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My name is Kristi Hugstad, and I am on a mission to abolish the stigma of mental illness and suicide through education and hope. I have first-hand experience with clinical depression, substance abuse and suicide. My husband, Bill, completed suicide by running in front of a train in Dana Point where we lived just 7 years ago. Because of this life shattering experience, my passion for prevention and helping those find hope has emerged. 

As I continue to navigate through my grief journey, I have found that without HOPE, I wouldn't be where I am today. Through my books, media appearances, articles and speaking engagements, it is my mission to offer my followers and viewers HOPE in times of immense need. To teach them ways to cope, control and take charge of their own lives as they work to return to joy. 

I hope you will find solace and strength  in my teachings and stories. 
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Kristi Hugstad discusses how to deal with grief and disbelief.
COVID-19 has not only shifted our very existence but has completely changed the way we are all ding things. I was asked to share some self-care tips with CBS on how to manage your ever changing emotions and lower your stress to help keep your immune system strong and healthy during these uncertain times.
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HOW TO STAY EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY DURING THE PANDAMIC
By Kristi Hugstad
All of us are experiencing a wide range of emotions during the COVID-19 Pandemic, but the most common one is fear. 

Start by developing an attitude of HOPE.

​HOPE is not just about a fleeting moment or temporary feeling that things will get better. It's about a lifestyle. 
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HOPE reassures us that the expectations of our future are greater than the fear of our present.

"You can't calm the storm. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass”
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