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Pat Deegan: Thought Leader, Mental Health Advocate, Innovator, and Entrepreneur
This interview relates to Peer Support Services in a MHOTRS clinic because it shares the importance of empowering a person to find their “naturally self-righting and resiliency strategies” to help manage their challenges and create wellness. It shares the importance of supporting a person to look beyond their diagnosis and ask the life affirming question “What is important to you?”
Introduction
“Remember who you are and use your strengths to become all that you were meant to be.” This powerful quote embodies the message of this episode. Pat Deegan, PhD boldly shares components of her own recovery journey as she speaks out the hope available in recovery. “Voice and Choice” are key messages of Dr.
Deegan’s advocacy, as well as the importance of promoting connection and a community approach to support a struggling individual. When working with people, she promotes asking