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We all experience mental and emotional struggles, but we do not all experience the same struggles. We all have different experiences and therefore cope in different ways. This means that there is no "one size fits all" approach for coping and being mental

Jessica Hasson, PhD


    • Jul 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Candidate Interview: Christa Tichy (County Council District 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 48:21


    Christa Tichy is running for District 6Website christatichyforcouncil.comFacebook ChristaTichyforcouncil.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/christa_tichy

    Candidate Interview: Andrew EInsmann (County Council District 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 64:53


    Andrew Einsmann is running for the District 7 Seat for Montgomery County Council Email drewster711@yahoo.comWebsite: https://andreweinsmann.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewster711

    Candidate Interview: Laurie-Anne Sayles (County Council At Large)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 57:35


    Laurie-Anne Sayles is running for one of the at-large positions for the County CouncilWebsite www.laurieannesayles.orgFacebook facebook.com/SaylesforMoCoTwitter @LaurieASaylesOther instagram.com/councilmember_lasayles

    Candidate Interview: Maricé Morales (County Council District 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 59:30


    Maricé Morales is running for County Council DistrictWebsite www.maricemorales.comFacebook facebook.com/MariceMoralesOther instagram.com/delegatemorales

    Candidate Interview: Scott Goldberg (County Council At Large)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 49:35


    Scott Goldberg is running for the At-Large Position for the Montgomery County Council Website www.VoteScott.orgFacebook facebook.com/GoldbergInMDTwitter @GoldbergInMDOther instagram.com/GoldbergInMD

    Candidate Interview: Karla Silvestre (County Council At Large)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 57:21


    Karla Silvestre is running for reelection for the Board Of Education (At-Large)Website www.karlasilvestre.comFacebook facebook.com/karlasilvestre4BOETwitter @KarlaSilves_BOE

    Candidate Interview: Dawn Leudtke (County Council District 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 56:14


    Dawn Luedtke is running for the District 7 position. Website www.dawnluedtke.comTwitter @PennDawn96

    Understanding Psychiatric Medications with Ashley P. Evans, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 41:14


    In this episode, Jess talks with Ashley P. Evans, who is a Psychiatric Mental Health  Nurse Practitioner. Jess & Ashley discuss working with a prescriber as part of mental health treatment. Ashley is the owner of PsychLife Tee Co, which is an amazing company that sells t shirts, mugs, and notebooks that reduce the stigma around mental health. Check them out at https://psychlifeteeco.com/You can follow Ashley on Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-p-evans-mha-msn-pmhnp-bc-82868ab/

    Candidate Interview: Tom DeGonia (State's Attorney)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 53:21


    Tom DeGonia is a Democrat running for State's Attorney Email tom@tomdegonia2022.comWebsite www.tomdegonia2022.comFacebook facebook.com/TomDeGoniaforMontgomeryCountyState'sAttorneyTwitter @TomforMoCo2022Other instagram.com/TomforMoCo2022

    Candidate Interview: Dana Gassaway (County Council At Large)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 51:36


    Dana Gassway is a Democrat running for the at-large position with the Montgomery County Council email: gassawayforcouncil@gmail.com

    Candidate Interview: Len Lieber (County Council At Large)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 50:49


    Len Lieber is a Republican running for the Montgomery County Council at Large Position. Website lenardlieber.comTwitter @purplepursuer

    Jess Rants: I Hate Platitudes (Pandemic Version)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 27:28


    The pandemic has been filled with platitudes and sayings. Unfortunately, platitudes don't do anything. It became a way to feign concern without actually changing anything. Over the past two years we heard a string of platitudes, starting with “We're all in this together.” In this rant, Dr. Hasson talks about 9 pandemic platitudes including:2:01 We are all in this together 3:12 Follow the Science 5:56 My Mask Protects You, Your Mask Protects Me 8:22 The New Normal. 10:45 Only When It's Safe 17:13 I did everything right. 20:37 Remain Vigilant 21:37 Show Grace/Give Grace 24:00 The Children are ResilientRemember, #ActionsNotPlatitudes & #Policy&Change not #Thoughts&PrayersContent warning: suicide,  personal injury 

    Candidate Interview: Ben Wikner (County Council District 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 50:25


    Ben Wikner is running for Montgomery County Council District 7Website www.benwikner.comFacebook @benwiknerforcountycouncil501(c)3 discussed during the podcast: https://cross-community.org/equity-center/The mask donations I discussed were from Lighting Wear https://www.lightningwear.com/

    Candidate Interview: John Zittrauer (County Council District 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 47:23


    John Zittrauer is running for the District 4 seat for Montgomery County CouncilWebsite: friendsofjohnzittrauer.comFacebook: facebook.com/friendsofjohnzittrauerTwitter: twitter.com/johnzittrauerInstagram: instagram.com/johnzittrauer

    Jess's Mini Rant: Coping

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 4:20 Transcription Available


    Never assume someone is coping well because they are not asking for help. In this mini-rant, I discuss a few of the reasons people may be reluctant to ask for help and give an idea on what we, as a society, can do to help. 

