Podcasts about mental health initiative

We are joined for this episode by Dr. Jyoti Mishra to help us discuss an incredibly important and timely topic - the impact of wildfires on mental health.  Dr. Mishra is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UC San Diego, the founder of NEATLabs, and co-director of the UC-wide Climate Change and Mental Health Initiative. Dr. Mishra specializes in climate trauma, resilience, digital health interventions, and precision psychiatry, with her work featured in major media outlets like CNN, TIME, and NPR. In this episode, we explore how natural disasters (such as the recent wildfires in Southern California) not only devastate homes and communities but also cause psychological trauma, with Dr. Mishra sharing her insights from studying the 2018 Camp Fire in Northern California, where her team uncovered alarming rates of PTSD, anxiety, and depression – all symptoms that can last for years even after the disaster itself is over. Our conversation touches upon the concept of "fire brain," a state of cognitive hyperarousal that mirrors PTSD and can impair focus, decision-making, and emotional regulation. Dr. Mishra also sheds some light on the unique vulnerability of children, whose mental and emotional well-being can be deeply affected by wildfire smoke and the disruption of their routines. Beyond individual struggles, we also highlight the collective trauma experienced by entire communities, including those indirectly impacted, and we discuss the importance of fostering resilience through community support, shared routines, and acts of kindness. Dr. Mishra explores how even just small acts of kindness and compassion such as offering hugs or participating in community fundraisers can lead to healing. This timely conversation truly stresses the need to address mental health in the wake of climate-related disasters, so whether you have experienced a wildfire firsthand or want to better support those who have, this episode offers insights and actionable steps to help individuals and communities recover. Show Notes: [3:50] Dr. Jyoti Mishra's research explores how the brain and environment (including climate) shape mental health. [6:14] - Her study of the 2018 Camp Fire revealed high rates of PTSD, anxiety, and depression that persist long-term. [7:57] - We learn how wildfire survivors experience "fire brain” which is marked by distractibility, hyper-arousal, and impaired decision-making for months. [11:57] - Wildfire smoke affects children's breathing, cognition, and emotions, requiring adults to provide stability. [14:19] - Dr. Mishra touches upon the difficult balance between physical safety and social connection. [16:57] - Wildfire recovery requires community-wide healing via collective support, shared routines, and working toward a sense of normalcy. [20:00] - Supporting each other during crises leads to resilience and promotes long-term mental well-being. [23:20] - It's important to address both visible and invisible wildfire impacts. [25:11] - Highlighting positive narratives and community support can transform disaster recovery into shared growth. [28:54] - Dr. Mishra points out how preparing for future disasters requires mindfulness and planning with community leaders. [32:25] - Post-trauma recovery should involve small steps, mindfulness, and self-compassion. [35:03] - Everyone can make a difference by serving others, even with small acts of kindness. Wildfire / Mental Health Resources: Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 (available 24/7) CalHOPE LACPA's Disaster Response Committee Bounce Back Organization Pro Bono Therapy for Los Angeles Wildfires (1) Pro Bono Therapy for Los Angeles Wildfires (2) Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires (en Español) Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage Wildfires: Tips for Parents on Media Coverage (en Español) Connect with Us: Get on our Email List Book a Consultation Get Support and Connect with a ChildNEXUS Provider Register for Our Self-Paced Mini Courses: Support for Parents Who Have Children with ADHD, Anxiety, or Dyslexia  Connect with Dr. Jyoti Mishra: Jyoti's Instagram Page NEATLabs Website Email: jymishra@health.ucsd.edu UC Climate Resilience Course The Little Brain (Book) Listen Up Kids! Our Climate Changing (Book by Jyoti's Son Ayan)

Sometimes, life isn't tied up in with a pretty bow. Twelve years ago, Kay and Rick Warren (The Purpose Driven Life; Saddleback Church) lost their youngest son to suicide. In this heartfelt episode, I chat with Kay Warren about navigating the profound grief of losing a child and what to do when our hearts and minds are filled with “Why?” or “What if?” Kay shares her journey after her son Matthew's passing, revealing how her beliefs were shaken but ultimately strengthened–and how ours can be, too. This episode is for anyone who has lost a loved one or wants to help someone who has.  We explore practical ways to support ourselves or our loved ones through grieving, and Kay offers some fresh insights (ones you've likely never heard) about what to do and what not to do in seasons of grief, especially during the holidays.  Kay's story highlights the coexistence of joy and sorrow, reminding us that moments of happiness can aid healing and that mystery and faith go hand-in-hand. Tune in for a moving conversation on loss, love, and the balance of joy and pain in rebuilding faith. Xo, Donna   Listen in to learn more! (02:26) Understanding Grief and Healing (09:38) Navigating Overwhelming Grief  (14:27) Navigating Grief During the Holidays  (21:57) Understanding the Non-Linear Nature of Grief  (24:37) Embracing Contradictory Emotions  Connect with Kay Website - https://kaywarren.com/  Kay Warren cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband Rick in Lake Forest, CA, in 1980, where they served until Rick's retirement in September 2022. After the death of her son, Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness for most of his life, she founded Saddleback's Hope for Mental Health Initiative as a way to support individuals and family members of loved ones with mental illness and suicidal ideation. In 2019, Kay started BREATHE, a ministry to support parents of children with serious mental illness. BREATHE events include weekend respite retreats, online retreats, and free Zoom calls with mental health professionals. Kay is the author of Sacred Privilege: Your Life and Ministry as a Pastor's Wife, Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough, Say Yes to God: A Call to Courageous Surrender, and the coauthor of Foundations, a popular systematic theology course used by churches worldwide. Her children are Amy, Josh, and Matthew (who is in Heaven), and she has five grandchildren.   Donna's Resources:   Order a copy of my new book -  Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.    It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon.    If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you'll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman's Guide to Meeting God.   It's a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith!   Connect with Donna    Instagram: @donnaajones       Website:  www.donnajones.org       Donna's speaking schedule:   https://donnajones.org/events/    

On today’s program, I am talking with Jeremy Ours about Hillcrest’s no phones mental health initiative that began this school year.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and may contain distressing content. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, help is available. Call, text, or chat 9-8-8 anywhere within the United States to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.   In this episode of Shared Humanity: The humans behind the headlines, host Nelba Márquez-Greene, Yale School of Public Health Activist in Residence, is joined by Kay Warren – author, speaker, and Bible teacher. Warren discusses grieving suicide in the public eye and how she keeps hope with the help of a hope box.   Warren co-founded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick Warren, in 1980 and served until Rick's retirement in 2022. After the death of her son Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness, she founded Saddleback's Hope for Mental Health Initiative and the Hope for Mental Health Community to support individuals and families.   In 2019, she started BREATHE, a ministry for parents of children with serious mental illness, offering respite retreats for moms, online retreats and prayer calls for moms and dads, and webinars with leading mental health professionals.   In 2024, Kay launched Hope for Brighter Tomorrows, a nonprofit supporting families affected by mental health challenges and equipping churches to assist them. She served on the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention board for 8 years and is active in mental health efforts in Orange County, CA. Kay authored several books, and has three children – Amy, Josh, and Matthew, and five grandchildren.   Links from this episode: www.kaywarren.com https://x.com/kaywarren1?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/kaywarren75/?hl=en   Learn more about Shared Humanity: https://sph.yale.edu/sharedhumanity    Follow the Yale School of Public Health:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yalesph/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YaleSPH/  X: https://twitter.com/YaleSPH  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yalesph  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/yalesph/  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@yalesph    #SharedHumanity #YaleSPH  

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for friday, september 13th. apple airpods pro 2 as hearing aids: the fda greenlights apple's airpods pro 2 to function as over-the-counter hearing aids, requiring users to update to ios 18 for this new feature. openai releases openai o1: openai unveils its latest generative ai model, openai o1, available in chatgpt plus or team subscriptions and via openai's api, offering enhanced reasoning and fact-checking abilities. thrive initiative by meta, snap, and tiktok: a new collaborative initiative named thrive is launched to combat the spread of suicide and self-harm content, with technology from meta's lantern program. spacex's first commercial spacewalk: spacex marks a historic milestone with its first commercial spacewalk during the polaris dawn mission, achieved without an airlock by depressurizing the entire capsule. chinese tech giants' ai efforts: companies like baidu, alibaba, tencent, huawei, and bytedance launch their own ai models, positioning themselves in the global ai race while navigating beijing's strict ai regulations. we'll see you back here tomorrow.

