Managing depression and anxiety in college students is possible! Gabe Howard is an award-winning speaker, author, and podcast host who is passionately dedicated to mental health advocacy while living with bipolar disorder. With over 250 keynote addresses under his belt, he has had the honor of sharing his message at esteemed venues like Oxford University and the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Gabe’s work has been featured on major media outlets such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, with over 150 appearances in news media coverage. He’s also interviewed everyone from experts and researchers to A-list celebrities on Healthline Media’s Inside Bipolar podcast - people like Dr. Phil McGraw, Alanis Morissette, and Jennette McCurdy. Gabe’s ability to talk about suicide and mental health with everyone is what makes him stand out.

In episode 525 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what Gabe's life was like before age 26 when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, what are the misconceptions around bipolar disorder, how supportive loved ones, treatment, therapy, and self-education led to recovery, what's his favorite interview on the “Inside Mental Health” podcast, some ways to boost your self-esteem, a good conversation starter for someone with social anxiety, how college students can manage their depression or anxiety, how you can help someone who is hesitant to seek help, and how you can explain depression to your family and friends. Enjoy!