Podcasts about mental health conference

This week, we share a clip from the latest episode of the Courage My Friends podcast series.  In this episode, host Resh Budhu sat down with author and storyteller Carolyn Roberts, dean of the Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies at George Brown College, Susan Toews, and director of Student Well-Being and Support at George Brown College, Alex Irwin to discuss this year's upcoming Mental Health Conference. This year's conference theme is Thriving Together in the Classroom: Creating the Conditions for Student Well-Being.  About our guests Carolyn Roberts uses her voice to support Indigenous resurgence through education. She is a St'at'imc and Sto:lo woman belonging to the Thevarge family from N'quatqua Nation and the Kelly Family from the Tzeachten Nation and under the Indian Act she is a member of the Squamish Nation. Carolyn is a speaker, author, Indigenous academic, and a faculty member in UBC Teacher Education and NITEP programs. She has been an educator and administrator for over 20 years in the K-12 system. Carolyn's work is grounded in educating about Indigenous people and the decolonization of the education system. She works with pre-service teachers to help build their understandings in Indigenous history, education, and ancestral ways of knowing, to create a brighter future for all Indigenous people and the seven generations yet to come. She is also the author of Re-Storying Education: Decolonizing Your Practice Using a Critical Lens (2024).  Alex Irwin is an accomplished educator with broad experience managing people and projects and developing innovative education programming for a wide range of students, both domestically and overseas. He is director of Student Well-Being and Support at George Brown College, where he oversees counselling, accessible learning services, deaf and hard of hearing services, and the college's peer wellness programming. He is also a clinical social worker, with a history of working at community-based mental health and treatment centres. Susan Toews has over 35 years of experience in education, with the last 18 years of her career at George Brown College, where she has served in leadership positions in both academic roles and service areas. She is currently the Dean, Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies. Susan is a strong advocate for a whole campus/whole student approach to student mental health and believes in the wide application of Universal Design for Learning, as it provides guidance for creating accessible, inclusive and engaging student-centered learning opportunities – critical to student well-being. Susan holds an M.Ed. from OISE/University of Toronto and, as a committed lifelong learner, continually engages in professional development in education, including graduating from UBC's Organizational Coaching program in 2024. For online registration, conference fees and information about the February 27, 2025 conference, please click this link.  Listen to the full episode here, on Needs No Introduction – home of the Courage My Friends podcast series.  If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

In episode 4, we focus on the upcoming 25th annual Mental Health Conference at George Brown College in Toronto and this year's theme, Thriving Together in the Classroom: Creating the Conditions for Student Well-Being.  Author, storyteller, Indigenous academic and conference keynote speaker Carolyn Roberts; dean of the Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies, Susan Toews; and director of Student Well-Being and Support, Alex Irwin discuss this year's conference and its focus on teaching, the mental health and well-being of post-secondary students, decolonizing learning and Indigenous resurgence through education. Reflecting on the need for decolonizing and re-storying education, Roberts says: “When Indigenous students step into the classroom, we are being asked to leave a part of who we are at the door, because that's not talked about or shared within those spaces. So we have to leave our indigeneity at the door to come in to learn about something else. And that's not a sustainable thing.And not only for Indigenous students, but for all non white students that are walking into these spaces … We need to make sure that we're having multiple stories from multiple perspectives in our classrooms, so that all of our students can see a piece of them within the work that they're doing.” For online registration, conference fees and information about the February 27, 2025 conference, please click this link.  About today's guests:  Carolyn Roberts uses her voice to support Indigenous resurgence through education. She is a St'at'imc and Sto:lo woman belonging to the Thevarge family from N'quatqua Nation and the Kelly Family from the Tzeachten Nation and under the Indian Act she is a member of the Squamish Nation. Carolyn is a speaker, author, Indigenous academic, and a faculty member in UBC Teacher Education and NITEP programs. She has been an educator and administrator for over 20 years in the K-12 system. Carolyn's work is grounded in educating about Indigenous people and the decolonization of the education system. She works with pre-service teachers to help build their understandings in Indigenous history, education, and ancestral ways of knowing, to create a brighter future for all Indigenous people and the seven generations yet to come.She is also the author of Re-Storying Education: Decolonizing Your Practice Using a Critical Lens (2024).  Alex Irwin is an accomplished educator with broad experience managing people and projects and developing innovative education programming for a wide range of students, both domestically and overseas. He is director of Student Well-Being and Support at George Brown College, where he oversees counselling, accessible learning services, deaf and hard of hearing services, and the college's peer wellness programming. He is also a clinical social worker, with a history of working at community-based mental health and treatment centres. Susan Toews has over 35 years of experience in education, with the last 18 years of her career at George Brown College, where she has served in leadership positions in both academic roles and service areas. She is currently the Dean, Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies. Susan is a strong advocate for a whole campus/whole student approach to student mental health and believes in the wide application of Universal Design for Learning, as it provides guidance for creating accessible, inclusive and engaging student-centered learning opportunities – critical to student well-being. Susan holds an M.Ed. from OISE/University of Toronto and, as a committed lifelong learner, continually engages in professional development in education, including graduating from UBC's Organizational Coaching program in 2024. Transcript of this episode can be accessed at georgebrown.ca/TommyDouglasInstitute.  Image: Carolyn Roberts, Susan Toews, Alex Irwin  / Used with permission. Music: Ang Kahora. Lynne, Bjorn. Rights Purchased.  Intro Voices: Ashley Booth (Podcast Announcer); Bob Luker (Tommy)  Courage My Friends podcast organizing committee: Chandra Budhu, Ashley Booth, Resh Budhu.  Produced by: Resh Budhu, Tommy Douglas Institute and Breanne Doyle, rabble.ca.  Host: Resh Budhu.

From the 2025 Asian American Mental Health Conference "Navigating Transitions with Faith and Resilience: Asian American Mental Health Across Life Stages." This lecture is by Sangeetha Thomas, titled "Liminality and Relational Wholeness in a Fallen World," recorded January 17, 2025. Find out more about the conference here: https://ptsem.edu/academics/centers/center-for-asian-american-christianity/2025-mental-health-conference/ Abstract: Social disconnection and isolation have become increasingly prevalent in the United States. For Asian Americans, these experiences exist within a larger context of migration, racialization and intergenerational trauma. In addition, life transitions, such as career decisions, marriage and health-related challenges could introduce disagreements and conflicts that exacerbate disconnection and alienation. Focusing on themes of Holy Saturday, this talk focuses on spiritual formation as it occurs in these “spaces in between.” Drawing on psychological research and theory on attachment, this session focuses on the dynamic interplay between interpersonal relationships and spiritual growth as we navigate liminal spaces. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caacptsem.substack.com

The PI Clinician group comes on to talk about their upcoming Pasifika Mental Health Conference in West Sacramento in May.

  This week, we're bringing you Marlon's heartfelt keynote address from the 8th Annual Wellness Together Conference. Marlon shares personal stories about connection and community in his own life, and stresses the impact of meaningful, offline relationships on mental health. His insightful talk is a call to action for educators and mentors to prioritize genuine human connection in 2025 and beyond. Learn more about The Wellness Together Conference here! See the family pictures Marlon mentions here!

We're switching things up with this episode to share something special: Marlon inspiring keynote address from the 7th Annual Wellness Together Conference. He reflects on the importance of connection, community, and tackling loneliness in an increasingly disconnected world. As we head into 2025, his insights offer a powerful reminder that we're truly at our best when we're together. Learn more about The Wellness Together Conference here! See Marlon and his son on the Technic Roller Coaster here!

With this podcast, my online course, and other ventures, my goal is to increase the education of clinicians and the public on topics related to women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. One of my favorite yearly learning opportunities is the annual Bay Area Reproductive Mental Health Conference. In this episode, I'll summarize the learning pearls I gleaned from my attendance last week. Topics include the psychology of assisted reproductive health, black maternal mental health, matrescence and identity, cannabis for perimenopause, yoga for perinatal depression, and navigating trauma and loss. Links:Sign up today for the online Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry!Podcast Season 1, Episode 16: Perinatal Mental Health in Black Mothers with Dr. Sinmi Bamgbose Dr. Gowri Aragam's Sense of Self PodcastUCSF's 8th Annual Reproductive Mental Health ConferenceYouTube Series on Thriving in PerimenopausePodcast Season 3 Episode 88: Matrescence and Postpartum Planning with Dr. HaggartyTo learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.com

This week on the Access Hour, we bring you Part 1 of a Conference held on September 27, 2024 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The conference was organized by Dr. Bandy Lee and the World Mental Health Coalition entitled "The More Dangerous State of the World and the Need for Fit Leadership." In this first panel of the day, top national security experts discuss the importance of mental fitness in the U.S. presidency. Listen to the 2nd Panel of psychiatric experts on Truth to Power: https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/truth-to-power-trumps-mental-health-conference-panel-2-10-11-24 Watch a summary video of the full conference at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AhXXeCcZss We are at an extremely critical time right now. That is why we convened this major, unique, impacting conference in the Ballroom of the National Press Club on September 27, 2024. It was organized by the World Mental Health Coalition and led by Dr. Bandy Lee, just a few weeks before the impending presidential election. At no time has mental fitness in leadership been more important. Yet, at no time have we had a presidential campaign where mental fitness has been a more precarious issue. This is why top national security experts convened with leading mental health experts to discuss the importance of mental fitness in the U.S. presidency, and how mental unfitness escalates dangers in an already dangerous world. Find out more about this unprecedented conference: https://dangerouscase.org/ Help us to reach millions with the vital conference message: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dangerouscase Visit Dr. Bandy Lee, organizer of the conference: https://bandylee.com A new book has been released with the conference: https://www.amazon.com/More-Dangerous-Case-Donald-Trump-ebook/dp/B0DJBY3DNR/ref=sr_1_1 -- List of Panelists: Atty. Ralph Nader Lawyer, political activist, and former presidential candidate Prof. Richard Painter Former chief White House ethics counsel of the George W. Bush administration Prof. Claire Finkelstein Director of Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School Hon. Claudine Schneider Former five-term Republican congresswoman from Rhode Island Prof. Peter Kuznick Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University Dr. Joseph Romm Former acting assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy Adm. Michael Smith Rear admiral and founder of the National Securities Leaders for America Gen. & Dr. Stephen Xenakis Retired brigadier general and Medical Corps officer for the U.S. Army Ray McGovern Former CIA officer and chair of National Intelligence Estimates

This week on the Access Hour, we bring you Part 1 of a Conference held on September 27, 2024 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The conference was organized by Dr. Bandy Lee and the World Mental Health Coalition entitled "The More Dangerous State of the World and the Need for Fit Leadership." In this first panel of the day, top national security experts discuss the importance of mental fitness in the U.S. presidency. Watch a summary video of the full conference at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AhXXeCcZss We are at an extremely critical time right now. That is why we convened this major, unique, impacting conference in the Ballroom of the National Press Club on September 27, 2024. It was organized by the World Mental Health Coalition and led by Dr. Bandy Lee, just a few weeks before the impending presidential election. At no time has mental fitness in leadership been more important. Yet, at no time have we had a presidential campaign where mental fitness has been a more precarious issue. This is why top national security experts convened with leading mental health experts to discuss the importance of mental fitness in the U.S. presidency, and how mental unfitness escalates dangers in an already dangerous world. Find out more about this unprecedented conference: https://dangerouscase.org/ Help us to reach millions with the vital conference message: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dangerouscase Visit Dr. Bandy Lee, organizer of the conference: https://bandylee.com A new book has been released with the conference: https://www.amazon.com/More-Dangerous-Case-Donald-Trump-ebook/dp/B0DJBY3DNR/ref=sr_1_1 -- List of Panelists: Dr. Robert Jay Lifton Distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and author of ‘Nazi Doctors' Dr. Judith Herman Distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and author of ‘Trauma and Recovery' Dr. James Gilligan Former director of the Harvard Institute of Law and Psychiatry and former chair of President Clinton's National Campaign Against Youth Violence Dr. Stephen Soldz Past president of Psychologists for Social Responsibility and leading anti-torture activist Dr. Henry Friedman Psychoanalyst and associate professor of psychiatry at Tufts and Harvard Medical Schools Matthew Bywater Scholar of authoritarian societies and human rights activist Dr. Steven Hassan Undue influence expert and author of ‘The Cult of Trump' Dr. Drew Westen Professor of psychology and psychiatry at Emory University and author of ‘The Political Brain' On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://forwardradio.org

The President/General of the Universal African Peoples Organization, Zaki Baruti, will join us to share insights from his recent Africa trip and provide a rundown of the Presidential Race. Additionally, the renowned economist, Dr. Julianne Malveaux will explain why the recent positive economic developments aren't translating to Main Street. Not to be missed, therapist Dr. Jason Anthony will offer a sneak peek into the upcoming Black Men's Mental Health Conference in Baltimore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the landmark Washington DC conference on Trump's mental health and threat to national security, Dr Bandy Lee explains the findings of the expert panel and how Trump Contagion has spread to all areas of society, including the corporate media - only on The Weekend Show. DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS! Calm: Get an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at https://calm.com/WEEKEND Moink: Sign up at https://MoinkBox.com/WEEKEND and get FREE Hot Rolls in your first box! Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News with Anthony Davis is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/fiveminnews Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did we just become best friends? YEP! Fellow survivor advocate Marlee Liss joins Kim & Kara for a conversation that could have kept going infinitely. Marlee introduces listeners to restorative justice and shares her experience with this alternative form of survivor-centered closure.  Marlee Liss is a somatic educator, social worker, and sparkle-loving lesbian Jewish feminist. She made history in the justice system when her sexual assault case became the 1st in North America to conclude with restorative justice through the courts. Since then, she has supported thousands in learning trauma-informed pleasure and inclusive consent education . Marlee's work has beenfeatured in Forbes, Huff Post, Buzzfeed, the Mel Robbins Show and more. As an award-winning speaker, she's delivered talks for: National Sexual Assault Conference, Vanderbilt University, Action Trauma Summit, Fordham University, Women's Mental Health Conference at Yale and more. Marlee was 1 of 25 survivors on an elite panel for the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence informing federal policy and her story is currently being made into a documentary directed by Kelsey Darragh. Learn More from Marlee: MarleeLiss.com Social Media:  https://instagram.com/marleeliss Speaking Engagements & Advocacy:  https://www.marleeliss.com/speaking Marlee's Call To Action:  Download the Restorative Justice Resource Guide:  https://www.marleeliss.com/resource _________ Join Kim and Kara's "Captive Audience" by visiting   https://www.patreon.com/SGTC.  Like what we're doing here? Be sure to subscribe, rate,  and review. The more people this show can reach, the more it can help.  https://www.survivorsguidetotruecrime.com/ Submit your questions using our handy dandy form or by emailing hello@survivorsguidetotruecrime.com for future Q&A episodes. Don't forget to follow us on social media: Instagram @SurvivorsGuideToTrueCrime  TikTok @SGTCpod Facebook @Survivor'sGuideToTrueCrime YouTube @Survivor'sGuideToTrueCrime Twitter @SGTCpod The theme music used in Survivor's Guide to True Crime is Uplifting Motivational Stomp by MarcusWay

This week, an Innu men's health conference took place in North West Point—complete with guest speakers, sharing circles and sweat ceremonies. We speak with organizer David Penashue about his vision towards healing.