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Steve Adelsheim joins us for Episode 16! Steven Adelsheim, MD, is a Clinical Professor & Associate Chair for Community Engagement at Stanford's Department of Psychiatry, directing the Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing. Steve's work is focused on early detection/intervention programs for young people. He leads the effort to bring allcove to the US, an integrated youth mental health model. Dr. Adelsheim co-leads PEPPNET, the national clinical network for early psychosis programs. Steve also co-directs the Media and Mental Health Initiative in Stanford's Psychiatry Department. Dr. Adelsheim has partnered for many years with Native American and tribal partners on expanding early intervention mental health supports for tribal youth. He is actively involved in youth suicide prevention efforts.  Learn more about the Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing:  https://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/special-initiatives/youthwellbeing/whoweare.html @stanfordyouthmh Learn more about allcove: https://allcove.org/ @allcoveyouth Media & Mental Health Initiative: https://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/special-initiatives/mediamh Learn more about Good for Media: https://www.goodformedia.org/ @goodformedia Tribal Projects to Increase Native American Youth Mental Health Support  https://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/special-initiatives/youthwellbeing/tribal.html

Being the last episode for this year's "The Power of Vulnerability, A Mental Health Initiative," campaign, you surely don't want to miss the powerful insights shared by my guest today!In this week's episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, I'm joined by Chad McGehee. He is the Director of Meditation Training at UW-Madison Athletics and the Co-founder of Inner Edge Meditation. He's also part of Under Armour's Internal Performance Council and a renowned keynote speaker.In this value-packed episode, you'll discover practical mindfulness and meditation techniques to help you stay focused on the present moment. We dive deep into how mindfulness can significantly aid your mental and physical health. You'll also learn that the brain develops throughout the lifespan, and how consistency is the key to achieving peak performance. Chad shares eye-opening tips to effectively instill mindfulness in yourself, your kids, and your employees. And strategies for dealing with recurring and negative thoughts.Be sure not to miss this game-changing episode that could transform your life!Tune in NOW!Here are the timestamps…00:00 Intro04:25 Chad's Backstory08:20 First Meditation Experience10:29 Focus on the Present15:14 Mindfulness Practices for Entrepreneurs with ADD19:33 Utilizing Mindfulness to Aid Mental and Physical Health28:15 Brain Develops Throughout the Lifespan34:27 Consistency and Peak Performance40:54 How Chad Trains His Son45:19 Equip Kids to be More Mindful48:19 Practice in Community49:34 Future Technology to Detect Brain's Activities53:42 How to Deal with Recurring and Negative Thoughts56:23 Mindfulness to Combat TBI and PTSD01:02:16 Sense of OkaynessCONNECT WITH CHAD MCGEHEE HERE:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chadmcgeheeLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-mcgehee-59591b56/Website https://inneredgemeditation.com/CONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

Mental health challenges are real and they're common. It has been reported that 1 in 5 adults experience some form of mental illness in a given year, and nearly 1 in 5 children have some type of serious mental illness. Kay Warren discusses how we can support individuals struggling with mental health challenges and their loved ones. Kay cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick Warren.  After the death of her son, Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness for most of his life, she founded Saddleback's Hope for Mental Health Initiative as a way to support individuals and family members of loved ones with mental illness and suicidal ideation. In 2019, Kay started BREATHE, a ministry to support parents of children with serious mental illness. BREATHE events include weekend respite retreats, online retreats, and free Zoom calls with mental health professionals. Kay was a board member of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and is active in mental health/suicide prevention efforts in Orange County, Ca. She is the author of several books including, Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough Connect with Kay Warren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Hope Tiesman is a research epidemiologist at the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). She has published extensively in the field of occupational safety and health and worked with many occupations including the U.S. military, health workers, farmers, teachers, and first responders. Dr. Tiesman serves on multiple advisory boards, occupational safety and health councils, and injury research groups including the Workplace Suicide Prevention & Postvention Committee and NIOSH's Mental Health Initiative for Health Workers. In this episode, Dr. Tiesman talks about Suicide in the workplace: Why it happens, the science behind it, some tools to help detect an employee who is in distress, and some strategies for HR. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

One in five women will experience some kind of perinatal anxiety or mood disorder - and that is a statistic based on women who self-report. Thank goodness for organizations like Moms Mental Health Initiative, co-founded by this week's guest, Sarah Ornst Bloomquist. Sarah and her team are making sure women have the support they need by sharing information, connecting them to resources and providing peer-driven support. One in FIVE means someone you know has needed this kind of support. Keep this episode in your pocket to offer to someone who could benefit from learning more!Locals and Links we love! Website: https://www.momsmentalhealthinitiative.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mmhi.mkeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsmentalhealthinitiative/Other notable mentions! Close to the Heart Boutique https://ctthboutique.com/BOMB Doulas https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/MCH/BOMBShow your love for Cream City DreamsIf you haven't already, be sure to follow Cream City Dreams on Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for the newsletter HERE.  And I'd LOVE it if you rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If you're feeling especially generous, you can always Buy me a Coffee to help keep the lights on!Support the Show.

Are you struggling with suicidal thoughts or feelings of unworthiness? Join me as I kick off this powerful campaign, "The Power of Vulnerability, A Mental Health Initiative," with a raw and honest conversation that could save your life.In this episode, I'm joined by Nathan Mansfield, a veteran turned entrepreneur, speaker, performance coach, and father to three amazing boys. Nathan shares his harrowing journey battling suicidal ideation and the depths of despair he faced, from a young age, while chasing validation and worthiness from his stepfather.You'll discover how a set of numbers and his faith in God ultimately saved Nathan's life. We get into the transformative power of vulnerability, exploring why it's the key to forming deeper connections and more meaningful relationships. Nathan also offers invaluable advice for anyone currently battling suicidal thoughts, reminding us that "the storm will end." And he also shares what people commonly get wrong about suicide that needs to be dispelled. So tune in NOW and get vulnerable!Here are the timestamps…00:00 Intro05:12 Chasing Validation and Worthiness10:26 Not Believing in Christ13:29 How God Saved Nathan's Life17:44 The Enemy Wants You to Think You're Unworthy19:33 Vulnerability is the Key to Connections and Relationships24:53 Alpha Vulnerability28:28 The Storm Will End35:12 Ending Generational Trauma37:19 Sharing Lessons Through Trials42:50 Raising Strong Children50:32 Common Misconceptions About SuicideCONNECT WITH NATHAN MANSFIELD HERE:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanmansfieldofficial1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanmansfield/?hl=en Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nathan-mansfield-show/id1465422295TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realnathanmansfieldCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

In this episode, Wendy speaks with neuroscientist and mental health researcher Jyoti Mishra. Jyoti has been investigating how mindfulness and attention training affect our brains, and can help in the context of mental health challenges related to climate disasters and other trauma. This conversation covers many topics, including: her intertwined interests in neuroscience, meditation, and mental health; understanding climate trauma and its unique impacts on mental health; community resilience and action in the face of disaster; the rise of mental health issues worldwide; studying the mental health and brain function impacts of the deadliest fire in CA history; healing broken relationships with nature through mindfulness and ecotherapy; social justice issues around climate vulnerability; how childhood adversity affects brain circuitry for emotional awareness; developing contemplative tech interventions for disadvantaged youth, and impacts on brain and daily life functioning; nature and the sense of self; regulating the stress response through mindfulness and social connection; and empowering youth through the Climate Change & Mental Health Initiative. Full show notes and resources

Bishop Robert E. Barron, Chairman of the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, discusses the mental health crisis among young people with two Catholic psychologists. The discussion touches on issues such as social media, depression, and spiritual engagement.

