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A Unifying Blend: A Compilation of Recipes and Stories to Celebrate All that Makes us Human is a unique cookbook that uses baking to share the authentic and brave stories of over thirty individuals varying in age, background, and identity. Coupled with mental health resource pages, this book explores what it means to be unified by strength, struggle, resilience, and food. Step into the lives of the brave, feel inspired by their journeys, and learn about the importance of mental health (you might even find a new favorite recipe)!
About the author
Dayna Altman is a bold and authentic mental health entrepreneur, author and public health professional based in Boston MA. A dual graduate of Northeastern University: MPH '18, BS, Human Services '15, Dayna brings both professional experience and personal expertise into the work she does for her community. Dayna has held several roles in the human services field working with youth in mental health settings and women who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. She has also created several of her own advocacy organizations specializing in mental health advocacy. Her entrepreneurial adventures have helped her become a professional speaker, a documentary filmmaker, and an author of two books, using food to create a palatable and accessible way for all to approach mental health.
