Cameron has been an attorney since 1984. Cam is on the other side of the abyss of a major depressive episode in 2013, feeling better in many ways than he ever has. The Founder and CEO of Stout Heart, Inc., a 501c3, Cam speaks publicly to students, professionals, church congregations, and other groups about his resilient recovery from severe depression, and his seven years of sobriety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cam\u2019s timely message is simple and powerful: Mental health conditions are just that, health conditions, not weaknesses. They are not our fault, and there is tremendous hope for ongoing recovery and effective management of these challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cam discusses ways to identify and address mental health and addiction issues in the workplace, in schools and in places of worship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cam is married and a very proud father of two adult children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What was his experience growing up with a father who was alcoholic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What role has Stout Heart, Inc in supporting other lawyers and students?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forming “SEAL” teams- Supportive, Energizing, and Loving- to help maintain mental health<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Describes how Electoconvulsive Therapy (ECT) helped him through a time of severe depression<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What does healing mean to you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shownotes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation<\/a> – Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stout Heart, Inc.<\/a> – Cam’s Non-Profit<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Stability Network<\/a> – Mental health advocacy group where Cam and Eric met<\/p>\n\n\n\n