/home/leadership-staff/