Best Psych Hub Podcasts (2024)

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#66: Live Episode - YouTube Content: Supporting Informed Mental Health Choices 19:04

1+ y ago19:04

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On this episode of the Future of Mental Health, Marjorie Morrison is ending the season with a special live episode joined by Jessica DiVento, YouTube’s Global Head of Mental Health. Jessica shares a behind-the-scenes look into how YouTube is partnering with companies that create psychoeducation content to better inform consumers and how they are us…

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#65 - Genes and Mental Health 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

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In this episode of Future of Mental Health, Marjorie Morrison is joined by Dr. Steven Hyman, MD. Dr. Hyman is a mental health and genetics expert. He is leading research into how our genes might be the key to unlocking what mental health challenges people are predisposed to. “Many forms of mental illness share risk genes. So between bipolar and sch…

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#64 - A Family’s Perspective on Navigating the Mental Health System 46:36

1+ y ago46:36

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In this episode of the Future of Mental Health podcast, Marjorie Morrison is joined by Craig Kramer and his son, Peter Lee-Kramer. Craig and Peter dive into their families experience navigating the mental health system and discuss the challenges they have faced both individually and as a family. “Part of what I hope for everybody is that we can be …

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#63 : Transforming Mental Health Through Politics 46:26

1+ y ago46:26

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Bill Smith has had a successful political career working in campaign management, messaging research and communications, and movement building. When a family tragedy occurred, he became aware of the lack of accessible mental health care for children, teenagers, and their families. Bill decided to use his experience in politics to fight for the futur…

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#62: Psychiatry and Business: Championing for Comprehensive Health Management 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

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It is not common to find a psychiatrist with an MBA, but Gary Gottlieb took it upon himself to diversify his career and become involved in the policy making aspects of healthcare. In this episode, Patrick, Marjorie, and Dr. Gottlieb discuss the history and policies that impact our current healthcare system, as well as what can be done to incentivis…

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Best of: Lessons from the Frontline of Mental Health in the Military, with Marjorie Morrison 37:01

2y ago37:01

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This week, we are resharing one of our favorite episodes from this series—one that Psych Hub's own Co-Founder and CEO, Marjorie Morrison, in the hot seat. How do warriors cope after the enduring traumas of war? What can we learn from the military about mental health? In the second of three ‘Pillar Episodes’, Patrick J. Kennedy turns the tables on h…

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#61: Mental Health is Having A Moment. How Can We Capitalize on It? 29:37

2y ago29:37

29:37

In this episode of the Future of Mental Health podcast, Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy speak with Daniel H. Gillison, Jr., CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). “The stigma is tremendous…. And it's no different than, heart disease, or diabetes, or any of the other diseases of our bodies. It's above our shoulders and we ne…

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#60: Eating Disorder Treatment: Breaking Down the Barriers 48:55

2y ago48:55

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Did you know that 80% of the 30 million Americans with eating disorders don’t receive treatment? Since recovering from anorexia as a teenager--and learning about that statistic--Kristina Saffran has been on a mission to ensure that all families have access to high quality treatment. “After years of kind of plugging holes in a broken system… I said,…

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#59: A Conversation with Governor John Kasich 36:23

2y ago36:23

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Listen to a wide-ranging conversation on mental health with the 69th Governor of Ohio, John Kasich. Gov. Kasich has had quite the career. He ran for President during the 2016 GOP primary. He was the last candidate to leave the race and finished third in the total delegate count. His message focused on unifying Americans rather than dividing them, c…

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#58: The Live Episode - Mental Health in the Healthcare System 38:33

2y ago38:33

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In this special live episode of the Future of Mental Health podcast, Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy speak with Dr. Kyu Rhee, Senior Vice President and Aetna Chief Medical Officer at CVS Health. “I'm a big believer that as we evolve from evidence based medicine–you know, we need to move towards values based care. And what are those values …

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#57: Integrating Mental Health Into All Else 28:04

2y ago28:04

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Getting improved mental health outcomes requires better integrating mental health into our other systems, from education to justice. This week’s guest, Dr. Patrice A. Harris, has been a champion in incorporating mental health and the social determinants of health into other elements of society. “We can't have good overall health without good mental…

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#56: Skills for Preventing Burnout in the Workplace 30:35

2y ago30:35

30:35

Mental health challenges, stress, and burnout are at an all-time high in the workplace. The need is now greater than ever before to help organizations promote resilience skills as a part of their culture to have a positive impact on employees and equip them to thrive, preventing and mitigating burnout, and lessening turnover. Join Marjorie Morrison…

