36 min
Our Take on Gun Violence and Mental Illness A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast
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- Mental Health
Whenever there is mass violence in the United States, politicians are quick to blame people living with mental illness. These same politicians are often also quick to the cut mental health budgets and create barriers to psychiatric care for people who are sick.
In this episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss guns, mental illness, and sex toys -- among other important points. Needless to say, they aren't happy being blamed for the deaths of innocent people, including children.
Hey! Follow Society of Valued Minds on Instagram by clicking here or search for @societyofvaluedminds.
This podcast is proudly sponsored by Betterhelp. Save 10% on your first month with the discount code "BSP22" or by clicking here.
More information on the "Texas Dildo Law" (in no particular order):
The Time Ted Cruz Defended a Ban on Dildos
Colin Jost, on Weekend Update, says a Texas law bars ownership of more than 6 dildos
Is it Illegal to Own More than Six Dildos in Texas? Yes, It Is
About the Hosts of A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Gabe Howard is a professional speaker, writer, and activist living with bipolar and anxiety disorders. Diagnosed in 2003, he has made it his mission to put a human face on mental illness.
He's the author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations and a popular podcast host. Learn more at gabehoward.com.
Michelle Hammer is a Schizophrenia Activist and spends her time passionately fighting stigma. She is an NYC native featured in the WebMD documentary Voices, which was nominated for a Tribeca X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018.
Founded and run by Michelle, Schizophrenic.NYC is a clothing brand with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health.
Whenever there is mass violence in the United States, politicians are quick to blame people living with mental illness. These same politicians are often also quick to the cut mental health budgets and create barriers to psychiatric care for people who are sick.
In this episode, Gabe and Michelle discuss guns, mental illness, and sex toys -- among other important points. Needless to say, they aren't happy being blamed for the deaths of innocent people, including children.
Hey! Follow Society of Valued Minds on Instagram by clicking here or search for @societyofvaluedminds.
This podcast is proudly sponsored by Betterhelp. Save 10% on your first month with the discount code "BSP22" or by clicking here.
More information on the "Texas Dildo Law" (in no particular order):
The Time Ted Cruz Defended a Ban on Dildos
Colin Jost, on Weekend Update, says a Texas law bars ownership of more than 6 dildos
Is it Illegal to Own More than Six Dildos in Texas? Yes, It Is
About the Hosts of A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast Gabe Howard is a professional speaker, writer, and activist living with bipolar and anxiety disorders. Diagnosed in 2003, he has made it his mission to put a human face on mental illness.
He's the author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations and a popular podcast host. Learn more at gabehoward.com.
Michelle Hammer is a Schizophrenia Activist and spends her time passionately fighting stigma. She is an NYC native featured in the WebMD documentary Voices, which was nominated for a Tribeca X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018.
Founded and run by Michelle, Schizophrenic.NYC is a clothing brand with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health.
36 min