What makes a GOOD mental health community? | Human First with Dr. Courtney Tracy S4E3

Join Dr. Courtney Tracy, aka The Truth Doctor, a licensed psychotherapist and doctor of clinical psychology, as she discusses seven aspects every mental health community should have to ensure it's a safe and validating environment. Dr. Courtney discusses recent life events and how her experiences led her to creating her own mental health community for her global Borderline Personality (and other mental health condition) online audience. There's also a discount code in the episode for those who want to join!

We think this episode could help people who want to learn what to look for in a supportive community and those who experience traits of or are diagnosed with borderline personality, autism, and/or ADHD. We'd love to hear from you via screenshots on social media by tagging us at @the.truth.doctor and @truthdoctormedia. Thank you, and enjoy.

The main message of the episode: You deserve a community that helps you heal, and that teaches you what it means to be a human while treating you like one.

Follow Dr. Courtney on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @the.truth.doctor. Learn more about Truth Doctor Media at thetruthdoctor.com.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - 00:49 - Intro and Starting the Truth Doctor
00:50 - 04:17 - Dr. Courtney's outpatient center and job interviews re: BPD stigma
04:18 - 05:20 - How stigma lives on the internet and social media too
05:21 - 08:24 - What is a "Validating Environment"? and What is "Community?"
08:25 - 08:30 - Seven Aspects of A Healthy Mental Health Community
08:31 - 11:04 - 1) A safe and supportive space
11:05 - 11:39 - 2) Accessible mental health resources
11:40 - 12:26 - 3) Empowerment and advocacy
12:27 - 13:22 - 4) Holistic mental health approach
13:23 - 14:49 - 5) Embracing diversity and reducing stigma
14:50 - 16:33 - 6) Community engagement and connection
16:34 - 17:47 - 7) Mental health education and awareness
17:48 - 19:54 - The Truth Doctor's three slogans
19:56 - 20:19 - Dr. Courtney's Validating Environment: her new Glad You Exist community
20:20 - 22:42 - The Glad You Exist community
22:43 - 24:16 - Glad You Exist community mental health and BPD healing offerings
24:17 - 25:16 - Why did Dr. Courtney create the Glad You Exist community?
25:17 - 26:35 - Learn more at thetruthdoctor.com/gladyouexist (discount code: HFPOD)
26:36 - 30:29 - Upcoming Glad You Exist events and the six principles of Glad You Exist
30:30 - 33:05 - Outro and "so glad you exist"

COMMUNITY WEBSITE: https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/gladyo...

Starter Membership (3 months w/ discount): https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/offers...

Annual Membership (12 months w/ discount): https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/offers...

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