It's very hard when you live alone and you don’t have the support

July 11, 2019 | 14m 00s

Without a support system at home, this storyteller describes her struggle with mental health issues and how the medical community helped.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES

AGE:50 - 59

GENDER:Female

EDUCATION:High school graduate or GED

RACE/ETHNICITY:Black, African American, African, or Afro-Caribbean

LOCATION (ZIP Code 1st digit):1xxxx

PERSPECTIVE:Patient

STORY TYPE

BODY PART(S):Blood, Heart and Circulation; Bones, Joints and Muscles; Brain and Nerves; Digestive System; Ear, Nose and Throat; Eyes and Vision; Immune System; Kidneys and Urinary System; Mouth and Teeth; Skin, Hair and Nails; Mental Health

DISORDER OR CONDITION TYPE:Brain and Nerves; Genetics/Birth Defects; Mental Health; Obesity; Substance Abuse; Having multiple health conditions at the same time

TOPIC:Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need

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