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Discernment and the Will of God by Sharon Wada and Carrie Myers, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/ Abstract: Wise decision making in the life of the disciple builds on becoming a discerning person who is sensitive to God's ongoing guidance. Explore what discernment and decision-making look like for those who pursue a deepening Christian spirituality and hold AAPI cultural values.

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Kingdom Values-Driven Parenting by Ming and Mako Nagasawa, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: ⁠https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference Abstract: What is good about Asian parenting styles? What needs redeeming by Christ? If Asian parents are too demanding, are White families too permissive? What are some important Scriptures to consider? We will talk about telling stories and giving verbal affirmation vs. silence; educating kids as missionaries vs. as capitalist competitors; and motivating kids through persevering joy and intrinsic virtues vs. needing to be better or best. We will also share stories of how our children, raised in Christian community and with a love for creation and justice, challenged their non-Christian grandparents about “success”: personal success is inseparable from community and global flourishing, because climate change makes clear that separating them was a mistake. We will also address how we as parents have handled disappointment as our kids go through faith and character struggles. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Cultivating a Culture of Care: Pastoral Practices for Counseling in the local Asian American Church by Enoch Liao, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-me... Abstract: As servant leaders in a local Christian church, we already encounter a range of challenges and opportunities when it comes to a ministry of counseling. In many Asian churches in America, we not only have the typical challenges that most American churches face, but also have challenges presented by the compounding factors of multiple cultures, languages, and generations. In this workshop, a local church pastor in a Chinese heritage church shares some of the struggles he has observed in both his church and other churches. Come to hear stories and learn practices for pursuing intergenerational wholeness through cultivating a culture of biblical care and counseling in the local church. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Pursuing Soul Care: A Calendar for Spiritual Health by Sharon Wada and Carrie Myers, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/ Abstract: Given the complexities and competing demands of AAPI life and ministry, spiritual health requires intention and planning. This workshop will explore the challenges of cultivating a culture of regular soul care and offer considerations for structuring daily life to make space for healthy spiritual practices. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." My Journey with Best Practices for a Mentally Healthy Church Staff by Alex Chang, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/ Abstract: This workshop will provide leaders with practical tools in order to elevate the importance of mental health for church staff. It will also weave in personal stories of how a young-ish Asian-American pastor learned to prioritize mental health for a staff that includes both ethnic and age diversity. Some of those stories will discuss seeing mental health professionals (both for personal and marital reasons), leading from the second chair, utilizing one's own Asian-American background to connect with others, and sharing a template for best practices. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Discipleship 3.0: Parenting, Schooling, and Holistic Discipleship by Jen Blue, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/ Abstract: In my experience and from what I've seen in others, learning how to personally follow Jesus in tangible and real ways is often the first phase of discipleship. Learning how to live in Christian community, whether that be through marriage or intentional community, is a common second phase of discipleship. And for those of us called to be parents, whether of our own biological children or through foster care or adoption, parenting is the fertile field of opportunity for discipleship 3.0. In other words, it is really hard!! Nothing has driven me to the need for deeper personal healing than becoming a parent. I'd love to share my story with you of how my husband and I have tried to cooperate with the Lord and the ways he has used parenting and specifically, decisions about where to send our kids for school in South Los Angeles, to push us to go deeper and further in our faith. It's one thing to have chosen for ourselves that the call of Jesus and the upside kingdom are the path to life and abundant joy. It's another thing to make that choice again for our children. One additional note: my husband is African American, so inherent in my story are race and the blessings and challenges of cross-cultural dynamics. I'll weave those themes into my workshop as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

Kirkland Newman is the founder of MindHealth360, host of the London Functional Forum Community, and is organizing the Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference, occurring October 10-13, 2024 just outside of  Washington, DC. The conference aims to bring together various practitioners and professionals in the mental health field to discuss concrete solutions and advancements in mental health care. The conference will address topics such as brain health, technology addiction, gut-brain connection, trauma therapy, genomics, and more. The goal is to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice and provide practitioners with a wider toolbox to address mental health issues. The conference is open to medical and mental health professionals, as well as passionate individuals interested in mental health transformation. This episode offers a preview of cutting-edge perspectives on mental health, including cognitive decline. When you listen, you'll learn about: Kirkland's vision to integrate functional medicine into mainstream mental health practices. The epidemic of mental health issues, especially among young people, is a concern, and conventional medical practices seem ill-equipped to address the problem. An introduction to some IMMH speakers, including Dr. Daniel Amen, who focuses on brain health rather than mental health; Dr. Robert Lustig, who discusses technology addiction and the impact of the amygdala on mental health; Dr. Georgia Ede, Dr. Dale Bredesen, and more.  The gut-brain connection, trauma's impact on biochemistry and the gut, and the importance of safe connection and social engagement in healing are also highlighted in the conversation. And much more!

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Welcome to My World: Wholistic Spiritual Formation by Sharon Wada and Carrie Myers, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/ Abstract: Wholistic spiritual formation is grounded in knowing your personality particularities and your communal contexts. Using a tri-focal lens to explore context, this workshop will consider the AAPI experience in family, society and God's economy. This workshop offers a framework for increasing one's awareness of God's movements and guidance in all spheres of life and fosters mindful listening and reflective question asking in the AAPI context. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Alternatives to Asian American Achievement? by Greg Lee, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/ Abstract: Many Asian Americans immigrated to the United States for educational and professional opportunities, whether for themselves or their children. Many have achieved success in these areas. This workshop questions the compatibility of Christian faith with these material pursuits, concentrating on four areas Asian American Christians have not generally treated as matters for discipleship: academic achievement, wealth and poverty, residential location, and race. Each of these areas raises potential tensions between Christian discipleship and the desire to honor family sacrifices. By investigating these areas, this workshop encourages Asian American Christians to expand their conception of discipleship from individual faithfulness to faithful engagement with their social and political contexts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Leadership Formation Through Understanding Leadership Anxiety by Dave Lee, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/ Abstract: This interactive workshop will guide participants through empathetic reflection on pressures faced by the previous generation that produced leadership anxiety. Participants will consider how the previous generation's responses to their anxiety impacted leadership development in the next generation. By considering the pressures that shaped the previous generation's response to leadership anxiety and exploring what would have constituted the most effective responses, participants will begin formulating strategies to better cope with their own leadership anxiety. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

Kelsunn Communications went on location to the 3rd Annual "BreaKING the Ice" Black Men's Mental Health Conference at Adelphi University on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Here is an Audio Montage of some of the comments shared by some of the attendees, presenters, and producers.   This Kelsunn-on-the-Air Social Work Podcast is a special "Vox Populi" Production! That is Latin for "Voice of The People". Listen to what the people had to say about the conference and the topic!!

Wondering what PMDD is after reading the title? You're likely in good company. Although Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) affects between 3 and 4 million women in the US, it is still a relatively unknown disorder that is often misdiagnosed.To help us understand what PMDD is and how it impacts women and their families, Marybeth Bohn joins Robin for this important episode. Marybeth's daughter, Christina, battled PMDD for more than a decade before Marybeth helped lead doctors to her diagnosis. This episode gives listeners a front-row seat to a young woman's struggle and a mother's worst nightmare.  Special Guest:Marybeth Bohn has been advocating for PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) since she lost her daughter, Christina Elizabeth Bohn, to suicide in 2021 due to the disorder. The thought of others suffering as her daughter did for 10 to 15 years before receiving a correct diagnosis motivates Marybeth to keep speaking out. She speaks publicly about PMDD to increase awareness and to reduce the time in getting an accurate diagnosis. She has spoken at the University of Missouri, Postpartum Support International Climb Out of the Darkness Walk, Missouri House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Reform, Women's Mental Health Conference at Yale, NIH Prevention in Focus Webinar, and many other venues. In 2023, she worked with the Missouri State Legislature to pass a bill for having an annual PMDD Awareness Day on October 2nd, which is Christina's birthday. Missouri is the first state in the U.S. to officially have a PMDD Awareness Day.Marybeth serves as vice president of the Board of Directors for the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) and has actively served as a PMDD Champion. After Christina's death, Marybeth retired from the University of Missouri to focus on increasing awareness of PMDD. To learn more about PMDD, go to the presentation Marybeth mentions in the show:https://www.prevention.nih.gov/education-training/prevention-focus-webinars/it-more-pms-learn-about-pmdd

Take a listen to this trailer providing a preview of the "Vox Pop" (Latin for "Voice of The People") that will be premiered next week. We will be sharing comments from some attendees of the 3rd Annual Black Men's Mental Health and Wellness Conference!!!

Discover what's possible when awareness improves access.  Have you ever wondered about the level of autism awareness in countries like Egypt? Are you curious about what governments are doing for their autistic citizens? If so, you'll want to listen to these conversations I had at the 8th International Mental Health Conference in Alexandria, Egypt. You'll hear from several people whom I connected with there, including the Conference President and Secretary General of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment, Menan AbdElmaksoud; the Head of Child & Adolescent Administration, Iman Gaber; the President of the Egyptian Autistic Society, Dahlia Soloman; self-advocate Rami Alhadinziden Sayed; as well as several family members and professionals in the field of autism services. ----more---- Conferences are a great way to network with like-minded advocates while learning new strategies to help your autistic children, clients or students. Are you a professional eager to stay at the forefront of current best practices and wondering how to expand your services to reach even more families? Or a parent looking for support from others who understand your needs? Or maybe you're a self-advocate wanting to share your story and educate others?  The Latin America Autism Summit is THE event tailored to address these pressing questions and much, much more. Mark your calendar for July 10th-12th, when we'll gather in the heart of Lima, Peru, immersed in a dynamic atmosphere buzzing with insightful presentations, invaluable networking opportunities, and hands-on workshops led by industry experts.  Join us at the Latin America Autism Summit, where together we'll live unforgettable moments and forge connections to last a lifetime.  ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey

Robert Lustig, MD joins James for this information-packed episode that unifies mental and metabolic healthcare. Dr. Lustig is a pediatric endocrinologist and food educator, who focuses on spreading awareness about the topic of this podcast. During this episode he walks through the connection between nutrition, brain health, and mental health. They touch on topics such as the impact of ultra-processed food on metabolic health, the role of the amygdala in fear conditioning and chronic toxic stress, and the importance of the vagus nerve in regulating the nervous system. Dr. Lustig also highlights the need for public education and policy change to address the systemic health crisis and mental health crisis. Dr. Lustig will be speaking at the Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference in October 2024. Check out this informative, empowering episode to hear about: Dr. Lusting's new book on the amygdala and its connection to food. The importance of understanding the difference between food science, nutrition and metabolic health. The role of mitochondrial dysfunction in systemic and mental health disorders. The potential for a cultural shift toward prioritizing metabolic health and the challenges facing it. 

