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My name is Yvonne Bissell.  I have dealt with mental health issues for a number of years.  I currently receive services at Ionia County Community Mental Health for the treatment of depression.

“I have been making jewelry for the last three years”.  Making jewelry brings me  a sense of contentment”.  When I am making pieces I am so focused that it makes me forget that I have issues with depression.  “Making jewelry makes me forget about my problems.”  “When I complete a piece I feel good because I feel like I have accomplished something that is important to me”.  “ I feel like I am king a contribution to the community by expressing myself through my jewelry. “