The Dreaded Question

Corey John Hafner (Part 2): “Clear is Kind”

Episode Summary

This is the second half in Lili’s conversation with Corey John Hafner. In this part of the conversation, they discuss what it’s like to be an actor who struggles with anxiety and ways that the theatrical community can help erase the stigma and support actors who struggle with mental disorders.

Episode Notes

Patty Murin’s article in Cosmopolitan: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/a20633159/patti-murin-frozen/

Therapy resources:

Anxiety and Depression Association: https://adaa.org
The Actors Fund: https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/mental-health
Psychology Today (find a therapist in your area) : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
BetterHelp (online counseling): https://www.betterhelp.com
TalkSpace (online counseling): https://www.talkspace.com
Renewed (specifically for eating disorders): https://renewedsupport.org
National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
National Institute for the Psychotherapies: https://nipinst.org
Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy: http://icpnyc.org

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Corey’s website: https://www.coreyjohnhafner.com
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