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#55: SPECIAL EPISODE - Collaborative Care Model 40:00

2y ago40:00

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What is the Collaborative Care Model? How does it address the mental health access crisis? What effect will it have on burnout? What barriers remain in its wide scale implementation? In this special episode, Psych Hub Clinical Director Paul Deger, and Neuroflow Senior Director of Clinical Operations Matt Miclette explore the Collaborative Care Mode…

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#54: Creative Solutions for Improving Access 30:56

2y ago30:56

30:56

How can we improve access to behavioral healthcare? How can we reduce the cost of care? How do we improve access for children and young people? And how do we alleviate the provider crisis? AHIP has brand-new research about mental health access that can answer some of these questions, and pose new ones. Matthew Eyles is President & CEO of America’s …

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Parenting Children with Intellectual Disability 36:27

2y ago36:27

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Parenting a child with intellectual disability can feel overwhelming at times. But it can also be wonderfully rewarding. Leading IDD expert Dr. Ambrose answers the most commonly asked questions about intellectual disabilities searched online in this episode of You Ask, We Answer. – Adrian Jacques H Ambrose, MD, MPH, FAPA Dr Ambrose is currently the…

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#53: Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use 30:44

2y ago30:44

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Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon is the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Delphin-Rittmon on the role SAMHSA …

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The Most Commonly Asked Questions on OCD, Answered 43:00

2y ago43:00

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Today we are talking about OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. For those of us with OCD, there are a variety of techniques and treatments that can be extremely helpful towards living a healthy and fulfilling life with the disorder. A diagnosis of OCD does not need to define you. We also know that while the pandemic has taken a toll on all of us,…

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#52: An Ecosystem of Care with Don Mordecai, MD 30:29

2y ago30:29

30:29

Marjorie Morrison and Patrick Kennedy speak with Don Mordecai, MD, about collaborative care, feedback-informed care, and Kaiser Permanente’s full ecosystem of care. – Don Mordecai, MD, is the National Leader for Mental Health and Wellness at Kaiser Permanente. In this role, he leads national initiatives for Kaiser Permanente in the areas of care de…

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PTSD - "A Crack in the System" 46:43

2y ago46:43

46:43

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. In this episode, Marjorie Morrison, CEO of Psych Hub, asks renowned PTSD expert Yuval Neria the most common PTSD questions searched online. – Yuval Neria is Professor of Clinical Medical…

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#51: Schroeder Stribling: Mental Health America President & CEO 42:07

2y ago42:07

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Schroeder Stribling is the President and CEO of Mental Health America, the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all. She is a lifelong social justice advocate with over 20 years of experience managing organizations focused on menta…

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What it Means to Have Borderline Personality Disorder 37:02

2y ago37:02

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) impacts a person’s ability to regulate their emotions. This can affect how a person feels about themselves, increase impulsivity, and negatively impact their relationships with others. This episode covers the criteria for a BPD diagnosis, as well as the symptoms of this disorder. Effective treatments for BPD ar…

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#50: 9-8-8: The New Crisis Hotline 36:29

2y ago36:29

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We all know that the US is in a mental health crisis. Fortunately, 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This will signify that mental health is as important as physical health, and is expected to greatly increase use of the hotline. This week’s guest is Kimb…

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What is Alcohol Use Disorder? 35:42

2y ago35:42

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Alcohol use disorder is a common substance use disorder. Identifying factors for alcohol use disorder are, in the past year: Has use of alcohol interfered with functioning? Are there times that you've ended up drinking more or for longer periods of time than you intended? Have you tried to cut down on drinking or cut back or decrease your drinking …

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#49: What is Equity in Mental Health? 38:18

2y ago38:18

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Individuals from marginalized communities are not only more likely to experience mental health issues due to social determinants and institutionalized racism, they are less likely to have access to treatment for their concerns. It’s clear that increasing access to mental health care is vital to promote everyone’s health and wellness. Madhuri Jha, L…

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All About Depression 29:19

2y ago29:19

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Major Depressive Disorder is a relatively common mood disorder that can impact the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Learn about the symptoms and frequency that characterize MDD and what treatments are available. Jared K. O’Garro-Moore, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University Irving Medic…

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#48: Genetics and the Complexity of the Human Brain 37:51

2+ y ago37:51

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Neurogeneticists are modern day astronauts, taking us into inner space instead of outer space to explore the undiscovered neurons and networks in our brains. They are utilizing advances in genome sequencing to better grasp the cause of brain and nerve disorders, both to improve treatment, and to reduce stigma around these conditions. “When I starte…

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How to Resist the Urge to Self-Harm 34:48

2+ y ago34:48

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Studies show that self-harm is prevalent in more than 20% of people at some point in their lives, and that the average onset for self-harm is between 11-15 years of age. In this episode of You Ask, We Answer, we explore the topic of self-harm in depth to better understand what it is, why it happens, what are the common myths, how to deal with the u…

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#47: Race and Mental Health 23:44

2+ y ago23:44

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One of the good things that came out of the past few years has been a greater reckoning with and understanding about racism. The very systems embedded in American society treat people unequally based on their race. This affects how people of different races see themselves and interact with each other, which can impact a person’s mental health. Whil…

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You're Dating a Narcissist, Now What? 34:04

2+ y ago34:04

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In this episode of You Ask, We Answer, we discuss Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). People with NPD tend to not demonstrate empathy, making it difficult to be in a relationship with them. However, there are things you can do to better navigate the relationship with a person with narcissistic personality disorder–both at work and at home. Dr.…

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#46: Dr. Matthew Johnson on Psychedelics and Therapy 40:05

2+ y ago40:05

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Stigma around psychedelics appears to be fading in this country. Interest in evidence-based ways to enhance treatment is on the rise - including research into the potential found by adding psilocybin–otherwise known as magic mushrooms–as well as MDMA, Ketamine, LSD, and Ayahuasca, especially with the expansion of mental health needs brought on by t…

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What Exactly is Binge Eating? 29:15

2+ y ago29:15

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How do you know if you are binge eating or overeating? What is the difference between Binge Eating Disorder and other eating disorders? What can you do if you or someone you know has this condition? In this episode of You Ask, We Answer, we will address all of these questions and more. Dr. Devlin is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia Univ…

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ADHD: Unwrapping Your Gift 15:42

2+ y ago15:42

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People with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are the outliers, the creators, the developers, the entrepreneurs, the disrupters–and the ones who may find it challenging to stay on task or focus at times. According to Dr. Hallowell, if you can maximize the positive aspects of ADHD while minimizing the negative ones, this condition can …

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Coming Soon: You Ask, We Answer 1:07

2+ y ago1:07

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Mental health impacts everyone. Every day people are online actively asking questions and seeking answers related to mental health. Psych Hub and HCA Healthcare, in collaboration with Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry, have partnered to create a 10-episode podcast series called “You Ask, We Answer” to bring people credible online menta…

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#45: Kristen Dunphy, Creator of Showtime Series 'Wakefield,' on Psychiatric Hospitals 49:32

2+ y ago49:32

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In Wakefield, Kristen channeled her experience with mental illness into an art form to try to help reverse the stigma around mental health. Psychiatric hospitals are not typically portrayed in true fashion on TV, but are heavily stereotyped – which is part of the problem. Kristen is passionate about the concept of where is the line between mental h…

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Best of: Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, MD On Sex Addiction 45:04

2+ y ago45:04

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Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital, and a member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, the Society for Sex Therapy and Research and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Since 2001, he has been listed…

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#44: Sobriety and Recovering Out Loud with Kelsey Moreira 33:03

2+ y ago33:03

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There are at least 23 million people in long term recovery from substance use in the United States. Despite this, recovery is still a largely hidden and stigmatized issue. As Patrick Kennedy shares, “That kind of shame feeds the illness.” Kelsey Moreira, CEO of DOUGHP--a delicious brand of edible cookie dough--is in recovery from alcohol use disord…

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#43: David Guth on Telehealth, Political Polarization, and Clinician Shortages 36:02

2+ y ago36:02

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The pandemic accelerated the demand for tele-mental health services. However, there is a shortage of clinicians. Those who do get help often have to settle for a provider with the wrong specialty, or no speciality at all. Fortunately, organizations like Centerstone--led by our guest David Guth--are working hard to make telehealth ubiquitous, and to…

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Best of: Johnny C. Taylor Jr. on America's Empathy Deficit 38:27

2+ y ago38:27

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We're taking a week off from releasing new episodes, so today we wanted to re-up one of our favorite episodes of the show, a conversation with Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With more than 300,000 members around the globe, SHRM promotes the role of HR as a profession and provides education, certificat…

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#42: How Do We Tolerate a System That is So Dysfunctional? 36:06

2+ y ago36:06

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This week, we revisit a conversation on issues facing our mental health care system as a whole. Our guest, Dr. Patrick Conway, has experienced this system, “as an individual, as a family member, and as a practicing physician,” as well as at the top ranks of insurance companies. He is not satisfied with how the system does—and often does not—work, a…

