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This podcast aims to openly discuss a multitude of mental health illnesses with goals to combat the negative response associated with mental illnesses. While the situation has been improving, there is still much that can be done. This podcast also focuses on how the recent Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the general public's mental health.

Jashan Mahajan


    • Feb 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    Mind Over Matter: Navigating Mental Health as an Elite Athlete (ft. CiCi Bellis) | #27

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 9:09


    In this episode, CiCi Bellis who has competed at the US Open as a professional tennis player since a young age speaks out about how she has maintained a positive mindset despite difficulties such as injuries and constant travel.

    The Story of Dr. Chen | #26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 29:58


    Dr. Chen takes us through what it was like living with mental health illnesses throughout various monumental points of his life. He puts the listener in his issues and truly captivates what he was feeling at the time. Lastly, he also discusses how anyone living with mental illnesses can "reframe" to get to a better place.

    The Pressures of Professional Tennis ft. Giuliana Olmos | #25

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 22:06


    In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Guiliana Olmos, more commonly known as Gugo. She is a professional tennis player who has competed at the national, international, and Olympic level representing team Mexico. Today, she speaks on some of the pressures and expectations behind playing tennis at the highest level.

    A New Chapter | #24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 1:49


    In this brief episode, I discuss the future of this podcast.Check out more at mindmaladies.comAlso make sure to check out the Alan Hu Foundation!

    Nutritional Psychology ft. Dr. Marcia Herrin | #23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 29:47


    Dr. Herrin examines the link between nutrition and mental health and the effect of poor nutrition on emotional development. Check out Dr. Herrin's book here!Be sure to check out the Alan Hu Foundation at alanhufoundation.orgCheck out more of the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

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    Suicide Risk Assessment ft. Dr. Cai Chen | #22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 32:38


    Dr. Chen discusses concepts such as recovery from suicidality, safety planning, and suicide risk assessment in a clinical setting.A few of the screening/risk assessment tools are linked below:ASQ Screening ToolColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating ScaleMind Maladies is partnered with the Alan Hu Foundation!Be sure to check them out at alanhufoundation.orgCheck out more of the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Mindfulness and its Application to Borderline Personality Disorder ft. Dr. Gillian Galen | #21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 25:37


    In this episode, Dr. Galen masterfully explains some of the history behind borderline personality disorder and how behavioral therapies have evolved over time. She also explains how mindfulness has proven to be useful in treating borderline personality disorder.Be sure to register for The Alan Hu Foundation's upcoming webinar on Wednesday, August 17.Check out more at mindmaladies.com

    PTSD and Healthcare ft. Dr. Shaili Jain | #20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 29:00


    In this episode, Dr. Shaili Jain provides some insight on the stigmatization of mental health illnesses within the healthcare industry itself and how we can aim to enhance the state of PTSD treatment.Check out Dr. Jain's book on her website: https://www.shailijainmd.com/Be sure to register for The Alan Hu Foundation's upcoming webinar on Wednesday, August 17. Check out more at mindmaladies.com

    Interpersonal Psychotherapy ft. Dr. Myrna Weissman | #19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 29:37


    This episode of the Mind Maladies Podcast discusses IPT training programs and genetic and psychosocial factors related to depression.Check out Dr. Weissman's book here!Mind Maladies is now partnered with the Alan Hu Foundation!Be sure to check them out at alanhufoundation.org Check out more of the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com  

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    Trauma and the Development of PTSD ft. Dr. Steven Sust | #18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 32:46


    TRIGGER WARNING: Please note that this episode contains depictions of trauma and PTSD that some people may find disturbing.For help and resources, please visit Resources | Mind MaladiesDr. Sust discusses what trauma truly entails and how trauma can lead to the development of PTSD. Mind Maladies is now partnered with the Alan Hu Foundation!Be sure to check them out at alanhufoundation.org Check out more of the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Applications of MeRT Treatment ft. Dr. Thomas Geraci | #17

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 26:16


    Dr. Geraci explains what MeRT treatment is, and how he uses it at his facility to treat various mental health illnesses. For more information about MeRT Treatment, check out summitbrainhealth.com to learn more. Mind Maladies is now partnered with the Alan Hu Foundation!Be sure to check them out at alanhufoundation.org Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Suicide within Minority and Indigenous Groups ft. Dr. Emily Haroz | #16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 22:00


    This episode discusses the rising issue of suicide in groups that aren't as represented in the media or heard about quite as often. It also goes into certain treatments available to minority and indigenous groups.Mind Maladies is now partnered with the Alan Hu Foundation!Be sure to check them out at alanhufoundation.org Check out more of the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Rising Technologies for Suicide Prevention ft. Dr. Michael Armey | #15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 22:51


    This episode focuses on the recent development of technologies specifically made to monitor and predict suicidal tendencies. While many of these are still in the works, they will drastically impact the way suicide is treated and prevented.Mind Maladies is now partnered with the Alan Hu Foundation!Be sure to check them out at alanhufoundation.org Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    The Anti-Depressant Book ft. Dr. Jacob Towery | #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 44:21