Mental health challenges are real and they're common. It has been reported that 1 in 5 adults experience some form of mental illness in a given year, and nearly 1 in 5 children have some type of serious mental illness. Kay Warren discusses how we can support individuals struggling with mental health challenges and their loved ones. Kay cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick Warren.  After the death of her son, Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness for most of his life, she founded Saddleback's Hope for Mental Health Initiative as a way to support individuals and family members of loved ones with mental illness and suicidal ideation. In 2019, Kay started BREATHE, a ministry to support parents of children with serious mental illness. BREATHE events include weekend respite retreats, online retreats, and free Zoom calls with mental health professionals. Kay was a board member of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and is active in mental health/suicide prevention efforts in Orange County, Ca. She is the author of several books including, Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough.   Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com       Show less  

 Lee Haberkorn, Host of Virgin Radio & mental health advocate

LISTEN: On the Thursday, Nov. 30 edition of Georgia Today: A panel of state senators has approved a map that would redraw political boundaries; the families of three missing Georgia boaters say they're suspending their search; and a city-funded mental health care initiative in Macon improves access to wellness programs.

The Constructors of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP) and the Master Builder's Association of Western Pennsylvania (MBA) have partnered to bring a new mental health initiative to the construction industry in western PA called Yinz Good?Jason Koss, director of industry relations for the CAWP, and Bob McCall, director of safety for the MBA are the co-founders of this initiative in partnership with Youturn Health. Jason and Bob joined us on the podcast to discuss the importance of this campaign and why now was the right time for it. When asked how Yinz Good? came to be, McCall commented that the rising rate of suicide among men in construction and the demand from their members for a program on mental health and wellness was a driving factor in the MBA's motivation to develop a program like this. Koss was on board noting that their members, unions, and other safety professionals recognized the need to help the construction industry in an open and non-threatening way. To do this, Yinz Good? centers its initiative on a central website, YinzGood.com. YinzGood.com houses free information on topics like:stress managementsubstance misusehow to have tough conversations and more. The digital library of resources include materials such as:videosblogswebinarsassessmentstoolbox talks YinzGood.com can be accessed anonymously and is available now for anyone to visit. The website was designed for construction employers, individuals, loved ones of those in the industry, and YOU.Tune in to this episode to learn more and help us start the conversation around mental health and wellness in construction by asking one simple question: "Yinz Good?"Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest news. You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 

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Content warning: In this podcast episode, we will be discussing topics around mental health that may include topics involving depression, anxiety, suicide ideation, and self harm. Please listen at your own discretion. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, we are bringing on two friends from the Mental Health Initiative in SASE, Aishwarya Mantagani and Alex Hattori. We talked about their mental health journeys, how they navigate conversations with their family, the difference between stress and burnout, and why mental health is important to them. Through their experiences, navigating this space with support systems of family, friends, and peers is a great resource to have, we encourage you to check in with your friends! A simple “how are you” can go a long way! :)  Here at The Adult Table, we heavily advise that if you are suffering with your mental health to please seek a medical professional for help. Be sure to check out the group discussions that the SASE Mental Health Initiative hosts with more information on their Instagram @sasementalhealth

This week we are so beyond excited to be able to share our convo with Holistic Executive Coach & Intentional Connector Katya Libin!  She is the founder of Hey Mama, KL & Co, and the co-founder of Seven Pillar Love.  We discuss building a world for female entrepreneurs to thrive and create their dream lives in business, mindset, emotionally, spiritually, and beyond. CHARITY/NON-PROFIT:Women With VoicesFounded in New York City, Women With Voices is a registered nonprofit that provides a platform of support, guidance and resources for all women from all walks of life. They offer various services including, but not limited to workshops, networking events, wig donations for women with cancer and hair loss illness, counseling sessions, online support and social media platforms. These services unite, support, inspire, empower and uplift women in order to create a stronger, more unified community.Their programs include: Fempreneurship & Financial Leadership Initiative, Mental Health Initiative, Sexual Liberation Initiative, Immigration Initiative, & The Family Initiative.To learn more, visit womenwithvoices.info Follow us on IG & Twitter @thesospodSubscribe and review on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, Google, and more.We're on Patreon :)...here's to turning meltdowns into magic!

Troy University recently received a $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. And, as Producer Emily Mosier reports, it may help more Alabama educators become licensed mental health counselors. Can everyday life be considered art? The photographer whose work is on display in Troy University's International Arts Center says yes. Producer Jaelanne Thomas has this report on his exhibit, “The Promise of Living/The Tender Land.”

Emily Falvey is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter & alumna of Belmont University's Curb College, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2018 with a B.A. in Songwriting & a B.B.A. in Music Business. Falvey signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with SMACKSongs in April 2018. The single she penned for Big Loud artist MacKenzie Porter, “Seeing Other People,” recently reached #1 on the Canadian country airplay chart. Falvey has other recent & upcoming releases with artists such as Walker Hayes, Carly Pearce, Sam Fischer, Jimmie Allen, Tiera Kennedy, Callista Clark, Madison Kozak, Josh Kerr, Jake Scott, and more. Falvey is a member of the AIMP Songwriter Series class of 2019, was voted "Favorite Songwriter" by Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP), & was named to the inaugural Nashville Briefing 30 Under 30 List. In addition to her day-to-day work as a professional songwriter, Emily currently serves as Young Alumni Regent on Belmont University's Board of Trust, works as an adjunct professor in Belmont's Songwriting department, serves as Secretary of Mental Health Initiative & gives back to K-12 students as a songwriting instructor & music industry liaison for Writers Room U. Emily also offers a service for aspiring songwriters. You can find it on Instagram @cuppawemilyfalvey along with her profile @emilykfalvey. https://www.smacksongs.com/emily-falvey

We have a great show for you which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. We will discuss Women's Mental Health with a unique and detailed exploration of Perinatal Mental Health. An incredibly important topic and one you will not want to miss! Drs. Christina Wichman and Abbey Kruper will be joined by Sarah Bloomquist, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Mom's Mental Health Initiative and Casey White, Marketing & Communications Coordinator. You will also hear from Amelia and her mom – their personal struggles and their inspirational recovery is what life is all about.