    Candidate Interview: Jay Guan (BOE District 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 54:44


    Jay Guan is running for the BOE District 1 position. Website jayguan4boe.comFacebook facebook.com/JG4boe

    Candidate Interview: Cary Lamari (County Council District 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 56:08


    Cary Lamari is running for the County Council District 5 seat. Website http://carylamari.netcontent warning: violence, school shootings

    Candidate Interview: Steve Solomon (Councilmember, District 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 54:17


    Steve Solomon is a democrat running for the Montgomery County Council District 6 Seat. Website votestevesolomon.comFacebook Facebook.com/votestevesolomonTwitter @SteveSolomon

    Candidate Interview: Harold Maldonado, County Council District 7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 47:20


    Harold Maldonado is a republican running for the District 7 seat for Montgomery County. Website: https://haroldmaldonado.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaroldM4CouncilTwitter: https://twitter.com/HaroldM4Council

    Jess's Mini Rant: The Mental Health System Needs to Change

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 27, 2022 4:31 Transcription Available


    It's time to adjust how we think about mental health. In this mini-rant, I discuss how the traditional individual treatment for mental health does not work with a large scale crisis and discuss ways we can all help. 

    Candidate Interview: Paul Schwartz (County Council District 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 48:17


    Paul Schwartz is a Democratic Candidate for County Council's new District 7 seatwebsite: https://www.paulkschwartz.com/Facebook facebook.com/paul.schwartz.79025Twitter @PKSpaulContent Warning: School Shootings & Natural Disasters

    Candidate Interview: Scott Joftus (Board of Education District 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 50:01


    Scott Joftus is an incumbent running for the Board Of Education District 3Website: https://joftus4boe.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottJoftusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joftusforboe

    Candidate Interview: J. Domenic Giandomenico (Board of Education at Large)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 61:17


    Domenic Giandomenico is running for the At-Large seat for the Montgomery County Board of Education. Website www.domformoco.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DomforMoCo/Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/domformoco

    Candidate Interview: Christopher Bolton (County Council District 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 66:30


    Christopher Bolton is a Democratic Candidate running for Montgomery County Council District 5https://bolton4you.com/https://www.facebook.com/bolton4you/

    Candidate Interview: Troy Murtha (Councilmember District 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 49:20


    In this episode I speak with Troy Murtha, who is running for the Montgomery County Council District 4 seat. Find our more about Troy at www.troymurtha.com

    Red Tape and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 72:51


    Like many fields, there is a great deal of bureaucracy in mental health. But that red tape sometimes prohibits competent professionals from doing their jobs, due to a lack of consistency between states in how our field is regulated. There are other barriers to becoming a mental health provider too, including cost and earning potential after school. Dr. Kelli Dunlap and I talk about how these systemic issues have decreased the number of psychologists entering (and remaining!) in the field, furthering the provider crisis. 

    Jess Rants: The Mental Health Crisis

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 13, 2022 23:10 Transcription Available


    The mental health crisis is real. In this episode, Dr. Hasson discusses some of the contributing factors to the crisis. It's not just covid, but the pandemic, and its response, is definitely adding fuel to the fire. At the end, Dr. Hasson suggests a few paths going forward, including the need to societal level interventions. 

    Candidate Interview: Peter James (Democratic Candidate for County Executive)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 55:55


    I speak with Peter James, democratic candidate for county executive. Website: pjames.usTwitter: twitter.com/moco4jamesFacebook: facebook.com/pj4moco

    Candidate Interview: Dawn Iannaco-Hahn (BOE District 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 54:58


    Dawn Iannaco-Hahn is a licensed counselor who is running for the District 5 position for the Board of education.  She is part of the A New Dawn Slate. Slate information here: https://www.anewdawn4boe.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anewdawn4boe/ Learn more about Dawn here: https://www.anewdawn4boe.com/about-dawn

    Candidate Interview: Esther Wells (BOE District 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 44:42


    Esther Wells is running for the Board of Education position for District 1. She is part of the A New Dawn slate. The slate information is here: https://www.anewdawn4boe.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anewdawn4boe/And you can read more about Esther here: https://www.anewdawn4boe.com/about-esther

    The Chronic Pain Experience

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 6, 2022 38:42


    Chronic Pain is experienced by many but continues to remain  misunderstood. In this episode I speak with Sandra Alami, a graduate student with Fibromyalgia. In this episode we discuss the difficulties getting diagnosed and treated, including systemic issues that make it more difficult to receive help. 

