Victor's Story Pt 1 (of 2): Puerto Rican American Pastor Discusses Depression & Bipolar Disorder in His Family

In Part 1 of his interview, a Puerto Rican American Pastor named Victor discusses his experiences leading a racially diverse church.  Victor shares his observations about the delicate relationship between culture, stigma, and mental health.  He also tells the story of his wife's diagnosis with major depression and his 20-something daughter's uphill battle with bipolar disorder

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Thoughts?:

  • Could you relate to Victor–have you cared for someone with depression or bipolar?
  • Do you think your culture makes it easier or harder to get help?

--Jessica Lynn Gimeno

Wanna hear the rest of the National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month series?

--Finish Victor's Story here!  Part 2 (of 2)

--Hanh's Story Pt 1 (of 2): Daughter of Vietnamese-American Immigrants Discusses How Both Cultures Impacted Her Bipolar Disorder

--Hanh's Story Pt 2 (of 2)

--Tribute to Advocate & Author Bebe Moore Campbell; 3 Lessons for People Fighting Depression or Bipolar and Those Who Love Them

--Melody's Story Pt 1 (of 2): Iranian-American Muslim Author & Attorney Busts Bipolar Stigma & Islamophobia

--Melody's Story Pt 2 (of 2)

Interested in learning more about Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (July)?  Click here to see NAMI's website (National Alliance on Mental Illness)!

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