This is the All local 4pm Update for Wednesday December 14th 2022

New York City's Mayor, Eric Adams, has directed police and emergency workers to hospitalize people who are deemed mentally ill, even against their own will.  This drastic step to address the mental health crisis, raises many questions like how will this affect other cities with significant homeless and mental illness issues?  Fresno and Madera Counties both collectively have 4,216 people experiencing homelessness, & of that amount, 2,338 are living on the streets. Philip asks the question “Do you think the valley would benefit from New Yorks Mental Health Initiative? - Listeners Comment  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued talk on New Yorks Mental Health Initiative  If you're looking for a winter getaway and hoping to stay in a quaint town out of a Hallmark made-for-TV movie, you won't have to drive too far. Solvang CA was listed as California's best town to visit for Christmas, according to Tripstodiscover.com The tiny village, located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County wine country, is a sleepy town with European architecture and sensibilities The town has dozens of boutiques that sell traditional Danish items, including clogs and other knickknacks, and that's not even mentioning the world famous aebleskivers. A group of Fresno elected and business leaders met with a Chinese delegation Monday to discuss trade & our ag tech industry. But not everyone was happy about the local-level diplomacy.  The local delegation meeting with Consul General Zhang Jianmin included Mayor Jerry Dyer, Councilman Mike Karbassi, Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau, and Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. Councilman Miguel Arias declined an invitation to the meeting, criticizing the event.  An employee who survived the mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, last week has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit, filed by Donya Prioleau, claims she submitted a complaint about the gunman two months prior to the shooting that took the lives of six Walmart employees. The lawsuit lists the suspect's alleged pattern of disturbing behavior leading up to the deadly mass shooting, including making bizarre, rude and inappropriate comments about Prioleau's age, gender, socioeconomic status and appearance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continued talk on New Yorks Mental Health Initiative  If you're looking for a winter getaway and hoping to stay in a quaint town out of a Hallmark made-for-TV movie, you won't have to drive too far. Solvang CA was listed as California's best town to visit for Christmas, according to Tripstodiscover.com The tiny village, located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County wine country, is a sleepy town with European architecture and sensibilities The town has dozens of boutiques that sell traditional Danish items, including clogs and other knickknacks, and that's not even mentioning the world famous aebleskivers. A group of Fresno elected and business leaders met with a Chinese delegation Monday to discuss trade & our ag tech industry. But not everyone was happy about the local-level diplomacy.  The local delegation meeting with Consul General Zhang Jianmin included Mayor Jerry Dyer, Councilman Mike Karbassi, Fresno County Supervisor Steve Brandau, and Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. Councilman Miguel Arias declined an invitation to the meeting, criticizing the event.  An employee who survived the mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, last week has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company. The lawsuit, filed by Donya Prioleau, claims she submitted a complaint about the gunman two months prior to the shooting that took the lives of six Walmart employees. The lawsuit lists the suspect's alleged pattern of disturbing behavior leading up to the deadly mass shooting, including making bizarre, rude and inappropriate comments about Prioleau's age, gender, socioeconomic status and appearance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City's Mayor, Eric Adams, has directed police and emergency workers to hospitalize people who are deemed mentally ill, even against their own will.  This drastic step to address the mental health crisis, raises many questions like how will this affect other cities with significant homeless and mental illness issues?  Fresno and Madera Counties both collectively have 4,216 people experiencing homelessness, & of that amount, 2,338 are living on the streets. Philip asks the question “Do you think the valley would benefit from New Yorks Mental Health Initiative? - Listeners Comment  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental health clinicians will implement an apprenticeship training model for teachers in some intermediate schools across North and West Auckland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We depend on law enforcement personnel to be on top of their game 24 hours a day, no questions asked. They're always making split second decisions which are always under scrutiny. The expectations of them are unrealistic, especially without considering mental health and wellness. Mental health and wellness are part of the constant maintenance everyone needs to be their best, especially law enforcement. If someone is expected to be on their game 100% of the time, making decisions that alter people's lives, they need to have the capacity and room to make those decisions. This episode's conversation with Elizabeth Strong outlines the need for mental health and wellness among law enforcement, dispatchers, public safety, fire, EMS, and so many more.

Join us as we continue our conversation with our guest, Dr. India Dillard for part 2 of her interview! As a former Co-Chair within the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) for their Mental Health Initiative, in this episode India chats with our host, Elease Dillard about the topic of mental health. She shares free and low-cost places to get counseling, the behind the scenes of what it's like going to counseling (including counseling myths), and as sisters—Elease and India both share how their parents broke the ice with introducing and integrating counseling as a resource within their family.   Press play to listen.   -   MEET INDIA   Dr. India Dillard is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA and currently a Post-Graduate Year-1 (PGY-1) Clinical Pharmacy Resident at one of the nation's leading hospitals specializing in medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and other neurological conditions.     India's journey started from her days in undergrad at Georgia Gwinnett College where she worked hard to successfully graduate college debt-free and obtain scholarships while in Pharmacy School.   Not only was India in the top 10% of her class academically for her Doctorate of Pharmacy, but she has served in retail Pharmacy, served on the frontlines at hospitals/care centers alongside physicians to care for patients, mentors + tutors younger aspiring Pharmacy students, served in multiple leadership roles for organizations, including the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) where she served as Co-Chair for their Mental Health Initiative, Phi Delta Chi professional fraternity where she served as treasurer, and is a member of multiple prestigious honor societies including Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Golden Key International honor society. India has goals to continue her pharmacy training to become a board-certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and pharmacy educator. Additionally, she intends to become a heath advocate to start health initiatives in her community.    —   LET'S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/   LET'S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/   LET'S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds   EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-india-dillard-counseling-resources    - *Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

Joining us on the show is guest Dr. India Dillard! During the conversation with our host Elease Dillard, India chats with us about how to use your God-given gifts to serve others, and transparently shares the behind the scenes of her journey of graduating college debt-free + debt-free funding tips for those interested in pursuing an advanced degree. It is also National Pharmacy Week—so if you are interested in graduating with a degree in Pharmacy, India shares her success tips as well! Press play to listen.   -   MEET INDIA   Dr. India Dillard is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA and currently a Post-Graduate Year-1 (PGY-1) Clinical Pharmacy Resident at one of the nation's leading hospitals specializing in medical treatment, research, and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and other neurological conditions.     India's journey started from her days in undergrad at Georgia Gwinnett College where she worked hard to successfully graduate college debt-free and obtain scholarships while in Pharmacy School.   Not only was India in the top 10% of her class academically for her Doctorate of Pharmacy, but she has served in retail Pharmacy, served on the frontlines at hospitals/care centers alongside physicians to care for patients, mentors + tutors younger aspiring Pharmacy students, served in multiple leadership roles for organizations, including the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) where she served as Co-Chair for their Mental Health Initiative, Phi Delta Chi professional fraternity where she served as treasurer, and is a member of multiple prestigious honor societies including Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, and Golden Key International honor society. India has goals to continue her pharmacy training to become a board-certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and pharmacy educator. Additionally, she intends to become a heath advocate to start health initiatives in her community.    —   LET'S CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lets.breaktheodds/   LET'S CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lets.breaktheodds/   LET'S CONNECT ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lets.breaktheodds   EPISODE NOTES & BLOG: https://letsbreaktheodds.com/interview-india-dillard-serving-others    -   *Please Note: Episodes on Break The Odds do not serve as endorsements of any comments, opinions, actions, resources, and any other behavior by guests, individuals, and other parties. By using any third-party resources/platforms, you may be subject to their terms and conditions.

Jon and Megan returned to the their studios this week a day later than usual but to say it's a good episode is an understatement. We got the chance to sit down with the Crew Chief and head of the social media department at CowPro Motorsports we talked with Scott "Scooter" Pro. Before bringing in Scott. Megan and Jon talked about their almost off weekend. Jon talked about taking him and Jacklyn went Go-Karting for the first time. Jon talked about almost not getting to wear his new helmet, Passing Jacklyn. Megan and Jon discussed about setting up a Go-Kart event in the off season. Should we consider Chases win at the Go-Kart Track a feature win? Megan getting to competitive go-karting. With only a couple short weekends left in the race season left in the race year it's hard to believe it's almost over as Delaware Speedway crowned two champions on Friday night in their Pro Late Model division won by #03 Ray Morneau Jr. The Super Stocks also capped off their season with #43 Jae Doerr grabbing Championship. Velocity's Fall weekend feature event was rained out and the track is looking to make up a rain date to cap of their 2022 season. It's Championship night at Flamboro Speedway this coming weekend with the Canadian Vintage Modifieds, Pure Stocks and Mini Stocks crowning their champions for the season. During intermission all cars are invited to join the Canadian Vintage Modifieds as they will do some parade laps with Christmas lights and glow sticks in support of Scott Tonelli's Mental Health Initiative at Grand River Hospital. Now to the good stuff. This weeks guest being Scott Pro also known as "Scooter". Scooter is the crew chief for the #13 Pontiac in the OSCAAR Qwick Wick Hot Rod Series. We talked to Scooter about how he got started into racing and his recent background into short track racing and how they got involved into the Hot Rod Series. Scooter also talked about his involvement into social media. If you haven't seen their TikToks you have the opportunity to check them out by clicking here. Scooter also gave us insight on how the Hot Rod Series unique tire rule works for their division. At the end of the conversation Megan came in with the Fan Question Period to cap off our time with Scott. We wish the CowPro Motorsports team success in the final weeks of their season. Good luck the rest of the way. Thank you to Scott Pro for joining us this week for the program.

Some of David's interviews with the story makers of the week. Candy Funhouse is looking for a Chief Candy Officer! Anyone age 5 and up can apply – and it pays up to 6 figures. Candyologists Vanessa Janakijevski-Rebelo and Stephanie West give us the lowdown. SickKids Foundation CEO Ted Garrard joins David to discuss SickKids scaling up its mental health neuropsychological assessment program, helping children with physical illnesses get critical mental health support they need. At a Nova Scotia restaurant, a newly arrived Ukrainian refugee received a generous $500 tip. It happened at Betty's at the Kitch. David and the restaurant's co-owner Danielle King discuss the story. Toronto-based Comedian Natalie Norman talks about the heat wave, her and David debate the finer points of sanitation at pools, and whether beaches are worth it. Her show We Will Date You is currently playing the Hamilton Fringe Festival.

