Best Stigma Of Mental Illness Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Stigma of Mental Illness 12-18-14 59:03

10y ago59:03

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In this episode, Chrissie has a conversation with Chris Young, a man with Borderline Personality Disorder, who is spreading awareness mental health by waling around the edge of the United Kingdom.

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Stigma of Mental Illness 12-11-14 59:03

10y ago59:03

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What questions do you have regarding mental illness/health for you or your loved ones? In this episode, Chrissie has expert Dr. Mark Komrad here at your disposal to chat with you about anything mental health!

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Stigma of Mental Illness 12-4-14 59:33

10y ago59:33

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What do you imagine when you think about someone with bipolar disorder? Jeff Zinn has created a documentary of his manic stages while experiencing a psychotic episode. We discuss his movie as well as the advocacy he does through peer support and teaching others about mental health.

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The Impact of Mental Health Stigma on Chinese Americans 22:25

10y ago22:25

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There are 1.25 million Chinese living in California. Many of them are in the Bay Area. Like other groups, certain cultural factors and experiences can affect Chinese Americans and their mental health. In this episode we'll cover how issues such as stigma, immigration, generational differences, assimilation, family, community, access to care, the Mo…

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Stigma of Mental Illness 11-20-14 58:30

10y ago58:30

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Nope--mental illness is NOT the 'cool' thing to have now! My good friend and fellow OCD advocate will be hangs out with me on the show today to talk about mental illness, the hurdles we face as advocates, and his life with OCD. Ethan Smith--he is hilarious, talented, and overall a great man!

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Stigma of Mental Illness 11-13-14 52:41

10y ago52:41

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Check out Chrissie's interview with Kathryn Fox, author of "Stolen Memories", a memoir about her experience of secondary PTSD. Her writing helps to understand both sides of the devastating effects from the individual's sufferer as well as the suffering of the loved ones.

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Stigma of Mental Illness 11-6-14 59:36

10y ago59:36

59:36

Tim Blue joins Chrissie in this episode as the topic of religion is discussed as how it can play a factor in the stigma of mental illness. Think about it - what you're taught in church could shape you in a way never imagined. Great show!!

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Innovative Program Helps African-American Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Heal and Overcome 23:47

10+ y ago23:47

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Grandparents raising grandchildren is becoming more common in the African-American community. With that responsibility comes a need for support. It can also raise other personal issues of trauma that call for healing and mental wellness. A special project called Healing Trauma and Overcoming Stress is helping grandparents work through these challen…

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Health and Fitness Devices at the MacWorld/iWorld Conference 10:41

10+ y ago10:41

10:41

In a previous show, Host Jenee Darden took you on a geeky journey through the MacWorld/iWorld Conference in San Francisco. Now she’s exploring wearable devices and devices that help manage your health at the conference. Jenee speaks with Jeff Gamet, managing editor of The Mac Observer magazine. He says some of these devices helped him lose weight. …

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The Hunt for Wellness & Technology at MacWorld 13:11

10+ y ago13:11

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Host Jenee Darden was in geek heaven when she attended the MacWorld/iWorld Conference in San Francisco. It’s a fun conference where you can find out what’s new and what’s up with Apple and technology. Jenee look for gadgets that could also be wellness tools. She learned about making her own custom cell phone cases with VivoPrint. Then she played wi…

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The 411 on In-Home Help and Personal Care Assistants 14:24

10+ y ago14:24

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Have you ever been in such a deep depression that you didn’t have the mental energy to dress yourself? Or maybe you were hurt in an accident and standing up to cook is hard on your body. Well, your state may be able to send someone to your home to help you. In Minnesota they’re called personal care assistants or PCAs Andre Best’s agency helps peopl…

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We Remember Mental Health Advocate and PEERS Board President Luther Jessie 3:20

10+ y ago3:20

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Mental Health and Wellness Radio salutes mental health advocate and PEERS Board President Luther Jessie, 54. Luther died at the beginning of the year. Host Jenee Darden reflects on his work in the community and shares an interview she did with him last year about his own wellness.

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Take a Chance 3:23

11y ago3:23

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Mental Health and Wellness Radio Host Jenee Darden noticed a recurring theme of “Taking a Chance” came up for her frequently in 2013. As we head into 2014, Jenee reflects on 2013. She shares why being open to taking chances can be a positive thing and good for your wellness for 2014.

