S1.E30. Ending the Stigma of Mental Illness—with guest Ariana Vargas, founder, STIGMA App

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Anne and Alison interviewed Ariana Vargas about STIGMA App and documentary films about overcoming childhood trauma and sharing mental health struggles. STIGMA App normalizes conversations about mental health, one story at a time.
Ariana Vargas is a creative director, researcher, and brand strategist who is building a new kind of mental health app that uses storytelling and reciprocal social connection to reduce loneliness and stigma. She is a documentary filmmaker and mental health advocate working. Her first short film, "STIGMA | Strong", is a film festival semi-finalist and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime.
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