We hear a lot and pay attention to physical fitness, essential for our body. But, equally important and often neglected is the concept of mental fitness. Including the daily exercises for mental fitness reaps multiple benefits. It improves our performance and physical being, too. Sakshi Mandhyan, Founder & Director, Mandhyan Care, a positive mental health initiative, talks to us about mental health. About Sakshi Mandhyan Sakshi Mandhyan is an established Psychologist, Speaker, and a Happiness Coach with over 10 years of quality experience. She is also a certified practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Sakshi Mandhyan has recently been awarded as one of the “51 MOST FABULOUS GLOBAL HAPPINESS LEADERS” by World HRD Congress. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

Jim McKinney fills in for Ken Lanphear this week and is joined by US Senator Debbie Stabenow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Duval County Public Schools mental health initiative; tourism upswing; artist-in-residence partnership; local sports

TODAY Exclusive — a first look at the Child Mind Institute's new mental health initiative aiming to teach children ways to understand and manage their emotions. Plus, Vicky Nguyen is sharing tips on how to navigate rising food prices during your next trip to the grocery store. And “Steals and Deals” — Jill Martin is sharing top products to improve your sleep routine.

Joyce welcomes to the show Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships for Bender Leadership Academy. Joining Scott on the show will be Leanne Thomas, Account Manager, Bender Consulting Services, Inc. and Chief-of-Staff for Joyce Bender, CEO. Each guest will talk about the mission of the Bender Leadership Academy and the Mary Brougher Mental Health Initiative. This program was started to honor the life and work of the late President of Bender Consulting Services, Inc., Mary Brougher.

Joyce welcomes to the show Scott Hammerstrom, Manager of Programs and Partnerships for Bender Leadership Academy. Joining Scott on the show will be Leanne Thomas, Account Manager, Bender Consulting Services, Inc. and Chief-of-Staff for Joyce Bender, CEO. Each guest will talk about the mission of the Bender Leadership Academy and the Mary Brougher Mental Health Initiative. This program was started to honor the life and work of the late President of Bender Consulting Services, Inc., Mary Brougher.

The Stamford, Connecticut Police Department is getting additional federal funding to improve its response to cases where mental health concerns are involved.

"Fishing with mates" is a new men's mental health initiative and Treno has the first cast on this great idea for country men from the North West of the state, Stinker shares some great fishing secrets with "6 of the best", including the story of the beach worm that turned out to be a sea snake and Dorian Mode has another fishy tune on this episode of TBF.

Emma and Maddie have been keeping up with the current news and following up with people that are near the current investigation. This is a conversation we wanted to create around the UND crash as it has sparked action in the mental health arena for pilots. ////

October 25, 2021 | Dr. Adam Wilson and Liz Meier Thornton The School Counseling Mental Health Initiative in partnership with Denver Seminary exists to...

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The United States Tennis Association launched a new mental health initiative for players in this year's U.S. Open, which is currently underway. The effort follows tennis star Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open earlier this year, where she revealed struggles with her mental health and sparked a flurry of media conversations about what's appropriate to expect and demand of athletes. Offering licensed mental health providers and quiet rooms among other services, the program also aims to combat stigma. We'll talk about the initiative, as well as what it means for sports governing bodies to meaningfully address athletes' mental health concerns.

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“Let me share that our groups are completely free to attend. They're confidential. They're virtual. They're one hour in length and they are facilitated by clinical psychologists, myself, Dustin, and then we've recently been fortunate to add three other experts to our team, and we all have a background in grief and loss, work-life balance, mood symptoms and traumas.” Our guests today are Drs. Katie Lawlor and Dustin Kieschnick. They join us to discuss the Veterinary Mental Health Initiative, where they both serve as facilitators. Wellbeing and mental health are areas of veterinary medicine that continue to be in the spotlight and the need for more awareness and resources continues to grow. This initiative focuses on peer support with PhD level psychologists facilitating the discussion. They share with us how this FREE program came about through generous support of a veterinary client who saw the need in veterinary medicine. We also discuss how the program is set up and what you can expect from the sessions. It is a great conversation and we are so excited to share this journey with you! Please note, during this conversation we discuss statistics of burnout, depression and mental health in veterinary medicine. We also briefly discuss suicidology. If you are not currently in a space to hear this information, please feel free to skip this episode or save it for a future listen. It is important to know that the Veterinary Mental Health Initiative is NOT for emergency mental health intervention. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or considering suicide, please call 800-273-8255 or Text HOME to 741741If you would like to learn more about the Veterinary Mental Health Initiative, please visit their website: https://www.shanti.org/volunteer/veterinary-mental-health-initiative/ As always, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a ratings and review. You can also contact us at MVLPodcast@avma.org You can also follow us on Social Media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

In this episode, Dr. Camille introduces us to Sarah Bloomquist of Mom's Mental Health Initiative. Sarah will tell us about Mom's Mental Health Initiative of Milwaukee and the resources they have for expecting moms and postpartum moms.

Suniel Shetty feels politicians are not doing enough and that should be remembered while casting our votes, next time. “Every elected politician is thinking of the coming five years and ways to make money, but not about giving back to the system,” says Shetty, Listen to all that's been trending in the world of #Entertainment & #Lifestyle with Mallika Bhagat.

01 April 2021: Orthopedic sports doctor Dr. Geroge Varghese says work-from-home injuries have seen an increase. He tells us how to avoid them. PT and bodybuilder Christian Williams tells us his story and a few tips on working out at home. Specialist pulmonologist Dr. Arshad Altaf tells us about the effects of COVID-19 on patients' lungs.  Dr. Thoraiya has some advice on how to trick our brain into feeling young. And we learn about a new initiative by Google to help people with mental health concerns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental health has been a big area of discussion for the Global Series and  Network over the past year and we are always privileged to welcome passionate health and safety professionals onto our platform to discuss it. This week HSE Network sits down with Paul Hendry of Jacobs to discuss the new One Million Lives Initiative. One Million Lives is a mental health drive that seeks to help people become more aware of their own issues through mental health check-ins. Initially a Jacobs project, Paul has expanded the drive beyond and has ambitions to make the platform a mainstay into 2021 and beynd. Paul shares some moving stories of workers who have uncovered serious issues through the mental health check ins, and we have a great chat about why Paul started the initiative and where he sees it going in the future. One Million Lives Website: https://www.oml.world/Linkedin here >>Twitter: https://twitter.com/Network_HSEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HSENetwork/Website: https://www.hse-network.com/   Support the show

Episode 19 - January 2021 Topic: Mind Shift: Taking Whole-Person Care From Concept to Practice Host: James Millward, DMSc, PA-C Guests: Amber Danielecki Buzzi, MSPAS, PA-C, and Phyllis Peterson, MPAS, PA-C This episode of Vital Minds is a collaborative effort between the nccPA Health Foundation and the PA Foundation and is part of the PArtners in Mental Health Initiative. This initiative leverages a collective impact change strategy to improve the nation’s health by advancing the roles of PAs and strengthening partnerships to address issues impacting mental health and substance use disorders. Achieving that goal means encouraging all PAs, regardless of discipline or practice setting, to be champions of mental healthcare and to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Join the movement today. Resources: nccPA Health Foundation - Mental Health SMI Adviser SMI Adviser - My Mental Health Crisis Plan app American Psychiatric Association - "New app will help people with serious mental illness develop a crisis plan" American Hospital Association - Behavioral Health Integration: Treating the Whole Person Medical Group Management Association - Integrated behavioral health in a clinical primary care setting HRSA Health Center Program - Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration HealthAffairs - How We Are Integrating Behavioral Health Into Primary CareRead more ›

