Micah Pearson is Putting Mental Health into a New Perspective. Literally.

Hey Idiots! This week, I'm joined by artist and NAMI Board Member/Peer Support Supervisor Micah Pearson to discuss how he took his own struggle with having Bipolar Disorder and not only used it to help others navigate their own mental health journeys, but started creating some incredible art pieces that represent how it feels to live with certain mental health diagnoses. This was such an amazing conversation where I learned so much about Micah and NAMI! And what it means to have Bipolar Disorder, some interesting facts about a few other diagnoses and how to phrase things correctly so you aren't being harmful when speaking to someone about their mental health. If you want to hear the ADDITIONAL HOUR PLUS of this conversation, head over to Patreon ( Patreon.com/ignoranceisblessed ). Need resources for dealing with your own mental health or to help someone you love? Go to NAMI.org Check out Micah's Art ( https://micahpearson.net/ ) and buy a print! This episode is a part of my BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month Series, helping to raise awareness on the need for mental illness care and awareness in minority communities. It was originally all going to be released in the same week but because all the interviews were so great and so important, they definitely needed a full week of their own to be promoted and consumed/ Enjoy and share so we can spread the word together! Join the Ignorance is #Blessed Patreon ( https://patreon.com/ignoranceisblessed ) to hear the remaining 20 minutes of this interview and get hot bonus content! (For as little as $1/month) Join the FACEBOOK GROUP ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/176597036260227/ ) and get in the conversation!! Let the group know your favorite part of the episode!! Use JMS at GetNeuro.com ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/97a2832d-fdf6-4328-99da-13e64074eb71/ep/GetNeuro.com ) for 15% off your first order Find an affordable therapist who you can talk to from the comfort of your home! ( https://app.redcircle.com/shows/97a2832d-fdf6-4328-99da-13e64074eb71/ep/betterhelp.com/JMS ) Follow the podcast on Twitter! ( https://twitter.com/blessedpodcast ) Follow the podcast on Instagram! ( https://www.instagram.com/ignoranceisblessed ) Follow me on Twitter! ( https://twitter.com/JMScomedy ) Follow me on Instagram! ( https://www.instagram.com/JMScomedy ) Follow my Facebook page! ( https://www.facebook.com/JMScomedy ) Subscribe, rate, and review Ignorance is #Blessed on the podcast app! ( https://t.co/HGIHmI3zGq ) Cover photo by Tony Celano Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ignorance-is-blessed1719/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands