Inside Mental Health

Can Diet Pills Cause Eating Disorders in Teenagers?

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Originally designed to treat diabetes, GLP-1 analogs are now prescribed as weight loss medications. But is this a good idea and should parents allow t...

Sudden Hearing Loss Can't Stop Multiplatinum Rapper K.Flay

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One day last fall, multiplatinum recording artist K.Flay woke up deaf in her right ear — hearing loss that she later learned was permanent. Suddenly...

Understanding Slavery’s Legacy and the Need for Diversity with Dr. Joanne Lunceford

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is critical race theory and why does it make some people so uncomfortable? Join us as today’s guest, Dr. Joanne Lunceford, explains the legacy ...

High Conflict Personalities and How to Deal

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have people with “high conflict personalities” (aka jerks) in our lives. They are the people we have to walk on eggshells around, the ones ...

Does Nicotine Help Anxiety or Improve Mental Health Issues?

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quelling anxiety and relaxing are common reasons people give for smoking or vaping. But is that really possible? Will nicotine help relieve anxiety or...

Discussing Suicide with Younger Kids and Preteens

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many people believe that young children and preteens are incapable of dying by suicide. However, it's important to understand that it isn’t just tee...

Why Peer Support? With NAMI's Dr. Ken Duckworth

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are lots of books written by doctors aiming to help people manage mental illness or families help their loved ones — all from a purely medical...

Lessons from the Holocaust with Max J. Friedman

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A few decades after Max J. Friedman’s parents died, his grandson wanted to understand more about the family, including his grandparents, a pair of H...

NFL Star Turned Doctor on Stigma and Mental Health

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do so many former NFL players seem to have mental health concerns when they retire? Could we be doing more to address their emotional needs during...

AshleyMadison.com Shares What Causes Cheating in Relationships

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why would someone cheat on their spouse? Would it surprise you to learn that according to Johns Hopkins University and Ashley Madison (yes, that Ashle...

OCD Isn’t What We Think It Is

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all seen depictions of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in pop culture: characters like Sheldon Cooper from “The Big Bang Theory” or De...

Unlocking Our Potential with Humanistic Psychology

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do human potential and self-actualization really mean? We hear buzzwords like this often, but how can we use these concepts to better our everyda...

Is Cancel Culture Real? With Comedian Emma Arnold

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does it seem like these days no one can take a joke? Every time you turn around, someone is getting offended and the soul who said the “offensive”...

Managing Regrets and Mistakes While Staying Mentally Healthy

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You are walking down the street, having a good day, when suddenly you remember something you did 10 years ago — something you regret. How do you de...

Alcoholism and Healthcare Workers. Are Frontline Medical Staff Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis?

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A new survey reports that a whopping 14% (1 in 7) of American physicians note that they have used alcohol or a controlled substance while working. Add...

Is Existential Therapy for You? (And What Exactly Is It?)

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Existentialism is a philosophy that emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent who determines their own develop...

Can Acts of Service Benefit You? With FUBAR's Travis Van Winkle

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people don’t want to volunteer. Who wants to give up a Saturday and not get paid for it? But what if volunteering and being of service to y...

How We Misunderstand Feminism with Actor Romina D'Ugo

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Movie and TV star Romina D’Ugo shares what life is like for a woman in Hollywood. She also shares a deeply personal story of how a nude scene was sp...

Is Questioning Authority Mentally Healthy?

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our society has a difficult relationship with authority. Many of us were taught as children that it was important to show respect and defer to those a...

The Rise in Forced Treatment and Abusive Guardianships Part 1

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a common misconception that, due to asylum closures, only “dangerous” people get committed to a psychiatric wards and hospitals. We also...

The Rise in Forced Treatment and Abusive Guardianships Part 2

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a common misconception that, due to asylum closures, only “dangerous” people get committed to a psychiatric wards and hospitals. We also...

Tech Mogul with Bipolar Shares His Story (with Paul English)

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you name a millionaire tech mogul with bipolar disorder? Well, you can now. Today’s guest is Paul English, the tech mogul best known as the foun...

Healing the Unquiet Mind with Kay Redfield Jamison

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison believes that medication is an overused option and that many people can make great strides recovering from “mental sufferin...

