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The Power of Sharing: Didi Hairston's Mission to Destigmatize Depression

Heard!: Afros & Audio Interview Series with Talib Jasir
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Living with depression is a battle that millions of people in the world face. But for Black and Brown people it can be even harder to find culturally relevant support. Join Afros & Audio's 11th episode of their Black History Month Interview series with host and producer of Breaking The Mask of Depression, Didi Hairston. Didi speaks candidly about how she's pushed herself out of her comfort zone to help others break the stigma surrounding mental illness. You won't want to miss this powerful and inspiring story. Listen to Breaking the Mask of Depression - Mental Health and Illness here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-behind-the-mask-w-diva-wit-83689714 and wherever you stream podcasts Learn more about Didi Hairston by visiting: https://www.divawithdepression.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/divawdep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divawdep/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divawdepression LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/didi-hairston-4325951a3/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_b-kjYo7HjBTgcYS9NuW9Q Join Black Podcaster's Association: https://bit.ly/BPACommunity Learn more about Afros & Audio Podcast Festival, October 21-22, 2023 in Baltimore, MD: https://bit.ly/AFAUFAQ DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by guests of Afros & Audio's Black History Month interview series are their own and does not reflect the values, mission, or business of Talib Jasir, Afros & Audio, Black Podcasters Association, Vanguard Podcast Network, or any other names, podcasts, events, businesses, or organizations mentioned in the video or audio of this series unless explicitly stated.

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