Teton County Mental Health Initiative Continues into 2021 by KHOL

What really works when it comes to preventing and dealing with mental health difficulties? Can a world exist in which no one is held back by mental health problems.? That’s the vision of Professor Miranda Wolpert Head of the Mental Health Priority Area at the Wellcome Trust. With £200million to spend over five years, Miranda Wolpert and her team are taking a radical new approach to addressing anxiety and depression in 14- to 24-year-olds. Claudia hears about her new vision in addressing mental health problems in young people Sleep problems are common in adolescence, and often related to anxiety and depression. But one factor which might be affecting mental health in people in their twenties is how they slept as teenagers, according to new research from Faith Orchard - lecturer at the University of Sussex. She disentangles exactly what is going on and teases apart the specific sleeping difficulties involved in the complex relationship between sleep, anxiety and depression. We use various mental shortcuts to save our brains effort. One of those is that when we’ve made a choice in the past and rejected one option, we carry on rejecting that option and downgrade the thing we didn’t choose and actively avoid it if we are offered it again. And until now what wasn’t realised was that infants who of course have far less sophisticated thinking processes, do it too. Does this mean it’s intuitive, rather than something we learn to do? Alex Silver from the University of Pittsburgh dissects the evidence Producer Adrian Washbourne

Hey Group Practice listeners! New podcast episode out today! In this episode, I'm talking about getting a mental health initiative for your team set up in your group practice. In this episode I cover: What a mental health initiative is Why implement a mental health initiative What a mental health initiative can consist of This episode is sponsored by TherapyNotes. TherapyNotes is an EHR software that helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with confidence and efficiency. I use TherapyNotes in my own group practice and love its amazing support team, billing features, and scheduling capabilities. It serves us well as a large group practice owner. Do you ever wish for a financial therapist who could relieve you from the last few months' bookkeeping, talk you off the edge when you're running into issues with Quickbooks, or help you work through a profit plan for growth? GreenOak Accounting does just that! GreenOak Accounting is an accounting firm that specializes in working with group practices. Their value goes WAY beyond bookkeeping; they can help you get on track for financial success. Schedule a free consultation by going to http://greenoakaccounting.com/tgpe

Ryan talks to Marlene Spalten, CEO of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, about their new "Mental Health First Aid" initiative.

Solomé Tibebu is the Director of the Upswing Fund. She is leading the effort to provide timely resources to organizations that focus on the mental health and well-being supports to adolescents of color and/or LGBTQ+ in the United States—populations that face urgent needs during the pandemic but too often lack access to the care they need. Funding for the effort comes from Pivotal Ventures, a personal investment and incubation company founded and led by Melinda Gates.  In this episode, apart from learning about the incredible funding opportunity available to mental health providers who focus on adolescents of color and LGBTQ youth, we also learn about the amazing Solomé Tibebu, who leads the effort. What You'll Learn Pivotal venture's efforts to fund an act that serves as COVID response to the needs of the service providers who are delivering mental health and well-being support to adolescents of color and LGBTQ youth. More resources on mental health and well-being available to adolescents of color and LGBTQ. Tips on taking care of your mental health base on Solome's lived experience. And much more! Favorite Quote “I do hope that as an industry, we can recognize that the service providers are people too. And we have to make sure that they're getting the care and support they need every day as they navigate with impacted budgets as a result of COVID.” - Solomé Tibebu For More Information:  https://www.cmhnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Upswing-Fund_Grantee-2-pager_10.19.20.pdf (Download the Overview for Grant Applicants!) https://www.pivotalventures.org/ (Pivotal Ventures – A Melinda Gates Company) https://theupswingfund.org/ (The Upswing Fund for Adolescent Mental Health) https://www.behavioralhealthtech.com/ (Going Digital Behavioral Health Tech Summit) https://anxietyinteens.org/ (Anxiety in Teens) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PcdRyB8YJY (Surviving Anxiety: Solomé Tibebu at TEDxTC) https://www.cognific.com/ (Cognific) https://mailchi.mp/6333404d9c25/rethinkbhi/ (ReThink Behavioral Health Innovation) Stay Involved With The Optimistic Advocate Do you want to hear stories of inspiring advocates who help individuals and families make positive changes in their lives in communities across the globe? And maybe bring you a bit closer to recognizing your full potential as an advocate for change. Then listen and subscribe to https://theoptimisticadvocate.com/listen/ (The Optimistic Advocate) podcast. Enjoy each episode! Follow Scott Bryant-Comstock on https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottcmhn/ (LinkedIn). Join our https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3985215/ (LinkedIn community). Let us know what you think! Send an audio file with your comments to info@theoptimisticadvocate.com. We'd love to hear from you and remember to share it with your podcasting friends.

Future Pharmacist counsels students struggling with trauma. Keith Kurlin is a student at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. He is half way through his doctoral program, focusing on neuro and psychiatric pharmacy. Keith is the chair of the Mental Health Initiative for the Orlando chapter of the Student National Pharmacist's Association (SNPhA,) where he works to bring education in trauma counseling and suicide prevention to every student on campus.Produced By podCONX

I spoke to Liam Cavanagh on Aug 18, 2020. It was wonderful to discuss life and hockey and mental health with Liam. His ability to share his story and experiences was so powerful and profound. The words he shares and his insights looking backwards on his experiences were so wise. Taking care of your head can make you so successful in every aspect of your life. How true!. The power of sharing our story and how doing the next thing to not give up is so important. Liam has clear vision on things that can change and impact others. It was a pleasure to let him share his passion. Liam's Bio Liam Cavanagh, newly appointed Director of Operations & Player Development for Finngoalie in Nova Scotia after working in the NCAA the past 5 years as Director of Hockey Operations at Robert Morris University and University of Massachussetts, Boston. Cavanagh earned his BBA from Acadia University in 2017 with a focus in Marketing and Finance, followed by his Master’s Degree in Organization Leadership with a focus in non-profit leadership and data analytics at Robert Morris University in 2019.Cavanagh’s operational hockey career started at UMass Boston, after his playing career had been cut short. After struggling with mental health for years, publicly opening up and sharing his story, he has made endless strides to help other understand there is light at the end of the tunnel. The native of Nova Scotia, Cavanagh founded Never Give Up Radio, a non-profit organization that was built to help student-athletes and intercollegiate students understand the importance of a balanced lifestyle while maintaining and understanding the significance that mental health plays in everyday life. NGU (Never Give Up) has built a platform featuring several collegiate and professional athletes to help advocate mental health and help others understand that “it is ok to not be ok”. Find more information at www.nguradio.org.Liam has hosted and been guests at Mental Health Initiative all across North America and has been a small piece to the puzzle when helping to show others that there is hope through struggle. You are never alone.

Catherine Wattigny and Phyllis Babineaux, LCSW discuss the mental health impact of the COVID 19 virus on individuals. And an upcoming seminar on the subject that will happen May 26th at the Steamboat Pavilion at 6 PM. https://www.iberiamentalhealthinitiative.org/

We kick off this week talking about which running backs we are having the hardest time ranking. Then we unveil something very special to us and announce the launch of the Fantasy Football Mental Health Initiative, a campaign to drive more awareness and funding for mental health issues. Then we transition into our running back rankings debates. Sam and Andrew take turns explaining why they have selected running backs ranked differently. They each have one minute to make a compelling case and offer rebuttal, then Garner decides who was more convincing and has the player ranked appropriately. Lastly, we answer a few questions from some of our amazing listeners. Special thanks to @AmbrosinoNFL, Ryan Radtke and @SallyIsADog for the great questions. Twitter: @PodAfterTD @SamHoppen @AndrewMackens @Garnther