Awareness Is Not Enough: Reflections on The Staggering Statistics for Adolescent Mental Health: Dr James Greenblatt's extract from IMMH Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference 2023. Dr. Greenblatt will be speaking at IMMH 2024: www.immh.org about Suicide Prevention Redefined: The Tragic Consequences of Ignoring Functional Medicine so come join us at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort in Washington, DC 10-13th October 2024 to hear him and our other fantastic speakers on the latest scientific research and best clinical practice around integrative mental health and functional medicine psychiatry. In this moving and important extract from child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Greenblatt's presentation for the IMMH Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference 2023, Dr. Greenblatt, a pioneer in the field of integrative and functional medicine psychiatry with over 35 years of clinical experience, gives us the hard truth around the staggering statistics and crisis in adolescent mental health, the failure of current treatment models and the importance of taking an integrative and functional medicine approach which diagnose and treat the root cause and the individual biochemistry of patients to bring about sustainable healing. In this extract from IMMH 2023, he delves into the critical role of nutritional lithium in mental health, particularly focusing on the concept of lithium deficiency syndrome in children and adolescents, making a compelling argument about how low-dose lithium, a simple but often overlooked micronutrient, is essential for brain health and can significantly influence behaviours related to ADHD, autism, irritability, bipolar disorder, and aggression. In this presentation learn about: - The failure of current mental health treatment and the epidemic of mental health issues and suicidality in children and adolescents; - The correlation between aggression against self (suicide) and others (violent criminals) and low lithium levels; - Lithium as the anti-impulsive nutrient for ADHD, bipolar, aggression and road rage; - Lithium and other nutritional supplements as part of a more effective and sustainable treatment alongside, or even instead of conventional psychiatric treatments, allowing for the reduction of psychiatric medication such as antipsychotics, mood stabilisers and tranquillisers; - The clinical and research-based evidence supporting the use of low-dose lithium in treating and possibly preventing a range of psychiatric disorders such as autism, suicidality, irritability, bipolar 2, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, aggression, etc.; - Low dose micronutrient lithium and lithium carbonate both as anti-suicidality molecule according to 50 years of research; - The relationship between elemental lithium and lithium carbonate (used in conventional bipolar treatment); - Understanding functional Lithium Deficiency Syndrome due to genetics (which can be tested) and nutritional status; - Understanding who will be the most responsive to lithium supplementation, and how to test for lithium deficiency including hair mineral analysis, symptoms and family history; - Lithium's effect on neurotransmitters including decreasing glutamate and dopamine which are excitatory, and increasing serotonin and gaba, which are inhibitory; - Lithium's positive effects on inflammation, oxidative stress, and microglial activation ; - Best doses for nutritional lithium, side effects and best sources; - The effects of lithium on neurodegeneration and its role in dementia care. Find out more about IMMH and book your tickets for the IMMH 2024 conference: www.immh.org

ABOUT MEGHAN HENSLEY Meghan has been a Human Resources professional for over 19 years. Working in various environments such as Hospitality, Architecture and Design and most recently Healthcare. As an advocate for the advancement of HR business leaders, she has been a dedicated volunteer in her hometown of Cincinnati, serving as a member of the CincySHRM and most recently joined as a board member and has served the past 7 years on the Ohio State HR Conference Committee in a variety of roles including the Chair of the 50th Anniversary Conference, "HR Unmasking Your Full Potential." She has also been a mentor in the HR space for the University of Cincinnati and Xavier University. While HR is her passion, Meghan has a sense of humor and presence that when she takes the stage, she lights up the room and engages her audience in story and actionable take-a-ways. Throughout the past 7 years, Meghan has presented on a variety of topics to the Midwest Real-estate conference, Mental Health Conference for Attorneys out of Florida, Northern Kentucky HR chapter and she has been a two-time presenter at Disrupt HR in Cincinnati and Columbus. Most recently Meghan was asked to the keynote presenter on a DEI panel for the Ohio State HR Conference. Under the mentorship of HR Speaking Pros such as Jon Petz and Steve Browne, Meghan attributes her success in sharing her knowledge in the HR profession could not be possible without her passion and a great support team. ABOUT HR LIKE A BOSS HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/willory/message

It's March and Women's History Month, so what better way to celebrate than to speak with someone who leads an organization dedicated to helping women overcome societal barriers by providing educational and empowering experiences that promote sisterhood and community. Sol Sisters, the organization we're highlighting today believes, as I do, that all women deserve to feel safe, supported, and celebrated. And since we talk about leadership and teamwork in the workplace on the Mission First People Always Podcast, we're going to hone in on how everyone benefits when women of color feel belonging in the workplace. Unfortunately, that's not always the case, but we're here to learn how to change that, so settle in for an informative and empowering conversation. About our Guest Dr. Christine Coleman, LMFT, is a licensed therapist, executive coach, and the founder of Sol Sisters, a Bay area nonprofit that empowers women of color to overcome societal barriers. She has trained leading companies like Pinterest, Business Wire, Coursera, Udemy, Salesforce, and the Major League Baseball Network in mental health, inclusivity, and belonging initiatives. Dr. Coleman has been in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Vogue, MSN, and Huffington Post, and has spoken at Yale's Mental Health Conference, UC Berkeley's Women of Color Conference, the American College Health Association (ACHA), and more. Dr. Coleman received the University of San Francisco's “Living the Mission” award for her dedication to serving women and girls. About Sol Sisters Founded in 2013 by Dr. Christine Coleman, Sol Sisters' mission is to help women overcome societal barriers by providing educational and empowering experiences that promote sisterhood and community across the Bay Area. It brings events and services to women that are focused on four areas of health that enrich, empower and evolve women of all backgrounds and financial situations. Based in Oakland, Sol Sisters is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. For more information and to contribute to its mission, please visit solsisters.org. Social Links Dr. Christine Coleman's Instagram Sol Sisters' Instagram Sol Sisters' Facebook What You'll Learn The difference between being included and feeling like you belong Why everyone benefits when women of color feel a sense of belonging at work How to leverage employee resource groups to foster real connections in your team Opportunity Later this spring Sol Sisters will be unveiling its free Enrich membership, which aims to be an educational and empowering platform that provides under-resourced women with the tools they need to further their professional, mental, physical, and creative development. The first session will focus on financial literacy, and the new membership will also receive access to Sol Sisters' Empower Retreats, where they can enjoy wellness, educational and professional opportunities all in one day.   Connect with Dr. Mike:  Website: https://www.drmikepatterson.com Book: https://www.missionfirstpeoplealwaysbook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaellpatterson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrmikepatterson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmikepatterson Buy The Book!: Mission First People Always Episode Minute By Minute:   0:02 Celebrating Women's History Month: What to expect this month on Mission First, People Always. 1:00 Get to Know Dr. Christine Coleman: Highlighting her impactful journey and the foundation of Soul Sisters. 3:32 Soul Sisters' Mission Unveiled: Dive into the empowerment and support offered to women from marginalized communities. 6:04 Faith in Action: How faith guides service and purpose in the mission of Soul Sisters. 6:36 Tackling Funding Challenges: Exploring the financial journey and the quest for sustainability at Soul Sisters. 09:18 Belonging at Work Matters: The critical importance of a supportive workplace for women of color. 16:53 Inside Training for Inclusion: A look at the essence and impact of diversity and inclusion training. 20:32 The Inclusion vs. Belonging Debate: Understanding the distinction and its significance in the workplace. 23:36 DEI Evolution and Impact: How DEI initiatives are expanding to more effectively include justice and belonging. 27:14 Strategies for Enhancing Belonging: Practical ways to improve inclusion and belonging in various environments. 33:25 Listening and Learning for Better Connection: Dr. Mike's reflections on engaging more authentically with diverse experiences. 42:45 What's Next for Soul Sisters: A look into upcoming initiatives, their membership program, and more opportunities!  

Dr Moshe Farchi – a world-renowned expert on trauma and mental health, who is a reserve Lt Col in the IDF's Home Command, where he's a senior mental health officer – was disinvited from the Frontline Mental Health Conference, organized by the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMHA), just days before his scheduled keynote address this week. shane Desiatnik from the Australian Jewish News reporting to SBS Hebrew Shalom Australia

In this special “In the Spotlight” edition of the podcast, Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims will be talking with Camillia Harris, founder of the JustUs Mental Health Foundation. Ms. Harris will be hosting a Black Men's Mental Health Conference on Saturday April 18, 2024 at Sinclair Community College.  For more information or to register, go to www.bmmhc.org and click on the conferences link.

From the 2024 Asian American Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." This lecture is by Dr. Jessica ChenFeng, titled "Honoring, Owning, and Integrating our Asian American Identities," recorded January 12, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/. Abstract: When we are part of families with a recent legacy of migration, we understand the desire to “forget what is behind” and “press toward the future.” In our desire to focus on the hopeful things ahead, we can often reject anything bad (past trauma, pain, grief, loss, shame, etc). In this plenary talk, we open-heartedly explore what it might look like to take an honest look at the “both-and”: the narratives of resilience, strength, and success alongside our family narratives of trauma, grief, and loss. How can we, in community, honor and own the fullness of our Asian American identities and legacies? Is it possible that in moving in the direction of courageously sitting with uncomfortable and dishonored histories that we can find freedom together to live life to the full? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Opening remarks by David Chao, recorded on January 12, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental-health-conference/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ptscaac/message

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Marlee Liss to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Marlee speaks with us about her experiences as a survivor of sexual assault. Her case made history as the first in North America to conclude with restorative justice processes through the courts. She describes her experience in the traditional court system as one where her voice, needs, and ability to make decisions in her best interest were dismissed. Concerning the use of restorative justice processes, Marlee emphasizes how imperative it is to engage with fully prepared, skillful, humane, trauma-informed, and attentive individuals who are striving to meet the needs of survivors. She provides examples of centering and identifying survivor's needs and making space to hear directly from them. Tune in to learn more about Marlee's perspective on the future of restorative justice and the potential of continued healing for survivors and offenders of violent crimes. Marlee Liss is a somatic educator, award-winning speaker, author, restorative justice advocate and lesbian Jewish feminist. She has supported thousands of women and non-binary folk in healing shame, transforming trauma, and bridging healing with justice. Marlee's work has been featured in Forbes, Huff Post, Buzzfeed, the Mel Robbins Show, and more. As an award-winning speaker, she's delivered talks for: The US Military SAPRO, Vanderbilt University, Fordham University, Trauma & Recovery Conference, Women's Mental Health Conference at Yale, National Sexual Assault Conference, and more. Marlee was 1 of 25 survivors on an elite panel for the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence informing federal policy and her story is currently being made into a documentary directed by Kelsey Darragh. 

There is an important conference happening in Iowa and you are invited to attend. Here you will meet Peggy Huppert the Executive Director of NAMI-Iowa as we talk about their 2023 Annual Conference scheduled for Wednesday, November 8. So much attention has been focused on mental health issues over the past several years and this event is one not to miss. Also Peggy shares a bit of personal news toward the end of our conversation. Here's Peggy... Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Dr Tracy Barbour, Psychiatrist and Medical Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) clinical service, discusses her work researching and treating mood disorders using TMS; Dr Moto provides some background on the use of TMS in Australia; and the team report back from the inaugural APAC Women's Mental Health Conference, explore the latest developments in medical artificial intelligence tools, canvass a new screening technique for Parkinson's disease, and celebrate Allied Health Day. With presenters Dr Training Wheels, Dr Moto, and Miss Perineum. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Dr. Lashawn Paul, DSW, LCSW-R hosts "Redefine Strong: Black Women's Mental Health Conference. Redefine Strong 2022. November 19th-20th Virual. Check link here: https://bit.ly/3Nn1C46 Use code Socialworkdiva for $25 off the conference price. Up to 13 CEUs available The podcast also features Tracysvon Ford, LCSW-R who discusses #mindfulness The 3 of us discuss the importance of elevating the social work profession for future social workers. The Social Work Rants Podcast will be in attendance on Saturday. Follow Dr. Paul on Twitter @TheSWDiva and Instagram @socialworkdiva Follow Tracysvon on Twitter @tfordconsulting Folllow the podcast on Twitter @socialworkrants & Instagram at @TheSocialWorkRantsPodcast Purchase the poetry book Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times, a book about grief, loss, anxiety, self awareness and financial literacy. Purchase book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT

The Global Mental Health Conference    Hosted by Gigi Sabbat and Barbara Mays 

As a society we've been able to shed some of the stigma surrounding mental health and wellness in our communities. But that work is far from over. There are men and women who work as emergency responders who may be struggling who also may not be comfortable talking about it with friends and family. And managing the work-related trauma in their lives can be a daunting task. There's a group working to ensure first responders and their families have the support they need to understand, navigate and manage the potential for that trauma and it's impact. The First Responders Steering Committee is putting together a conference to provide a space to bring these workers and volunteers, along with their employers and managers, to network. They'll also be given a chance to hear from experts in the field of mental health and traumatic psychological injury. Mike Sears is a Captain with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency. He is also involved with the steering committee working at putting on the conference that will happen in Halifax on September 13th and 14th. He is working hard at the goals to help save lives and eliminate stigma for fire, police, corrections, paramedic and other emergency responders and their families.

Emma Benoit became extremely passionate about suicide prevention after surviving a suicide attempt in 2017, the summer before her senior year in high school. At the time, she was a popular varsity cheerleader with a supportive family and lots of friends, but on the inside, she was filled with depression and anxiety, and had never told a soul about it.  Her attempt resulted in a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed but helped her find faith and purpose; and propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience and miraculous recovery to help others. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide please call the Canadian Suicide Prevention line at 1-833-456-4566. You can also go online to get help, at https://talksuicide.ca/ A few months after her attempt, Emma started the website liferejuvenated.org and a blog to share her story and recovery journey, in an effort to help other teens who are struggling. In early 2018, Emma began working on a documentary film called My Ascension, which is scheduled for release in 2021, that chronicles her recovery journey and advocacy work, while addressing the youth suicide epidemic. Emma serves as an Ambassador for LivingWorks, the world's leader in suicide prevention training and in December of 2020, Emma was a featured guest on Jada Pinkett Smith's hit show “Red Table Talk”; and she has also been featured on numerous other news programs and podcasts. Emma is an uplifting speaker who has shared her powerful story and message with thousands of people at in person and virtual conferences and events including: LivingWorks and California Department of Education Youth Summit, National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference, LSU School of Social Work Conference, Arkansas Youth Mental Health Conference, Hope Rising Suicide Prevention Summit and the Hope Squad National Conference. Emma is a 2018 graduate of Dutchtown High School, whose strength and motivation are rooted in her strong faith and supportive family. If you are interested in booking Emma for your in person or virtual event please email team@MyAscension.us See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Harley Snode in Castleview's Wellness Weekend where he discusses practical principles to overcoming anxiety, depression, and other mental stresses.

