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POSITIVE ROLE MODELS TO FOLLOW

MENTAL HEALTH

THE BLURT

FOUNDATION

The Blurt Foundation is a social enterprise dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of depression, alongside helping those affected by it. They teach about the importance of self-care and letting the past go to let your future grow.

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RACHEL THOMPSON

Rachel Thompson is an advocate for sexual abuse survivors and author of the multi-award-winning bestselling books Broken Places, Broken Pieces and the recent Broken People. She writes openly on the topic of trauma, PTSD and healing.

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NOT PLANT BASED

Not Plant Based is a safe space for troubled eaters. They aim to create and source honest, non-patronising advice, reviews and stories to aid those who are prone to unhealthy eating and/or fitness habits which have a negative effect on their health and how they view themselves.

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KIMBERLEY WILSON

Kimberley is a Chartered Psychologist, former finalist on the Great British Bake Off and an award-winning food producer with a degree in nutrition. She looks at the role food plays in our mental health, including our emotional relationship with food.

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DR VANIA MANIPOD

Dr Vania. Manipod is a certified Psychiatrist who believes in a holistic approach to psychiatry and motivates people to take charge of their wellbeing. Dr. Manipod is also a writer, speaker, and featured expert in various TV shows and publications.

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NEIL LAYBOURN

In 2008, Neil walked past a man called Jonny, sitting by the bridge, who was contemplating taking his own life. Six years later they were reunited through a viral social media search (#FindMike). This inspired Neil to set up multiple charities and organisations to help eradicate the stigma of mental health

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 VICTORIA GARRICK

Victoria is a TED Talk speaker, mental health advocate, podcast host, and former Division I Athlete. She is known for her unfiltered campaign, #RealPost. She gets real about body-image issues, depression, anxiety, and if you want to hear more check out her podcast, Real Pod!

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MICHELINE MAALOUF

Micheline is an Arab-American woman working to de stigmatize mental health. She has a private practice in Florida specializing in healing trauma and anxiety disorders. She wants everyone to have access to mental health care and ensure it is taken as seriously as physical health. 

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RACHEL HAVEKOST

Rachel is the bestselling author of “Where the River Flows” and fast-growing Substack publication, "The Messy Middle." After 18+ years of therapy, an MS in psychology, and 5+ years of working with adolescence, she has made it her mission to make others feel less alone through honest storytelling, resource sharing, and community. Her motto is: "I'm not interested in Before and Afters. Show me the Messy Middle."

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KAT KAELIN

"Since I've hung up my combat boots I'm working as a mental health therapist. I have devoted my speciality to understanding the root causes of the trauma response and how it affects us. I am a huge advocate for mental health and teaching people skills that can support their resiliency in this crazy world."

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EMILY MORISON

Emily Morison is a disabled activist, accessibility champion and mental health advocate. She encourages and inspires change in approaches to accessibility for individuals, companies and the media.

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EMMY VAN DEURZEN

Emmy is a philosopher and psychologist, who has worked as an existential therapist for 50 years, has created a training institution and has written 18+ books. 

She has a YouTube channel where she discusses problems in living and interacts with her followers' queries and questions. 

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