4: Employment

Work is tough when you are living with a mental ilness. This video speaks to the challenges of maintaining employment while honoring yourself and your limitations. I touch upon the strength of the millions of people who get up and fulfill their professional responsibilities despite their mental health challenges. I also mention the shame and frustration that come with not meeting my own professional expectations, and having to change my aspirations to fit my life as a person living with a mental illness.

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Emerald Russell

About Emerald Russell

I have lived with PTSD & Depression for approximately 15 years. In this time I have navigated many of the challenges faced by people who live with a mental illness: stigma, employment, financial challenges, traveling with a mental illness, trauma, relationships, family issues, and more.