We discuss the difference between Psychologists and Psychiatrists and what to expect from each on your mental health journey.

Master Chief Amaury Ponciano is an active duty Navy Sailor and author of Anchored in Resilience: Overcoming Adversity through Mental Health Awareness. Amaury tells his story of being onboard the USS Cole during her bombing in 2000 and how mental health helped him overcome adversity to go on and have a successful 24 year career in the Navy.

His book is available via AMAZON: https://a.co/d/hAoksD1

Tom Pollak is the Director and Tull Osman is the Outreach Coordinator for the Civil Leadership Project and DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative. The Civil Leadership Project provides a practical holistic framework for a city, state or rural community to create a civic culture that can strengthen its civic capacity. DCTMI matches members of the community with tutoring and mentoring programs in Washington, D.C. and nearby communities to improve young lives and transform civic engagement.

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We discuss what it is like to seek out a mental health provider and what to expect when going to appointments.

Emily Seabrook is a talented artist and musician who shares her mental health journey and how music, art, and her love for the band Within Temptation helped her along the way.

Keira Thompson is the founder and owner of Black Point Jewelers. With 19 years of experience, Keira is an expert on small business ownership and entrepreneurship.

Grant Vermeer is a former Naval Officer and now founder of Academy Insider. Academy Insider is a 501(c)(3) organization that guides, serves, and supports Midshipmen, future Midshipmen, and their families. Grant also shares his thoughts on leadership and mental health.

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Brittany Murray is a fierce advocate for veterans and their well being. She shares some of her insights on the current state of active duty and veterans concerns. She also shares some of her own mental health journey.

Rachel Walisko is the the founder and owner of Rachel Walisko photography. Tonight she shares her love for photography and art, discusses the pros and cons of starting a business and talks about her own journey with mental health.

Dr. George Ackerman is the the founder of TogetherForSharon, a movement whose purpose is to keep his mother Sharon Riff Ackerman’s memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure.

Website: www.togetherforsharon.com/

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