mental health month

During Mental Health Month, celebrated across Australia, Muslims Down Under had the privilege to speak with Ali Faraj, winner of the 2023 Australian Mental Health Prize Winner as a Community Hero.

Ali Faraj is a prominent Muslim mental health advocate who works at the grassroots level, to keep our communities safe and increase awareness around mental health and suicide. A winner of many accolades and significant distinctions, in this episode Ali discusses the importance of nurturing our mental health, how his faith plays a role, and provides practical tips on how to support your mental health and wellbeing.

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Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Shanti Hershenson.

Shanti Hershenson is a teenage author of 22 books, spoken word artist and advocate for anti-bullying in schools.

 
Join us on this episode as I speak with guest and teenager Shanti Hershenson, who decided that enough was enough and wrote "You Won't Know Her Name", a novel-told-in-poetry about bullying in middle school. From writing over 22 books with 3 being published, Shanti is not only and advocate for anti-bullying but an inspiration to teenagers to get support and follow their passion for writing and expression. She also provides some cool tips on how to promote your books on tik tok.


Watch the full video of this episode on our YouTube channel available Saturday April May 13th:  https://youtube.com/@adrianstarks

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Show Notes and Key takeaways on this episode:
 

• The pressure of being bullied in school.
• WHAT happed when Shanti created the poem, Needles and Thorns.
• Advice for other teenagers who have been bullied.
• The School Systems and how they can improve and gain trust back from students who are being bullied.
• COVID and its inspiration for writing for Shanti.
•  How to balance school and writing. 
• Shant's strategy for writing over 22 books.
• What a purposeful life means to Shanti.

Resources

Book: You Won't  Know Her Name by Shanti Hershenson
https://www.amazon.com/You-Wont-Know-Her-Name-ebook/dp/B09B6HL4G1/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=yourpurpose05-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=7435571536df69497b1795c0d3f8ef1a&camp=1789&creative=9325

Guest: Shanti Hershenson

Website: https://www.shantihershenson.com/

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The guys are back to give you their thoughts on the NFL & WWE Draft! Sir Michael Jenks brings up so great questions as to why WWE has named a few people Free Agents, yet left some superstars completely out of the draft! Mark "The Mark" finds a bit of a thinking game to the podcast this week, and hopes Can Crushers Nation will join in!! Don't worry, the guys toss in their Backlash predictions too!

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Narcissism is defined as a self-centered personality style characterized as having an excessive preoccupation with oneself and ones own needs, often at the expense of others. Often people want a narcissist to be more engaged in things going on around them than themselves. But what happens when a narcissist decides to go get the genuine help they need to be become a better man for the people around them. David goes Man to Man with Lee Hammock a self-aware narcissist who chose to do the work and go to therapy to be a better partner and father. Now Lee inspires others through TIKTOK, Facebook and other social media platforms to be honest with your self and do the work not just for others but for yourself! 

Make sure to follow Lee @mentalhealness or connect with him on his website

Have suggestions on who David should go Man to Man with next? Connect with him @wasicki 

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The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. 

As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.

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Host: David Wasicki

Guest: Lee Hammock 

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Researcher: Dominic Lawson

Executive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy Oliver

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Do you ever need more time? Do you wish you knew when to say no to specific people who always use your time?  Do you feel like you spend to much time on small tasks? Well we hope you enjoy all the topics discussed in this episode! We also wanted to share a quick list of helpful tips!

• Know how you’re spending your time
• Stick to a daily schedule
• Prioritize
•  Tackle the most difficult task first
• Batch-process similar tasks
• Set reasonable time limits
• Learn when to say no
• Avoid multitasking
• Keep things organized

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The 988 Lifeline
988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) https://988lifeline.org/

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Happy Mental Health Month! In this episode, hear about the importance of workplace wellness, setting boundaries, and self-care. Get practical tips and information from Dr. Ashley Zucker, Assistant Area Medical Director for San Bernardino County Area for Kaiser Permanente.

Don't forget to register for May Mental Health Month events, hosted by the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health at CelebrateMHM.com.

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.

