Mental Wellness Host, Tanya Andricks of Crossing Healthcare, is joined by Mary Garrison, Millikin Professor of Social Work and author of “Your Playbook for Beating Depression“. In part one of this interview, Andricks and Garrison discuss recognizing when there is a problem and how to approach someone you love who is struggling.
About Mary Garrison:
Mary E. Garrison, LCSW, ACSW, is a Professor of Social Work at Millikin University, clinical supervisor and consultant with over 30+ years of practice in mental health services, policy, and advocacy. Mary provides professional workshops, presentations, and training both domestically and internationally regarding ethics, cultural competence, homelessness, and mental health. Mary serves as a representative for the NASW Delegate Assembly, is the NASWIL East Central District Chair, a member of the Governing Board for the Macon County Continuum of Care and serves as the Point-In-Time Homeless Count Coordinator for Macon County. Mary is currently a board member and leadership council member of Kennedy Forum Illinois, the Good Samaritan Inn (President), and Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy. Mary advocates passionately and fights for social justice for individuals facing issues regarding mental health, poverty, and homelessness. Mary is a past recipient of the NASW Illinois Social Worker of the Year Award, the Cesar Chavez Social Justice Award (2 times) and the first recipient of the Macon County Continuum of Care Advocate of the Year Award. Mary published a co-authored book entitled “Your Playbook for Beating Depression: Essential Strategies for Managing and Living with Depression”.
