Kaci Parvin and Mandy Barnett are two women who live with mental illnesses. In this episode of ConverSapiens, they describe their diagnoses and offer insights into how depression, anxiety, ptsd, and borderline personality disorder have impacted their lives. We discuss stereotypes and stigmas about mental illness and treatment options they have explored in their mental health journeys. 

This episode heavily features discussion about intrusive thoughts, self-harm, and suicide. Those may be sensitive subjects for some listeners. If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, call 1-800-273-8255 or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/