Dan Wells' Journey: Facing meningitis and Mental Health
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In this episode, Paul from Meningitis Now interviews Dan Wells, who shares his deeply personal story of surviving meningitis twice and the profound impact it had on his mental health. Dan talks about his mother's role in founding the Meningitis Trust, the challenges of dealing with the disease at a young age, and the long-term mental health struggles he faced growing up. He discusses the coping mechanisms he adopted and the importance of therapy and having a support system. Dan emphasizes the need for better aftercare for meningitis survivors and the significance of addressing mental health openly. His story sheds light on the complexities of living with meningitis and its lasting effects both physically and mentally.
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