S1Ep22-CEO of The Non-Profit, Metta Association's Journey from Trauma to Triumph

This week on Turning Trauma To Triumph, Danielle speaks to George Brooks, who speaks about:

Realizing that he was depressed at 7 or 8 years old and his Mom taking him to get help.
Being diagnosed with Bipolar as an adult and taking medication to help him. Some medications can work for you for a while, and then you can plateau.
How his son got diagnosed with Bipolar at seven and is working on his coping skills.
How he started his Non-Profit Metta Association to help kids and parents with mental illness.
How he got weight loss surgery 20 years ago and will not meet with doctors to help them see the long-term effects of the surgery.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Website- www.mettaassociation.org

Phone number- 901-631-4300

Email- gbrooks@mettaassociation.org

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