Why Refuse Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of stigma against people with diagnosed borderline personality disorder (BPD), even within the mental health community. People living w...

Medical Worker Burnout, Trauma, and Compassion Fatigue

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that the COVID pandemic has taken a toll on healthcare workers. But how was their mental health before the pandemic?  Today’s guest, Dr...

The Best Mental Health Insights from Past Guests (Bonus Episode)

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of mental health awareness month, we want to welcome you to the first ever Inside Mental Health podcast clips show. Listen now to hear some g...

Talking to Teens About Mental Health with The Jed Foundation (JED)

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most parents (and other adults) want to be able to talk to teenagers and young adults about mental health and mental illness. But, uncertainty and awk...

How Can We Help Anxious Youth? With Joan Lunden and Laura Morton

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Children and teenagers are expressing unprecedented levels of anxiety and many experts believe there is currently a crisis of anxiety in the United St...

12-Step Program Not Working for You or a Loved One?

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous dominate the recovery space. In fact, when most people think of someone in recovery...

ADD / ADHD Medical Care Challenges

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ADD / ADHD are typically discussed as a controversial diagnosis. Some people — including experts — feel that these conditions are over diagnosed, ...

Returning from Prison with Rapper Lil Dallas

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dallas Roquemore, aka Lil Dallas, is a personal friend of — and has worked with — famed rapper, Mozzy. While Dallas’s rap career started out ver...

Police Officer Mental Health with Sheriff Jay Armbrister

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Police officers are seldom asked to respond to something positive. The nature of their jobs is to assist when things go wrong. Vehicle accidents, crim...

What Psychiatry Can and Cannot Do (A Nuanced Investigation)

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Daniel Bergner’s brother received a bipolar disorder diagnosis, his family was told he needed to adhere to the doctor’s orders or death was a...

Is “Forgive and Forget” Healthy Advice?

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since childhood, most of us have been socialized to “forgive and forget.” We’ve been told that to do anything else risks our mental health and c...

Toxic Masculinity with Mayor of Kingstown's Tobi Bamtefa

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Despite growing up in Nigeria and the UK, Tobi Bamtefa received the same stereotypical messaging surrounding what it means to be a man: men are strong...

Delusions Through the Ages with BBC Documentarian and Historian Victoria Shepherd

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The TV is talking directly to me" is a common delusion nowadays. But delusions have existed throughout history, so what did people in the Middle Ages...

You Are Not a Bad Parent with Dr. Carla Naumburg

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen all the amazing stuff your friends’ kids are doing while scrolling through social media? Are you worried that your kids aren’t keepi...

Conquering Alcoholism and Addiction with TV News Anchor Laurie Dhue

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Laurie Dhue appeared to have it all — a successful career as a broadcast journalist, a beautiful apartment over Central Park, a great family, and lo...

Resiliency, Passion, and Trauma Recovery

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest experienced a “trifecta of trauma” when three experiences of death and illness affected her family within just 10 months. These ex...

Reducing Veteran Suicide with the American Legion

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Veteran and double bronze star recipient shares how military culture might contribute to suicidality — or at least a lack of willingness to get help...

Can NHL Goalies Have OCD and Anxiety? (Featuring Corey Hirsch)

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Of all the people on a hockey team to have anxiety, the last one you would expect would be the goalie. They have to be so cool and collected, have ner...

Managing Anxiety vs Anxiety Disorders (and Knowing the Differences)

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can you tell the difference between anxiety as an emotion and a disorder that needs medical intervention? Join us as today’s guest, Dr. Tracey M...

Can Giving Up Be a Good Thing?

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to give up or surrender? Today’s guest, Kute Blackson, is an expert on the topic, having written “The Magic of Surrender.” Joi...

Getting to Good Riddance After a Breakup

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has been through a bad breakup — it can seem like you will never get over the relationship. Today’s guest, Jodie Eckleberry-Hunt, is the ...

Working Moms and Self-Care with Brooke Burke

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Working moms are always being pulled in multiple directions, and often don’t feel like they have the time for self-care. In today’s episode, we le...

Understanding Populist Leaders and Why People Follow Them

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Populism is defined as a political approach that strives to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elit...

Patient-Led Advocacy Group Shares Patient Perspective

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-led national organization focusing on mood disorders, including depression a...