Listen to Harley Snode in Castleview's Wellness Weekend where he discusses practical principles to overcoming anxiety, depression, and other mental stresses.

Listen to Harley Snode in Castleview's Wellness Weekend where he discusses practical principles to overcoming anxiety, depression, and other mental stresses.

Listen to Harley Snode in Castleview's Wellness Weekend where he discusses practical principles to overcoming anxiety, depression, and other mental stresses.

Here's a brief re-cap of the widely attended and the hugely successful inaugural "Black Men's Mental Health & Wellness" Conference called "Breaking The Ice", held two weeks ago at Adelphi University. This re-cap is in the form of a production style called a "Vox Populi" or "Vox Pop" for short. It's Latin and it means, "Voice of the People"!! There were attendees from as close as Garden City and Central Islip and as far away as North Carolina and Bermuda!! Congratulations to organizers, Ms. Shanica Pickens, MSW & Assistant Dean of The Adelphi School of Social Work and Mr. Arron Muller, LCSW & CEO and Therapist at Life Matters Psychological Services.!!! Here's what some of the attendees had to say. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kelsunn-on-the-air/support

This week, we're having a conversation about diabetes beyond numbers. Yes,  there are a lot of those and they are very important. But have you ever stopped to think about the mental energy and emotional effort behind those numbers? Even if your A1C and Time in Range are what your doctor wants to see. Our guests, Allison Nimlos and Sara Adams are therapists who both live with diabetes. They've come together to host a conference all about mental health and diabetes. Stacey asks them about a lot of very common issues and about how to start those conversations. The conference takes place May 20-21. It's virtual - click here for more info.   This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, available to Diabetes Connections listeners! ----- Episode Transcription Below (or coming soon!) Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! *Click here to learn more about AFREZZA* *Click here to learn more about OMNIPOD* *Click here to learn more about DEXCOM*

In this podcast episode, Pastor Brad interviews Erin Ramachandran, award- winning author and co-founder of Mental Health Strong. Erin wrote a Christian's Guide to Walking Resiliently Alongside Your Spouse with a Mental Health Condition.  Brad and Erin discuss the importance of supporting the partners and spouses who are walking alongside those with mental health or addiction challenges.  Erin and her husband, Keith started Mental Health Strong, a non-profit in 2/2020 to bring hope, resources and support to marriages with mental health and addiction challenges due to that they are more likely to get divorced.  They believe that there is an opportunity to bring support for couples by sharing stories and providing resources. One resource discussed on the podcast is the 2nd Marriage and Mental Health Conference on Saturday, May 21st to hear from spouses and couples with lived experience. Topics include sex and intimacy, parenting and child free solutions and resilience. For more information about resources for couples including the conference go to www.mentalhealthstrong.com We encourage you to share this podcast with your friends via your social media connections. After listening to this podcast, we encourage you to email us at info@FreshHope.us with a comment or question that we will share on our next podcast.   If you are listening to this podcast on iTunes, we encourage you to comment on the podcast. Or you can leave a voice message for us on the site:  www.FreshHope4MentalHealth.com. Pastor Brad Hoefs, the host of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, is the founder of Fresh Hope Ministries, a network of Christian mental health support groups for those who have a diagnosis and their loved ones. In other words, Fresh Hope is a Christian mental health support group.  Brad was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1995. He is a weekly blogger for www.bphope.com (Bipolar Magazine). He is also a certified peer specialist and has been doing pastoral counseling since 1985. Brad is also the author of Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis, which is available on Amazon or at www.FreshHopeBook.com If you are interested in more information about Fresh Hope, go to www.FreshHope.us or email info@FreshHope.us or call 402.932.3089. To donate to Fresh Hope, go to http://freshhope.us/donate/.  For a complete list of where Fresh Hope groups are presently meeting, go to www.FreshHope.us and click on “find a group.”  Or you may attain an online group of meetings of Fresh Hope by going to www.FreshHopeMeeting.com If you are interested in starting a Fresh Hope group within your faith community, contact groupcare@freshhope.us. Fresh Hope for Mental Health is a production of Fresh Hope Ministries.  Fresh Hope Ministries is a non-profit ministry.   The copyrights of this program belong to Fresh Hope Ministries and may not be duplicated without written permission.  All of the podcasts of Fresh Hope Today and numerous other videos are all available on our YouTube channel: Fresh Hope Network.  Fresh Hope for Mental Health is on Facebook at  www.Facebook.com/FreshHopeforMentalHealth. Check out this episode!

Dr. Alison Schonwald is a Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician and co-founder of Touchstone Neurodevelopmental Center. After her undergraduate education at Yale University and medical school at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Schonwald completed pediatric residency and Developmental Behavioral pediatrics fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital, where she served as faculty from 2001-2019.  Dr. Schonwald's clinical interests include early diagnosis of autism and developmental delays, psychopharmacology for children with a variety of developmental disorders, cultural competence in families of children with developmental disorders, and transition to adult care. She is the author of two books, “Pocket Idiot's Guide to Potty Training Problems,” and “ADHD in Adolescents: A Comprehensive Guide.” She currently serves on the American Board of Pediatrics Subboard for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics and the MA Board of Early Education and Care, while maintaining a busy clinical practice and continuing to teach primary care pediatricians.   [00:01] Dr. Alison Schonwald Shares Her Story With Us Alison talks about her pediatric career in the developmental behavior field How to approach a parent who's thinking their child has ADHD [07:26] How to Identify Developmental Delays in a Child The importance of knowing the history of the child Alison talks about how she determines potential developmental delays How language can help pediatricians point out potential issues in a child Alison reveals her tips to ask about possible traumatic experiences Parents should bring these pieces of information in the consultation [17:35] Thoughts About Existing Screening Tests Here's why pediatricians should not be afraid to diagnose patients How small and rural communities can help kids with ADHD We talk about prescription medicines like stimulants and non-stimulants Alison shares her thoughts about current screenings tests She gives a few recommended resources that can access now [27:22] The True Role of a Pediatrician in a Child's Life Alison shares some tips for pediatricians to improve their craft Here's an inspiring story about a patient who had made a friend When the journey with the child patient really starts according to Alison The true role of the pediatricians in taking care of a child [37:40] Being a Healthcare Provider is More Than Just Diagnosis The relationship among children, their families, and communities Don't miss these inspiring message from Alison to her younger self Why you should listen to this TED Talk by Abraham Verghese  [41:38] Closing Segment   Final takeaways: The first step is always listening to the story Assuring families that they get the help they need Developmental trajectories and ADHD What to observe in a child  What to look for in teenagers The possibility of trauma Collateral information is key Teacher feedbacks are important too Being upfront to parents about your diagnosis The role of stimulants in screening tests Other possible factors that affect a child aside from ADHD Available resources for parents and families Diagnosis is not the start of the journey Sorting through the many differential diagnoses Key Quotes: “The journey starts when you first recognize there is something different about your child.” - Dr. Alison Schonwald “Being a doctor isn't about making a diagnosis and providing a treatment…it's about participating in a process of wellness so that we're actually doing something...” - Alison Schonwald Email alisonschon69@gmail.com to connect with Alison or follow her on http://twitter.com/AlisonSchon (Twitter). Check out https://www.touchstonema.com/ (https://www.touchstonema.com/) to know more about her work.  WATCH OUT for the announcements about the Mental Health Conference to be organized by the American Academy of Pediatrics!  Resources Mentioned: Touchstone Neurodevelopmental Center...

In this episode, I speak to Jonathan Gustin. Jonathan is a psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and founder of the Purpose Guide Institute. He has taught at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Kaiser Permanente, Green Gulch Zen Center, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Open Circle, Bay Area Integral, and The Nondual Wisdom & Mental Health Conference. In the conversation, Jonathan and I discuss:Discovering your soul-level purposeHow we grow into our purpose Navigating our inner voice  How to think about fearLiving the questions and much moreConnect with Jonathan Gustin:Homepage: purposeguides.org/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). 

What a great conversation with Mark.  I never knew much about "mania" and it was intriguing to hear his story.And it goes on to his beautiful sharing of finding his imagination when telling stories to his stories, which then propelled him into writing his book Prisoner of War, which has just been released!!  He received an insight about the title.  It's about a very huge massive worldwide pandemic in Mental Health set in the future.  He said it takes you on a journey of two ways it can be resolved.As a Mental Health Advocate, Mark found his passion in sharing resources for people who struggle and offers a 16 week program.Listen learn more about this amazing person who is envisioning "a world where people are liberated from mental illness and live extraordinary lives".You can reach Mark at www.markhattas.com and you can get his book at www.markhattas.com/prisoner-of-war-book where he will give it to you for a donation that go towards a Mental Health Conference in October.  Learn more about that at https://youtu.be/VWczYOnSQO0More about Mark Hattas:Mark Hattas has, amongst other accomplishments, started, built and sold a $20M/yr tech company. He was later diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder and told there was no cure.  Mark didn't accept that prognosis and found resources and the path to his full restoration to health. Mark now supports others on their journeys to sustaining living in their optimal state consistently.  He is doing this through books, speaking, mentoring, programs and companies, including co-founding Hattas Shay International Foundation, which birthed  Journey's Dream. Mark also co-created the Optimal Being program used by companies individuals to learn and practice tools and principles in support of optimal living. Mark envisions a world where people are liberated from mental illness and live extraordinary lives.Mark is an international best selling author and will be publishing Prisoner of War on August 14th, a fictional story rooted in truths to spread hope to individuals and loved ones affected by mental health challenges.You can join my support group on FB at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bullimiaddictFind me on instagram @bullimiaddict and @bleepbulimiaAnd for a 10 year blog during my recovery go to https://www.bullimiaddict.comTo sign up as a guest on my podcast visit https://www.bleepbulimia.comYou can also visit us on FB at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bleepbulimiaNew Release Kindle or Signed Copy! How To Have Your Cake & Not Eat It All Too - A Guide To Adult Bulimia RecoveryBE A GUEST/FIND A GUEST Start for Free! PODMATCH is innovative, provides easy communication and dashboard scheduling! My pick of the month!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEPrisoner of War by Mark Hattas About a huge massive Pandemic of Mental Health set in the future. He is asking for Donations.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://paypal.me/iamthatgal)

When Jonathan Gustin was around 12 years of age, he was enthralled by a 1970s’ television show that featured a blind Buddhist priest teaching a boy his age about enlightenment and duty.  “I would live for these scenes where the priest gave the boy spiritual instruction!” he recounts. That early fascination with enlightenment led him to meditation, and travels through China and India in search of a master. Then, at age 20, he found himself on a solo meditation retreat for three weeks in a log cabin in Northern Ontario, Canada – “alone in wild nature” with “no human company, no distractions, just wild nature and meditation practice.” During the self-retreat, between periods seeking transcendence through meditation, he slipped into another more worldly, but equally profound, contemplation: “What is my place in the world?” he asked. “All at once, an image arose, like the scratchings on an ancient wood block, I saw a scene of a person (me) supporting the birth of a person’s full self,” he later wrote. “The two words that arose alongside this image were, Whole-person midwifery.” Through decades of study and practice, Jonathan eventually learned how to become the image that was revealed to his 20-year-old self. He now is a purpose guide, psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and integral mentor in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 25 years, helping midwife the birth of a person's full self. He combines all three disciplines – meditation, psychotherapy, and purpose guiding – to support individuals seeking to answer the question that came to him in that Canadian log cabin: "what is mine to do in the world?" He helps navigate them in the journey toward wholeness through what he calls the “three worlds” of the human experience – the “upper world” of spirit seeking transcendence and enlightenment through practices such as meditation (“waking up”); the “middle world” of personality and ego seeking emotional healing through practices such as psychotherapy (“growing up”), and the “lower world” of soul seeking embodiment and offering gifts to others through soul work practices (“showing up”). He has been referred to by a luminary peer as a “rare example of a seasoned meditation teacher who understands the spiritual necessity of the descent to soul and sacred darkness — as well as the ascent to the light and the One. He guides his students in both directions, down as well as up.” Jonathan teaches that Purpose Guiding breaks the spell of our default purposes of safety, security, comfort and outward success, and orients us towards our true purpose, which is to embody our unique calling within. He passionately and skillfully invites his students to this contemporary Koan, “Where do I belong in the ecology of life?” – or, as Frederick Buechner famously wrote about life’s calling: “Where does my deep gladness and the world’s hunger meet?” Jonathan writes that finding our purpose is not a choice. It’s a discovery. We can co-create the expression of our purpose, which is where originality and joy happen, but the core of purpose is that we receive it. It is a spiritual revelation from the soul – not a stated desire of the ego – and arrived at largely by subtraction of all that is non-essential, not through formulation or addition of goals and desired impact. It is the “deepest conversation you can have with life,” he says. Jonathan is the founder and lead teacher of the Purpose Guides Institute and Green Sangha, and co-author of Purpose Rising: A Global Movement of Transformation and Meaning with Ken Wilber, Erwin Laszlo, Bill Plotkin  and others. He also serves as adjunct faculty at John F. Kennedy University in the Consciousness and Transformation Studies program. He has taught at the California Institute Of Integral Studies, Green Gulch Zen Center, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Open Circle, Bay Area Integral, The Nondual Wisdom & Mental Health Conference, iEvolve, San Quentin State Penitentiary, Marina Counseling Center, and iRest Institute. Jonathan says, “When we all have the opportunity to live our calling, we can support our collective true purpose: to become co-creators of our species’ evolution. We may, thus, give birth to more beauty, truth and goodness into the world.” Join us in conversation with this teacher and guide!