We are so excited to be talking about mental health for moms with Sarah Bloomquist, founder of Mom's Mental Health Initiative in Milwaukee, WI. ::TRIGGER WARNING:: In this episode, we talk in detail about perinatal mood disorders (such as postpartum anxiety and depression) and about specific examples of the feelings and thoughts moms deal with when they are suffering from these disorders.  Mental health for moms goes beyond just postpartum depression and is something that many women struggle with after having a baby. During our conversation, we discuss the different types of perinatal mood disorders that occur during and after pregnancy and how to recognize them.  We also talk about the importance of screenings for mental health for moms in general, and not just for postpartum depression. This episode has some great mental health advice for any woman and can serve as a great resource for everyone. Show Notes [5:25] Sarah gives some background on how she founded Moms Mental Health Initiative (MMHI) and shares her personal experience with perinatal mood disorders.  [8:18] MMHI's reach has expanded over the last 4 years, largely due to their focused content on social media. They believe in providing accurate information and resources to moms. [9:30] We discuss some of the obstacles that prevent a mother from seeking help when she needs it. [11:20] We chat about some of the things that are common but not necessarily normal when it comes to mental and physical health postpartum. [12:41] Sarah explains what MMHI is and gives more details about the different types of perinatal mood disorders (PMADs) as well as the services MMHI provides to mothers. [15:50] Sarah describes the process when a mom reaches out to MMHI and how she and her team connect moms to the appropriate resources and point them towards treatment. [19:05] We discuss the idea of screening for PMADs and whether it is beneficial for other providers (pediatricians, physical therapists, etc.) to be formally or informally screening moms and providing a safe space to talk. [34:08] Sarah and I chat about healthcare providers and how important it is to reduce obstacles and offer convenient options for scheduling appointments for new moms. [38:23] We talk about postpartum anxiety and how it differs from postpartum depression. Sarah gives some specific examples of feelings a mom might have in each scenario. [59:20] Sarah shares her biggest piece of advice to moms. Subscribe and Review in Apple Podcasts Are you subscribed to our podcast?  If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today.  I wouldn't want you to miss an episode. Plus, we often add bonus episodes and if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out on those!  Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts. Now if you're enjoying the episodes, I'd be really grateful if you left me a review also.  Those reviews can help other people find my podcast so they can benefit from the information too.  Plus, who doesn't like to hear nice things about their work?!? Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you've enjoyed the most.  Thank you so much! Links Mentioned In This Episode: Moms Mental Health Initiative website MMHI Facebook Page Revitalize Woman Community Facebook Group Facebook Page for Revitalize Physical Therapy Instagram Page for Revitalize Physical Therapy

Episode 14 - February 2020 Topic: Beyond the Baby Blues: Addressing Postpartum Depression Guests: Kathleen Ehrhardt, MMS, PA-C, and Jacob Wills, PA-C This episode of Vital Minds is a collaborative effort between the nccPA Health Foundation and the PA Foundation and is part of the PArtners in Mental Health Initiative. This initiative leverages a collective impact change strategy to improve the nation’s health by advancing the roles of PAs and strengthening partnerships to address issues impacting mental health and substance use disorders. Achieving that goal means encouraging all PAs, regardless of discipline or practice setting, to be champions of mental healthcare and to join in the movement to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Join the movement today. Resources: nccPA Health Foundation – Mental Health CDC - "Depression Among Women" National Institute of Mental Health - "Postpartum Depression Facts" Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Learning Network - "Counseling Interventions Can Prevent Perinatal Depression" Postpartum Support International SMI Adviser - "What treatments are available for postpartum depression, or depression after childbirth?" SMI Adviser - "Using Antidepressants in Pregnancy" SMI Adviser - "Perinatal Psychiatry" Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Read more ›

Steve Sidwell and Lee Hendrie look ahead to Super Sunday's clash between Man City and West Ham. Prince William launches a mental health initiative in football with ‘Heads Up' weekend. And, rumours circulate that Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona after a public bust-up this week.

Public Health England's Global Mental Health initiative - Mental Health in India – Bridging the Gap Public Health England's Global Mental Health initiative: Using evidence to influence Mental Health Policy in small island states in the Caribbean Region Dr Anees Pari Mental Health in India – Bridging the Gap 30-31 October 2019 St Antony's College, Oxford

8/7/19 Clipps & Drew review the new "Rich Paul Rule" after the NCAA announced a change in their policy about athletes interactions with agents.  The boys also discuss a new Mental Health Initiative as the NBA continues to prove why it's the most progressive professional sports league.  Clipps & Drew talk about Lakers mini-camp and look forward to the opening day match-up between the Clippers and the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much will home games cost next season? Will and Chuck discuss next year's single game and season ticket price increases, wonder what the Rich Paul rule will do to the NCAA basketball landscape, and give an update on the NBA's new mental health initiative.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much will home games cost next season? Will and Chuck discuss next year's single game and season ticket price increases, wonder what the Rich Paul rule will do to the NCAA basketball landscape, and give an update on the NBA's new mental health initiative.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America East Associate Commissioner Kate Bergstrom praises the collective buy-in from the conference and how the next goals to help student-athletes with their mental health have been realized.

Episode 11 - March 2019 Topic: Healthcare Provider Burnout Guests: Nelae Keene, PA-C, and Jay Somers, PA-C This episode of Vital Minds is a collaborative effort between the nccPA Health Foundation and the PA Foundation and is part of the PArtners in Mental Health Initiative. This initiative leverages a collective impact change strategy to improve the nation’s health by advancing the roles of PAs and strengthening partnerships to address issues impacting mental health and substance use disorders. Achieving that goal means encouraging us, as PAs, to care for ourselves and one another so we’re the best that we can be for our patients. Resources: nccPA Health Foundation - Mental Health AAPA - "Are PAs Burned Out?" National Academy of Medicine - "Implementing Optimal Team-Based Care to Reduce Clinician Burnout" National Academy of Medicine - "Burnout and Job and Career Satisfaction in the Physician Assistant Profession: A Review of the Literature" Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners - "Efficacy of the Well-Being Index to identify distress and stratify well-being in Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants"Read more ›

In this episode I discuss the 4 types of discomfort zones, and how to use these as tools to regulate your thinking and improve mental health. This is the fourth episode in my Perfect You series. **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.com About the Mental Health Initiative and January Perfect You Book Club: I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one. Starting this January we will be tackling the issue of identity in my PERFECT YOU book club! It's not too late to join! Why is identity important? Why is it the first step to your mental health makeover? Understanding your identity and knowing who you are enbles you to take control over your life and health. Understanding your identity gives you hope to change and motivation to stay strong when times get tough. Once you learn how your unique mind works, you will begin to understand how to make positive changes in your life. So how does this January book club work? 1. You will need to get my book THE PERFECT YOU (on sale now for $12.99, so you save 35%: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you) which is also available on Kindle and Audible. 2. I will be doing a YouTube Live once a week to answer questions and go over several key concepts: YOUTUBE LIVE SCHEDULEWeek One (Jan 4th 10am CT): Chapter 1-3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W62zDofq-gU Week Two (Jan 11th 10am CT): Chapter 4-5Week Three (Jan 18th 10am CT): Chapter 6-7Week Four (Jan 31st 10am CT): Chapter 8-10 Like all book clubs, if you read the assigned chapters before the YouTube live it will make each session even more meaningful so be sure to read the related chapters before each YouTube session! If you can't make the YouTube live don't worry! The session will be available on my YouTube channel for you to watch anytime.  *Email us your questions about the assigned chapters at questions@drleaf.com in advance of the YouTube live date. 3. I will be doing weekly podcasts related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity so be sure to subscribe to my podcast (available on iTunes, Google Play, and YouTube): https://drleaf.com/media/podcasts/. 4. I will also be doing a weekly blog on concepts and ideas related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity: https://drleaf.com/blog/. 5. Follow me on social media to get daily tips and information related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity: Instagram: @drcarolineleaf Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf Twitter: @drcarolineleaf 6. Get a team together! Community is essential when it comes to  improving our mental health, so plan a date with a few friends and work through the Perfect You together! *Be sure to tag me in group pictures you post to social media so I can repost and share them! 7. If you would like to go more in-depth on the concepts I cover in THE PERFECT YOU, and do an online gift profile quiz, check out my online program The Perfectly You (https://perfectlyyou.com). You can also order the Perfect You workbook and DVD which is not required but will definitely help enhance you experience and help you understand the more tricky concepts: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/product-combo-deals/products/the-perfect-you-bundle.

