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In this episode of the Care to Listen podcast, host Sean Burke sits down with Jenna Schonke, a registered psychiatric nurse and board member of CMHA BC. Jenna shares her personal journey through mental health struggles, her professional insights, and her aspirations for the future of mental health care. This episode covers topics such as the impact of personal experiences on professional practice, the importance of self-care, and the need for systemic changes in mental health access and support.


Content Warning:

This audio episode contains some sensitive content, such as discussions of addiction, the ongoing opioid crisis, suicide, grieving, and loss. As such, we recommend that you listen to it with caution.


Time Stamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction: Sean Burke introduces Jenna Schoenke and previews the discussion on personal mental health experiences and advocacy.

00:01:19 - Professional Background: Jenna shares her background as a registered psychiatric nurse and board member of CMHA BC.

00:04:16 - Personal Mental Health Journey: Jenna discusses her own mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, and self-harm, and how these experiences influence her nursing practice.

00:10:59 - Balancing Work and Personal Life: Jenna talks about the challenges of managing work-life balance in a high-stress profession and the importance of self-care.

00:18:06 - Advocacy Work: Jenna explains her role on the CMHA BC board, her advocacy efforts, and her vision for improving mental health care access and support.

00:29:36 - Impact of COVID-19: Jenna reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her work and the mental health care system, emphasizing the need for ongoing support and processing of trauma.


Resources:

Care to Speak | Care For Caregivers

Phone Resources

SafeCare BC: Your Mental Health Matters

Bounceback (bouncebackbc.ca)

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