Ali talks about the benefits of video games for our mental health, tells her story of why video games mean so much to her, and asks for feedback about what you think about video games and how they help your mental health.

If you want to watch Ali stream games and talk mental health during the stream, go to Twitch.tv/HappyNerdGaming!

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Please be aware of the trigger warning in the beginning of the episode.

Ali talks about The Perks of Being A Wallflower, a movie about a teenager battling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and guilt after his best friend dies by suicide and his aunt dies in a car accident.

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Ali talks about Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig, which talks about living in a world of technology that encourages us to be anxious, unsocial, and sometimes even mean humans.

Buy the book here: www.behindtheillness.com/links along with the other three books Ali has reviewed on the podcast.

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Ali talks about Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig, a book that she calls her favorite. In the book, Matt talks about his experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts, all while advocating for and inspiring those who battle with depression. 

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New episodes of Behind the Illness every Friday, ready first thing in the morning for your commute to work.

Season two is upon us! Ali starts a book review series starting with Are U Ok? by Kati Morton. Are U Ok? is a guide to caring for your mental health and is what Ali considers to be somewhat of a "mental health bible."

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In episode 10, the final episode in season 1, Ali has some fun and answers some questions about herself, her career, and the podcast.

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