C. L. Dunbar Health

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Beating the Bipolar Blues

October 24, 2020

During this time of year, my mood often plummets. Whether it’s due to less daylight, colder temperatures, less physical activity, back to school blues, or triggering family holidays, I become more irritable and sad. This article contains lots of good advice to beat those blues! https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/depression?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=opt&utm_campaign=vrayler-interest-bipolar-hl-dynamic&fbclid=IwAR2ismr5NzlO1b_ywtoTl4oji3KOPCyBFOKuY0q5yZi29vSP8NLcCf84T8w#beactive
Making the Most of Therapy Sessions

October 23, 2020

Have you ever left a therapy session or psych doc appointment thinking, ugh. I forgot to ask about x! It happens all the time to me. I either forget to make a note of it, or lose that note, or forget to mention it during the appointment. This article has some great advice https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/therapist-visit-guide?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=opt&utm_campaign=vraylar-interest-bipolar-hl-dynamic&fbclid=IwAR0jcMk6cZNyzc7wTJx4lZsk8pI7BwDqkz5jhWRh8s_sgVGJICYc1EbOGUE#Do%20your%20homework I… Continue Reading →
The Power of Peer Advocacy

July 10, 2020

Of all the wellness tips and techniques I’ve learned, the most impactful and surest way for me to stay healthy is through peer advocacy. Sharing my story and providing hope to others gives me purpose and value. It also reminds me how far I’ve come and how important it is to practice all of the… Continue Reading →

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My Mission

My mission is to educate, inspire, and empower individuals with mental health conditions and their loved ones. It took me many years to accept that I had a mental illness. I feared the stigma so much I chose to suffer in shame and silence. Now I proudly share my story at hospitals and partial programs, facilitate weekly support groups, and teach mental health classes through The National Alliance on Mental Illness. For information on NAMI-LV peer support group http://www.nami-lv.org/nami-lehigh-valley-support-groups/nami-connections-support-group/

On this site, I share my own journey, the process of my recovery, and strategies I use to stay well and live my best life. You will also find a variety of mental health services and resources available to help those with mental illness and their loved ones. My goal is to give hope to others with mental disorders and help them in their own recovery.

About Me

My name is Christina Dunbar and I taught high school English and Theatre Arts for 20 years. Now I am a Professional Speaker and Educator for The National Alliance on Mental Illness, a writing tutor for Northampton Community College, and a PBS Education Facilitator. When I am not writing or tutoring, I enjoy cats, crossword puzzles, Broadway show tunes and karaoke. To learn more about my story click the button to be directed to the My Story page.

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