Sex Work and Mental Health with Author Hannah Sward

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Sward’s new memoir details her journey with addiction, her life experiences, and her time as a sex worker. Join us as Gabe speaks with Hannah...

Is Remote or In-Office Work More Productive? (According to Psychology)

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many leaders rely on traditional office-centric collaboration and management styles in managing hybrid teams. Yet research conclusively demonstrates t...

Does Trauma Respond to EMDR Therapy?

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy work for trauma? It has been all the rage recently, but what is it? Does it have any...

Parkland Shooting Survivor Talks Moving Forward

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over four years ago, Kai Koerber survived the Parkland school shooting. Hear his feelings about what has transpired in the United States since that da...

Pitfalls of Antidepressant Medications

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of people start taking antidepressants every year. But how many stop? Despite what we have heard for years, the process of withdrawing from a...

Are Antidepressants for Life? With Food Network’s “Chopped” Champion Brooke Siem

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brooke Siem was among the first generation of teenagers to be prescribed antidepressants. As Brooke was initially diagnosed and treated in the wake of...

Firsthand Look at Caregiving in Chronic Conditions with Star Wars’ Greg Grunberg

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Grunberg has a son who lives with epilepsy. But his story isn’t that different from that of someone caring for a loved one with mental illness....

Love 101: The Latest Research to Live Happily Ever After

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we decide we are in love? How can we know if it is the right person? Today’s guest tells us that we are all enacting a “love story.” Thes...

Anxiety and Agoraphobia with ’80s Pop Icon Taylor Dayne

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From housebound to pop superstar, Taylor Dayne is most well-known for her hit “Tell It to My Heart,” which made her an overnight sensation in 1987...

Don't Bring Your Vibrator to Rehab with Comedian Pam Gaslow

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you even think to bring a sex toy to rehab? Even if you tried to, most rehab facilities don’t allow them, as it turns out. Today’s guest, co...

Combating Negative Self-Talk with American Idol's Casey McQuillen

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To an outsider looking in, it may seem like singer Casey McQuillen has it all — she was a contestant on season 13 of American Idol, and went on to h...

Is Media Reporting on Mental Illness Fair? With Elizabeth Vargas

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like every story of mass violence or a school shooting includes speculation about what mental illness the alleged perpetrator has. Why is tha...

What Is Neurodivergent Thinking and Is It a Disorder?

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over 70 million Americans are neurodivergent or live with learning and thinking differences. What does that mean? Is it a mental disorder, and what ca...

Who Gets the Armrest? The Psychology of Ownership

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Mine" is one of the first words babies learn. By the time we grow up, the idea of ownership seems natural, whether we’re buying a cup of coffee or ...

How Do I Eat Better to Improve My Mental Health?

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever noticed that there always seems to be a new “miracle food” that will improve our lives if we just eat more of it? Like some magic su...

Learning Self-Compassion and its Benefits

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Often the way we talk to ourselves internally is drastically different from how we speak to others. If a friend lost their job, you’d likely console...

I’m Glad My Mom Died with Jennette McCurdy

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m glad my mom died,” said almost no one. Except it’s the title of a new book by Jennette McCurdy, Nickelodeon actress turned author. Our h...

How Do You Earn Respect?

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It might be hard to remember the last time you got really angry with someone who respects you. That’s because of the unique role that respect plays ...

What Pressures Do Asian Americans Face Addressing Mental Health Needs?

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Asian American stereotypes are no secret: successful white collar professionals, like doctors and engineers, who are also quiet, hardworking, and ded...

Daughter Shares Mom’s Bipolar Journey with Hollywood Makeup Artist Ignacia Soto-Aguilar

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ignacia Soto-Aguilar is a prominent Hollywood makeup artist (FX's “The Bear” / TNT’s “Claws”) who grew up with a mother with severe and pers...

Staying Sober, Funny, and Present with Dave Coulier

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Joey Gladstone” is practically a household name, everyone knows the fun-loving Full House character. But Dave Coulier, the actor’s actual name,...

Severing Parental Relationships with Wil Wheaton

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most survivors of childhood emotional abuse don’t cut free from their parents, but actor and author Wil Wheaton is an exception. He made the decisio...

