Podcasts about Global mental health

This series is dedicated to honouring the pioneering women who have shaped the history of RANZCP as past presidents. Out of the 55 individuals who have held this esteemed position, only nine have been women — and with a female president currently at the helm, we reflect on the legacy of their trailblazing contributions. Each episode delves into the personal stories, challenges and triumphs of these pioneers, offering valuable inspiration and insights for the next generation of women in psychiatry as we continue working towards great gender equity.  In this episode Dr Padmini Howpage interviews Dr Janice Wilson, the fifth female president of the College, to discuss her remarkable journey in mental health leadership. They delve into Dr Wilson's advocacy for equity and inclusion and the challenges she faced as a women in a traditionally male-dominated field. The conversation also explores the evolution of mental health care, the importance of community-based services, and the future of e-mental health and artificial intelligence in psychiatry.Dr Janice Wilson served as the president of the RANZCP from 1997 to 1999. With extensive experience in both clinical practice and leadership, she retired in 2023 after a twelve-year tenure as the inaugural Chief Executive of Te Tāhū Hauroa Health Quality and Safety Commission. Prior to this, Dr Wilson worked at Manatū Hauora (Ministry of Health) starting in 1993, holding senior roles in mental health and population health. As Director of Mental Health, she led national policy reforms aimed at reshaping the organisation and delivery of mental health and addiction services in New Zealand. In addition to her leadership roles, Dr Wilson is passionate about improving mental health systems and continues to contribute through her work as a director on three NGO boards. She now enjoys life in Wellington with her family and cat, where she balances her ongoing professional interests with family activities and the challenges of being an active gardener in a city known for its wonderful climate variations. Dr Padmini Howpage is the Clinical Director at Mind Connections Specialist Health Services, a Sydney-based private practice. She is also the author of two books – Mindful Coco and 7 Magic Minutes for Today – championing mindfulness across generations. A dedicated mentor and community leader, Dr Howpage chairs two charities – the Mind Connections Foundation and the Women's Shed – Hills Shire. She founded an annual suicide prevention award for second-year medical students at Western Sydney University. Since 2016, over 700 students have participated, integrating mental health awareness into the curriculum. Her contributions earned Western Sydney University's Woman of the West (2019) and multiple Hills Shire Citizen of the Year finalist nominations (2020, 2022, and 2024).Topic suggestion:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer:This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics. The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement. By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.

What is the Asido Foundation? Why is it important to contextualise mental health in Nigeria? What impact does language have in destigmatising mental health in local communities? All this and more answered as Tanatswa Chikaura interviews Professor Jibril Abdulmalik about the Asido Foundation. The Asido Foundation are the recipients of the 2024 ACAMH Innovative Research, Training or Practice in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) Award.

Send us a textDr. Abdullahi Jawobah takes us deep into the critically overlooked world of maternal mental health, where his groundbreaking  research reveals a staggering statistic: approximately 50% of pregnant and lactating mothers in Sierra Leone experience psychological distress. This silent epidemic has far-reaching consequences not only for mothers but for their unborn children, as Dr. Jawobah explains how stress hormones cross the placenta to affect gene expression in developing fetuses. Addressing this is a pathway to reducing stillbirths, preeclampsia, infant malnutrition, and physical health outcomes.The conversation illuminates how mothers in Sierra Leone express their psychological suffering through culturally specific language—describing their distress as "my heart is spoiled" or "my heart is crying"—rather than using Western terms like depression or anxiety. Dr. Jawobah shares the heartbreaking cultural context where women who undergo cesarean sections may be viewed as "not fit to be women" and mothers whose babies develop malnutrition might be accused of infidelity, creating significant barriers to seeking mental health support.What makes this episode particularly powerful is Dr. Jawobah's innovative solution: adapting Zimbabwe's "Friendship Bench" intervention for Sierra Leone. By training elderly women from existing mother-to-mother support groups to provide problem-solving therapy, his team created a culturally appropriate support system that produced "phenomenal" results. These elderly women, once feeling marginalized themselves, find new purpose in guiding younger mothers through their challenges, creating a beautiful intergenerational healing model. (Research)Abdulai Jawo Bah completed his PhD in Global Mental Health at Queen Margaret University in Scotland. He is an NIH Diversity Supplement Research Fellow and Research Associate at Boston College's Department of Research Program on Children and Adversity (RPCA), investigating transmission of trauma from former child soldiers to their offsprMaternal Health impacts child and family wellbeing, and is an indicator of societal wellbeing as well. If you want to support this work, please give to the HCW Maternal Health Mission - Maternal Health Matters! A new documentary on orphanage response - the right way! Travel on International Mission with Helping Children Worldwide to Sierra Leone, meet the local leadership and work alongside them. Exchange knowledge, learn from one another and be open to personal transformation. You can step into a 25 year long story of change for children in some of the poorest regions on Earth.https://www.helpingchildrenworldwide.org/mission-trips.htmlSupport the showHelpingchildrenworldwide.org

Send us a textDr. Craig Katz, MD ( https://profiles.mountsinai.org/craig-l-katz ) is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Medical Education, and System Design and Global Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and the founder and director of Mount Sinai's Program in Global Mental Health ( https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/medical/global-health-education/global-mental-health ), an interest that grew out of his experience in organizing and providing psychiatric services to disaster-affected communities since 1998 through an organization he co-founded and led: Disaster Psychiatry Outreach.As part of Disaster Psychiatry Outreach, Dr. Katz has organized the psychiatric response to 9/11 in New York City, including founding and directing the World Trade Center Mental Health Screening and Treatment Program for 9/11 responders for a number of years. Dr. Katz is also currently the special advisor to the Center for Stress, Resilience, and Personal Growth ( https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/center-stress-resilience-personal-growth ), Mount Sinai's system-wide program for addressing healthcare workers' mental health issues arising from COVID-19. Dr. Katz's honors include the Medical Society of the State of New York's 2022 David B. L. Meza, III, M.D. Award for Excellence in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster/Terrorism Response. Dr. Katz has written and co-edited a number of books and papers in the fields of disaster psychiatry, human rights, medical education, and global psychiatry, including A Guide to Global Mental Health Practice: Seeing the Unseen (Routledge) and his most recent, Unseen: Field Notes of a Global Psychiatrist ( https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Field-Notes-Global-Psychiatrist/dp/9815129422 ).After attending Harvard College, Dr. Katz received his medical degree at Columbia University, where he completed his psychiatric residency training and served as chief resident in psychiatry. He subsequently completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at NYU. Dr. Katz also has a private practice in general and forensic psychiatry in Manhattan and is a former President of the New York County District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association as well as a Distinguished Fellow of the APA. He is currently the Vice Chair of the Medical Society of New York's Committee on Emergency Preparedness and also serves as the National Trauma Consultant to Advanced Recovery Systems and the International Association of Firefighters Center of Behavioral Excellence.#CraigKatz #Psychiatry #GlobalHealth #IcahnSchoolOfMedicine #MountSinai #MentalHealth #Stress #Resilience #Trauma #Disasters #Psychodynamics #Telepsychiatry #TeleMentalHealth #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Technology #Science #ResearchSupport the show

This week, host Liam speaks with Theresa S. Betancourt, the Salem Professor in Global Practice at Boston College's School of Social Work. Dr. Betancourt is a leading expert in child development, trauma, and global mental health. She has spent over two decades researching the long-term effects of war, displacement, and adversity on children and families. Her groundbreaking work includes a 23-year old study on former child soldiers in Sierra Leone, which she explores in her book Shadows into Light: A Generation of Former Child Soldiers Comes of Age. Now at BC, she continues her mission of translating research into real-world interventions, working with vulnerable populations around the world. Tune in to learn more about her work in transforming mental health interventions for war-affected youth around the world.Check back next week for new episodes!

From Dr. Chisaraokwu's website: "My art is a practice of retrieval, reanimation, and re-presentation of the parts of ourselves lost in the wake of trauma. Poetry is the sound, the feel, of those missing | mis-seen parts— raw, unapologetic, found, free. .CHISARAOKWU. is an Igbo American transdisciplinary poet artist, scholar, writer, performer, health futurist, and a 2023 California Arts Council Fellow. Inspired by her love of history, dreamscapes, the environment, quantum physics, and all things Africa(n)|(in)diaspora, she weaves images, textures, and text to create poems. Her work has been honored with awards and fellowships from MacDowell, Cave Canem, Vermont Studio Center, Anaphora Arts, Ucross and Headlands Center for the Arts, among other honors. She is an alum of the Brooklyn Poets Mentorship Program and the 2022 Tin House Winter Workshop. Nominated for Best of Net (Poetry; 2019, 2020, 2021), Best New Poets (2022), and Best New Small Fiction (2022), her words have appeared in academic and literary journals including Transition, Obsidian, midnight&indigo, The Lancet, and The New England Journal of Medicine. Her debut visual art work is featured in Michigan Quarterly Review's Spring 2024 issue, African Cartographies edited by Chris Abani. She earned her BA in History from Stanford University, MD from Duke University School of Medicine, MSPH from UNC Gilling School of Global Public Health, and certification in Global Mental Health & Trauma from Harvard School of Public Health's Refugee Trauma Program. She is a retired pediatrician and an alum of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program at Yale University where her research focused on adverse childhood experiences, mental health and spirituality, and community-based participatory research projects. She is currently working on two poetry collections and a novel. She is the recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship for 2025!! https://www.arts.gov/.../creative.../chisaraokwu-asomugha

In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, I'm sharing my raw, unfiltered thoughts on the potential TikTok ban and what it means for creators like me. I reflect on my journey from 1,000 to over 1 million followers, the incredible people I've met, and the community I've built along the way. TikTok has been more than just an app—it's been a platform that's changed my life, helped me grow, and connected me with others navigating ADHD and mental health challenges. Join me as I talk about the highs, lows, and lessons this journey has taught me, all straight from the heart.

In this episode, Julia is joined by Anna & Ayesha to bring closure to the Women Leading Together series. Across the series, certain sub-themes had surfaced, and Julia sought to explore these with Anna and Ayesha, who have co-chaired the Committee on Global Mental Health and International Relations for nearly a decade. Together, they reflected on the foundations of their collaboration, the role of generational differences in leadership, and how they overcame challenges, including "bumpy times," to cultivate a resilient and inspiring partnership. “What came out of the bumpy times, probably because of the bumps, is a much stronger relationship,” reflected Anna. Listen to this finale to discover how shared values, mutual respect and navigating challenges can forge stronger bonds and redefine how women lead together. About the Guest: Anna E. Ordóñez, M.D., M.A.S., is the Director of the Office of Clinical Research (OCR) at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in the United States. With over a decade of experience at NIMH, she has held key roles including Director and Deputy Director of OCR, as well as Medical Officer of the NIMH Intramural Child Psychiatry Branch. Previously, she was the Medical Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at San Francisco General Hospital and Assistant Adjunct Professor at UCSF. Anna is trained as an Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists and holds a Master of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research with an emphasis on Implementation Science. She has dedicated her career to conducting and overseeing mental health clinical research studies, with a particular interest in global mental health and implementation of evidence based mental health interventions in limited resource settings. Dr Ayesha Mian is the founder and CEO of Synapse, Pakistan Neuroscience Institute. She is the immediate past Chair, Department of Psychiatry (2013-2020), Aga Khan University and the Founding Dean of Students of the Office of Student Experience (2017-2020), AKU. Dr Mian created the first child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship training program in Pakistan. She has been internationally recognised for her work; key awards include the Jeanna Spurlock Award for Diversity and Culture by AACAP, the Laughlin Fellowship by American College of Psychiatrist (ACP), Presidential Award and Outstanding Mentor by AACAP, Robert Fellowship for Inspirational Mentorship (AAP), Fulbright and Jaworski Awards in Educational Leadership by BCM and a Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of Missouri, Department of Psychiatry.

Vikram Patel is the Paul Farmer Professor and Chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, where he also leads the Mental Health for All Lab. Learn more about the Mental Health for All Lab & the EMPOWER program: https://mentalhealthforalllab.hms.harvard.edu/ Sign up for the Global Mental Health @ Harvard newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gY0NYD 

In light of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Haley and Dustin discuss why the Bible is important in addressing mental health.  With biblical insights and practical tips, they share how we can take care of our own mental health, how to help others who are struggling, and how the tools and resources of Hope for the Heart can help people address mental health issues with God's Word.   Listen now and be sure to check out our free resource, Caring for Your Mental Health, in the links below. Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.   So you have every reason for hope, for every challenge in life. Because hope means everything.   Hope Talks is a podcast of the ministry of Hope for the Heart.   Listen in to learn more : (05:23-6:13) Mental Health Self-Diagnosis Dangers  (16:52-17:48) Scripture's Role in Mental Health  (27:43-28:52) Serving Through Wellness  (35:46-37:14) God's Word in Global Mental Health  (44:59-45:59) Navigating The Journey of Health  (49:03-50:34) Support Mental Health Through Counseling  -------------- Helpful links and resources Connect with us on social!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheheart  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheheart  FREE Resource – Caring for Your Mental Health: https://shorturl.at/abAPL   Book on Counseling: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/product/conflict-resolution/ Learn more about our Lifeline to Hope online lay counseling training resources: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/lifeline/ Learn more about the ministry and resources of Hope for the Heart: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/    Learn more about Hope Talks and submit a question for Haley and Dustin: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/podcast     Want to talk with June Hunt on Hope in the Night about a difficult life issue? Schedule a time here: https://resource.hopefortheheart.org/talk-with-june-hope-in-the-night   God's plan for you: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/gods-plan-for-you/   -------------- Bible verses mentioned in this episode   Psalm 23:1-3 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.”   Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”   Proverbs 11:14 – “in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”   Jonah 4:4 – “But the LORD replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”   Matthew 8:14-15 – “And when Jesus entered Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she rose and began to serve him.”   Mark 12:30 – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”   Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”   1 Corinthians 6:19 – “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own.”   Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”   Colossians 3:2 – “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”   1 Timothy 4:8 – “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”

When it gets hot, we all get a bit stroppy: think 'shouting at people on the internet' stroppy. But that's only the tip of the (melting) iceberg. Too much heat can trigger or make worse a range of mental health conditions. And what does climate change bring? More heat.  So what are the mental health implications of rising global temperatures?  Joining Dave this episode is Dr Alessandro Massazza (X / LinkedIn) - Policy Advisor for United for Global Mental Health. Ale tells Dave all about what the science has to say about the very many ways getting too hot can fry your state of mind - and why it's time to give mental health a proper seat at the climate table. Owl noises: 06:38 - Whole Body Hyperthermia as a treatment for depression - a metareview.  07:57 - I meant the wet bulb, and we didn't explain what it is. 08:38 - Schizophrenia as a key factor in heat deaths.  11:00 - more on temperature vs asylum judges. 13:31 - the links between poverty, depression and anxiety. 16:51 - a review of ambient temperature (including humidity) and mental health17:46 - the Lancet Countdown set of indicators on climate & health. 18:53 - you must read Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker. it will radicalise you 20:00 - more on the relationship between sleep loss and heat. 22:26 - Looky at what trees do to cool streets down. 35:04 - We've come across hyperobjects before, like in my chat with Jonathan Rowson. 36:22 - How health framing boosts support for climate policies. 42:35 - South Australian heat warning system & mental heath. I also mentioned at the end the study I'd read about a piece in the Times that conservative voters have larger fear centres (the amygdala). That's here. Your Brain on Climate is a podcast about human psychology vs the climate crisis. Contact the show:  @brainclimate on Twitter, or hello@yourbrainonclimate.com. Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/yourbrainonclimate. The show is hosted and produced by me, Dave Powell, who you can find  @powellds on Twitter.  Original music by me too. Show logo by Arthur Stovell at www.designbymondial.com.  

Annika Sten Pärson is a change maker in global mental health. As the Founding Partner and Executive Chair of The Inner Foundation, she leads a global initiative with a bold commitment of over $100 million over the next 20 years, funding innovative mental health solutions and startups to address the crisis head-on. In this episode, Annika shares her extraordinary journey from a corporate executive in Stockholm to a leading advocate for social change. With over 25 years of experience in telecoms, media, retail, and consumer goods, she made a transformative shift to focus on mental health. Her passion is centered on the 1.8 billion "emerging adults" aged 18 to 25, whose inner worlds must be supported to foster a thriving outer world. Annika's personal experiences—being adopted, working in social services focusing on maternal and reproductive care, navigating her own reproductive challenges, and adopting her own children—have profoundly shaped her commitment to this cause. Her past roles include serving as CEO of the Seleni Institute, which supports women's reproductive and maternal mental health, and volunteering as a therapist at 1825 – Therapy Center for Young Adults in Stockholm, a non-profit she co-founded. We also explore the broader issue of under-investment in mental health, with only 2-5% of the $9.5 trillion global health expenditure directed toward this critical area, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Annika discusses the resilience needed for young people and the importance of self-care for those striving to make a difference. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a leader dedicated to transforming mental health care and supporting the next generation on a global scale. Connect with Zac https://www.instagram.com/zwclark/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zac-c-746b96254/ https://www.tiktok.com/@zacwclark https://www.strava.com/athletes/55697553 https://twitter.com/zacwclark If you or anyone you know is struggling, please do not hesitate to contact Release: (914) 588-6564 releaserecovery.com @releaserecovery

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Eric Kussin is the Founder & CEO of #SameHere The Global Mental Health Movement

Dr. Kathy PikeDr. Kathy Pike is the founder and past director of the WHO Center for Global Mental Health and professor of psychology at Columbia University. She is also the CEO of One Mind. Dr. Pike has international experience in global mental health discussion. She has published over 100 articles and book chapters on eating disorders, culture, psychopathology, global mental health, and mental health in the workplace. A long-time advocate for increasing access to mental health services, Dr. Pike has provided consultation on mental health policy to Japanese parliamentary representatives and to the United States Mental Health Policy Organizations.She's also committed to supporting workplaces in their efforts to address mental health in the workplace. As such, she consults with global corporations with the aim of integrating best practices to reduce the burden of mental illness and enhance mental health and wellbeing in today's rapidly changing workplace. Insights from this episode:Challenges in addressing the complexity of issues that need to change regarding mental health in the workplaceChanging cultures and transformation through structural and systemic changesMental Health at Work Index for Leaders and Organizations3 Ps Framework: Protection, Promotion, ProvisionStrategies at One Mind at WorkAI as an aid for Mental Health Professionals Quotes from the show:“Taking care of our mental health is, it's a verb. It's not a noun. It's dynamic and it's changing. And so this idea of emotional inclusion that you've put forward, I think is one that's really powerful because it means it's an invitation.” - Dr. Kathy Pike“We have this false dichotomy that what's good for business is not good for mental health and what's good for mental health is not good for business. And that's just flat out wrong. Data is overwhelmingly clear that when we take care of our people, when you take care of people's mental health and wellbeing, it's good for the people, it's good for their teams, it's good for their families, it's good for the community, it's good for the workplace.” - Dr. Kathy Pike“Mental health and wellbeing and focusing on these issues in the workplace, you have to continuously demonstrate that it matters. You have to prove and continue to promote buy-in within the organizations. So you need to be able to demonstrate that what you're doing is having an impact on what you're aiming to impact.” - Dr. Kathy Pike“Emotional intelligence is all about knowing how to navigate our emotions and the emotions of the people we interact with. Whilst emotional inclusion on the other hand, puts emotional intelligence into action.” - Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu“Inclusion is a verb and being inclusive of each other's emotional realm, as you and I are so aligned with, is something that we need to do.” - Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu“Nothing will replace who we are as human beings but how AI can bring in additional insights and broaden our perspectives based on the humanity that resides within all of us is going to be fascinating.” - Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu“Emotional intelligence versus emotional inclusion, it's one thing for leaders to know, it's another for leaders to do. And leaders are really building capacity around mental health and wellbeing at the most progressive organizations.” - Dr. Kathy Pike Stay connected:Dr. Kathy PikeLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenmpike/Mental Health at Work Indexhttps://mentalhealthindex.org/ Emotional inclusionhttps://www.emotionalinclusion.com/https://www.instagram.com/emotional_inclusion/https://www.linkedin.com/company/emotional-inclusion/

In this episode of the Traveling Therapist podcast, Kym Tolson chats with Colleen Kelly, a therapist whose career has taken her from American Indian reservations to the heart of Paris. Colleen shares her unique journey of integrating her therapy practice with her love for travel, detailing how she transitioned into roles that blend mental health, marketing, and technology. Throughout the conversation, she provides a wealth of insight into the challenges and rewards of moving a therapy practice across continents and explores innovative ways therapists can expand their professional roles.   Colleen's personal story illustrates the potential for therapists to diversify their careers beyond traditional settings. She discusses the importance of adaptability, the use of digital platforms to enhance practice, and practical tips for therapists considering an international move, including the critical role of immigration lawyers and leveraging technology in mental health.   Key Points: Colleen Kelly discusses her transition from working on American Indian reservations to establishing a life and career in Paris, highlighting the broad opportunities available to therapists. She delves into how her career has expanded into marketing and technology, showcasing the evolving nature of mental health professions. Colleen offers valuable advice for therapists considering a move abroad, such as the importance of legal guidance and embracing digital advancements in therapy. Connect with Colleen Kelly: Director International Marketing and Technology Development  HapTech Holdings www.haptechholdings.com www.colleenkellymft.com www.startagainassociates.com www.asgardsoberexperience.com (33) 06 07 11 97 23 colleenkellymft@mac.com   Connect with me: Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym   The Traveling Therapist Membership: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/travelingtherapistmembership   Revolutionize Your Private Practice with AI Course: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/ai   Signup to learn more about life as Traveling Therapist: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l2v7c3   The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/   Bill Like A Boss Insurance Billing Community: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/blab   Subscribe to the Podcast: Apple iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcast | Stitcher | Amazon |  Castbox

Send us a Text Message.Venturing beyond the safety of scripts and structured dialogues, I embark on a vulnerable expedition into the heart of mental health awareness. Facing the societal whirlwind of stigma and the personal tug-of-war between openness and career vulnerability, I lay bare my own encounters with these invisible battles, hoping to light a beacon for more compassionate discourse. This episode travels through the murkier waters of mental health repercussions, from the shadows of poverty to the echoes of family discord, inviting listeners to understand the ripple effects of our collective silence.With no guest to lean on, I turn to an anonymous tale from NRK.no, originally penned in Norwegian, to frame our discussion on the intersection of mental health and disability. This raw narrative serves as a candid backdrop, accentuating the amplified challenges faced by individuals with functional impairments and the pressing need for nuanced support systems. As we untangle the complex strands of psychological distress and psychiatric disorders, the episode seeks to not only elevate understanding but also champion the call for early interventions and a more embracing global approach to mental health. Join me on this unscripted journey to bring light to what often dwells in the shadows. Support the Show.Follow my PatreonSupport my content at Buy me a Coffee:

If you are a fan of the show, you know we are all about collaboration. So today we decided to practice what we preach and bring you an episode from another podcast we think you'll love.It's called High Impact Growth and it's for anyone working at the intersection of technology and global health and development. It's about the challenge of building solutions that are both impactful and scalable, and about the humans championing this work.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Apple Podcasts.--If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter. To learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can AI/machine learning-driven digital phenotyping facilitate global personalized medicine? In this Q&A, Vikram Patel, MBBS, PhD, the Paul Farmer Professor and chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, joins JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, to discuss how AI can enhance assessment and treatment solutions across lower-income nations. Related Content: One Day, AI Could Mean Better Mental Health for All

Navigating the often unspoken realm of mental health, my own journey through the cultural silence of Norway's society reveals the deep-seated challenges and stigma surrounding this issue. As we peel back the layers of discrimination in the workforce and the generational echoes of mental health struggles, this episode offers a raw look at the unseen battles many face. Moving from the Nordic quietude to the vibrant cacophony of Nepal, we uncover a global perspective, urging a shift from solitary to collective advocacy, and from patronizing help to true partnership in healing.We then anchor ourselves in the importance of maintaining core values amidst our pursuit of mental health awareness. This episode is not just a call to action, but a reminder of the hard-won equality and ongoing fight against systemic inequalities that weave through Norwegian history. Our conversation promises not only insight but also inspiration, bolstered by the melodic reflections of Taryn Harbridge and Adrian Dewan. Here is some links:https://www.youtube.com/@AdrianDewanOfficialhttps://www.patreon.com/TarynHarbridge/posts Support the Show.Follow my PatreonSupport my content at Buy me a Coffee:

Arthur Kleinman is a towering figure in psychiatry and medical anthropology. He has made substantial contributions to both fields over his illustrious career spanning more than five decades. As a Professor of Medical Anthropology at Harvard University's Department of Global Health and Social Medicine and a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Kleinman has profoundly influenced how medical professionals understand the interplay between culture, illness, and healing. His extensive body of work includes seminal books and numerous articles that have become foundational texts in medical anthropology. These writings explore the crucial role of personal and cultural narratives in shaping medical practices and patient care. In recent years, Kleinman has increasingly focused on critiquing the prevailing practices within psychiatry, particularly the over-medicalization of mental health issues and the neglect of broader social and personal contexts that significantly impact patient care. His critiques advocate for a more nuanced and compassionate approach to psychiatry, one that recognizes the importance of individual patient stories and the socio-cultural dimensions of mental health. In this interview, Kleinman explores critical issues facing modern healthcare. He discusses the often-overlooked narrative of patient experiences, critiques the mechanistic approaches that dominate U.S. healthcare, and offers insightful reflections on the global mental health movement. *** Thank you for being with us to listen to the podcast and read our articles this year. MIA is funded entirely by reader donations. If you value MIA, please help us continue to survive and grow. To find the Mad in America podcast on your preferred podcast player, click here

An explosion of research is painting a clearer picture of how climate change is affecting mental health across the globe. Also, a citizen science project aims to find species that have gone unnoticed by sampling the waters of hundreds of lakes worldwide for environmental DNA.Assessing The Global Mental Health Toll Of Climate ChangeAs the effects of climate change become more visible and widespread, people around the globe are dealing with the mental health impacts. But what are those impacts exactly, and how do they differ between people in different parts of the world? That's been the focus of a rapidly growing area of research, which is seeking to understand the psychological impacts of climate change, sometimes referred to as “eco-anxiety.”Guest host Maggie Koerth is joined by Dr. Alison Hwong, a psychiatry fellow at University of California San Francisco, to talk about what scientists have learned about global eco-anxiety and what strategies they've found to reduce its more harmful effects.Citizen Scientists Will Capture DNA From 800 Lakes In One DayTaking an accurate census of the organisms in an ecosystem is a challenging task—an observer's eyes and ears can't be everywhere. But a new project aims to harness the growing field of environmental DNA (eDNA) to detect species that might escape even the most intrepid ecologists. In the project, volunteers plan to take samples from some 800 lakes around the world on or around May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity. Those samples will then be sent back to a lab in Zurich, Switzerland, where they'll be analyzed for the tiny traces of DNA that organisms leave behind in the environment.Dr. Kristy Deiner, organizer of the effort, hopes that just as lakes collect water from many streams across an area, they'll also collect those eDNA traces—allowing researchers to paint a picture of the species living across a large area. She talks with SciFri's John Dankosky about the project, and how this type of citizen science can aid the research community.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

What does the Postpartum period look like in other countries? What can we learn from moms who are refugees and what can they learn from us? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Jennica Anusua Galloway shares insights from her travels and work all over the world.Jennica Anusua has a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and International Health and a Masters of Health Science with a focus in Global Mental Health from John Hopkins University. She specializes in working with survivors of complex trauma and in violence prevention and is focused on family and community level healing for C-PTSD, anxiety and depression and how to live healthy lives after abuse. Her work has included development of a mental and emotional health support group for Perinatal and Postpartum moms, specifically for refugee women. She has done maternal intervention work both locally and internationally under grants and with the International Rescue Committee and University of Utah. A lot of the work she's done focuses on healthy attachment and healing in the family setting and she is passionate about helping people find healthy spaces to thrive. Connect with Jennica on Instagram. 

Interviewee: Dr. Rhonda Moore  Interviewer: Dr. Lisa Meeks Description:  In this episode of the Docs with Disabilities podcast, Dr. Rhonda Moore, a medical anthropologist and program officer at the NIH shares her journey grappling with chronic pain, autism, and attention deficit disorder, all amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. She very candidly shares insight into her journey as a kid, from growing up with a brother with autism, to taking theater classes as a means to derive and learn confidence. Through her personal narrative, Dr. Moore shed light on the challenges faced by black women in navigating the healthcare system, highlighting the importance of representation and support for individuals with disabilities. The conversation was marked by a deep sense of empathy and understanding, creating a safe and empowering space for Dr. Moore to share her experiences. Together, Drs. Meeks and Moore delve into the complexities of disability, chronic pain, and the pursuit of equity and inclusion in the medical field. Dr. Moore emphasizes the significance of diverse narratives and the power of self-acceptance and support.    Bio: ​​Rhonda Moore (she/her) is an Autistic Medical Anthropologist and Program Officer for the Genetic Counseling Resource at the  National Institutes of Health (NIH) All of Us Research Program. Her work combines anthropological methods, ethics, data science and clinical medicine to better understand patient experiences and health disparities across culturally and medically diverse care settings (cancer, pain, palliative care), community engaged research, and the differential and ethical impacts of new and emerging technologies on health outcomes in diverse and vulnerable populations. She is writer/editor of the following books: Climate Change and Heath Equity (forthcoming, Springer 2023), the Handbook of Pain and Palliative Care (Springer, 2012, 2nd edition, Springer, 2019), Biobehavioral Approaches to Pain (Springer 2009) and Cancer Culture and Communication (Springer 2004).  Prior to serving at the All of Us Research Program, she was a Program Officer in Global Mental Health at the US NIMH. Her program in Global Mental Health focused on social determinants of health, ethics of new and emerging technologies, citizen science, climate change and mental health, and reciprocal innovation. She was also the program lead for the digital global mental health technology program in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). She received her PhD in Cultural Anthropology from Stanford University, followed by post-doctoral fellowships and training in Behavioral Science (Stanford Medical School), Epidemiology (University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center) and Hospice/Palliative Care (St. Austell, Cornwall UK). Transcript Keywords: medical anthropology, actually autistic, community engaged research, disability in medicine, mental health, health equity, ADHD, AuDHD, neurodiversity paradigm, neurodivergence,  chronic pain, EDS, Ehlers Danlos, Fibromyalgia. Produced by: Pranati Movva, Jasmine Lopez, R.E. Natowicz, Jacob Feeman and Dr. Lisa Meeks.  Audio editor: Jacob Feeman Digital Media: Katie Sullivan   Resources:  National Institute of Mental Health. (2023). Autism Spectrum Disorder. National Institutes of Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd#:~:text=Autism%20Spectrum%20Disorder-,Overview,first%202%20years%20of%20life.   Autism Society (2023). https://autismsociety.org/   

Benedetto Saraceno"I segreti di tutti"marcos y marcoswww.marcosymarcos.comGiovedì 25 gennaio, alle ore 19:00, Benedetto Saraceno presenterà il suo romanzo d'esordio I segreti di tutti alla libreria Il Ponte sulla Dora di Torino, in Via Pisa 46.Saranno in dialogo con l'autore Claudia Tarolo e Marco Zapparoli, gli editori di Marcos y Marcos. Aveva una libreria in un quartiere popolare e tutti lo spingevano a farne una cartolibreria, con materiali per la scuola e qualche giocattolo. I libri dovevano, secondo molti, occupare al massimo un terzo dello spazio e il resto suddiviso fra cartoleria e giochi. Lui, il Rino, resisteva e diceva che no, che i libri sono sacri e si mischiano solo con altri libri”.Vorremmo addentare la focaccia calda di Ugo Baretta, che capisce il linguaggio delle sirene; impedire al piccolo Francesco di oscurarsi il futuro obbedendo a sua madre. Andare alla presentazione organizzata dal libraio Rino in un giorno di neve.Con che gusto, buttiamo Cosimo Cecchi giù dall'auto!Ma davvero non possiamo concederci, sul Monte Amiata, un'oasi di leggerezza in piena guerra?All'autore di questi racconti bastano pochissime parole per creare un mondo palpabile, fatto di personaggi vivi e veri.Una volta lanciato l'incantesimo, illumina con storie variopinte, e infinita tenerezza, imbarazzi, dubbi, illusioni che tutti coltiviamo in segreto.Benedetto SaracenoPsichiatra, è professore ordinario di Global Health alla Università di Lisbona, ove dirige il progetto di Global Mental Health della Fondazione Calouste Gulbenkian. A Lisbona dirige un master internazionale in Poli- tiche di salute mentale.È nato a Genova nel 1948, si è formato alla scuola di Franco Basaglia a Trieste e appartiene al movimento della psichiatria anti-istituzionale italiana.Ha lavorato come epidemiologo all'Istituto Mario Negri di Milano, ha coordinato progetti per le riforme psichiatriche in America Centrale e in Sud America, in paesi quali Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Brasile, Cile e Cuba.Dal 1995 al 2010 ha lavorato presso le Nazioni Unite, in qualità di direttore del Dipartimento di salute mentale e abuso di sostanze dell'organizzazione mondiale della sanità a Ginevra.È membro onorario del Royal College of Psychiatry d'Inghilterra e ha ricevuto la laurea honoris causa dalle Università di Lisbona e di Birmingham.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

Join us for a brand new episode to bring in the new year!This month, we sit down with Shivanka Gautam to discuss her research on ecological grief.  Shivanka recently completed her MSc in Global Mental Health and Society from the University of Edinburgh. Her research focused on experiences of ecological grief and the politics of mourning beyond the human.She is interested and passionate about the climate change - mental health nexus as well biodiversity conservation, climate resilience and justice.In this episode we cover the definitions of ecological grief; how ecological grief differs from regular grief; anticipatory grief in relation to climate change; mourning and how it manifests; ‘othering' nature as non-mournable & colonialism and capitalism in regards to climate change and nature.Resources:Aldo Leopold QuoteVal Plumwood:-Feminism and the Mastery of NatureAmitav Ghosh- The Nutmeg's CurseSidney W. Mintz- Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern HistoryShivanka's LinkedIn Profile

Chapter 1 What's Crazy Like Us Book by Ethan Watters"Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche" is a book written by Ethan Watters. In this book, Watters explores the cultural impact of exporting Western ideas about mental illness and treatment to other countries. He argues that the globalization of American psychological concepts and treatment methods has cultural and societal consequences, often disregarding the influence of local beliefs, values, and practices related to mental health. Watters challenges the notion of a universal understanding and experience of mental illness, pointing out the dangers of imposing Western perspectives on mental health in diverse cultural contexts.In "Crazy Like Us," Watters specifically examines the influence of American psychology and psychiatric interventions following natural disasters, such as the 2004 tsunami in Sri Lanka, the 2008 earthquake in China, and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. He sheds light on how Western concepts of mental health and trauma care can shape and alter local understanding, exacerbating or overlooking certain issues while imposing Western treatment models.The book serves as a critique of the homogenization of mental health treatment practices and a call for cultural sensitivity and awareness in addressing mental health globally. Watters argues that recovering societies should be empowered to preserve their unique cultural approaches to mental health and support systems.Chapter 2 Is Crazy Like Us Book A Good Book"Crazy Like Us" by Ethan Watters is generally well-regarded as a thought-provoking and insightful book. It explores how Western cultural ideas about mental illness have been exported and imposed on other countries, potentially influencing their understanding and treatment of mental health. It challenges some preconceived notions about mental illness and raises important questions about cultural diversity and the globalization of Western norms. Ultimately, whether it is a good book or not depends on your personal interests and perspectives.Chapter 3 Crazy Like Us Book by Ethan Watters Summary"Crazy Like Us: The Globalization of the American Psyche" is a book written by Ethan Watters. It explores the impact of Western cultural narratives and the spread of Western mental health concepts on other cultures around the world.The book argues that Western notions of mental illness and the way they are treated have become increasingly globalized, influencing and sometimes eclipsing native practices and beliefs about mental health. Watters focuses on four case studies, each representing a different region or country and examining how Western psychological theories and treatments have been adopted.The first case study takes place in Japan and explores the rise of eating disorders and self-harm among young Japanese women, which Watters argues can be attributed to the influence of Western media and an increasingly individualistic society. Watters also looks at the medicalization of mental health in Sri Lanka after the 2004 tsunami, demonstrating how Western approaches overshadowed traditional healing practices and created cultural conflict.The next case study takes place in Zanzibar, Tanzania, where Watters examines the introduction of Western models of depression treatment. He argues that this approach ignored the cultural context and spiritual beliefs of the local population, ultimately leading to limited effectiveness. Finally, Watters discusses the exportation of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to other countries, particularly Cambodia, exploring how Western trauma narratives were not always relevant or helpful for those experiencing different cultural traumas.Throughout the book, Watters challenges...

Tickets for Podcasts for Palestine Here:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/podcasts-for-palestine-tickets-782538141647?aff=oddtdtcreator In this podcast Rory talks with Dr. Meg Ryan about our different emotional responses to the Genocide in Gaza, the psychology of the de-humanisation of the people of Palestine, finding ways to sustain ourselves through conversations, bearing witness, taking collective action, and why Psychologists in Ireland have come together to form Psychologists for Palestine. Dr. Meg Ryan is Assistant Professor in Global Health, and Director of the MSc in Global Mental Health in Trinity college and a practicing Chartered Counselling Psychologist. You can find out more about Psychologists for Ireland here: https://www.instagram.com/irishpsychologistsforpalestine The Tadhg Hickey interview is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-94992441

In this episode, Craig and Jeffrey discuss Craig's brief political career, time in Korea, world travels while helping to create impact in healthcare, his deep dive in mental health and how it was personal for his family, and much more… Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BYZ_HLhK9ew Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 8/23/23 https://www.edelmanglobaladvisory.com/contact-us https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigkramer1/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-action-alliance-for-suicide-prevention/ https://twitter.com/Action_Alliance https://twitter.com/Edelman_EGA https://www.facebook.com/ActionAlliance https://www.youtube.com/TheActionAlliance https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Bio: Craig Kramer is retired from his role as Mental Health Ambassador for Johnson & Johnson. In that capacity, Kramer led a Johnson & Johnson team that helped transform mental health care globally by raising awareness, reducing stigma, promoting research, improving access, and ensuring better patient outcomes. Key initiatives included a global leaders' coalition to champion proven, scalable reforms, including “next-in-class” workplace mental health practices, and establishing the first employee resource group (ERG) in the world for employees who live with mental illness, either as a patient or caregiver and ally.  Before that role, Kramer held various positions in global corporate and government affairs at Johnson & Johnson and worked as a lawyer in the U.S. Congress, a Washington, D.C., law firm, and an international human rights organization. He is a graduate of Princeton University, the University of Michigan School of Law, and Harvard Business School. In addition to his role as private sector co-chair of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Kramer also serves on the boards or steering committees of the DMAX Foundation, the Mental Health Center of Denver (WellPower), Project HEAL, Trinity Counseling Services, and the United Nations Health Innovation Exchange Investor Coalition. 0:00 - Intro 8:31 - Early Career 16:57 - Johnson & Johnson 23:27 - Global Campaign on Mental Health 28:52 - Mental Health Alliance for Employers 30:55 - Alliance for Diverse Abilities Employee Research Group 36:22 - Nation Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention 43:12 - Mental Health Resources in Prisons 45:34 - Edelman Global Advisory 50:53 - When Work Affected Change 53:59 - Ask Jeff a Question 57:56 - Snap Your Fingers 59:46 - How to Support

Dr Pamela B. Teaster joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Dr Al Giwa: "Ageism as a Source of Global Mental Health Inequity.”  Recorded August 1, 2023.  Read the full article for free at JournalOfEthics.org. 

On this episode to commemorate World Mental Health Day, Professor Mohammed Al-Uzri, one of the College's Presidential Leads, takes us on a deep dive into his work on the Global Mental Health Strategy.

Did you know there are very few psychiatrists in Rwanda? That country, whose population has experienced an intense amount of strife, is not alone. Many mental illnesses go untreated in developing nations because of the lack of mental health resources.  Dr. Stephanie Smith, director of the Program in Global Mental Health Equity at Brigham and Women's Hospital, learned this and many other key insights while working abroad in Rwanda to help improve the population's access to mental health care diagnosis and treatment. In this episode of The Menninger Clinic's Mind Dive podcast Dr. Smith shares her insights and experiences with hosts Dr. Bob Boland and Dr. Kerry Horrell,  in looking at how to create greater access to mental health care globally where resources are scarce. An instructor in Psychiatry for Harvard Medical School and a co-director of Mental Health at Partners in Health, Dr. Smith worked in Rwanda to set up a collaborative care model for mental health care. She worked through the government to utilize the existing primary health care clinics and systems to incorporate mental health care resources for patients. This has been particularly successful in treating noticeable and severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by providing the appropriate medications. “We were at rural continuums, like general hospitals, primary care centers, and the community in thinking about how we incorporate mental health into that care continuum,” says Dr. Smith about her experiences in Rwanda, where she objective, on behalf of Partners in Health, was to strengthen the mental health care system.  “At the time each district in the government had been successful at getting one psych nurse and one psychologist at each district hospital…about 40 or so in the country. Knowing the population is 10 million, it's not very many. That's why integrating into primary care system makes a lot of sense.”Dr. Smith further explains that expanding care involved looked at existing providers and what basic mental health care services could be provided by a non-specialist provider, in a continuum where they are supported by specialists. Dr. Smith served as one of the specialist consultants. This consultative model is how services were incorporated into the general hospital or clinic setting, with basic mental health care delivered by primary care nurses, and working at the community level, where community health workers are this liaison between villages and communities and the health system. Follow The Menninger Clinic on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new Mind Dive episodes. To submit a topic for discussion, email podcast@menninger.edu. If you are a new or regular listener, please leave us a review on your favorite listening platform! Visit www.menningerclinic.org to learn more about The Menninger Clinic's research and leadership role in mental health.

Gone are the days of pitting productivity against well-being in the workplace. Imagine a world where the elements that boost collective productivity also ignite motivation and personal fulfillment within each individual. In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome the brilliant Dr. Kristin Maczko, a trailblazer at the crossroads of psychology and organizational success, as we embark on a journey through the corridors of workplace effectiveness. She is an expert in the intersection between productivity and well-being in the workplace, and her work focuses on the collective and systemic factors that influence them. Dr. Maczko previously served as the Director of Global Employee Mental Health and Well-being at Google for 15 years and now is the host of the Your Self at Work Podcast and founder of Xoogler. In this riveting episode, we demystify burnout; its origins, ways to sidestep its grasp, and powerful strategies for recovery. Discover the art of crafting an environment that nurtures growth, as we delve into the nuanced facets of workplace well-being. From the intriguing interplay between work, productivity, and well-being, to Dr. Maczko's pioneering perspective on what burnout truly entails, it's all here. Tune in for an illuminating discussion that shatters old paradigms, fuels your passion for holistic success, and equips you with the tools to thrive in an ever-evolving workplace. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just someone eager to unlock your full potential, this episode is your compass to steering the ship of your mental well-being toward fulfilling horizons.   Key Points From This Episode: The definition of burnout and the six factors that help identify it. Whether personal aspects can exacerbate workplace stress. Explore the synergy between productivity, performance, and well-being. We unpack the spectrum of employee health. Common misconceptions about a healthy work environment Dr. Maczko shares her progressive and holistic view of burnout. Insights into the interpersonal network aspect of burnout. Strategies to prevent, avoid, and overcome workplace burnout. Shifting from an individual to a collective mindset. Burnout in the context of a freelancer and small teams. Perfectionism, caregiving roles, and the link to burnout. Lessons from her role at Google about workplace well-being. Organizational change management and navigating transitions. Her motivation for starting Xoogler and the podcast. Pragmatic advice to help thrive in the workplace.   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: The Antifragile Academy Dr. Kristin Maczko on LinkedIn Your Self at Work Podcast Xoogler The Flourishing Network A World Without Email Crucial Accountability Compassionate Accountability The Shipley School Flourish FM Podcast Flourish FM on X Flourish FM on Instagram Jon Beale Nick Holton

Today on the Mad in America podcast we share a conversation between Luis Gerardo Arroyo Lynn and Justin Karter. Luis conducted this conversation in his role as an editor of Mad in Mexico. Established in September 2021, Mad in Mexico is not just an extension but an essential limb of the international initiative of Mad In America. Its mission resonates with the core values of challenging conventional thinking around mental health, focusing on the Spanish-speaking communities of South and Central America as well as the United States. Luis graduated from Universidad La Salle and is now pursuing a master's degree in Social Psychology of Groups and Institutions at UAM Xochimilco. He is currently conducting research on “Depsychiatrization of Mental Health,” with an interest in the fields of critical psychology, anti-psychiatry, and anti-speciesism. Luis is in conversation today with Mad in America's own Justin M. Karter, whose multidisciplinary work stands at the intersection of psychology, philosophy, mad studies, and global mental health. As a counseling psychologist, an Instructor for the Center for Psychological Humanities & Ethics at Boston College, and the lead research news editor at Mad in America since 2015, Justin's approach to mental health goes beyond clinical practice. In the spotlight is Justin's research titled “Inclusion Toward Transformation: Psychosocial Disability Advocacy and Global Mental Health.” This study, completed in August 2021, addresses pressing concerns in modern mental health discourse. It critiques the prevailing Western notions that shape the Movement for Global Mental Health (MGMH) and champions a rights-based perspective, considering cultural, political, and economic conditions. This interview explores the crux of Justin's research, examining the transformative potential of an integrated psychosocial disability framework. By interrogating and deconstructing mainstream discourses, this conversation promises to shed light on how we can better serve those with lived experiences of mental distress, transcending traditional boundaries and embracing a more rights-based, inclusive approach. This conversation aims to redefine the way we approach mental health, madness, psychiatry, and psychological suffering, in a world that desperately needs a compassionate, critical perspective. *** Mad in America podcasts and reports are made possible, in part, by a grant from the Thomas Jobe Fund. Thank you for being with us to listen to the podcast and read our articles this year. MIA is funded entirely by reader donations. If you value MIA, please help us continue to survive and grow. To find the Mad in America podcast on your preferred podcast player, click here  

Eric Kussin has a story that is going to sound very familiar to a lot of our listeners out there. Eric was a 4 sport athlete, successful in college, and found himself in a high stakes and high consequence world of the NBA and NHL. Everything in his life was going well... until it wasn't. When Eric realized much too late that a lifetime of trauma and avoidance had come to fruition, he was thrown into a 2 year period of darkness and despair. But, like all good hero origin stories, that was only the beginning, not the end. Eric was able to get the help he needed and find a way through his darkness, and that led him to Same Here Global. Initially, Eric started "We're All a Little Crazy Here", a 501c3 organization that wanted to connect all traumas to help others find a tribe to help them through it. That evolved into Same Here Global bringing together Athletes, Celebrities, and Expert Practitioners to help all people struggling with mental health issues. Please check out Same Here Global at https://samehereglobal.org/ and support if you can. We appreciate Eric's willingness to tell his story and his efforts to find new and better ways to help those dealing with trauma. 00:00 Peaches steals the intro by doing it himself 03:45 Eric's Background08:15 Cornell, Andy Bernard and being a frat bro13:45 Acknowledgment through Achievement18:15 Onset of disconnection26:30 Starting medication and 2 years of dysfunction 32:00 Different treatments from Pharma to TMS to electroshock 39:00 Integrative Breathing Practice and starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel48:20 Comparing emotional pain, social media, victimhood, mental health messaging59:00 Bucketing, finding counterpoints with each other, 1:08:30 Same Here GlobalCollabs:18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1ReadyAlpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYATAC Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY10CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADYEberlestock - Promo Code: OR10Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADYStrike Force Energy - Promo Code: ONESREADYTrench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADYGrey Man Gear - Promo Code: ONESREADY The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not constitute an endorsement. All content is protected by intellectual property laws. By accessing or using this you agree to these terms and conditions.

In this episode of the Align podcast, Zak Williams talks about the current mental health epidemic, and its impact on future generations. We dive deep into his childhood and his relationship with his late father, actor Robin Williams. We also explore the long-term impact of digital overcrowding and its effects on mental wellbeing, as well as coping mechanisms for trauma. A lot can be solved by celebrating loved ones, tapping into our self-awareness, and being kinder to ourselves and others.  Zak Williams is CEO and co-founder of neurotransmitter health company PYM, a mental health advocate and speaker, and an investor in technology and consumer packaged goods companies. Zak is passionate about developing best-in-class products and experiences to provide effective, sustainable products for supporting optimal mental wellness and alleviating anxiety and depression through mental hygiene. As a mental health advocate, he focuses his time and effort on sharing his story and his experiences to support initiatives and campaigns seeking to remove the stigma and address the challenges associated with mental health topics. Zak is a US trustee of the international advocacy organization United for Global Mental Health, a board member of mental health awareness non-profit Bring Change 2 Mind, and an advisor to national policy organization Inseparable and the mental health tech platform Project Healthy Minds. He received an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from New York university where he majored in Linguistics. Thank you to our sponsors: Align Method: To start the FREE TRIAL of the Align Method Program, head to https://www.alignpodcast.com/amp Bon Charge: Go to boncharge.com/ALIGN and use coupon code ALIGN15 to save 15%.

Depression alone is projected to be the third leading cause of disease burden in lower and middle income countries by 2030, where 75% of people don't receive any treatment. In this episode we delve into the escalating global issue of mental health care. Jonathan Jackson speaks with three of Dimagi's experts: senior health strategy specialist Lauren Magoun, senior project analyst Anaba Sunday Atua, and senior mental health strategy consultant Christie Civetta. Gain insights from the team's diverse experience and learnings in project analysis and the implementation of mental health initiatives, as well as approaches to combating the barriers to mental health care delivery and the grave lack of funding. You'll walk away from this episode with a clear understanding of the role of Frontline Workers in providing intervention, the need for human connection in digital solutions, and the positive impact of integrating mental health care into broader health strategies. This episode challenges funders, implementers, and technologists working in the mental health space to consider the intersection between mental and physical health in developing solutions that create lasting impact and achieve holistic health outcomes. Topics include:  The opportunities and future possibilities for mental health care innovation The potential of digital solutions to break down barriers and deliver impactful, scalable and cost-effective programs The realities of mental health stigma and care in low-and middle-income countries  The advantages of community-based interventions and the role of trusted members in addressing stigma The importance of human connection in mental health care delivery  The intersection of physical and mental health with a focus on anxiety and depression Related Resources: Bending the curve: the impact of integrating mental health services on HIV and TB outcomes - United for Global Mental Health: https://unitedgmh.org/knowledge-hub/bending-the-curve-the-impact-of-integrating-mental-health-services-on-hiv-and-tb-outcomes/ Poor countries are developing a new paradigm of mental health care. America is taking note: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/23402638/mental-health-psychiatrist-shortage-community-care-africa Basic Needs Ghana (Anaba's former employer): https://basicneedsghana.org/ Reimagining global mental health care with a person-centered, digitally-enabled approach with Dr. Vikram Patel co-founder of Sangath and successor to Paul Farmer at Harvard Medical School: https://sites.dimagi.com/high-impact-growth-podcast/reimagining-mental-health  Sign up to our newsletter, and stay informed of Dimagi's work :⁠⁠⁠https://sites.dimagi.com/newsletter-sign-up⁠⁠⁠  We are on social media - follow us for the latest from Dimagi: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dimagi⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/dimagi/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dimagi.inc/⁠⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt8JcRhWywkVJRR_YWv4OhA⁠⁠⁠  If you enjoy this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review and share your favorite episodes with friends. Hosts: Jonathan Jackson: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanljackson/⁠⁠⁠ Amie Vaccaro: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amievaccaro/ ⁠⁠

Sean Mayberry, the founder and CEO of StrongMinds, shares about the challenges of providing mental health services in Africa and how StrongMinds has managed to overcome them. The organization's mission is to democratize mental health by making it simple and accessible to everyone who needs it. StrongMinds uses a unique approach to communicate the value of its work to donors, resulting in substantial success over the years. The conversation concludes with Sean reflecting on his personal transformation over the last decade and the importance of teamwork and community in achieving the mission of StrongMinds.Read the full transcript and show notesVisit People Helping PeopleVisit StrongMinds

I'm excited to welcome my first guest to the podcast, Forest Educator Jude Vinton who runs Be Free Forest School in the UK. Jude shared her story about how she transitioned into (and out of) traditional teaching before opening her Forest School program, the huge obstacle in this industry when it comes to funding, and the mental and emotional health and well-being crisis facing kids (and adults) today and why forest education is so important. She also shared some of her favorite resources, which I've linked below! Connect with Jude: https://befreeforestschool.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/befreeforestschool https://www.instagram.com/befreeforestschool/ Book Recommendations in this Episode: The Organic Artist for Kids by Nick Neddo - https://amzn.to/3qOzM9D Losing Eden: Our Fundamental Need for the Natural World and Its Ability to Heal Body and Soul by Lucy Jones - https://amzn.to/3qBa7Bi Wild Days: Outdoor Play for Young Adventurers by Richard Irvine - https://amzn.to/3X5Vx11 Activities, Games and Challenges for Learning Outside the Classroom by Tracey Maciver - https://amzn.to/3p3MpgC Activities, Games and Challenges for Learning Outside the Classroom 2 by Tracey Maciver - https://amzn.to/43HHK2Y Connect with Ricardo: https://www.foresteducator.com/ https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/ https://www.hawkcircle.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

“There is no health without mental health.” - Dr. Vikram Patel Dr. Vikram Patel is a psychiatrist, professor, renowned researcher and the incoming chair of Harvard Medical School Department of Global Health and Social Medicine where he takes over for the late Dr. Paul Farmer. Through decades of field-defining research, Dr Patel has shown how community-based resources can meet a growing burden of mental illness globally. In this episode, we explore Dr. Patel's journey from training as a psychiatrist in London to working in Zimbabwe and co-founding Sangath - an award-winning Indian NGO, committed to improving mental health care across the globe. This episode is a must-listen for those wanting to learn about strategies for scaling mental health care that extend beyond the traditional healthcare system and understanding how technology can help to improve the quality of psychological and social interventions. Topics include:  The importance of supporting Community Health Workers and Frontline Workers to treat mental illness and address the crisis of human resources in healthcare and mental health The integral difference between mental health and mental illness  The critical need for integration of mental health support into universal health coverage The connection and influence of mental health on other chronic diseases  The role of the ‘accompaniment model' in mental health care Understanding how non-specialist providers can deliver the ‘active ingredient' in mental health intervention for two thirds of mental illness The failings, future and possible fixes for the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual (DSM) in psychiatry   Introducing a stepped care approach in addressing individual's mental health needs  The importance of human connection in mental health treatment The need to shift from a diagnostic model to a person-centered approach  Exploring measurement based peer supervision in mental health treatment programs  The top 3 ways to leverage digital to augment humans in mental health care, not replace them Related resources: Grand Challenges Canada funded project to scale up peer supervision for delivery of psychological treatments - Collaboration between GMH@Harvard's Project EMPOWER, Dimagi, Sangath and the University of Toronto https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/empower-gcc-project-pilot/ How Digital Solutions Can Help Scale Mental Health Care https://www.dimagi.com/blog/digital-solutions-scale-mental-health-care/ Dr. Vikram Patel profile and research: https://ghsm.hms.harvard.edu/faculty-staff/vikram-patel Learn about Dr. Patel's new role as Chair of of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School:  https://hms.harvard.edu/news/patel-named-new-chair-global-health-social-medicine Sign up to our newsletter, and stay informed of Dimagi's work :⁠⁠⁠https://sites.dimagi.com/newsletter-sign-up⁠⁠⁠  We are on social media - follow us for the latest from Dimagi: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dimagi⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/dimagi/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dimagi.inc/⁠⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt8JcRhWywkVJRR_YWv4OhA⁠⁠⁠  If you enjoy this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review and share your favorite episodes with friends. Hosts: Jonathan Jackson: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanljackson/⁠⁠⁠ Amie Vaccaro: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amievaccaro/ ⁠⁠

Today Mariel and Melissa welcome to Out Comes The Sun Zak Williams and Olivia June! Zak Williams is CEO and co-founder of neurotransmitter health company PYM, a mental health advocate and speaker, and an investor in technology and consumer packaged goods companies. Zak is passionate about developing best-in-class products and experiences to provide effective, sustainable products for supporting optimal mental wellness and alleviating anxiety and depression through mental hygiene. As a mental health advocate, he focuses his time and effort on sharing his story and his experiences to support initiatives and campaigns seeking to remove the stigma and address the challenges associated with mental health topics. Zak is a US trustee of the international advocacy organization United for Global Mental Health, a board member of the mental health awareness non-profit Bring Change 2 Mind, and an advisor to national policy organization Inseparable and the mental health tech platform Project Healthy Minds. He received an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from New York University where he majored in Linguistics. Olivia June is the co-founder of PYM, the mental hygiene company devoted to making safe, natural, and effective support for your mental health accessible through the lens of nutrition, metabolic mental health, and the practice of mental hygiene as a long-term mental health support solution. She is an entrepreneur, a mother, and an integrative nutrition health coach. Prior to co-founding PYM, she founded and lead VINA, a tech startup focused on the loneliness epidemic, backed by Greylock, Tinder, and NEA. Known for its App Store award-winning app Hey! VINA, a social discovery app often referred to as the “Tinder for (girl) friends”, that's connected millions of women in 158 countries. Olivia is passionate about sustainable, fun, and approachable solutions to some of our biggest challenges as human beings, and has worked in market-creating companies in cryptocurrency, education, collaborative work environments, and food innovation in Silicon Valley for 13 years. Olivia and her work have been featured in The New York Times, Financial Times, Vanity Fair, ELLE, Cosmopolitan, The Atlantic, Wired, Glamour, The Doctors, Fast Company, The Guardian, Vice, and many more. Find out more at: https://youcanpym.com IG: @heyoliviajune, @zakpym Twitter: @oliviajune, @zakwilliams

What if humanity is on a collision course with our own extinction? Is there a national and global mental health crisis that is not being addressed? Should we fear for our children and all future generations, who may feel hopeless or resigned or simply don't know what to do to help create a more loving and sustainable world? Tune in to the new episode to gain a deeper understanding of the mental health crisis around the globe, and its potential impact on humanity's survival. I'm your host Michael R. Herst - welcome to One More Thing Before You Go. In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the alarming state of mental health and its potential implications for the survival of humanity. Psychotherapist Phyllis Leavitt and I explore the potential collision course of humanity with its own extinction, her insights on the factors contributing to the crisis, and the urgent need for society to address this issue. We discuss how the mental well-being of individuals, families, and communities is intricately linked to the health of our planet. Find out more at https://beforeyougopodcast.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Jonathan Jackson sits down with Lauren Magoun, Dimagi's Senior Health Strategy Specialist, at the Global Digital Health Forum to discuss the realities of the global mental health crisis, the lack of access to mental health care, and the innovative work Dimagi is driving to develop digital solutions that enable frontline providers to address the gap in mental health care. Some topics covered in this conversation include: Enabling non-specialist frontline providers to provide mental health care The power in taking a protocolized approach to mental health treatment An exploration of the ways that we can leverage digital innovation to scale mental health care programs The impact of an integrated treatment program - incorporating mental health treatment into treatment programs for other illnesses for example How digital can augment vs replace humans in mental health care How the global health and development community is thinking about mental health Related resources: Vikram Patel, Sangath - https://sangath.in/our-people/dr-vikram-patel/ How Digital Solutions Can Help Scale Mental Health Care: https://www.dimagi.com/blog/digital-solutions-scale-mental-health-care/ Applications of Digital Technologies in Mental Health - #MQScienceFestival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmu1PQ1YrQw&list=PLVmwIEfrcKqnGhas9Vy4CmPEvG9xVvQdr&index=1&t=478s Resilience working group and guide: https://sites.dimagi.com/guidebook-resilience-message-program World Health Organization - depression stats: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression Poverty, depression, and anxiety: Causal evidence and mechanisms; Science: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aay0214 Epidemiology of maternal depression, risk factors, and child outcomes in low-income and middle-income countries; The Lancet: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S221503661630284X Bending the curve: The impact of integrating mental health services on HIV and TB outcomes: https://unitedgmh.org/knowledge-hub/bending-the-curve-the-impact-of-integrating-mental-health-services-on-hiv-and-tb-outcomes/

The word “orphan” probably doesn't mean what you think it does. Social Impact Consultant Lindsay Hadley addresses how this misconception has turned well-intentioned charity into part of the problem. Everyone has an instinctual need for belonging. Perhaps that's why “the orphan crisis” so easily tugs heartstrings and draws in billions of dollars of aid each year. But as the crisis continues — and even worsens in some countries — it's time to ask if we really understand the problem we are trying to fix. Could we do better? And what might we learn about ourselves along the way? Lindsay Hadley (hadleyimpact.com) has become one of the most sought-after consultants & producers in the nonprofit sector, raising $50M+ for her clients and leveraging billions for charity through campaigns & events. A founding member of Global Citizen, Lindsay has executively produced Global Citizen Festivals in both Australia and the USA. Lindsay is also known as a founding member of Orphan Myth, the founder of FilmRaise, the E.P. of the upcoming documentary Uncharitable, and a founding partner and Executive Producer of the first-ever social impact fund partnered with the Vatican. Hadley served as the founding development consultant for United for Global Mental Health. Lindsay was highlighted in Utah Business Magazine's 2015 FORTY UNDER 40 Awards. She was a professor of social entrepreneurship at BYU Hawaii and on the Foundation Board for Utah Valley University. Lindsay lives on the North Shore of Oahu with her 3 sons and loving & supportive husband, Geoff. @lindsayshadley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you listen to anything today, listen to this important story and message from the non-profit founder of We’re All A Little Crazy: #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement, Eric Kussin. We are all going through something. And each story is unique. This episode is taken from our Raw, Authentic, and Vulnerable podcast series. It’s too ... Read more The post We’re All A Little Crazy: #SameHere Global Mental Health Movement appeared first on SportsEpreneur.

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Podcast Intro: When it comes to climate change, we've all heard about droughts and flooding and the impact on agriculture and infrastructure from extreme weather events such as hurricanes. However, we may not hear as much about climate change's physical and mental health consequences. Natural disasters can negatively impact health and emotional well-being. People who are affected by extreme weather events and slow-moving disasters, such as droughts, face a wide range of challenges in their lives. Mental health repercussions of climate change events include mild stress and anguish, high-risk coping behaviors such as increased alcohol use, and occasionally mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Lise Van Susteren is an expert on climate change's physical and psychological impacts. She earned her Ph.D. in Geography at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, and has been researching climate change since 2007. She has written several books on the subject, including The Heat Is On: The Science, Politics, and Solutions to Global Warming (2016) and The Climate Crisis: Dispatches from the Front Lines (2017). In this episode, she shares knowledge on climate change, how it affects the health of many people, and what actions we must take to get better. What you'll get out of tuning in: Take the online quiz here Links/CTA: Checkout the latest in Yogahealer Other related Yogahealer Podcast episodes: Cate Stillman on Microbiome, Ayurveda, Chronic Inflammation, Dysbiosis, Nitric Oxide, & Terrain Theory Vata, Pitta, Kapha: Inflammation and Disease in Ayurveda What If You're NOT Eating Organic? Highlights:  Cate shares her personality type Cate talks about the global economy and interconnected communities Cate shares about her upcoming book and recognition of living in harmony Timestamps: [1:41] Introduction [3:11] Global Mental Health [10:01] Degeneration Of Human Species [15:16] Economy [21:22] Leadership [24:38] Body Thrive [29:07] Spiritual Health [32:11] Stress [44:35] Reactor Types Quotes: “Our brains have gotten further and further away from the natural systems that define us, and that has caused an enormous amount of anxiety and self-destructive component to that anxiety.” “We are under pressure and will make decisions that may reflect our willingness to trade long-held values for promises of security.” “Perhaps Mother Nature has a much more elegant plan in mind, just to keep us from focusing on a particular theme of population reduction.” “It is our unified voice that changes the market forces that drive social norms and creates and reinforces the momentum that we require.” “I deal with anxiety by closing my eyes to the objections, persisting, and remembering that I will always have a few people on my side.” Guest: Dr. Lise Van Susteren Dr. Lise Van Susteren is a general and forensic psychiatrist in Washington, DC, and an expert on the physical and psychological impacts of climate change. In 2011 she co-authored "The Psychological Effects of Global Warming on the U.S. - Why the US Mental Health System Is Not Prepared". Van Susteren is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University and has been a consultant to the Executive Branch of the US government profiling world leaders. After receiving her medical degree from the University of Paris she practiced medicine in West Africa, at community health centers and homeless shelters in metropolitan Washington DC. In addition to community organizing on climate issues, Van Susteren serves on the Boards of Earth Day Network, and Physicians for Social Responsibility and is a co-founder of "Climate Psychiatry Alliance," and “Climate Psychology Alliance – North America “, professional groups dedicated to promoting awareness and action on climate from a mental health perspective. Van Susteren is the expert witness on the psychological damages to young people from inaction on climate in Juliana v US Government, in Held v Montana and in the European Court of Human Rights.  She is a frequent contributor on television, radio, and in print media. In 2006 Dr. Van Susteren sought the Democratic nomination to the US Senate from Maryland. Her book, “Emotional Inflammation – Discover Your Triggers and Reclaim Your Equilibrium During Anxious Times” was published in April 2020.

Today on the show is Eric Kussin who is the founder of the organization #samehere Global Mental Health Movement.   Eric shares his personal story of fighting against a severe mental health crisis, how he was misdiagnosed for years, the missing part of the equation, and what led him to founding a global mental health movement.   A big fan of marketing, psychology, and sport, Eric combined all three and began reaching out to his contacts to discuss how they could attack the mental health epidemic strategically and differently than had ever been done before. He had to bring purpose to his own experience and believed he must have gone through that horrific period for a reason.    With suicides at a 30-year high, and drug/opioid abuse out of control, he knows something major must change with the messaging if we're to reverse these negative trends.  And I couldn't agree with him more.   Check out Eric's Resources at: https://samehereglobal.org/   Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardbeautifuljourney/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardbeautifuljourney YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNMiFbzcn5Xz7aPGQWI8ZMg Twitter: https://twitter.com/hardbeautifulj1 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/hardbeautifuljourney Website: https://hardbeautifuljourney.com/ Thanks so much for listening,  Tiff    

It was during the armed conflict in 2011 when a group of fighters found Dr. Reda in a tent caring for trauma surviving children in Libya. The fighters indicated that Dr. Reda was needed on the frontlines of the fighting. Dr. Reda let them know that attending to the psychosocial needs of the children in the tent was indeed his frontline. After 12 years in exile, Dr. Reda was able to return to Libya. While the Libyan people's physical wounds were prevalent, their psychological trauma often went unnoticed. Due to the stigma and lack of education, mental health is not typically a focus in Libya. Trauma survivors needed psychosocial care. Dr. Reda found that traumas experienced by refugees are similar to the dysfunctional cycles and family dynamics of trauma survivors in general. Receiving his master's degree from Harvard University in Refugee and Global Mental Health after completing medical school in Libya and while undergoing extensive training with the University of Tennessee, Dr. Omar Reda is now a board-certified psychiatrist practicing at the Providence Healthcare System. Dr. Reda is a leading expert in Psychotraumatology and Trauma-Informed Care as well as the mental health of Muslims, immigrants and refugees, the Libyan revolution, and the Arab Spring, and is the author of several books and a highly sought-after dynamic public speaker. Living in Portland, Oregon with his wife and three daughters, Dr. Reda's passion for healing focuses on tackling the family dysfunction and youth vulnerability resulting from trauma. Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute