The closure of state-run mental institutions and the wave of antipsychiatry, combined with Rosenhand's experiment, influenced public perception to turn it against large, depersonalizing institutions that treated those with mental illnesses.
The debate on whether big pharma should optimize for profit or benefit when treating mental health is ongoing. However, ultimately, therapists and doctors who care more about the patients should be given more power than profit-maximizing companies.
This podcast episode discusses coping mechanisms for those individuals who take in more information and tend to feel things more deeply. They stress the importance of finding room between all the thoughts and emotions to let go.
The speaker discusses the concept of codependency, how it can develop due to childhood experiences, trauma, and even growing up in a seemingly stable environment, and the negative impact it can have on one's life.
The speaker talks about their journey towards mental peace and acceptance through self-care and reprogramming their thoughts. They also share an incident during their book tour where they lost track of time due to getting too focused on their work.
The conversation centers around Jake's mental health and temporal lobe seizures, which have made his symptoms harder to manage.
Feeling relief at the thought of not waking up shouldn't scare someone, but instead, it should be used as a message to recognize that they are under too much pressure and need to change something to improve their life. The way someone feels is never wrong and is a messenger that they need to learn something.
The podcast discusses the diagnosis and severity level of bipolar disorder, based on the experiences of a woman named Diane, and explains the two main types of bipolar disorder.
Troubled adolescents experiencing problematic sexual attractions need a safe space to come forward and get help to prevent future unwanted behavior such as that of Jeffrey Dahmer.
The TED Radio Hour podcast from NPR discusses the connection between mental, physical, and spiritual health and how recognizing and amplifying energy can lead to more fulfillment, creativity and less stress.
Poor and minority children have less access and lower quality of mental health services than their white and wealthy counterparts, leading to significant disparities in mental health outcomes.
By exaggerating the negative sides of anxiety, we are denying ourselves the opportunity to connect with real community and leverage it for meaningful purpose. This is why we need to embrace the messy, beautiful work of being human to break free from the negativity and self-pathologizing.
Paolo offers advice to a woman going through tragedy and assists in finding closure by suggesting other ways to say goodbye. He also provides medical advice while building a friendship with her.
The speaker reflects on the suicide of someone close to him and learns years later about the affair she had that could have contributed to her decision.
The effectiveness of SSRIs as a treatment for anxiety and depression was called into question on a late night TV show, with the guest suggesting that nobody knows how they actually work and that alcohol may work better. The host of the show responded with a suggestion of violence towards those who hold such views.
Homeless people with mental illness oftentimes lack access to proper healthcare, causing them to either be incarcerated, ignored, or passed through a revolving door from one agency to the next.
Discover how brain building exercises can be a fun activity outside of traditional studying and learning for children’s mental health and development. Validating children’s emotions and providing tools to manage emotions properly can help to strengthen the brain.
The speaker gives advice about how to compliment someone and plan things out. He also talks about Medicaid and resources for mental illness.
The Men’s Council of Greater Washington offers communal rituals of dancing, roaring, hugging, and weeping to combat deep inner pain among men, including veterans. These rituals help men cope with their post-war experiences and provide strength through bonding.
People often cut themselves off from certain experiences to pursue happiness which leads to compulsive behaviors. While making happiness the North star promotes positivity, it also has downsides in terms of overlooking negative experiences.
The speaker shares their experience of having a searing panic attack in the middle of the night and having to make a difficult decision while driving down the road.
The road to success is not smooth, even for high-functioning individuals like our guest. It is important to acknowledge and share our struggles along the way to inspire others and create a community that prioritizes mental health and well-being.
The rise of mental health awareness and the increasing need for employee mental well-being has led many companies to offer meditation apps as a benefit. In the future, mental health solutions may become an expected part of workplace benefits and even expand into tools for schools to provide digital counseling to students.
A discussion about the significance of mental health in the military and how it is often disregarded by the command. The speaker also shares his personal experience and how he prioritizes his mental health.
A man runs loops around a strange street to reset himself, claiming it is better than virtual school.
The speaker shares their personal journey of overcoming the mental health stigma and finding medication and therapy to help manage their anxiety and depression.