When Jonathan Gustin was around 12 years of age, he was enthralled by a 1970s’ television show that featured a blind Buddhist priest teaching a boy his age about enlightenment and duty.  “I would live for these scenes where the priest gave the boy spiritual instruction!” he recounts. That early fascination with enlightenment led him to meditation, and travels through China and India in search of a master. Then, at age 20, he found himself on a solo meditation retreat for three weeks in a log cabin in Northern Ontario, Canada – “alone in wild nature” with “no human company, no distractions, just wild nature and meditation practice.” During the self-retreat, between periods seeking transcendence through meditation, he slipped into another more worldly, but equally profound, contemplation: “What is my place in the world?” he asked. “All at once, an image arose, like the scratchings on an ancient wood block, I saw a scene of a person (me) supporting the birth of a person’s full self,” he later wrote. “The two words that arose alongside this image were, Whole-person midwifery.” Through decades of study and practice, Jonathan eventually learned how to become the image that was revealed to his 20-year-old self. He now is a purpose guide, psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and integral mentor in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 25 years, helping midwife the birth of a person's full self. He combines all three disciplines – meditation, psychotherapy, and purpose guiding – to support individuals seeking to answer the question that came to him in that Canadian log cabin: "what is mine to do in the world?" He helps navigate them in the journey toward wholeness through what he calls the “three worlds” of the human experience – the “upper world” of spirit seeking transcendence and enlightenment through practices such as meditation (“waking up”); the “middle world” of personality and ego seeking emotional healing through practices such as psychotherapy (“growing up”), and the “lower world” of soul seeking embodiment and offering gifts to others through soul work practices (“showing up”). He has been referred to by a luminary peer as a “rare example of a seasoned meditation teacher who understands the spiritual necessity of the descent to soul and sacred darkness — as well as the ascent to the light and the One. He guides his students in both directions, down as well as up.” Jonathan teaches that Purpose Guiding breaks the spell of our default purposes of safety, security, comfort and outward success, and orients us towards our true purpose, which is to embody our unique calling within. He passionately and skillfully invites his students to this contemporary Koan, “Where do I belong in the ecology of life?” – or, as Frederick Buechner famously wrote about life’s calling: “Where does my deep gladness and the world’s hunger meet?” Jonathan writes that finding our purpose is not a choice. It’s a discovery. We can co-create the expression of our purpose, which is where originality and joy happen, but the core of purpose is that we receive it. It is a spiritual revelation from the soul – not a stated desire of the ego – and arrived at largely by subtraction of all that is non-essential, not through formulation or addition of goals and desired impact. It is the “deepest conversation you can have with life,” he says. Jonathan is the founder and lead teacher of the Purpose Guides Institute and Green Sangha, and co-author of Purpose Rising: A Global Movement of Transformation and Meaning with Ken Wilber, Erwin Laszlo, Bill Plotkin  and others. He also serves as adjunct faculty at John F. Kennedy University in the Consciousness and Transformation Studies program. He has taught at the California Institute Of Integral Studies, Green Gulch Zen Center, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Open Circle, Bay Area Integral, The Nondual Wisdom & Mental Health Conference, iEvolve, San Quentin State Penitentiary, Marina Counseling Center, and iRest Institute. Jonathan says, “When we all have the opportunity to live our calling, we can support our collective true purpose: to become co-creators of our species’ evolution. We may, thus, give birth to more beauty, truth and goodness into the world.” Join us in conversation with this teacher and guide!

Dr. Sofia Noori is the first Chief Resident of Digital Psychiatry at the Yale Department of Psychiatry. She is a founding member of the Center for Digital Psychiatry at the Connecticut Mental Health Center, which aims to integrate digital health in the care of patients with serious mental illness. She also served as the curriculum lead for Innovation to Impact, a NIDA-funded substance use entrepreneurship program. Aside from her digital health endeavors, Dr. Noori is the co-founder of the Women's Mental Health Conference at Yale, the first academic and trainee-led conference on women's mental health in the United States.

The annual Leitrim Health is Wealth event is to take place online this year, on Wednesday next, 26th May. The line-up of speakers includes author and actor, Seamus O'Rourke, who outlines how he keeps his mental health positive

Special guest Jay Nepomuceno speaks at our second Build Conference about Mental Health and how the Bible helps.

Special guest Jay Nepomuceno speaks at our second Build Conference about Mental Health and how the Bible helps.

Special guest Jay Nepomuceno speaks at our second Build Conference about Mental Health and how the Bible helps.

Special guest Jay Nepomuceno speaks at our second Build Conference about Mental Health and how the Bible helps.

I was fortunate to meet Ellen at the Yes, and Mental Health Conference held at the Annoyance Theatre in Chicago, September 2017! Ellen is passionate about experiential learning and helping everyone on the team to “Be the Difference” and work better together. After 25 years in business and training, she grew tired of the endless PowerPoints and toxic cultures. She dared herself to take classes at 2nd City – fell head over heels with improv and moved on to iO and many other theaters. She began studying Applied Improvisation and best practices in leadership, team, and work cultures. Ellen is now Chief Possibility Officer at her company, ImprovTalk, Inc. and collaborates with Jim Mecir, ten year MLB veteran pitcher, born with a club foot, who is the most resilient and inspiring teammate she has ever met.

February 11 2018 - In this talk therapist and author Avrum Nadigel presents at the JFI Teen Mental Health Conference. He is addressing how to ask your teens about their day, how to manage generational anxiety, how to create a new paradigm for teen therapy and why teens give two word answers.

Hello everyone, Today I got to interview Mallory Rothstein on The Influencer Show, it was absolutely amazing and I hope you guys enjoy it. Be sure to check me out across social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tray-s%C3... https://www.instagram.com/authortrays... https://twitter.com/Traybensalmi https://tray-sean.sounder.fm/show/lif... https://www.facebook.com/sabrina.bens... A little bit about Mallory Rothstein: Mallory Rothstein is a youth speaker and transformation coach who founded Learn What Matters to inspire high schoolers to understand how to invest in their personal development. She is the host of a weekly Instagram Live series on Sundays called “Peace Over Panic” to help youth find peace over panic during the COVID-19 pandemic. At Google, she's an Administrative Business Partner within People Development where she partners with leaders who oversee talent, executive coaching, and leadership development. Mallory has previously spoken at TEDx Milpitas High School, Alphabet's Mental Health Conference, Miracle Corners of the World's Young Leaders Program, Girl Powered & VEX's Girls Robotics Tournament, and at various high schools across the United States. Mallory is a proud Freehold High School and Stony Brook University alumni. After crossing coasts, she now calls the Bay Area her home where she enjoys cheering on the Golden State Warriors and being a member of Hillsong SF. https://www.instagram.com/ilearnwithmal/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilearnwit...

Why I quit something that was part of my brand for so long Why I cry a lot more now A letter that was given to me by a stranger My biggest fear when I die…Mental Health Conference for Real Estate Agents: RISE - 28 April 2020, Melbourne (link below)I will be interview Gary Vaynerchuk at AREC 2020Prospecting Blitz: How to generate 250+ appraisals in 4hrs

Josh King follows up with David McNeely on his Nov 30, 2019 sermon on Mental Illness, our most highly viewed message online. David also previews a conference coming up at Bradfordville First Baptist Church on March 7th.To watch or listen to the message on Mental Illness in our "Broken World" series, visit https://wildwoodtlh.com/sermons.To learn more or register for the Mental Health Conference featuring Dr. Tim Clinton at Bradfordville First Baptist on March 7th, 2020, go to https://bradfordville.org/.

We sat down with Ona from Black Pod Collective- a platform created to represent black podcasters. http://voyageatl.com/interview/meet-ona-oghogho-blk-pod-collective-downtown-atlanta/The girls recapped their lives since their last recording . Candy got to attend her first Friendsgiving. Hali planned and completed her first Mental Health Conference at CAU. Cidnee talked about her experience at Black Tech Week and speaking on a panel in Vegas. Ona talked about spending the rest of her year planning for 2020. Our guest helped us with the CareFreeBlackGirl of the week- Little Chole Harvard Debate team The girls take this time to talk about finding your voice and encouraging younger girls to do the same . A lot happened in black girl land this month and we’re just getting caught up. The big discussion on the table was Ari losing the Album of the Year to Lizzo for the soul train awards. The girls gave their opinions on how they felt the awards should of gone . Ona brought up a good point of how the industry is and the awards needing more categories. The politics of the award shows is the industry problem and not the artist in the running . The ladies briefly spoke about Grammy nominations and spoke who we’re most excited for. Cidnee was excited to see how many artist she has come across being nominated for Grammy’s . We’re waiting to see what the conversations will be like the night of. The girls talk Kash Doll’s new album - the girls love the singles not that full project. Our girl Megan didn’t get any nominations but she was still in the news this week with an alleged fling with Trey Songz. The girls almost gagged only to find out , it was just a friendly hang out . * side eye , we shall see. Hot Girl Meg got to hang out with our other homegirl Ciara and we saw both knees in action. We listened to Ciara’s latest track and decided that the effort is appreciated but we will not be playing Melanin. We briefly talk Future and other foolish men like his brother T.I. Ona and Candy got to listen to the podcast where T.I. spoke about attending his daughters OBGYN checkups. We won’t promo the podcast but the women did say they were a little uncomfortable with the conversation and later decided to delete the episode. After doing research the statement was very ignorant on T.I.’s part but a little corny for the girls to air the show . Candy talks about the embarrassment Dajaa must feel after the whole ordeal. We’re hoping she is ok from this and we’re hoping she can overcome any issues that rose from his statements. Hali also notes that a broken hymen does not mean that a woman is not a virgin. On a serious note Cidnee went to Tulsa Oklahoma and learned about Black Wall Street in the early 1900. A very wealthy place for black people with lost of prosperity, businesses and wealth. The KKK burned the whole block down after a while woman said someone stole something from them. The block was burned and it turned into a whole race war . In 2019 the location has been memorialized along with a museum with the families names and the amount of money they lost. The ladies challenge more black people to teach their children more history outside of what taught in the classroom. On another serious note we talk about Alexis Crawford who was killed by roommate and her roommates boyfriend. Crawford was raped by Jordyn’s boyfriend and reported it. Alexis went missing days after the report and was later found dead. Jordyns boyfriend confessed to the murder and told authorities that it was her idea. The group has been arrested and is being held without bond. We are praying for the Crawford family. Hali talks about the steps CAU is taking to help the students. Sex Trafficking is a big deal in the Atlanta area and across the US right now . We encourage our listeners to take precaution when traveling. There are groups of women getting people to sign up for a church , white vans and more . If you feel weird . Call for help.Get FreeThe girls talk Sticking to your diet during the holidays. Cidnee has been on her no meat diet since September and going strong. But she plans to get busy on thanksgiving. The group tells her not to jump back in so quit. Next we talk visiting your family during the holidays . Ona’s visited her boyfriend’s family who was Seventh Day Adventist and she spoke about how awkward it was giving them gifts and being left out of the loop. Cidnee said she never invites people over because she doesn’t want people to be uncomfortable. Hali let us know that her family is a safe space so she would really have to be into someone to invite them over , not a semester fling. Listeners - Do you think it’s important to meet the fam before getting serious with someone? Cidnee pulls from her work your light deck to give us some insight on what this season will bring Perfect timing - believe in perfect timing and letting things play out Emotional healing - taking time to reconnect and heal things that are in need Daughter and son card - means family , holiday season - this card focuses on emotional healing during this season The Akasha - gifts lessons and gifts exist here . This card speaks about your soul and things that are divinely guided and won’t pass you . Trust the signs that are comingWord of the episode insurmountable - to overcome Listener Questions- CarefreeBlackGirlPodcast@gmail.comTwitter : @CFBGPod IG : @CFBGPodDonate to Our Kickstarter- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quanna/carefreeblackgirl-cookout-tourFollow Guest on social media @BlkPodCollective.Music curated by DJ Candy Raine and Wize Grazette.Tune in each month and hashtag #CareFreeBlackGirl to stay engaged with the conversation.Follow the hosts on Twitter;Cidnee - @cidneerich - https://twitter.com/thejam_ Nika - @carpenika - https://twitter.com/carpenika Hali - @halismith_ - https://twitter.com/halismith_ DJ CandyRaine - @dj_candyraine - https://twitter.com/DJCandyRaineProduced by Quanna (@QuannaMC) Engineered by Live Hip Hop Daily Executively Produced by Wize Grazette (@TheRealWize)

Inuka Mental Wellness App launches at Mental Health Conference 2019 at KICC. The app launch comes at a time the country is working on the 2015 - 2030 health policy that has a goal to achieve the highest standards of mental health. “Inuka has been launched in Kenya to bridge the accessibility and affordability barriers to quality mental health wellness and in turn increase productivity for employees,” explained Ms. Ankiza Gakunu & Julia Kagunda Follow Inuka on their Social Platforms: Twitter @inuka_io  Facebook @Inuka.Io Instagram @inuka_io   Follow Us On Instagram: @thekissbandit @kisscapadespodcast Watch the Podcast Videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thekisscapadespodcast

Dr. Carl Wilson (proprietor) introduces the Covenant Behavioral Health podcast, and details the CBH's first Faith and Mental Health Conference. Join us November 1-2, 2019. Be sure to register by visiting our Facebook page @covenantbehavorialhealth.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/covenantbehavioralhealth/message

