Trigger warning for this episode! If you are someone who may find it distressing to hear about the topic of suicide, please be aware that this episode covers the various struggles of suicidal idealization, attempts, and hospitalization. Please take care of your emotional and mental well being and pass on listening to this episode if you suspect it may be upsetting to you.
This week Clara interviews her guest, Alyssa. Alyssa is an Ecosystem Health major at Western University and has been living with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, suicidal idealization and agoraphobia for most of her life. In this new episode, Clara and Alyssa focus on the challenges of living with depression, the stigmas around seeking out help, and the journey for finding what methods of treatment are effective.