In this episode I discuss why IQ tests and personality profiles are not good, and can be misleading and often damaging. I also discuss a better alternative. This is the third podcast in my Perfect You series.  **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.com About the Mental Health Initiative and January Perfect You Book Club: I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one. Starting this January we will be tackling the issue of identity in my PERFECT YOU book club! Why is identity important? Why is it the first step to your mental health makeover? Understanding your identity and knowing who you are enbles you to take control over your life and health. Understanding your identity gives you hope to change and motivation to stay strong when times get tough. Once you learn how your unique mind works, you will begin to understand how to make positive changes in your life. So how does this January book club work? 1. You will need to get my book THE PERFECT YOU (on sale now for $12.99, so you save 35%: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you) which is also available on Kindle and Audible. 2. I will be doing a YouTube Live once a week to answer questions and go over several key concepts: YOUTUBE LIVE SCHEDULEWeek One (Jan 4th 10am CT): Chapter 1-3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W62zDofq-gU Week Two (Jan 11th 10am CT): Chapter 4-5Week Three (Jan 18th 10am CT): Chapter 6-7Week Four (Jan 31st 10am CT): Chapter 8-10 Like all book clubs, if you read the assigned chapters before the YouTube live it will make each session even more meaningful so be sure to read the related chapters before each YouTube session! If you can't make the YouTube live don't worry! The session will be available on my YouTube channel for you to watch anytime.  *Email us your questions about the assigned chapters at questions@drleaf.com in advance of the YouTube live date. 3. I will be doing weekly podcasts related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity so be sure to subscribe to my podcast (available on iTunes, Google Play, and YouTube): https://drleaf.com/media/podcasts/. 4. I will also be doing a weekly blog on concepts and ideas related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity: https://drleaf.com/blog/. 5. Follow me on social media to get daily tips and information related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity: Instagram: @drcarolineleaf Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf Twitter: @drcarolineleaf 6. Get a team together! Community is essential when it comes to  improving our mental health, so plan a date with a few friends and work through the Perfect You together! *Be sure to tag me in group pictures you post to social media so I can repost and share them! 7. If you would like to go more in-depth on the concepts I cover in THE PERFECT YOU, and do an online gift profile quiz, check out my online program The Perfectly You (https://perfectlyyou.com). You can also order the Perfect You workbook and DVD which is not required but will definitely help enhance you experience and help you understand the more tricky concepts: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/product-combo-deals/products/the-perfect-you-bundle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mental Health issues are not on the rise- rather it is the mismanagement of mental health that is increasing.  In this episode I discuss why the current mental health system is failing to help people, and what we can do about this. I also discuss psychotropic medication, and how fo find healing if you struggle with mental ill-health. This is the second podcast in my Perfect You series.  **This is informative and NOT individual medical advice. **DRUG WITHDRAWAL should ALWAYS be done under the supervision of a qualified professional. These drugs alter your brain chemistry, and withdrawal can be a difficult process. There are thousands of patient-run sites on withdrawal from psychoactive substances on the Internet, and many books available in stores and online. We suggest you begin looking at the resources page on Mad in America. Dr. Peter Breggin also has a brilliant book on withdrawal: https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/ **For general information on the current state of psychiatry please visit http://www.madinamerica.com.  **To report any adverse psychotropic drug effects you have experienced, and for more detailed individual drug information, please visit https://rxisk.org/ Additional Resources: https://drleaf.com/blog/ http://podcast.drleaf.com/e/episode-37-the-dangers-of-psychotropic-medications-with-dr-peter-breggin/   https://breggin.com The SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!! For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app. get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/ **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.com    About the Mental Health Initiative and January Perfect You Book Club: I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one. Starting this January we will be tackling the issue of identity in my PERFECT YOU book club! Why is identity important? Why is it the first step to your mental health makeover? Understanding your identity and knowing who you are enbles you to take control over your life and health. Understanding your identity gives you hope to change and motivation to stay strong when times get tough. Once you learn how your unique mind works, you will begin to understand how to make positive changes in your life. So how does this January book club work? 1. You will need to get my book THE PERFECT YOU (on sale now for $12.99, so you save 35%: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you) which is also available on Kindle and Audible. 2. I will be doing a YouTube Live once a week to answer questions and go over several key concepts: YOUTUBE LIVE SCHEDULEWeek One (Jan 4th 10am CT): Chapter 1-3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W62zDofq-gU Week Two (Jan 11th 10am CT): Chapter 4-5Week Three (Jan 18th 10am CT): Chapter 6-7Week Four (Jan 31st 10am CT): Chapter 8-10 Like all book clubs, if you read the assigned chapters before the YouTube live it will make each session even more meaningful so be sure to read the related chapters before each YouTube session! If you can't make the YouTube live don't worry! The session will be available on my YouTube channel for you to watch anytime: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuBlz5pDn4pP2lehhxGyhJQ?view_as=subscriber *Email us your questions about the assigned chapters at questions@drleaf.com in advance of the YouTube live date. 3. I will be doing weekly podcasts related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity so be sure to subscribe to my podcast (available on iTunes, Google Play, and YouTube): https://drleaf.com/media/podcasts/. 4. I will also be doing a weekly blog on concepts and ideas related to THE PERFECT YOU, mental health, and identity: https: --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Christy Gauss, Indiana's School Mental Health Facilitator, shares what is happening state-wide to assist students, educators and parents regarding this issue of mental health.https://lookupindiana.org/: Look Up Indiana website: a one-stop shop for all things mental health in the state of Indiana. https://www.nami.org/: The National Alliance on Mental Illness websitehttps://www.nasponline.org/: the National Association of School Psychologistshttps://self-reg.ca/: Dr. Stuart Shanker Self Reg website

Christy Gauss, Indiana's School Mental Health Facilitator, shares what is happening state-wide to assist students, educators and parents regarding this issue of mental health.https://lookupindiana.org/: Look Up Indiana website: a one-stop shop for all things mental health in the state of Indiana. https://www.nami.org/: The National Alliance on Mental Illness websitehttps://www.nasponline.org/: the National Association of School Psychologistshttps://self-reg.ca/: Dr. Stuart Shanker Self Reg website

Democratic Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey discusses his fear that a bipartisan $6.3 billion health package that would also overhaul the mental health system could be undercut by GOP efforts to repeal the health care law. He tells CQ Roll Call’s Health reporter Andrew Siddons and Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim that Medicaid cuts are of particular concern. Congress passed the bipartisan “21st Century Cures” bill, which would, among other things, provide extra money for brain research at the National Institutes of Health, help fight the opioid epidemic, fund Vice President Joe Biden’s ‘Moonshot’ cancer project and better integrate mental health care into standard medical practice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Read the full story with photos at: https://www.otsuka.co.jp/en/company/globalnews/2015/0121_01.html Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), its alliance partner Lundbeck, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the National Council for Behavioral Health joined in two years ago to organizeConnect 4 Mental Health®. It is an initiative that aims to help communities throughout the United States implement local approaches that provide additional support for those with serious mental illness. Connect 4 Mental Health (C4MH) encourages community-based organizations, such as emergency services, law enforcement, and public housing, to work with mental healthcare providers and advocates to develop programs that support the estimated 6% of Americans living with serious mental illness. “Our hope is that Connect 4 Mental Health will ignite a movement inspiring individuals and organizations to collaborate in order to help improve the lives of people with mental illness, one community at a time,” said Donna Erwin, Director, Advocacy and Policy, OAPI. C4MH has identified four areas of focus that may help communities address mental illness locally: 1) Early Intervention, 2) Creative Use of Technology, 3) Integration of Services, and 4) Continuity of Care. To recognize organizations that have shown good examples of work in these areas, C4MH implemented a ‘Community Innovation Awards’ program. Winners received a 10,000 USD award and access to a one-on-one mentorship program. The winning organizations chosen for the 2014 awards: Early Intervention: NAMI of Collier County (Naples, Florida) Creative Use of Technology: Crisis Text Line (New York City) Continuity of Care: Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center (Charleston & Summerville, South Carolina) Service Integration: Robert Young Center (Moline, Illinois)