We MUST move the middle EP 202We MUST move the middle EP 202
The High Cost of Anonymity Podcast: Exploring the Cost of Keeping Your Life Experience to Yourself
Preston Moore discusses how sharing personal stories can normalize mental health support and break the stigma around addiction.
19:43•22 Dec 2022
Using Your Story to Support Mental Health: Insights from Preston Moore
“If we want to normalize, we have to move the middle right. How do we get people into services before the next idea: level of care, education for all.”
Imagine if sharing your personal struggles could help others find their way. That's exactly what Preston Moore explores in this episode of 'The High Cost of Anonymity'. Moore shares his keynote speech from a fundraiser for Community for New Directions in Columbus, Ohio, diving into how we can better support mental health and addiction services. He emphasizes the need to 'move the middle'—focusing on those who aren't yet in crisis but still need support.
By normalizing coaching and counseling, and educating people about different Levels of Care, Moore believes we can make a real difference. He also discusses how breaking anonymity responsibly can be a powerful tool for personal and communal growth. This episode is a call to action for anyone interested in making mental health and addiction support more accessible and less stigmatized. Tune in to learn how your life experience can be a superpower in helping others.
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