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…
“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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100- An NFL Hall of Famer Tackles Depression (Brian Dawkins)
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In his 16 seasons in the NFL (13 with the Philadelphia Eagles and three with the Denver Broncos) Brian Dawkins earned the nickname “Weapon X” and a reputation as…
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99 – Keeping Students Mentally Healthy And Safe
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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
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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
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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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Nearly half of the people diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with anxiety disorder. This week’s guest Jordan, talks about his anxiety and his struggle to be properly diagnosed.…
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Today we launch a new *bonus* feature, looking into some self-care techniques that might be good additions to your self-care tool kits. Guest Brad Yates, who has more…
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Tara, who says she’s never hidden her depression, but has never been able to clearly explain the “otherness” of living with the illness, sits down with Giving Voice to…
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In last week’s episode, “When Art Imitates Depressed Life,” artist Jeff Beier talked about a series of paintings he created to make an invisible illness visible in a graphic…