    In this episode, Dr. Jacob Towery and I discuss the challenges of treating depression, the link between depression and sleep, and treatments that are readily available to everyone. Here is the Amazon link to purchase Dr. Towery's book "The Anti-Depressant Book: A Practical Guide for Teens and Young Adults to Overcome Depression and Stay Healthy"Be sure to check out Alan Hu Foundation's upcoming webinar! Register for it here.Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Addiction and Substance Abuse Disorder ft. Dr. Brad Zicherman | #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 28:04


    This episode explores the different ways that science, genetics, and social factors all play into causing an addiction or substance abuse disorder. This episode also discusses treatment options and how treatment for substance abuse disorders works. Mind Maladies is now partnered with the Alan Hu Foundation!Be sure to check them out at alanhufoundation.org Also check out more of Mind Maladies at mindmaladies.com

    Frontal Fatigue ft. Dr. Mark Rego | #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 39:27


    This episode discusses, very briefly, the content covered in "Frontal Fatigue: The Impact of Modern Life and Technology on Mental Illness" by Dr. Mark Rego and its implications on modern life. Amazon link to purchase Dr. Rego's bookBe sure to check out Alan Hu Foundation's upcoming webinar! Register for it here.Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    What Does it Mean to Have ADHD? ft. Dr. Andreas Akert | #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 21:01


    Dr. Andreas Akert explains the generalized symptoms of ADHD and the needs of those with ADHD. He helps to understand what it actually feels like to live with ADHD to help people start to empathize with those with ADHD.Be sure to check out Alan Hu Foundation's upcoming webinar! Register for it here.Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    The Development of Schizophrenia ft. David Smith | #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 21:02


    This episode explains the symptoms and some of the feelings that people with schizophrenia endure on a daily basis. It also discusses recent innovations meant to treat schizophrenia.You can find more of Dr. Smith at smithpsychiatry.netAlso make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Suicide and Suicide Prevention ft. Dr. Mark Rego | #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 32:02


    Dr. Rego explains some common factors that lead to suicidal thoughts and suicide. In addition, he speaks to some of the resources and strategies that can be taken as first steps in overcoming suicidal thoughts.Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    COVID-19 and its Effects on Healthcare ft. Dr. Nishant Goyal | #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 32:01


    Dr. Nishant Goyal discusses the extent to which COVID-19 has truly impacted patients and the system as a whole. In addition, he explains how he approaches situations when patients open up about any mental health issues they are suffering from.Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    The Stigmatization of Eating Disorders ft. Dr. Lindsey Bruett | #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 20:05


    On this episode, Dr. Lindsey Bruett, a psychologist at UCSF, discusses eating disorders and how misconceptions regarding eating disorders can deprive those suffering of proper treatment and healthcare. In addition, this episode aims to provide resources, both local and national, to anyone who needs it.Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Managing Anxiety ft. Dr. Saxena | #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 20:14


    This episode of the Mind Maladies podcast explores the wide array of symptoms and indicators of anxiety as well as some treatments and methods to reduce the effects of anxiety.Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Living with Bipolar Disorder ft. Dr. Daniel Cruikshanks | #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 41:17


    As an expert on the topic, Dr. Daniel Cruikshanks shares his experience managing bipolar disorder throughout his life. He also discusses how treatment of bipolar disorder has evolved over time.Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Triggers and Effects of OCD ft. Dr. Lorrin Koran | #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 20:30


    In this episode, Dr. Lorrin Koran explains the implications and causes regarding OCD. He is a former professor at Stanford University whose research focuses intensively on OCD and pharmacotherapy. Mind Maladies is now partnered with the Alan Hu Foundation!Be sure to check them out at alanhufoundation.org and register for their upcoming webinar!Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Understanding Autism ft. Suzanne Gregg | #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 22:34


    This episode aims to decrease the stigma surrounding autism by going into some of the specific things that people with autism struggle with that most of us don't even think about. Our guest on this episode of the podcast is Suzanne Gregg, an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who works with children of all ages that have autism. In this episode she shares her experience working with them and offers valuable insight on how they may even feel at certain times.Mind Maladies is now partnered with the Alan Hu Foundation!Be sure to check them out at alanhufoundation.org and register for their upcoming webinar!Also make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Technologies and Treatments ft. Dr. David Smith | #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 27:20


    This episode focuses on treatments, specifically TMS and ECT, for mental illnesses. It also goes into some of the structures of the brain that are affected and even the stigma surrounding these treatments.You can find more of Dr. Smith at smithpsychiatry.netAlso make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

    Stigmatization ft. Dr. Stephen Hinshaw | #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 17:19


    Dr. Stephen Hinshaw is a world-renowned psychologist known for his contributions in combating the stigma surrounding mental health. Today, we delve deeper into some of the reasons behind this and their destructive effects. Be sure to check more of his stuff out at stephenhinshawauthor.comAlso make sure to check out the Mind Maladies Podcast at mindmaladies.com

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    Introduction | #0

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 0:40


    This episode serves as a brief introduction to who I am, why I started this podcast, and what this content this material this podcast will encompass.

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