Dating With A Mental Illness Featuring Tristeza 'TK' Duncan

This week's episode, Kea discussed dating with a mental illness with her friend TK who battles with bipolar disorder. TK shared her story, tips on what to do if you're dating someone with a mental illness, and offered encouragement to anyone live with a mental illness and find dating difficult. 

Tristeza K Duncan also known as “TK” is a Public Speaker, Mental Health Advocate, and Performer based in the Washington DC Metro area. She is currently a Board Director for NAMI Prince George's County and the Non-profit “This Is My Brave”. 

Tristeza speaks on and gives presentations on Mental Illness issues ranging from personal experience stories, minority mental health stigma, mental illness in the workplace, and mental illness in individuals with chronic illnesses. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid.

As a theater professional Tristeza participated in the Women’s Performance Workshop and Trainer Workshop at The Strand Theater. She performed in the This Is My Brave’s Baltimore Show. She was an Assistant Stage Manager with the Unexpected Theater Company’s Fall 2014 Show and an Assistant Stage Manager with The Strand Fall 2018 Show. Tristeza also worked at the Washington Improv Theater as a Front of House Manager. Tristeza is launching the podcast Dating, Love,& Mental Illness. She has a love for Mental Health storytelling. She can be seen next in the Mortified Show in DC and Baltimore. 

Tristeza received her Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration. She has spent over 10 years working for various corporations. Advocating for and ending the stigma of mental illness is her main goal.

2018 Beacon Health Forum (Come and hear Kea speak)

Forum Dates:
Nov. 26, Howard Community College, Columbia, MD
Dec. 3, Chamber of Commerce, Salisbury, MD
Dec. 4, College of Southern, Maryland, La Plata, MD
Dec. 10, Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD
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