Youth Mental Health and The Power of Peer Support with Kelly Davis | EP. 19

Unlearn The Lies About Mental Health

English - July 12, 2021 08:06 - 38 minutes - 54.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
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Kelly Davis (she/her) is the Associate Vice President of Peer and Youth Advocacy at Mental Health America (MHA) where she works to expand peer support and lived experience-led programs, policies, research, and organizations. Kelly was awarded the Disruptive Innovator Award by the National Association of Peer Supporters and the National Peer Leader of the Year Award by Peerpocalypse. She is a certified yoga teacher and holds a certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from The Flourishing Center. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania.

In this episode, we talk about:

Making mental health resources accessible for all people, The significant impact that peer support has in mental health treatment and recovery, The importance of reaching people earlier (before Stage 4), rather than waiting for them to reach crises.

Kelly is playing a huge role in bringing awareness to peer support in mental health. Learn more about Mental Health America's Young Mental Health Leaders Programs at mhanational.org/youngleaders

Kelly Davis (she/her):

Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-davis-a60200a7/ Follow Kelly on Instagram: @kellyabdavis Send Kelly an email and let her know you enjoyed the show: [email protected] Hang out with Kelly at Mental Health America: mhanational.org

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