Mental health conditions do not discriminate. However, background and identity can make access to mental health treatment much more difficult. For National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we…
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This short, refreshingly-candid episode kicks stigma in the teeth, addresses the way depression takes normal life events and twists them into cause for despair, and how owning our…
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A Philadelphia trauma surgeon whose depression required hospitalization learns what it’s like to be a patient. He shares his story in the hopes that others will learn from his…
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“Doctor heal thyself.” But what happens when depression convinces you you’re not worthy of healing? Physicians face unique circumstances during their education, training and careers known to lead to…
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99 – Keeping Students Mentally Healthy And Safe
2.2K Views May 13, 2019 Be first to comment
Research makes clear that young people often tell each other vs. an adult when they are struggling or even suicidal. In this episode we talk with a suicide-prevention…
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98 – Why Teens Don’t Talk to Their Parents About Suicide- Part TWO
2.5K Views May 6, 2019 Be first to comment
Teens need to know they are safe, even welcome, to share their innermost thoughts about suicide and suicidal thoughts. Yet, often unintentionally, parents and other adults shut down that…
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97- Ten Reasons Teens Avoid Telling Their Parents About Suicidal Thoughts
2.5K Views April 30, 2019 Be first to comment
Teens are more likely to share suicidal thoughts with another teen than with a parent. Why? What are parents doing that shuts down that potentially-lifesaving communication? In part one…
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Depression is too dark a path to walk alone. Each week, caring men and women who have been there share their personal stories, coping/management strategies and most importantly, messages…
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Brené Brown writes: “Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.” In this episode, Alex Brown takes the power away from depression by naming it as a common illness. She…