In this episode of Behavioral Corner, host Steve Martorano welcomes Tanya Ruhl, a mother diagnosed with bipolar two disorder, and her son Dominic, who also faces a similar and oppositional disorder. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, this conversation dives into the nuances of bipolar disorder, specifically the differences between bipolar one and bipolar two. Join us as we explore mental health awareness and discuss the challenges and successes this family experiences while navigating the complexities of bipolar disorder.

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The Behavioral Corner is produced in partnership with Retreat Behavioral Health -- where healing happens.

Dr. Rishi Parikh, Associate Medical Director for the Department of Behavioral Health who specializes in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry, shares information about navigating relationships with our loved ones and friends; the rising numbers of people experiencing loneliness; and how to talk to a loved one if you have a mental illness.

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit https://sbcounty.gov/dbh.

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.

The holidays and winter season can be a difficult time for many individuals and families. The winter blues can stir up negative emotions and create symptoms that take a toll on your overall wellbeing. Dr. Ambarin Faizi, the Department of Behavioral Health’s Associate Medical Director, provides information about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how to manage grief during the holidays. 

Tune in to the Department of Behavioral Health’s Resilient and Real podcast to learn coping strategies to maintain wellness during the winter months.

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.

2 Chicks and a Mic are back in the housssee!!!! This is part 2 of 2 episodes.

My gal Salome Valdez and I have a two part episode for you ya and like always, we talk about tools that can help us with our clear awareness regarding our choices in life.

Salome brought up a really good topic. It started with a quote that she found on social media that said “My love language is reminding you of your power.” Pretty good quote but it also gives a bit of a seniority vibe. Sometimes when we try to help others we tempt to not be aware of the seniority we show.

Helping others can be like a rock in the middle of a stream. The stream flows through and the rock is sitting there… not being bothered. Yes, I know you might be confused! But listen in and laugh with us because not only do we get serious in this episode, we bring up a few “aha” moments that you might relate to.

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT:

• Allowance of others making their choices without it affecting you.
• You know yourself more than anyone else. 
• Creating power by letting go. 
• You can destroy to create more. 

If you loved this episode, it would mean the world to me if you SUBSCRIBED to the podcast on your favorite podcast app and give it a 5 star review. I would be forever grateful! Thank you!! 

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2 Chicks and a Mic are back in the housssee!!!! This is part 1 of 2 episodes.

My gal Salome Valdez and I have a two part episode for you ya and like always, we talk about tools that can help us with our clear awareness regarding our choices in life.

Salome brought up a really good topic. It started with a quote that she found on social media that said “My love language is reminding you of your power.” Pretty good quote but it also gives a bit of a seniority vibe. Sometimes when we try to help others we tempt to not be aware of the seniority we show.

Helping others can be like a rock in the middle of a stream. The stream flows through and the rock is sitting there… not being bothered. Yes, I know you might be confused! But listen in and laugh with us because not only do we get serious in this episode, we bring up a few “aha” moments that you might relate to.

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT:

• Allowance of others making their choices without it affecting you.
• You know yourself more than anyone else. 
• Creating power by letting go. 
• You can destroy to create more. 

If you loved this episode, it would mean the world to me if you SUBSCRIBED to the podcast on your favorite podcast app and give it a 5 star review. I would be forever grateful! Thank you!! 

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It’s Mental Health Month and San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman joins the podcast to talk about the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma. San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Dawn Rowe shares how she practices self-care and the importance of finding a healthy way of practicing self-care.  

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.

Part 1 of a 2 Part episode.

In recognition of mental health month, Host Ramses Ja talks in depth with activist, counselor, and community organizer Yolo Akili Robinson about a variety of issues related to mental health in the Black community. Yolo also serves as the founder and Executive Director of BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) and shares some highlights on BEAM's upcoming Black Healing Summit featuring key note speaker Debbie Allen. To register for this event, visit remix.beam.community. 

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Do you ever wonder how your personal spaces at work and home and the world around you impact your wellness? Join Zach and Brandon as they discuss environmental wellness in this episode of Men Who Talk Heal.

This episode is part of an 8 episode series: Smoothing Your Ride, a deep dive into each of the eight dimensions of wellness. Zach and Brandon will be discussing the different dimensions of wellness and how they interact with each other and how to take holistic care of our overall wellness.

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"Men Who Talk Heal" is a podcast that is intended to entertain and inform. The opinions and information expressed and exchanged in this podcast and on any associated sites (including social media and this website) are not intended to substitute professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any illness, disease, or condition. Listeners should consult a professional regarding their individual needs. Listeners should not begin, modify, or stop any treatment or intervention based on the information shared in this podcast.

Additionally, the opinions expressed by the hosts of this show and/or guests appearing on the show are those of that individual and do not represent the views or opinions of any other entity. Hosts and guests appearing on the show that hold a license or credential by any governing board are not operating in the capacity of their license or credential while participating in the podcast.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, you should dial 911 or proceed to your nearest emergency department.

For additional crisis resources you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.

We're less than a week away from Mental Health Month in May and DBH has a lot of exciting events planned. Listen to the all-new episode featuring staff from the Public Relations and Outreach team as they chat about the fun activities and explore why mental health is important to focus on. To learn more about how you can celebrate Mental Health Month, visit CelebrateMHM.com. 

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.

Lean into what it is that you’re feeling. Because when you lean out…you separate yourself from you. 

This show is all about the magic tools that I use when I fall and need to get back up. I lean into what it is that’s going on. I get curious and ask a question. And then I lean into my awareness and remain open to my awareness. 

I invite you to be open and not answer the questions you ask when you get curious. Listen for the feather touches and see what comes up. Watch how your world will shift and begin to slowly (or quickly) get easier and you’ll be able to get back up with ease. 

IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT:

• I invite you to be open and not answer the questions you ask when you get curious.
• How these magic tools are different from other advice you’ve been given before. 
• What can you do if you wake up today and your world gets flipped upside down. 
• Lean into what it is that you’re feeling. 

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With the ongoing effects of the pandemic and growing up in general, times can be tough for the youth population. Dr. Timothy Hougen, Deputy Director of Outpatient Clinics And Youth Services, talks about behavioral health in children and youth, and how parents/guardians can assist kids who may be struggling. For more information about services, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH. 

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.

Hear an all-new episode featuring Dr. Jonathan Avalos, DBH Addiction Medicine Physician, and Shaun Bennett, a DBH client who shares his incredible and inspiring journey in recovery.

Subscribe to the podcast today to check out Resilient and Real! 

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.

Is seasonal depression real? Assistant Medical Director Dr. Christopher Schreur joins the podcast to answer that question, as well as provide helpful information about managing stress during the holidays. Plus, a DBH employee shares her self-care story! 

For more information about the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, visit SBCounty.gov/DBH.

Welcome to the Balanced FI Podcast, episode 26 - How to Find Good Mental Health Care That Fits in Your Budget

Whether you do or do not have health insurance, you are entitled to mental health care (and medical care, but that's for another day). Cost can make proper mental health care prohibitive, but there ARE resources out there when you can't afford a more traditional route. 

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Mental Health.gov 

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

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RESOURCES:

Read: I Can’t Afford Mental Health Care: How to Find Good Care That Fits in Your Budget

Read: 6 Easy Self-Care Tips for Busy People

Resource: Mental Health America

Resource: Take a Mental Health Test

Resource: Free/Low-Cost/Sliding Scale Mental Health Clinics database

Resource: NeedyMeds

Resource: Better Help (individual, couples & teen counseling)

Resource: Faithful Counseling (Christian counseling)

Resource: Teen Counseling

Resource: ReGain (couples counseling)

Resource: Pride Counseling (LGBTQ counseling)

Read: The Ultimate Guide to Appealing Health Insurance Denials

MONTANA RESOURCES:

Resource: Bozeman Help Center

Resource: Western Montana Mental Health Center

Resource: Community Health Partners

SOURCES:

Source: Mental Health Month

Source: Best Online Counseling Services of 2021

Source: Emotional Disturbance