As Denise Williams points out, there's a dearth of queer women of color in social work. Thank Sweet Baby Jesus she's here, and that after working extensively with children at the elementary level, her true passion is to work with adolescents. Show of hands: Who could have used a social worker like Denise Williams when they were a teenager?
Denise joined the podcast to talk about life as a suicide survivor and mental health champion, social justice issues, and the art of picking our battles when fighting for what's right. We also discussed the vast gender identity spectrum and the benefits of addressing our biases.
Oh, and we talked about running. She's run multiple marathons and serves as an ambassador for Still I Run, a community of runners promoting the benefits of running for mental health and laying waste to the stigma around mental illness.
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This episode was presented by Gateway Foundation. If drugs and alcohol are starting to take over your life, or the life of someone you love, it’s time to be honest and enlist some help. Gateway offers life-saving inpatient services, as well as virtual treatment. Call 877-505-HOPE to schedule a consultation, or visit gatewayfoundation.org for more information.
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