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Presentation: “Living with Mental Illness: Inspired by Life” – Every person has the potential to inspire others. People who are challenged by the day-to-day effects of mental illness can impact others by demonstrating the importance of taking recovery seriously and persevering in difficult situations. This presentation includes the following elements: speaker testimony; resources for finding inspiration; and exercises to identify one’s strengths, challenges, and personal wellness/recovery activities. The presentation also includes tips for recognizing our ability to inspire and be inspired. Attendees will be given opportunities to practice tips and discuss presentation content in small groups.
Objectives:
- Describe the positive contributions a mental health consumer can make to society and use this knowledge when providing services to consumers
- Discuss how utilizing wellness/recovery tools can prepare an individual to inspire others
- Present tips to inspire people to make better choices and live a full, productive life
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