According to research, people who have chronic illnesses are twice as likely to suffer from depression as healthy counter parts. (Source: theoakstreatment.com/blog/chronic-i…mental-health/)

On today's show, Lucia is joined by Dr. Danica Harris to talk about ways to combat mental health side effects from having a chronic illness. Danica is a therapist in Dallas, TX who co-owns Empowered Healing Dallas, a private practice where she provides trauma-informed therapy using an interpersonal and attachment based approach. She also works as a Clinical Professor at Texas Woman’s University, in the Counseling Psychology Program. She is deeply invested in social justice efforts and destigmatizing mental health treatment, and utilizes her Instagram platform, @theempoweredtherapist to provide education and support to the broader community.

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