by Ken Bell | Mar 10, 2021 | Advocate, Bipolar Disorder
Dr. Zachary Burton Adversity: Diagnosed with bipolar I disorder with psychosis Advocacy: Co-founded and leads The Manic Monologues to disrupt stigma; serves with various mental health nonprofits “We lean on the brutally and beautifully unashamed, raw power of...
by Ken Bell | Feb 8, 2018 | Advocate, OCD
Chrissie Hodges Adversity: Undiagnosed OCD Advocacy: Pure OCD Advocate “I started my advocacy to help others know they are not alone and recovery is possible for Pure OCD. Little did I know by hearing other’s stories, struggles, and seeing their resiliency...
by Ken Bell | Aug 18, 2017 | Advocate, Life Challenge
Shira Strongin Adversity: Undiagnosed rare disease Advocacy: Health policy advocate and founder of an international community for young women with varying illnesses and disabilities “I learned early on if I wanted to be heard, I’d have to raise hell and no...
by Ken Bell | Aug 4, 2017 | Advocate, Diabetes
Christina Roth Adversity: Type 1 diabetes Advocacy: Founded the College Diabetes Network “I’m honored to be an advocate, along with so many inspiring individuals, and I’m passionate about empowering students and professionals living with Type 1 diabetes.”...