In this episode, you’ll learn how Brainspotting allows for incredible breakthroughs to peace and peak performance for both athletes (specifically gymnasts) and first responders. For more information about Brainspotting, please see www.brainspotting.com. Brainspotting is the work of Dr. David Grand. What do these populations ( gymnastics and First Responders) have in common? They both train in the context of great risk. You'll learn some amazing tips and hear stories of healing from Brainspotting practitioner Jessica Crowley. The mantras from the episode are as follows: Mantra #1: Obstacles don't always result from a first-hand experience; secondary trauma is an important consideration for both peak performance and healing. Mantra #2: We are not always aware of the underlying causes of our obstacles/ “stuck” feelings, which leads to…. Mantra #3: The Brainspotting process is not always linear; Brainspotting follows the “uncertainty principle” first proposed by Quantum physicist Heisenberg. Mantra #4: Whether it is an athlete or a first responder, the “healee” has a very important and active role in the healing process (healing is not the “doing” of the practitioner) Mantra #5: In Brainspotting, verbalizing the content is not necessary; the “talking cure” has its place in mental wellness, but you don't necessarily have to talk to process and heal More about Jessica Crowley Jessica Crowley is a 24-year police sergeant for the Bartlett Police Department and is a Crisis Intervention Specialist, hostage negotiator and a former member of the Northern Illinois Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team (NICISM). A graduate from National Louis University, with a Bachelors in Behavioral Science, a Masters in Human Resource Management, Northwestern University’s School of Staff and Command and the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy Managerial and Leadership School, she is a Certified Professional Coach with an advanced certification in Performance Coaching from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), a Certified Consulting Hypnotist, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner and HeartMath Practitioner. Jessica is the owner of Aspire Winning Edge and is a Sports Performance Specialist working with athletes and first responders in the area of trauma, fears, anxiety, goal setting, and injury recovery. She has recently presented at the ILETSB Women's Leadership Conference, Heartland Hypnosis Conference, U-46 School Faculty Seminar and Bridging the Gap Conference, as well as coordinating and facilitating the 2018 Mental Health Conference and Providers Fair and is the self-published author of Reinforcing Your Anchor of Greatness.

Three minutes with Dr Max Davie about our upcoming Sleep and Mental Health Conference (https://www.acamh.org/event/sleep/) on 27 September 2019 in Edinburgh.

#MissionMonday June 10, 2019 Come see us at the Nebraska School Mental Health Conference

Leading up to the Mental Health Conference at Illinois Benedictine University (Saturday February 16th 12:30 to 5:30), sponsored by Sound Vision, Khalil Center, University of Illinois at Chicago Muslims Students Association, and Benedictine Mulsim Students Association, we talk with Dr. Fahad Khan, Deputy Director of the Khalil Center about mental health. We discuss social media, community bonds, and self assessment as they relate to Mental Health. We also discuss Dr. Fahad's approach which integrates Islamic spirituality and standard clinical approaches to addressing mental and emotional well being. Guest- Dr. Fahad Khan Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs Image Sound Vision

The Sunday Edition Chapter 1 BC homeowners aren't exactly exempt from the latest speculation tax Guest: Josef Filipowicz, Senior Policy Analyst, Fraser Institute Chapter 2 Did the drug-sniffing dog sit or not? Debate leads to man's acquittal in B.C. fentanyl bust Guest:  Kyla Lee, Lawyer Acumen Law Chapter 3 Empty homes tax triple Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart files motion improve exaction Guest:  Tom Davidoff, Professor, UBC Sauder School of Business Chapter 4 First-responder mental health the focus of first-ever B.C. conference Guest: Robert Parkinson, health and wellness director for the Ambulance Paramedics of BC Chapter 5 Local author speaking to eating disorder awareness through her own personal story Guest: Aeryon Ashlie, Author, fitness coach, media personality & single mom

Tariq's guest is Sound Vision Youth Director, Wahaj Khan. In reference to Sound Vision's upcoming Mental Health Conference, the two talk about the connections between mental, emotional, and spiritual health, as well as the impact of healthy relationships on our overall health. Guest- Wahaj Khan Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music The Walk by Split Phase https://bit.ly/2I3d3et Image https://flic.kr/p/V5DbkG Tommy Simoncini Follow

Host, Tariq begins by offering an interesting perspective on the government shutdown,the average american's inability to absorb an unexpected financial expense, and a few thoughts on the TSA. In the second segment, Tariq is joined by Wahaj Khan (Youth Director for Sound Vision), and the two talk about the upcoming Mental Health Conference and why mental health is important. We close the program out with thoughts on King Day, understanding the scope of his activism and its relation to poverty. Guest- Wahaj Khan Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Improvisations 03_05_12 Part 2 by Split Phase https://bit.ly/2ujecwH Image https://flic.kr/p/bsjtHq Jim Mitchell Follow "TSA"

Lydia and Seema continue their look at the recent Sandringham Mental Health Conference.

Lydia and Seema talk to a number of guests who participated in the Sandringham Mental Health conference.

In this episode, we listen to Miss Diva from the USA. She speaks about raising a son with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, and Seizures in the African-American Community. Please be advised that this interview contains content about domestic abuse and may be upsetting for some audience members. Transcription Women's Voice: Welcome to the "Just Ask Mom" podcast. Where mothers share their experiences of raising children with mental illnesses. Just Ask Mom is a Mothers on the Frontline production. Today we will listen to Ms. Diva from the USA. Please be advised that this interview contains some content about domestic abuse and may be upsetting for some audience members. This interview was recorded at the 2017 National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference in Orlando Florida. During this particular recording, you can hear noise in the background from another event in the hotel. Please don't let these noises distract you from Ms. Diva's story. Dionne: I'm sitting here with you and I wanna say thank you very very much... Miss Diva: You're welcome. Dionne: ...for agreeing to be a part of our podcast. Can you please introduce yourself? Diva: My name is Diva and I am called Diva because I have been through so much in my forty-four years on this earth until I feel like there is nothing anybody can do or say to break me anymore. And I feel like you can try but I'm always gonna  come out victorious because the Diva is always going to hustle - get it done for her and her children no matter what. If she has a man or she don't have a man, she don't need a man to make it happen. And that's me. Dionne: Thank you. Well, tell me Ms. Diva, tell us a little bit about who you are and who you were, what are your passions? Who are you outside of and in addition to being a momma. Diva: Oh my gosh! First of all, I honestly didn't wanna become a mom. I was scared that I wasn't gonna be able to give my children the love that they needed like they were supposed to have. Because when I was a kid I felt like I wasn't loved passionately enough as a child suppose have been loved by their parent and encouraged enough because my parents didn't give me that encouragement. They gave my younger sisters that encouragement but as for me, they didn't do that. But when I had my children I was like, "Wow!". When I had my first child I was like. "Ohh,hhuuhh!", you know, like "Oh, No!". And then had my second child after I am married. And then my third and my fourth. And then I was like, "Oh no, I'm a mom!". So I was like, "Okay, I gotta step my game up since I'm about ten thousand times more than what they did.". So my goal was to always let my kids know that: "I love you and there is nothing that you cannot do. I will never stand on the way of your creativity. The word ‘can't' and ‘I won't' will no longer be in existence for you all." My kids used to think I was mean because I used to give them books to read. So, they was like, "This is a punishment". No, it's not though my kids one of the--it wasn't. I have been through domestic violence, my kids have seen that. Still legally married to the man. He tried to kill me and my kids. So we are still standing the risk. That's why I say I'm that diva because I refuse to allow you to dominate my life because if I let you dominate my life, it's like you still have your hand in my life. "Oh no!", because I'm going to do what I need to do. I have four children: 24, 18, 16 and 14. I have an 18 year old. He has a bipolar schizoaffective disorder and the alphabet. And once--you know what I mean when I say the alphabet. Dionne: Yes. The alphabet soup of diagnosis, yes. Diva: And sometimes he has his good days, sometimes he has his bad days. And it's like, "Whoa, wait! Hold up!", and sometimes he wants to listen to me, sometimes he don't. But he's at the conference with me. He's doing good. When we walk past to come here, he was sitting in a class listening paying atte...

In this episode, we listen to Miss Diva from the USA. She speaks about raising a son with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, and Seizures in the African-American Community. Please be advised that this interview contains content about domestic abuse and may be upsetting for some audience members. Transcription Women's Voice: Welcome to the "Just Ask Mom" podcast. Where mothers share their experiences of raising children with mental illnesses. Just Ask Mom is a Mothers on the Frontline production. Today we will listen to Ms. Diva from the USA. Please be advised that this interview contains some content about domestic abuse and may be upsetting for some audience members. This interview was recorded at the 2017 National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference in Orlando Florida. During this particular recording, you can hear noise in the background from another event in the hotel. Please don't let these noises distract you from Ms. Diva's story. Dionne: I'm sitting here with you and I wanna say thank you very very much... Miss Diva: You're welcome. Dionne: ...for agreeing to be a part of our podcast. Can you please introduce yourself? Diva: My name is Diva and I am called Diva because I have been through so much in my forty-four years on this earth until I feel like there is nothing anybody can do or say to break me anymore. And I feel like you can try but I'm always gonna  come out victorious because the Diva is always going to hustle - get it done for her and her children no matter what. If she has a man or she don't have a man, she don't need a man to make it happen. And that's me. Dionne: Thank you. Well, tell me Ms. Diva, tell us a little bit about who you are and who you were, what are your passions? Who are you outside of and in addition to being a momma. Diva: Oh my gosh! First of all, I honestly didn't wanna become a mom. I was scared that I wasn't gonna be able to give my children the love that they needed like they were supposed to have. Because when I was a kid I felt like I wasn't loved passionately enough as a child suppose have been loved by their parent and encouraged enough because my parents didn't give me that encouragement. They gave my younger sisters that encouragement but as for me, they didn't do that. But when I had my children I was like, "Wow!". When I had my first child I was like. "Ohh,hhuuhh!", you know, like "Oh, No!". And then had my second child after I am married. And then my third and my fourth. And then I was like, "Oh no, I'm a mom!". So I was like, "Okay, I gotta step my game up since I'm about ten thousand times more than what they did.". So my goal was to always let my kids know that: "I love you and there is nothing that you cannot do. I will never stand on the way of your creativity. The word ‘can't' and ‘I won't' will no longer be in existence for you all." My kids used to think I was mean because I used to give them books to read. So, they was like, "This is a punishment". No, it's not though my kids one of the--it wasn't. I have been through domestic violence, my kids have seen that. Still legally married to the man. He tried to kill me and my kids. So we are still standing the risk. That's why I say I'm that diva because I refuse to allow you to dominate my life because if I let you dominate my life, it's like you still have your hand in my life. "Oh no!", because I'm going to do what I need to do. I have four children: 24, 18, 16 and 14. I have an 18 year old. He has a bipolar schizoaffective disorder and the alphabet. And once--you know what I mean when I say the alphabet. Dionne: Yes. The alphabet soup of diagnosis, yes. Diva: And sometimes he has his good days, sometimes he has his bad days. And it's like, "Whoa, wait! Hold up!", and sometimes he wants to listen to me, sometimes he don't. But he's at the conference with me. He's doing good. When we walk past to come here, he was sitting in a class listening paying atte...

In this episode, we listen to Miss Diva from the USA. She speaks about raising a son with schizoaffective disorder, bipolar, ADHD, PTSD, and Seizures in the African-American Community. Please be advised that this interview contains content about domestic abuse and may be upsetting for some audience members. Transcription Women’s Voice: Welcome to the "Just Ask Mom" podcast. Where mothers share their experiences of raising children with mental illnesses. Just Ask Mom is a Mothers on the Frontline production. Today we will listen to Ms. Diva from the USA. Please be advised that this interview contains some content about domestic abuse and may be upsetting for some audience members. This interview was recorded at the 2017 National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference in Orlando Florida. During this particular recording, you can hear noise in the background from another event in the hotel. Please don't let these noises distract you from Ms. Diva's story. Dionne: I'm sitting here with you and I wanna say thank you very very much... Miss Diva: You're welcome. Dionne: ...for agreeing to be a part of our podcast. Can you please introduce yourself? Diva: My name is Diva and I am called Diva because I have been through so much in my forty-four years on this earth until I feel like there is nothing anybody can do or say to break me anymore. And I feel like you can try but I'm always gonna  come out victorious because the Diva is always going to hustle - get it done for her and her children no matter what. If she has a man or she don't have a man, she don't need a man to make it happen. And that's me. Dionne: Thank you. Well, tell me Ms. Diva, tell us a little bit about who you are and who you were, what are your passions? Who are you outside of and in addition to being a momma. Diva: Oh my gosh! First of all, I honestly didn't wanna become a mom. I was scared that I wasn't gonna be able to give my children the love that they needed like they were supposed to have. Because when I was a kid I felt like I wasn't loved passionately enough as a child suppose have been loved by their parent and encouraged enough because my parents didn't give me that encouragement. They gave my younger sisters that encouragement but as for me, they didn't do that. But when I had my children I was like, "Wow!". When I had my first child I was like. "Ohh,hhuuhh!", you know, like "Oh, No!". And then had my second child after I am married. And then my third and my fourth. And then I was like, "Oh no, I'm a mom!". So I was like, "Okay, I gotta step my game up since I'm about ten thousand times more than what they did.". So my goal was to always let my kids know that: "I love you and there is nothing that you cannot do. I will never stand on the way of your creativity. The word ‘can't’ and ‘I won't’ will no longer be in existence for you all." My kids used to think I was mean because I used to give them books to read. So, they was like, "This is a punishment". No, it's not though my kids one of the--it wasn't. I have been through domestic violence, my kids have seen that. Still legally married to the man. He tried to kill me and my kids. So we are still standing the risk. That's why I say I'm that diva because I refuse to allow you to dominate my life because if I let you dominate my life, it's like you still have your hand in my life. "Oh no!", because I'm going to do what I need to do. I have four children: 24, 18, 16 and 14. I have an 18 year old. He has a bipolar schizoaffective disorder and the alphabet. And once--you know what I mean when I say the alphabet. Dionne: Yes. The alphabet soup of diagnosis, yes. Diva: And sometimes he has his good days, sometimes he has his bad days. And it's like, "Whoa, wait! Hold up!", and sometimes he wants to listen to me, sometimes he don't. But he's at the conference with me. He's doing good. When we walk past to come here, he was sitting in a class listening paying atte...