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Asian-American Students and Mental Health 15:57

11y ago15:57

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Mental illness doesn’t care about your race, culture or age. However, culture can play a role in how we view mental health. And it can affect our access to proper care. Health journalist Katherine Kam did a three-part series on Asian-American students, depression and suicide for New America Media. She's also a 2012 Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Jou…

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Making Peace After They're Gone: Here One Day Director Kathy Leichter on Her Mother and Suicide 16:48

11y ago16:48

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Documentary filmmaker Kathy Leichter moved back into her childhood home where her mother, Nina, committed suicide in 1995. Nina had bipolar disorder. She was charming, witty and a mental health activist. Kathy gained greater insight into Nina’s joys and struggles when she found her mother’s personal audiotapes. Kathy chronicles her mother’s life an…

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When Words Heal: First-Time Author Nash On Her Book and, Youth and Suicide 17:54

11y ago17:54

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In the story Words for Warning, protagonist and poet Alaina Down struggles with a family secret. The pain and anguish she has kept buried for years is starting to unravel. While her silence has driven her to a strong desire to end her life. Nash is the author of Words for Warning and a student at South Carolina State University. This is her first b…

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The Blessings Behind Mental Illness 14:04

11y ago14:04

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When you think about your mental illness, how would you describe it? Challenging, a struggle, treatable? Would you ever call it a blessing? Dick Peterson does. He lives with bipolar disorder, major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. The former journalist is now a peer recovery support specialist for a homeless center in the Chicago area. …

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Freedom and the Mental Health Movement 2:52

11+ y ago2:52

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June has been a busy news month. From Nelson Mandela reportedly on his deathbed to historical Supreme Court rulings and Junteenth celebrations. For Mental Health and Wellness Radio host Jenee Darden, all of these big stories share a common theme: freedom. Jenee reflects on the importance of freedom, the individual and the mental health movement.…

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At the 10x10 Walk: Fun with Wellness, Weight Loss and Healthy Living 16:52

11+ y ago16:52

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What are the activities or people in your life that gave you balance and peace of mind? Mental Health and Wellness Radio Host Jenee Darden took her recorder to the Alameda County 10x10 Walk/Move for Health for answers. Hear from a woman who lost 350 pounds with diet and exercise, and gained self-esteem. And a man says his co-workers keep him well. …

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Finding Hope in a Psych Ward: Tanya J. Peterson on Her Book 'Leave of Absence' 21:27

11+ y ago21:27

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Tanya J. Peterson’s novel Leave of Absence takes readers into the broken, genuine hearts of two patients in a behavioral health center. Oliver is suicidal and deeply depressed after the loss of his wife and baby. Penelope is a young woman recently diagnosed with schizophrenia and doesn’t feel she deserves her fiancé’s love. Both are mourning the lo…

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Depression, Stigma and the Model Minority Myth in the Asian-American Community 16:51

11+ y ago16:51

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Ryan Macasero opened up about his battles with depression and anxiety in an essay for The FilAm, a Filipino magazine. The essay is titled “Young journalist opens up about overcoming depression: The Asian American in isolation.” His story recently won him a journalism award. Ryan speaks with host Jenee Darden about his journey to recovery, obstacles…

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Lucinda Bassett On Hope After Suicide 22:47

11+ y ago22:47

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Lucinda Bassett rose to success as the founder of the Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety. But her personal life has been far from an easy journey. She grew up poor in Ohio with an abusive father, who was also an alcoholic. She battled anxiety disorder and her husband of 25 years committed suicide in 2008. Lucinda speaks with Mental Health and We…

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Bringing WRAP and Mental Health Awareness to Ghana 13:24

11+ y ago13:24

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We end our series on the 2nd Annual WRAP Around the World with a look at WRAP’s future in Ghana. WRAP stands for Wellness Recovery Action Plan. There are 22 million people in the African country. But mental health services are dire. Only 3 psychiatric hospitals and roughly 12-14 therapists are available to those in need. Inhumane treatment of peopl…

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WRAP for Sex and Mental Health 23:38

11+ y ago23:38

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In her continuing coverage of the WRAP Around the World Conference, host Jenee Darden takes a look at mental health and sex. Two topics that may seem unrelated, but actually coincide with each other. After all, the brain is the biggest and most powerful sex organ. Audrey Garfield is a WRAP facilitator in Vermont and President of the Copeland Center…

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How WRAP Can Help with Hoarding and Clutter 24:37

11+ y ago24:37

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Can’t seem to throw things away? Are you or someone you know living in an extremely cluttered environment? People who love WRAP, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, say you can use it for anything to better your life. That includes hoarding or severe collecting. In the next installment of our series about WRAP and the 2nd Annual WRAP Around the World Co…

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What is WRAP, Wellness Recovery Action Plan? 11:40

11+ y ago11:40

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For the next few weeks we’re going to discuss various ways to use WRAP, the Wellness Recovery Action Plan. It’s a plan that was developed by people with mental health challenges. It helps people manage their own mental health and wellness. But it can be applied to various parts of life and even business. The book is written by Mary Ellen Copeland. …

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Got Anxiety? Have Compassion 31:04

12y ago31:04

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Mental Health and Wellness Radio looks into what it’s like living with generalized anxiety disorder. In this energetic discussion, we get personal accounts of living with anxiety from host Jenee Darden and guest Jay Scott Smith, a reporter with TheGrio.com. In the second segment of the show Jenee discusses a treatment that helped her with anxiety c…

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Zumba Works the Body and Mind 6:46

12y ago6:46

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Mental Health and Wellness Radio host Jenee Darden heard a lot of good things about Zumba from her friends. She decided to see how the Latin-inspired dance workout is good for the body and mind. Jenee and PEERS intern Kelly Tong visit Just Dance Ballroom in Oakland. They get their Zumba on with instructor and professional dancer Eduardo Vargas. *Ph…

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Remembering Black Men Speak Founders Darnell Levingston and DeWitt Buckingham 28:07

12y ago28:07

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Mental Health and Wellness Radio looks back on the lives of mental health activists Darnell Levingston, 54 and DeWitt Buckingham, 64. Both men are the founders of the speakers bureau, Black Men Speak. The members of Black Men Speak deliver speeches and talks about mental health and share their own stories of recovery. Host Jenee Darden speaks with …

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A Veteran's Wellness Plan: WRAP and Post-Traumatic Growth 5:20

12y ago5:20

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Mental Health and Wellness Radio host Jenee Darden is in Portland, Oregon for the Alternatives Conference. She looks back on a short interview that packed a punch. Jenee speaks with Walter Hudson, a veteran and mental health advocate who shares his wellness plan. Have you heard of Post Traumatic Growth? If not, you have to listen. And if you have, …

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Serving Our Veterans and Military Families with Mental Health Care 9:29

12y ago9:29

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Mental Health and Wellness Radio is at the Alternatives Conference in Portland, Oregon. Host Jenee Darden sits in on a workshop about a program offering free wellness and counseling services to veterans and military families. The Returning Veterans Project is based in Portland and serves people statewide. Jenee chats with Executive Director Belle L…

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Alternatives 2012: Financial Wellness 11:51

12y ago11:51

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Mental Health and Wellness Radio travels to Portland, Oregon for the 26th annual Alternatives Conference. Alternatives is the oldest conference run by and for consumers (people with mental health challenges). Host Jenee Darden drops by the "Helping Our Communities Get Back On Their Financial Feet" workshop. She talks to presenter Joe Powell about h…

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Seeing the Light, Surrounded by Darkness: A Discussion on Spiritual Psychosis and Mental Health 24:01

12y ago24:01

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Have you or a loved one with mental health challenges experienced euphoric spiritual enlightenment? What about deep spiritual bleakness? These are examples of spiritual psychosis or spiritual emergency. Last month a groundbreaking conference on this issue was held in Oakland, Calif. The event, "Psychosis as a Spiritual Crisis and Opportunity for Gr…

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New Film Shines Rays of Hope on Youth and Mental Health 31:10

12y ago31:10

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The PEERS documentary Shine follows the lives of three East Bay youth recovering from mental health challenges caused by trauma. One is a survivor of sexual abuse, another overcame depression after being paralyzed from an armed robbery and the third youth speaks on coming to the realization in her teens that she had a mental health challenge. The e…

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POCC Sends Their Wishes to Advocate Jay Mahler 9:25

12+ y ago9:25

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Members from the Pool of Consumer Champions share touching stories of how Jay Mahler has changed their lives. The POCC is a group launched from Jay's vision and leadership. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Alameda County living with mental illness.

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Mental Health Consumer Advocate Jay Mahler and His 40-Year Fight for Justice 7:03

12+ y ago7:03

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Mental health rights advocate Jay Mahler is retiring from his position as Consumer Relations Manger for Alameda County. As one living with schizophrenia and an advocate for others with mental health challenges, he has seen the good, the bad and the hopeful in the mental health system. He speaks with Mental Health and Wellness Radio host Jenee Darde…

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10x10 Wellness Campaign Aims to Increase Lives of Mental Health Consumers 8:26

12+ y ago8:26

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In the United States, an estimated 3 million people with severe mental illness have a 25-year shorter lifespan than the general population. Alameda County aims to eradicate this problem locally through the 10x10 Wellness Campaign. "Mental Health and Wellness Radio" host Jenee Darden speaks with the campaign's Manager Cardum Harmon.…

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Writer Robert Whitaker on the Rise of Psych Drugs and Mental Health Diagnoses 32:31

12+ y ago32:31

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"Mental Health and Wellness Radio" attended the 2012 CASRA Conference in San Mateo, Calif. to catch up with award-winning journalist and science writer Robert Whitaker. He speaks with host Jenee Darden about the pharmaceutical-drug industry, how some studies show short-term medical use results in higher rates of recovery than long-term use and why …

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'Dark Girls' Documentary and the Psychological Effects of Colorism 26:50

12+ y ago26:50

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**This story won a 2012 New America Media Award for Outstanding Community Reporting-- Radio.*** A small film generating big buzz is "Dark Girls." The documentary brings to light the issues of colorism and its effects on darker-hued women in the black community world-wide. In this special episode of "Mental Health and Wellness Radio" host Jenee Dard…

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The Voices Behind the 'See Me, Not My Diagnosis' Masks 13:46

13y ago13:46

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Head next door to the Paramount Theatre in Downtown Oakland and visit PEERS' "See Me, Not My Diagnosis" mask display. While participating in a mask workshop created by activist and artist Adella, mental health consumers created the pieces. They express their bouts with stigma and perseverance through self-love. "Mental Health and Wellness Radio" ho…

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Qigong: Martial Art for Wellness 8:18

13y ago8:18

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"Mental Health and Wellness Radio" visits a conference on Asian Americans, spirituality and mental health. In part one of our coverage, host Jenee Darden learns about the martial art Qigong and how it can be used as a wellness tool for such diagnosis as depression and anxiety. She interviews Dr. Randy Sugawara of Qi Recovery. Dr. Sugawara is a psyc…

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Brian Copeland on Depression, Comedy, and Drama in 'The Waiting Period' 17:20

13y ago17:20

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After a divorce, the sudden death of his grandmother and a near-fatal car accident, writer and comedian Brian Copeland sunk into a deep depression. His one-man show “The Waiting Period” is a humorous and dark look at Copeland’s bout with depression. The play covers 10-days Copeland waits for the arrival of a gun he plans to use for suicide. “The Wa…

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PEERS Mental Health and Wellness Walk Sound Tour 10:05

13y ago10:05

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On Saturday October 1, 2011, PEERS hosted its first Mental Health and Wellness Walk at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley. PEERS Podcast host Jenee Darden gives you an audio tour of the day.

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Laughing All the Way to Wellness 5:18

13y ago5:18

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The PEERS Podcast is on location at the 25th Annual Alternatives Conference in Orlando, Florida. Host Jenee Darden takes time for giggles at a laughter yoga workshop led by Grace Karen Sweet, Director of The Average Miracles Foundation near Santa Cruz, Calif. Sweet explains why this type of yoga helps those with mental health challenges. Photo by J…

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Mental Health Recovery and Spirituality 6:18

13y ago6:18

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The PEERS Podcast is in Orlando, Florida for the Alternatives Conference. Host Jenee Darden drops by the “Restoring the Spirit” workshop about spirituality as a mental-health wellness tool. Can Truong, director of the National Asian American Pacific Islanders Empowerment Network, explains how his spirituality brought him through recovery. Photo by …

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Cycling Across the World for Mental Health 12:24

13y ago12:24

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Michael Schratter has been traveling the world on his bicycle for just over a year. The Canadian schoolteacher is cycling the globe to raise awareness about mental health stigma through his “Ride Don’t Hide”campaign. Schratter is now wrapping up his tour in Canada and expects to roll up to his Vancouver home next month. PEERS Podcast host Jenee Dar…

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Danielle Belton of BlackSnob.com Gets Personal about Mental Health and the Black Community 20:53

13y ago20:53

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Armed with sharp wit and serious snark, journalist Danielle Belton dissects pop culture and politics on her blog Black Snob. Belton shared her story on living with bipolar disorder in the Summer 2011 issue of BP magazine, a hope-filled publication about bipolar disorder. She talks with PEERS Podcast host Jenee Darden about her life, career and ment…

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Mental Health Advocate Andy Behrman 13:25

13y ago13:25

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In its debut podcast, PEERS focuses on one of the most covered stories of the summer, the Casey Anthony trial. Three years after the death of two-year-old Caylee, a jury found the 25-year-old Florida woman not guilty of the murder of her daughter. Shortly after the verdict was announced, those still in disbelief of Anthony's innocence struggled wit…

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