In this week’s episode of The Mental Matchup, Kat talks with Renee Norden. Renee has been the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County since November 2020. The Mental Health Association promotes mental wellness in Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. She facilitates the Mental Health Collaborative and the Mental Health School Coalition, while also serving on the Rappahannock Roundtable. Renee received a degree in Psychology from William and Mary and a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of Virginia.

During Renee’s episode, we talk about how to support not only yourself, but also your friends and strangers and how your network of support can make a significant impact. We also touch on the importance of connectivity between humans and how mental health does not define anyone as a person.