Sleep difficulties are common in children and adolescents, especially in some high-risk groups, such as young people with neurodevelopmental conditions or mental health problems. Clinicians working in paediatric or child mental health settings need an understanding of sleep disorders as it is important to know how sleep disturbance impacts on a young person’s physical and cognitive development, and mental health. At our recent Sleep and Mental Health Conference, we caught up with the speakers, Dr Michael Farquhar, Dr Jenna Vyas-Lee, Dr Max Davie and Dr Sally Hobson to discuss the relationship between sleep, behaviour and mental health, as well as some insights into assessment, management and barriers to interventions.

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In this episode, we listen to Cheryl who overcame and found the new Cheryl.  This mother of three shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma and serious illness to advocate for her children with special needs. Please be advised that this episode contains discussion of sexual abuse and a suicide attempt. Transcription Voiceover: Welcome to the Just Ask Mom Podcast where mothers share their experiences of raising children with mental illness. Just Ask Mom is a Mothers on the Frontline production. Today we will hear from Cheryl who overcame and found the new Cheryl. Please be advised that this interview contains some content that may be disturbing or upsetting to some of our listeners. Also, this recording was done at the 2017 National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference and there is background noise from another event taking place at the hotel. Please do not let the background noise distract you from Cheryl's story. Tammy: So hi, tell us a bit about yourself. Before outside of mothering, what are your passions your dreams? Cheryl: I'm a mother of three and my youngest had the unique passions I should say because everybody thinks that everybody have a disability. Some of them you can see it and some of them you don't. Tammy: That's right. Cheryl: My passions are education awareness and I'm learning that I have more passions as I'm going through my journey and each journey is different. My favorite thing to do, I picked up sewing crocheting and learning how to relax. Tammy: Yes. That is not so easy. Ironically it's not so easy, right? Cheryl: No, but it is and you would know why it's not easy. Tammy: That's awesome. And so I want you to pretend that you're just talking to just the general public is getting to hear what you have to say. What do you want them to know about your experience? What do you want them to understand? Cheryl: I am a 45-year-old African American and my two kids, my two oldest are 25 and 21. So the way I raised them was totally different than when I raised my 15, soon to be 16. Each of my children they saw experience of me, but my sons saw the worst. I was in an abusive relationship. I'm originally from Philadelphia but I went down south and I found out that all my life I was a caregiver and I didn't know how I'm just it doesn't mean nothing. I was taking care of me. I was taking care of my kids, I was taking care of my husband, taking care of my mom, my great aunt. You know, anybody, its just everybody would come and say, "You know how to be a caregiver". So in my bottom, in my journey, when I was going through my abusive situation with my husband I just said, "When I hit the bottom, time to go" I just up and I left thinking that my son will need counseling for me just up and left. I said, "He's going to need that because he was so young he don't need nothing" I learned that he was-- his unique gifts was coming out and I didn't know what this is or anything and nobody wouldn't tell me what it was. And I have all these questions and answers and nobody. So, my mom always taught me if you don't know do your own research. Don't believe what other people say, do your own research. Tammy: Right, good for her by the way. That is pretty awesome but go ahead. Cheryl: Yes, so I started doing my own research. I didn't know what IEP is. I didn't know why they did all these tests and everything else. The first thing I had to do is stop blaming me, I guess. As a mother that's the first thing we do is blame. Tammy: Yes it is. Cheryl: I was in a relationship. He beat on me because of that. I didn't take all my medicine, all my vitamins and everything. As that went on I found out that it wasn't. So I find out that I went to therapy. Don't think I'm crazy or nothing but I start seeing my mom and my dad. Now my mom and my dad died in 1994 and my dad died in 1981. This is now 2008 when I'm seeing and I'm actually-- they are actually talking to...

In this episode, we listen to Shanta, a mother of three, clinician, advocate and proponent of self-care. She discusses raising a daughter who struggles mood disorder and suicidal ideation. Transcription [Music plays] Voice over: Welcome to “Ask the Advocate” where mental health advocates share their journey to advocacy and what it is meant for their lives. “Ask the Advocate” is a Mothers On The Frontline production. Today, we will listen to Shanta, a mother of three, clinician and advocate. This interview was recorded at the 2017 National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. During this particular recording, you can hear music and noise in the background from another event at the hotel. Please don't let these noises distract you from Shanta's story. Dionne: I want to say thank you very much-- Shanta Hayes: Thank you for having me. Dionne: -- for agreeing to the interview, especially, on the spot. Would you like to introduce yourself? Shanta: Hi. My name is Shanta Hayes. I'm a MSW, a mother of three, an advocate and proponent of self-care. Dionne: Oh, proponent of self-care. We have to talk about that. So, Shanta, tell us a little bit about your advocacy journey. Your mom-advocate journey. Shanta: My middle daughter is 14 years old and we started noticing some things that were just not quite right or on par with her developmental milestones. And so, we took her to the pediatrician. “Oh, everything is fine and it's well within norms.” And it was well within norms for a while until it wasn't. And then it started to manifest itself behaviorally. But what we found out eventually was that she has a diagnosis of ADHD and major depressive disorder. Her diagnosis have led to some challenges in school for her and that's how we first noticed it. We noticed she was having trouble getting her homework done and she was having trouble sleeping. She was having trouble just understanding the material and we thought, "Whoa! What's going on?" So, we've moved from a diagnosis of ADHD and major depressive disorder to now. We also know she has some processing issues. So, after we visit the psychologist and we've done all the testing, it's like, okay, she has some working memory issues and those things aren't necessarily solved with medication or behavior plans. So, we're now going to the neurologist and checking with the endocrinologist to make sure it's nothing hormonal. But the thing is my advocacy journey is always making sure my child is first in knowing, letting her know that we will put her needs first but that we'll also take into consideration how she's feeling. So, therapy-- we go to therapy for the depression. But she's not a fan of talk therapy. So, we're looking at other therapies now. It's like, okay, drama therapy, play therapy because those are modalities that she's really interested in. Because I need her to know that even though I'm the one making-- setting the appointments, she's the one going to the appointments. And if she's not engaging in one way, we need to find a way that works for her. So, we talk to her and we ask her, "What do you want to do? How can we make this work for you?" So, I'm letting even my 14-year old child know that her health is in her hands. Dionne: This is the self-care advocacy. Shanta: So, I need her to be an advocate for her health. I want her to know that she has a say I think a lot of people don't take that into consideration. I think we try and force a lot of different therapies or medications on our children and we're not really listening. We need to be very aware of how we allow them to engage in their own medical mental health. So, that they don't develop a sense of “I have no choice in this process”. And that's how we work with her. Dionne: So, you said you have a MSW. Did it precede or did this come along with your journey with your daughter? First of all, tell me a little bit about who you were before you became m...

In this episode, we listen to Shanta, a mother of three, clinician, advocate and proponent of self-care. She discusses raising a daughter who struggles mood disorder and suicidal ideation. Transcription [Music plays] Voice over: Welcome to “Ask the Advocate” where mental health advocates share their journey to advocacy and what it is meant for their lives. “Ask the Advocate” is a Mothers On The Frontline production. Today, we will listen to Shanta, a mother of three, clinician and advocate. This interview was recorded at the 2017 National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. During this particular recording, you can hear music and noise in the background from another event at the hotel. Please don't let these noises distract you from Shanta's story. Dionne: I want to say thank you very much-- Shanta Hayes: Thank you for having me. Dionne: -- for agreeing to the interview, especially, on the spot. Would you like to introduce yourself? Shanta: Hi. My name is Shanta Hayes. I'm a MSW, a mother of three, an advocate and proponent of self-care. Dionne: Oh, proponent of self-care. We have to talk about that. So, Shanta, tell us a little bit about your advocacy journey. Your mom-advocate journey. Shanta: My middle daughter is 14 years old and we started noticing some things that were just not quite right or on par with her developmental milestones. And so, we took her to the pediatrician. “Oh, everything is fine and it's well within norms.” And it was well within norms for a while until it wasn't. And then it started to manifest itself behaviorally. But what we found out eventually was that she has a diagnosis of ADHD and major depressive disorder. Her diagnosis have led to some challenges in school for her and that's how we first noticed it. We noticed she was having trouble getting her homework done and she was having trouble sleeping. She was having trouble just understanding the material and we thought, "Whoa! What's going on?" So, we've moved from a diagnosis of ADHD and major depressive disorder to now. We also know she has some processing issues. So, after we visit the psychologist and we've done all the testing, it's like, okay, she has some working memory issues and those things aren't necessarily solved with medication or behavior plans. So, we're now going to the neurologist and checking with the endocrinologist to make sure it's nothing hormonal. But the thing is my advocacy journey is always making sure my child is first in knowing, letting her know that we will put her needs first but that we'll also take into consideration how she's feeling. So, therapy-- we go to therapy for the depression. But she's not a fan of talk therapy. So, we're looking at other therapies now. It's like, okay, drama therapy, play therapy because those are modalities that she's really interested in. Because I need her to know that even though I'm the one making-- setting the appointments, she's the one going to the appointments. And if she's not engaging in one way, we need to find a way that works for her. So, we talk to her and we ask her, "What do you want to do? How can we make this work for you?" So, I'm letting even my 14-year old child know that her health is in her hands. Dionne: This is the self-care advocacy. Shanta: So, I need her to be an advocate for her health. I want her to know that she has a say I think a lot of people don't take that into consideration. I think we try and force a lot of different therapies or medications on our children and we're not really listening. We need to be very aware of how we allow them to engage in their own medical mental health. So, that they don't develop a sense of “I have no choice in this process”. And that's how we work with her. Dionne: So, you said you have a MSW. Did it precede or did this come along with your journey with your daughter? First of all, tell me a little bit about who you were before you became m...

In this episode, we listen to Shanta, a mother of three, clinician, advocate and proponent of self-care. She discusses raising a daughter who struggles mood disorder and suicidal ideation. Transcription [Music plays] Voice over: Welcome to “Ask the Advocate” where mental health advocates share their journey to advocacy and what it is meant for their lives. “Ask the Advocate” is a Mothers On The Frontline production. Today, we will listen to Shanta, a mother of three, clinician and advocate. This interview was recorded at the 2017 National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. During this particular recording, you can hear music and noise in the background from another event at the hotel. Please don't let these noises distract you from Shanta's story. Dionne: I want to say thank you very much-- Shanta Hayes: Thank you for having me. Dionne: -- for agreeing to the interview, especially, on the spot. Would you like to introduce yourself? Shanta: Hi. My name is Shanta Hayes. I'm a MSW, a mother of three, an advocate and proponent of self-care. Dionne: Oh, proponent of self-care. We have to talk about that. So, Shanta, tell us a little bit about your advocacy journey. Your mom-advocate journey. Shanta: My middle daughter is 14 years old and we started noticing some things that were just not quite right or on par with her developmental milestones. And so, we took her to the pediatrician. “Oh, everything is fine and it's well within norms.” And it was well within norms for a while until it wasn't. And then it started to manifest itself behaviorally. But what we found out eventually was that she has a diagnosis of ADHD and major depressive disorder. Her diagnosis have led to some challenges in school for her and that's how we first noticed it. We noticed she was having trouble getting her homework done and she was having trouble sleeping. She was having trouble just understanding the material and we thought, "Whoa! What's going on?" So, we've moved from a diagnosis of ADHD and major depressive disorder to now. We also know she has some processing issues. So, after we visit the psychologist and we've done all the testing, it's like, okay, she has some working memory issues and those things aren't necessarily solved with medication or behavior plans. So, we're now going to the neurologist and checking with the endocrinologist to make sure it's nothing hormonal. But the thing is my advocacy journey is always making sure my child is first in knowing, letting her know that we will put her needs first but that we'll also take into consideration how she's feeling. So, therapy-- we go to therapy for the depression. But she's not a fan of talk therapy. So, we're looking at other therapies now. It's like, okay, drama therapy, play therapy because those are modalities that she's really interested in. Because I need her to know that even though I'm the one making-- setting the appointments, she's the one going to the appointments. And if she's not engaging in one way, we need to find a way that works for her. So, we talk to her and we ask her, "What do you want to do? How can we make this work for you?" So, I'm letting even my 14-year old child know that her health is in her hands. Dionne: This is the self-care advocacy. Shanta: So, I need her to be an advocate for her health. I want her to know that she has a say I think a lot of people don't take that into consideration. I think we try and force a lot of different therapies or medications on our children and we're not really listening. We need to be very aware of how we allow them to engage in their own medical mental health. So, that they don't develop a sense of “I have no choice in this process”. And that's how we work with her. Dionne: So, you said you have a MSW. Did it precede or did this come along with your journey with your daughter? First of all, tell me a little bit about who you were before you became m...

