Nathan Dean Parsons: "I Felt Like a Burden" (The Truth About GH & Grief)

WARNING: This episode talks about suicide, which some people may find disturbing. If you are having thoughts of suicide, know there is help and you are not alone. Support: Call or text 988 Chat: 988lifeline.org Maurice Benard sits down with actor Nathan Dean Parsons for a deeply personal conversation about bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and suicide. Together, they open up about living with mental health challenges, the pain of losing a loved one to suicide, and the overwhelming feeling of being a burden. This powerful State of Mind episode explores what it takes to keep going, the importance of support systems, and why honest conversations about mental health can help others feel less alone. Follow SOM, tap 5 stars, & share this episode with someone who needs it. Video Versions of State of Mind available on YouTube! Watch!  Read Maurice’s New York Times Bestselling Book! Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital Follow Maurice on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauricebenard/ X: https://twitter.com/mauricebenard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MauriceBenard/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbstateofmind/ State Of Mind Merch:https://www.mbstateofmind.com State of Mind Production Team:  Host & Editorial: Maurice Benard  Executive Producer: Paula Benard  Director of Production & Video: Anthony Cammarata Podcast Strategy Consultant: Aaron Calafato  Audio Consultant: Ken Wendt