Session One Summary During this session we explored the power of your introduction and reflected on the fact that we all come to the table with a degree of resilience that is innately infused in us. We acknowledged that we have all demonstrated a measure of resilience in our past, which allows us to be…
Mental Health and Wellness discussion with Pastor Jeff Whittaker
This is article and video are from a live chat with Jeff Whittaker discussing the realties of mental health, mental wellness, spirituality, and physical well-being.
Stress Less with Dr. SOS Episode 6 – Resource Edition
Mental illness in American was already on the rise pre-COVID 19 for adults and adolescents and with the increased social isolation and income insecurity we can expect these numbers will continue to grow. To that end, we want to make sure you are aware of the National Mental Health resources available to you. Transcription Please…
Discussing Anxiety with Chef Jacoby Ponder
Mind, Body, Soul with Chef Ponder on Facebook Live This is a Facebook Live appearance I made on Mind, Body, Soul with Chef Jacoby Ponder. The primary subject is “Anxiety” but we answered many mental wellness questions from the viewers.
Can I catch Anxiety?
Today I want to talk about anxiety and a concept called “behavioral contagion”. While mental health disorders are NOT contagious, emotions and attitudes certainly can be.
And while we all consider what we can do to stay physically healthy and safe, we also need to consider how to stay well mentally and emotionally.
Suicide can affect anyone and everyone
Suicide Awareness and Prevention Updated from its original publishing date December 6, 2014. There’s been lots of talk about suicide in the news lately. With the recent deaths of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, designer Kate Spade, and California pastor, Andrew Stoecklein, there’s hardly a week that goes by without mention of a suicide-related death….
The Many Faces of Depression
It’s important for you to know depression has many faces. Many of us find it difficult to even consider the notion of having a “mental illness”. The stigma about mental illness problems still exists despite the popularity of shows like Dr. Phil and the inclusion of characters dealing with mental health issues in our Thursday night sitcom lineup (This Is Us, Homeland, etc.). Mental illness is something that “other folks” have to deal with not me and you. Until one day it is “me and you”.
Mental illness is just like any other kind of physical illness, there are biological, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual components to it. Mental illnesses like depression can be debilitating and in some cases deadly. Most of the time, people don’t come to see someone like me until they just can’t take it anymore; their lives have become so unbearable or they are so unhappy that they just don’t want to “do this anymore”. That’s what I hear most often, “I just don’t want to do this anymore”.