    2022 Meet the Candidates: Michael Fryar, Candidate for Montgomery County Board of Education (At Large)

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 1, 2022 68:09


    Michael Fryar is running for the Montgomery County Board of Education.He is part of the A New Dawn Slate. Their site is here: https://www.anewdawn4boe.com/Learn more about Michael here (and listen to this episode, of course!): https://www.anewdawn4boe.com/about-michael

    Addressing Systemic Racism in the Courts: A Focus on the role of Forensic Psychology & Psychiatry

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 48:42


    During this episode, I speak with Evan Auguste, who is completing the last few months of his doctoral training. Evan's area of interest include racial health and justice disparities. Evan was the chair for the student circle board of the Association of Black Psychologists and with the Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad. He is the future of forensic psychology and his insights are invaluable. Check out his work here: https://scholars.org/scholar/evan-augustePsychology's Contributions to Anti-Blackness in the United States within Psychological Research, Criminal Justice, and Mental Health: https://psyarxiv.com/f5yk6Why the APA's apology for promoting white supremacy falls short: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/why-apa-s-apology-promoting-white-supremacy-falls-short-ncna1284229An Intersectional-Contextual Approach to Racial Trauma Exposure Risk and Coping Among Black Youth: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jora.12757Decarcerating Care: Community-Based Healing Alternatives and How to Build Them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxdHhYcCEc4

    #ActuallyAutistic

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 48:23


    April is Autism Acceptance Month. There's a lot of misconceptions about autism, and I reached out to an #ActuallyAutistic mental health provider, Dr. Kris, to talk about their experiences (and difficulty) getting their diagnosis as an adult. We also talk about the mind body connection, the importance of inclusion, and the double empathy problem.  

    Everything is Complicated! Setting Boundaries

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 46:58


    Boundaries have blurred during the pandemic. Many work from home (or work at home), and we are more connected than ever. Boundaries are a vital part of mental health and wellness.  There are many types of boundaries: physical, emotional, mental, etc. They can be too loose and they also can be too rigid. In other words, they are complicated! In this episode, I talk with Dr. Annie Levin, a psychologist with Alicia's Place in Chesapeake, VA. She specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and is an expert in helping people set appropriate and healthy boundaries.  Find out more about Alicia's Place at https://alicias.place/

    Understanding 504's and IEP's

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 49:49


    Navigating the special education system is complicated! In this episode I talk with Kim Glassman, a local education attorney, about what an IEP is, how that differs from a 504 plan, and what parents can do to advocate for their children's educational needs. 

    The Mental Workout Before the Workout: Starting an Exercise Program

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 37:29


    Exercise is am important part of self care  but it's hard! Dr. Jacki Darby and I chat about why it can be so hard to start an exercise program and give some  advice on how to get yourself started on a program. Remember, every body can move! 

    Pac Man Will Destroy Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 50:20


    Video games have always been a hot topic, but how dangerous are they really? I break this down with video game psychologist, Dr. Kelli Dunlap.

    Screens, Social Media, & Teens

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 44:18


    Prior to the pandemic, there was a push to get kids (and adults!) off screens. Then the pandemic hit and screens became a lifeline for many. Still, this technology is not without its downsides. In this episode, I speak with safe-screen advocate, Lisa Cline, about screens, tracking, and the impact on our kids. 

    Forgiveness

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 56:51


    Forgiveness is hard and takes work. It is not as simple as saying the words; to truly forgive, we have to work through the emotions we are experiencing that are associated with it. In this episode, I speak with Dom Skinner about her journey with forgiveness. Be sure to check out Dom's book, Let's Talk: Changing the Narrative and Seeing My Mother as Human

    Building Community with Youth Sports

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 35:10


    Youth sports have so many benefits, in addition to the physical health benefits. Children who play sports tend to have high levels of self esteem, as less likely to smoke, and in general feel less isolated. They have a greater sense of connectedness and community. On this episode, I speak with Coach Ali, the SVHS Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach and the Youth Program Director for the Germantown Lady Panthers. Check out more about the Lady Panthers' program here: https://sites.google.com/view/glpbasketball

    Primal Screams and Pandemic Parenting

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 49:38


    In January 2022, a group of mothers gathered together in Boston to let out a primal scream. Many working parents could relate to that. In this extended episode, I talk with two working mothers about their experiences parenting young children during the pandemic. 

    WTF do we do?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 33:49


    The past two years have been full of traumatic events. There have been natural disasters, terrorist attacks, a refugee crisis, protests, and an attack on the US Capitol, just to name a few. And let's not forget about the pandemic. In this episode, I speak to two trauma therapists, Dr. Sarah Farnaby and Jennifer Fuentes, about the past few years and what we can do to cope with constant stress. 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 0:42


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