Author Profile
Candis McDow, BS
Wellness Writer, Author of 'Half the Battle'
Areas of Focus
Mental health — Lifestyle — Self-care — Media, entertainment — Career — Travel — Bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder treatment
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.
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Specialization
Mental health, lifestyle, self-care, entertainment, career and travel.
Education
University of West Georgia, Mass Communications, Bachelor of Science (BS).
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