Angie Lewis' Bio

Angie Lewis is a psych R.N. and has spent the last 5 years using her own experience and schooling as she voulenteers and works with others who suffer from mental illness. Angie is a sought-after speaker who can "talk-turkey" withte best psychiatrists, yet relate to the most despondent patient. Angie uses a Power Point presentation to help illistrate the physical effects on the brain during mental illness. She skillfully helps bring her audience to action, with understanding and compassion.

Kerri Ernsten's Bio

Kerri Ernsten works for NAMI (National Alliance for Mentally Ill) http://www.nami.org/. She has been helping people in chrisis for seven years. She has been hospitalized for depression yet through the lessons she learned and with the medication she now takes she lives a rich, full sife. (See VOICE OF HOPE: www.patriciapotts.com/Vids.html.) Kerri takes great satisfaction in helping those who are in the middle-of-the-muddle find their way out.

Patricia Potts' Bio

Patricia Potts is a seasoned speaker and writer. She is the author of My Journey from Darkness to Light and First-Aid for Feelings. She shares her first-hand experiences and passes on the secrets of learning to recover one step at a time, one idea at a time. Her desire to share what she learned has led to to speak and sing her message for many groups including: Utah State Prison, BTU Especially for Youth, numerous clubs, church groups and community associations. She has also served as a facilitator for 13-step groups and as a Detox Tech and the Center for Women and children for 3 years. You can learn more about Patricia and her books at http://www.patriciapotts.com/. Contact her at: patripotts@mstarmetro.net or 8018793427