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#41: Suicide Prevention: We All Play a Role 36:51

3y ago36:51

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Suicide is the ultimate tragedy. The lack of mental health awareness and treatment access in this country plays a contributing role. It is seen as something that is out of our control, a decision people make, or as a surprise. We often see words like “unexpected” in obituaries. However, research has shown us that the solutions to this collective pr…

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#40: The LA Homeless Crisis is Changing Mental Health Care Everywhere 41:25

3y ago41:25

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If we really seek to reform mental health, we have to focus on where the rubber hits the road in communities. At the county level, this is where often disparate local, state, and federal budgets are integrated. When those budgets are merged, they can allow for the kind of innovation that our guest Dr. John Sherin has pioneered in LA county. "Our go…

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#39: Dr. Thomas Insel on Neuroplasticity and Recovery 37:07

3y ago37:07

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Thomas lnsel, MD, has been a national leader in mental health research, policy, and technology. As a trailblazer in neuroscience, he shares the difference between mental health and mental healthcare, thinking of it in the context of recovery and having a purpose to live. If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are lis…

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#38: To Innerspace and Beyond: A Sweeping Look at the Future of Mental Health 26:47

3y ago26:47

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In the last of three new ‘Pillar Episodes,’ Marjorie and Patrick discuss how wearables, supercomputers, sports teams, and the world’s largest companies fit into the future of mental health. “Instead of going to outer space, we’ve got to go to innerspace. We’ve got to understand the galaxy of neurons. We’ve got to do this internationally, like the g…

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#37: Lessons From The Frontline Of Mental Health In The Military, With Marjorie Morrison 37:01

3y ago37:01

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How do warriors cope after the enduring traumas of war? What can we learn from the military about mental health? In the second of three ‘Pillar Episodes’, Patrick J. Kennedy turns the tables on his co-host Marjorie Morrison, to ask her about her past life working with the U.S. Marines. “There's a lot of progress that's been made, but it's a really …

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#36: Patrick J Kennedy On CBT, Recovery, And How Covid Has Impacted Mental Health and The Stigma That Surrounds It. 34:16

3y ago34:16

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Does recovery really work? Is COVID changing the future of mental health? What inspired Patrick to open up about the Kennedy family's experience with substance use? In the first of three new 'Pillar Episodes,' we want to help you, our listener, get to know the remarkable people at the helm of Psych Hub and The Future Of Mental Health Podcast. In th…

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#35: YouTube's Dr. Jessica DiVento On Mental Health In The Workplace. 34:54

3y ago34:54

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Today Dr. Jessica DiVento talks with Psych Hub Founder Marjorie Morrison and Patrick Kennedy. Listen to hear how YouTube and Google are stepping up to meet the rising need for Mental Health support online and in the workplace. Dr. Jessica DiVento shares the innovative work that Google and YouTube are doing to prevent Burnout and empower employees t…

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#34: Early Intervention and Integrated Approaches To Recovery (Featuring Paul Gionfriddo) 43:39

3y ago43:39

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Paul Gionfriddo, Former President and CEO of Mental Health America, has held multiple mental health related positions throughout his 40-year career, and advocates for early intervention and integrated approaches to recovery. About Paul Gionfriddo Paul Gionfriddo (https://www.mhanational.org/paul-gionfriddo), the former President and CEO of Mental H…

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#33: Cynthia Germanotta (Lady Gaga's Mother) on 'Born This Way' 37:11

3y ago37:11

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Cynthia Germanotta is the World Health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for Mental Health. She's also Lady Gaga's Mother. She and her daughter co-founded Born This Way Foundation to support adolescent mental health. Her passion is to empowering young people to build a kinder, braver world. Born This Way Foundation Under Cynthia’s leadership, Born…

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#32, Featuring RADM Kleiman (Re-Play). 38:05

3y ago38:05

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Listen today as RADM Kleiman talks today with Patrick Kennedy and Marjorie Morrison. RADM Kleiman is an Assistant U.S. Surgeon General detailed to the National Guard Bureau, where he serves as Director of Psychological Health and Chief of Warrior Resilience and Fitness. In January 2021, RADM Kleiman was selected to the rank of Rear Admiral and assu…

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#31. Featuring Cara McNulty, DPA (Re-Play) 35:28

3y ago35:28

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Cara McNulty, DPA, is the President of Aetna Behavioral Health. As a highly regarded leader and population health scientist, she shares her passion for breaking down barriers in EAPs and addressing social determinants of health, in order to lift up communities. About Cara McNulty, DPA Cara McNulty, DPA, oversees a national team that spearheads the …

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