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How to connect with depressed friends

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Bill Bernat |

TEDxSnoIsleLibraries

• November 2017

Want to connect with a depressed friend but not sure how to relate to them? Comedian and storyteller Bill Bernat has a few suggestions. Learn some dos and don'ts for talking to people living with depression -- and handle your next conversation with grace and maybe a bit of humor.

Want to connect with a depressed friend but not sure how to relate to them? Comedian and storyteller Bill Bernat has a few suggestions. Learn some dos and don'ts for talking to people living with depression -- and handle your next conversation with grace and maybe a bit of humor.

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Mental health awareness advocate

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Bill Bernat is a recovering addict living with bipolar condition who advocates for mental health awareness through speaking, comedy and storytelling.

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"Here's how you can connect to friends who are depressed"

Some heartfelt advice from writer Bill Bernat, who's been there.

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