The pandemic has highlighted the need to address mental health and well-being beyond clinical depression and recognize the crisis among young people. There is an opportunity to design a conscious approach to mental health in post-pandemic society and workplaces.
A teenager discusses her experience with transitioning and the impact it had on her mental health, stating that while some teenagers may mistake transitioning as the answer to their emotional problems, it was the right decision for her and made everything easier.
In this episode, the hosts discuss how some people use mental health as a shield against criticism, and how this can create a complicated situation. They explore a recent incident in the NBA and share personal experiences with mental health struggles and the impact on relationships.
During times when life feels difficult and when you feel stuck in a rut, seeking professional help through therapy can be a beneficial reminder that things will change. The endorphins released from exercise and self-care practices can also be helpful, but therapy can provide a deeper level of support and guidance.
Lisa claims to be pregnant after having her tubes tied, resulting in her friends and family speculating on her mental health, while it appears she only craved the attention and feeling of being pregnant.
The stigma surrounding suicidal thoughts implies that only people with severe mental health issues experience them, but the reality is that they can occur on a spectrum and are more common than we think.
The speaker had a conversation with someone who eventually wrote a suicide note, and discussed with them the importance of being clear and direct about apologies in the note.
The speaker highlights the negative impact of shutting down someone who is trying to open up about their sufferings, leading to them suffer in silence.
The importance of recognizing and leaning into safe places that help reduce stress and anxiety, both internally and with loved ones.
A mother shares her struggle with postpartum depression, anxiety, and how medication, therapy, and moving to the suburbs helped her balance her mental health and motherhood.
We can combat the negative voice in our head by creating a script to remind ourselves of our goals and values, and practicing it regularly. This helps us overcome conditioning and patterns that cause us to be lazy and complacent.
This snippet of lyrics highlights the importance of being in a positive or "high" state of mind and suggests that having weapons such as positive beliefs and attitude can help a person stay high.
The Ridges was a fully functioning agricultural and dairy farm that was used as a form of mental health rehabilitation for patients. Strange noises have been heard behind the doors, such as a slow metal table being screeched across the floor.
The experience of postpartum mental health can vary greatly from person to person, and assumptions about how someone is feeling can be harmful. It's important to understand that postpartum depression or anxiety is serious and can be a surreal experience after giving birth via C-section.
Meditation helps people to see beyond the programming they walk in with. It helps to know and accept oneself better or love oneself more.
The host discusses how watching a guest performing on stage made her question her own well-being and led her to cry for three days while watching dramas on Netflix.
The speaker expresses their concern over chemically altering one's mind and argues how it can potentially harm an individual's mental and emotional state. Additionally, the speaker shares their personal experience of lack of emotional connection and upbringing by a single mother.
The speaker expresses dislike for the positive quote "nobody asks if you're okay" as it may appeal to those who think they are strong but are actually struggling, and believes that it is important to address things that may not necessarily kill you, but are not good for you.
The speaker has found coaching high school girls to be very beneficial to their mental health as they are able to spend time doing what they love and being outside regularly.
The podcast highlights May as Mental Health Awareness Month and the online therapy provider, Talkspace, is offering a discount of $100 on the first month to celebrate every effort to improve mental health.
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the issue of mental health as it relates to criminal responsibility, highlighting the difference in understanding and research between postpartum depression and other mental health disorders, as well as the use of forensic evidence to determine criminal responsibility in court.
The speaker finds it difficult to fully endorse advice that encourages people to avoid feeling sad or down because it could hinder actual self-improvement, and questions the role of historical literacy in accepting this advice.
Staying active and moving your body can have a significant impact on your mental health, even as an entrepreneur with a busy schedule. Making exercise a part of your daily routine can help you achieve your goals and feel better both physically and mentally.
In this podcast, experts discuss the significant role physical activity plays in promoting good mental health and explore ways to incorporate exercise into daily routines for a happier and healthier life.
The hosts of the podcast discuss the benefits of having each other to talk to during overwhelming and anxious times as well as the joy of feeling like they are just chatting with friends through their podcast.
The host expresses gratitude to the supporters of the podcast, advocates for being open about mental health struggles, and discusses the suspiciously low settlement amount for a wrongful death case. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division opened an investigation into the death shortly after the lawsuit was filed.
