Follows Luis, a combat veteran and author who has emerged as a leading advocate for PTSD awareness; Erundina, a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence who has battled addiction and relapse for many years; and, Ashley, a New Orleans resident whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and returned to confront the aftermath.
Follows two police officers with the San Antonio Texas Police Department who are diverting people away from jail and into mental health treatment, one 911 call at a time.
The first episode of Hiding in Plain Sight focuses on young people who provide an intimate look at what it’s like to experience mental illness, from depression to addiction to suicide ideation, with insights from families, providers, and advocates and explores the impact of childhood trauma, stigma, and social media.
Decolonizing Mental Health dismantles the racism that underscores the mental healthcare industry. By focusing its gaze on the transformative work of therapists and individuals of color, it calls for a redressal of the ways in which we define psychiatric illness and health.
Zeroing in on how anxiety shows up, the nurture/nature debate, what's happening in homes and society that's significantly adding to the problem, the crisis on college campuses, and the impact of anxiety and mental health in lower socioeconomic communities, especially the brown and black communities."
After his 14-year-old son, Ryan, kills himself, Jason Reid meets with suicide survivors, prevention experts and mental health professionals to try to explain to parents why adolescent suicide has increased by 70% in the last decade.
One in 10 American children suffers from a serious emotional disturbance and over 17 million have experienced a psychiatric disorder. It focuses primarily on three families in crisis, each struggling with a child’s severe mental illness and desperately seeking treatment in the face of limited resources and support.
The film focuses on four different groups, telling the stories of suicide—American veterans, members of the LGBT community, university students, and gun owners, weaving the experiences of the frontlines heroes together. Wake Up confronts the tragedy with a call for action: a dialogue and legislative change to begin the process of improving the world.
Filmed over five years, it brings us inside one of the nation’s busiest psychiatric emergency rooms, into jails where psychiatric patients are warehoused, and to the homes – and homeless encampments – of mentally ill members of our communities.
In communities rich in their traditional and religious values, Indonesian faith-based or traditional healers and mental health professionals work tirelessly to improve mental health care and prevent human rights abuses. In the face of skepticism, can they negotiate their way to achieve successful collaboration instead of being antagonists?
"Every Tuesday and Friday, we deep dive into the science, research and psychology behind a topic, concept or experience that defines our 20s - from dating to mental health, career anxiety, friendships, finances and all the growing pains and confusion associated with this decade"
"Your go-to resource for breaking the stigma around mental health in the Latinx community. Through engaging episodes, we explore culturally relevant topics like generational trauma, mental health barriers, self-care, and personal growth."
"Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors. Hillary McBride and her clients want to help demystify mental health. No actors. No auditions. No artifice. This is what people really sound like when they talk about traumatic births, turbulent divorces, eating disorders and tough childhoods."
"With a love for what we do, hundreds of free episodes & millions of downloads; Anxiety Slayer is one of the most trusted award-winning podcasts for Anxiety Relief."
"The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly chat about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves."
"Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale — the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history — The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness."
"Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice. If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition and are looking for hope, this podcast is for you."
"Join us every weekday morning to take a few moments to step out of the internal chatter and external noise. We'll pause and reflect to consider what brings us together in this shared human condition and how we can live a life that best reflects our limitless potential."
"A show about clinical depression...with laughs? Well, yeah. Depression is an incredibly common and isolating disease experienced by millions, yet often stigmatized by society - A series of frank, moving, and, yes, funny conversations with top comedians who have dealt with this disease"
"We aim to bring more awareness and understanding of OCD through the podcast, for people who are suffering from it but also for those family members and friends, and other people like therapists and researchers who work in this area everyday."
The Work
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Set inside a single room in Folsom Prison, three men from the outside participate in a four-day group therapy retreat with level-four convicts. Over the four days, each man in the room takes his turn at delving deep into his past.
Mindfulnesss for Life: An Interview with Jon Kabat-Zinn
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Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as a way of “connecting to your life.” He discusses the “hard work” of living in the present moment, the personal and psychological impacts of developing a practice of mindfulness, and the benefits of utilizing mindfulness in therapy. He also touches upon mindfulness in parenting. Drawing upon his years of experience and research in the field of mindfulness, Dr. Kabat-Zinn offers an inspiring and instructive approach for mental health professionals and curious individuals alike.
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