Candis McDow, BS

Professional Background

Candis McDow is a writer, journalist, mental health advocate and author of Half the Battle, based on her personal mental health journey. Candis is a certified “hope dealer” powered through the Respect Institute of Georgia and does speaking engagements, sharing her story of recovery. She has written for a variety of media outlets, such as  Verywell Mind, Business Insider, Popsugar, The Body, Healthline, Healthy Women, Yahoo! Lifestyle, and others. As a mental health advocate, she believes getting the message out through stories is the best way to get people connected and engaged.

Specialization

Mental health, lifestyle, self-care, entertainment, career and travel.

Education

University of West Georgia, Mass Communications, Bachelor of Science (BS).