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Blake’s Journey

Blake Jones

Blake Jones’s Story of Addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use

  • Perspective: Lived Experience
  • Condition: AddictionAnxietyBipolar DisorderSubstance Use
  • Key Themes: Advocacy, Descrimination, Navigating the System, Recovery, Youth & Schools
  • Audience: Family Members, Healthcare Professionals, Teens, Parents

Everything changed for the Jones family when Blake had a mental health crisis. By age 18, he was diagnosed with dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Blake was kicked out of three different schools, tried five different rehab centers, and faced homelessness before he and his family found answers.

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