In this episode, we listen to an advocate with MomBiz Boss and a mother of children who experience developmental and mental health challenges. She speaks about being a mother of color and the experiences of raising children with both visible and invisible disabilities. Advocacy organizations discussed in the Podcast: National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health - A national family-run organization linking more than 120 chapters and state organizations focused on the issues of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs and their families. It was conceived in Arlington, Virginia in February, 1989 by a group of 18 people determined to make a difference in the way the system works. https://www.ffcmh.org/ Younger Years and Beyond - A local chapter of National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health that focuses on mental health and behavioral health challenges for children starting at pre-school through beyond. https://www.facebook.com/theyoungeryearsandbeyond/ Zaria's Song - We Provide Support & Resources to Parents and Caregivers with Children Experiencing Physical, Cognitive, Behavioral and Mental Health Challenge http://ateducational.wixsite.com/zariassong   Transcription [music background] Women's Voice: Welcome to “Ask the Advocate” where mental health advocates share their journeys to advocacy and what it has meant for their lives. “Ask the Advocate” is a Mothers on the Frontline production. Today, we will hear from Shanta, a mother of three, a clinician, and an advocate. This interview was recorded at the 2017 National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. During this recording, you can hear noise in the background from another event in the hotel. Please don't let these noises distract you from Shanta's story. Dionne: Hello. Thank you very much for agreeing to do this. Would you like to introduce yourself? Teresa: Sure. Thank you very much for having me. I'm Teresa Wright Johnson, and I will say that I'm a mother first and then an advocate. I believe motherhood is very challenging as a business, so I'm kind of known as an advocate and a MOMBiz Boss, and we'll talk about that later. But I'm a mom of children that were born with developmental challenges as well as physical challenges and children that have mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and more. And I advocate for them. Dionne: And you advocate for them. So Teresa, tell us a little bit about your advocacy journey. Teresa: So my journey began-- I'm the mother of four children. I bore four children. Unfortunately-- but still, fortunately, have one living child. So I had several children that died very early on when they were born. And then my other two children were also preemies. In coming-- you know this is November. This is National Pre-maturity Birth Month-- Awareness Month. A lot of people don't know that. And with premature children, sometimes you have greater risk factors. And some of the risk factors that happened and that were indicated with my first child who was Zaria-- and I have do so much for Zaria in her name. She was born with various disabilities, more physical and cognitive. She had cerebral palsy as well as metabolic disorders like mitochondrial syndrome. She also had seizures, low-birth weight, feeding issues, mobility issues, just so many different issues. But guess what? That did not sway me. I wanted to be a mother. And once I found out I was going to be a mother to Zaria, I started to getting training at the hospital-- Dionne: Oh, wow, Teresa: -- so that I could be the best advocate for her. So over the years with Zaria, I started my own support group for mothers of color called Special Treasures, because I feel that our children are not just special-needs children. They are special treasures. They are treasures that open us up, expand us, push us way beyond our comfort zones, and stuff.

In this episode, we listen to an advocate with MomBiz Boss and a mother of children who experience developmental and mental health challenges. She speaks about being a mother of color and the experiences of raising children with both visible and invisible disabilities. Advocacy organizations discussed in the Podcast: National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health - A national family-run organization linking more than 120 chapters and state organizations focused on the issues of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs and their families. It was conceived in Arlington, Virginia in February, 1989 by a group of 18 people determined to make a difference in the way the system works. https://www.ffcmh.org/ Younger Years and Beyond - A local chapter of National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health that focuses on mental health and behavioral health challenges for children starting at pre-school through beyond. https://www.facebook.com/theyoungeryearsandbeyond/ Zaria's Song - We Provide Support & Resources to Parents and Caregivers with Children Experiencing Physical, Cognitive, Behavioral and Mental Health Challenge http://ateducational.wixsite.com/zariassong   Transcription [music background] Women's Voice: Welcome to “Ask the Advocate” where mental health advocates share their journeys to advocacy and what it has meant for their lives. “Ask the Advocate” is a Mothers on the Frontline production. Today, we will hear from Shanta, a mother of three, a clinician, and an advocate. This interview was recorded at the 2017 National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. During this recording, you can hear noise in the background from another event in the hotel. Please don't let these noises distract you from Shanta's story. Dionne: Hello. Thank you very much for agreeing to do this. Would you like to introduce yourself? Teresa: Sure. Thank you very much for having me. I'm Teresa Wright Johnson, and I will say that I'm a mother first and then an advocate. I believe motherhood is very challenging as a business, so I'm kind of known as an advocate and a MOMBiz Boss, and we'll talk about that later. But I'm a mom of children that were born with developmental challenges as well as physical challenges and children that have mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and more. And I advocate for them. Dionne: And you advocate for them. So Teresa, tell us a little bit about your advocacy journey. Teresa: So my journey began-- I'm the mother of four children. I bore four children. Unfortunately-- but still, fortunately, have one living child. So I had several children that died very early on when they were born. And then my other two children were also preemies. In coming-- you know this is November. This is National Pre-maturity Birth Month-- Awareness Month. A lot of people don't know that. And with premature children, sometimes you have greater risk factors. And some of the risk factors that happened and that were indicated with my first child who was Zaria-- and I have do so much for Zaria in her name. She was born with various disabilities, more physical and cognitive. She had cerebral palsy as well as metabolic disorders like mitochondrial syndrome. She also had seizures, low-birth weight, feeding issues, mobility issues, just so many different issues. But guess what? That did not sway me. I wanted to be a mother. And once I found out I was going to be a mother to Zaria, I started to getting training at the hospital-- Dionne: Oh, wow, Teresa: -- so that I could be the best advocate for her. So over the years with Zaria, I started my own support group for mothers of color called Special Treasures, because I feel that our children are not just special-needs children. They are special treasures. They are treasures that open us up, expand us, push us way beyond our comfort zones, and stuff.

In this episode, we listen to an advocate with MomBiz Boss and a mother of children who experience developmental and mental health challenges. She speaks about being a mother of color and the experiences of raising children with both visible and invisible disabilities. Advocacy organizations discussed in the Podcast: National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health - A national family-run organization linking more than 120 chapters and state organizations focused on the issues of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs and their families. It was conceived in Arlington, Virginia in February, 1989 by a group of 18 people determined to make a difference in the way the system works. https://www.ffcmh.org/ Younger Years and Beyond - A local chapter of National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health that focuses on mental health and behavioral health challenges for children starting at pre-school through beyond. https://www.facebook.com/theyoungeryearsandbeyond/ Zaria’s Song - We Provide Support & Resources to Parents and Caregivers with Children Experiencing Physical, Cognitive, Behavioral and Mental Health Challenge http://ateducational.wixsite.com/zariassong   Transcription [music background] Women’s Voice: Welcome to “Ask the Advocate” where mental health advocates share their journeys to advocacy and what it has meant for their lives. “Ask the Advocate” is a Mothers on the Frontline production. Today, we will hear from Shanta, a mother of three, a clinician, and an advocate. This interview was recorded at the 2017 National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Conference in Orlando, Florida. During this recording, you can hear noise in the background from another event in the hotel. Please don't let these noises distract you from Shanta's story. Dionne: Hello. Thank you very much for agreeing to do this. Would you like to introduce yourself? Teresa: Sure. Thank you very much for having me. I'm Teresa Wright Johnson, and I will say that I'm a mother first and then an advocate. I believe motherhood is very challenging as a business, so I'm kind of known as an advocate and a MOMBiz Boss, and we'll talk about that later. But I'm a mom of children that were born with developmental challenges as well as physical challenges and children that have mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and more. And I advocate for them. Dionne: And you advocate for them. So Teresa, tell us a little bit about your advocacy journey. Teresa: So my journey began-- I'm the mother of four children. I bore four children. Unfortunately-- but still, fortunately, have one living child. So I had several children that died very early on when they were born. And then my other two children were also preemies. In coming-- you know this is November. This is National Pre-maturity Birth Month-- Awareness Month. A lot of people don't know that. And with premature children, sometimes you have greater risk factors. And some of the risk factors that happened and that were indicated with my first child who was Zaria-- and I have do so much for Zaria in her name. She was born with various disabilities, more physical and cognitive. She had cerebral palsy as well as metabolic disorders like mitochondrial syndrome. She also had seizures, low-birth weight, feeding issues, mobility issues, just so many different issues. But guess what? That did not sway me. I wanted to be a mother. And once I found out I was going to be a mother to Zaria, I started to getting training at the hospital-- Dionne: Oh, wow, Teresa: -- so that I could be the best advocate for her. So over the years with Zaria, I started my own support group for mothers of color called Special Treasures, because I feel that our children are not just special-needs children. They are special treasures. They are treasures that open us up, expand us, push us way beyond our comfort zones, and stuff.

Howard K. Hitzel, Psy.D., MPA is a licensed psychologist and President/CEO of BestSelf Behavioral Health, Inc. in Buffalo, New York. BestSelf Behavioral Health is a nonprofit organization which provides comprehensive, family oriented treatment and rehabilitation services to children and adults with mental illnesses and/or substance abuse disorders.BestSelf Behavioral Health is the product of a June 1, 2017 merger between the former Child and Adolescent Treatment Services and Lake Shore Behavioral Health. The organization employs more than 700 staff and has an operating budget of approximately $35 million. BestSelf Behavioral Health is the largest community-based behavioral health organization serving children and adults of all ages in Western New York and served more than 20,000 consumers in 2016.  Radhika Iyer joins us as cohost and is an EHR consultant with our sponsor organization everythingEHR. She is also spearheading our Mental Health Conference initiative with universities and colleges cross the globe. She is an attorney and seasoned healthcare consultant in healthcare law, regulatory compliance, executive oversight, project managment, Meaningful Use, and HIPAA.

We conclude our digitally re-mastered two part series featuring our beloved brother Dr. Bobby E. Wright, at the Black Psychology and Mental Health Conference, at Atlanta Junior college on April 10, 1980.

April 6, 2017, marks the 35th anniversary of Dr. Bobby E. Wright's passing. Dr. Wright was one of the greatest warrior's for the restoration of African sovereignty. In part one of this two part series, we are proud to present a digitally re-mastered dialogue with our beloved brother from the Black Psychology and Mental Health Conference, at Atlanta Junior college on April 10, 1980.

The Annual L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health Conference on Hope and Recovery for 2016. Visit http:www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call (818) 569-3017 for more information. To learn more about Michael's Fearless Intelligence Classes visit http://www.FearlessIntelligence.com. To learn more about Michael's other projects please visit http://www.MichaelBenner.com.

The Annual L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health Conference on Hope and Recovery for 2016. Visit http:www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call (818) 569-3017 for more information. To learn more about Michael's Fearless Intelligence Classes visit http://www.FearlessIntelligence.com. To learn more about Michael's other projects please visit http://www.MichaelBenner.com.

The Annual L.A. County Dept. of Mental Health Conference on Hope and Recovery for 2016. Visit http:www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call (818) 569-3017 for more information. To learn more about Michael's Fearless Intelligence Classes visit http://www.FearlessIntelligence.com. To learn more about Michael's other projects please visit http://www.MichaelBenner.com.

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3-D Learning & Superkids, Seeing the Magick, and How to Own the StageAired Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 2:00 PM ETToday’s Rising Stars are Janai Mestrovich, Diane Wing and Gary SmithJanai ‘Grandma Boom’ Mestrovich is an expert in 3D Learning for the child’s inner world resources: mind, body, emotions and how they work together in all situations.Master speakers’ coach, Gary Smith, helps people set their transformational goals and cure “seriousitis”!Diane Wing wants to live in a world where people feel inspired, create their ideal future, and experience a sense of wonder at everyday magick.About Guests Janai Mestrovich, Diane Wing and Gary SmithJanai ‘Grandma Boom’ Mestrovich’s 40-year pioneering advocacy in Self-Help includes creating 3D techniques and innovative holistic education programs to empower children. She produced Award-winning television and educational self-help kids programs, has authored seven books, writes for three publications, speaks, trains and coaches internationally, including the Health Division at the American Embassy, Peru. Honors include Rural spokesperson for the Surgeon General’s Children’s Mental Health Conference, Editorial Board appointee for Rosalynn Carter’s Institute, Miss Hospitality of Kansas, watermelon seed spitting champion, as well as being an outrageous grandmother. Janai was an Instructor at the University of Oregon over two decades.Her website is: www.grandmaboom.com Diane Wing wants to live in a world where people feel inspired, create their ideal future, and experience a sense of wonder at everyday magick. She is the author of three modern gothic novels and two enlightening non-fiction books, including The True Nature of Energy: Transforming Anxiety into Tranquility. Diane is a radio host and the founder of Wing Academy of Unfoldment, a virtual center for applied metaphysics and personal development. Her philosophy for getting unstuck and feeling great about life is: Let go. Be grateful. Stay open. See the magick.Find out more at: DianeWing.net Gary Smith is a former Sage trainer, an Avatar Master, Licensed Wizard, former salon owner, carpenter, contractor, professional bowler, artist, writer and currently owner of Gary C Smith Public Speaking & training. He specializes in helping people align belief systems to keep love alive in their life. He holds an MBA in Public Speaking and coaching speakers, and offers a Transformational Goals workshop, and a five part series for curing ‘Seriousitis’ using tools from 40+ years of personal work. He is the author of How to Own the Stage, a method for creating congruence on stage when presenting yourself.Gary’s websites are: www.garycsmith.net and www.seriousitis.com

Ruby Wax has given the main presentation to Cornish businesses and mental health professionals at a conference aimed at looking at mental health work and well being.