When Does Skin Picking or Nail Biting Become a Medical Condition?

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may have noticed the way your friend absentmindedly twirls their hair as they scroll on their phone, or how your sibling bites their nails. Maybe ...

Diving Into Greg Louganis’ Post-Olympic Life

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Louganis, simply put, is the greatest diver of all time, and over 30 years later, his records remain unbroken. Even so, many people remember Loug...

Microdosing with Netflix and FX Star Theo Rossi

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Netflix and FX star Theo Rossi. Rossi is known for portraying Shades on “Luke Cage” and Juice on “Sons of Anarchy.” But wha...

Alanis Morissette on Anger, Anxiety, and Being Multitudinous

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alanis Morissette has been one of the most influential singer-songwriters of her generation. Join us as she talks about her experiences with anxiety a...

Do Non-Monogamous Relationships Have Jealousy Issues?

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do people who practice consensual non-monogamy or polyamory have higher rates of jealousy than those who are in monogamous relationships?What types of...

Do TikTok Animations Improve Mental Health? With Coolman Coffeedan

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you eliminate mental health stigma through TikTok? Obviously not, but you can spark a larger conversation about mental health, or just send a frie...

Postpartum Psychosis in Real Life with TV’s Sarah Wynter

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Postpartum psychosis is commonly associated with wanting to harm, or even kill, your newborn baby. But can it present in any other ways? Join us as Sa...

Jewel Talks Her Anxiety, Lyrics, and Life

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Multiplatinum recording artist Jewel has won many awards and performed at the Super Bowl — but how much do you really know about her? She grew up wi...

Mothering with Schizophrenia

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One thing the internet especially loves to critique is other people’s parenting — especially mothers. What happens when mom lives with schizophren...

Advice I’d Give My Younger Self with Wil Wheaton

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as Wil Wheaton, who had leading roles in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and “The Big Bang Theory,” discusses revisiting his 2004 mem...

Undiagnosed Postpartum Depression with Ryan Michelle Bathé

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many people believe that 6 weeks is the window when new mothers need to worry about postpartum depression. Today’s guest, NBC’s “The Endgame” ...

Are Drug Policies Failing Those Addicted with David Poses

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No one disputes that America has a problem with drugs. In 2021 alone there were almost 100,000 overdose deaths. This is why we need the government spo...

What Exactly Is ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For some, ADHD is a debilitating disorder. For others, it’s seen as a conspiracy designed by lazy teachers, parents, and an aggressive pharmaceutica...

Birth Control’s Psychological Impact with Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you say, “The Pill” there is no debate about what pill you are talking about. Birth control pills have been a tool of the women’s liberatio...

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you curious about autism? Do you wonder about its relationship to mental health conditions? You are not alone, as autism is one of the top search ...

Smashing the Glass Ceiling with MMA Cage Announcer Lilian Garcia

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is the first woman to announce the WWE’s WrestleMania event and the first female in-cage announcer in combat sports history. Mixed M...

Comedic Take on Mental Illness with Paul Gilmartin

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like mental health podcasts? Today’s guest started one of the original mental health podcasts, Mental Illness Happy Hour. Over 10 years later...

Examining Conspiracies with NYT Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why are conspiracy theories so popular, and why are so many people willing to believe the most unbelievable things? Today’s guest, New York Times’...

Murder and Mental Illness with Killer Psyche Host Candice DeLong

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

True Crime podcasts are all the rage but did you know that most people with mental illness are not criminals, much less serial killers or mass murdere...

How To Be Happy, Not Perfect

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest tells us that the very idea of perfect happiness is an illusion. Being perfect will not make us happy, and happiness is not perfection...

Understanding Psychedelics and Fantastic Fungi

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know the anti-drug propaganda, and we’ve all heard about “bad trips,” but how much of that is actually true? Today’s guest made the Net...

Confronting Parkland Shooting Conspiracies

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Foster is a teacher who survived one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. That is a fact, yet some people don’t believe it’...

Pro Athlete Mental Health with Retired NFL Player and CBS Mornings co-host Nate Burleson

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We expect pro athletes to deal with physical injuries. We recognize that the demands on an athlete’s body are intense. But what about when an athlet...

Addiction with Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Sixx is a rock and roll legend. As the bassist for Mötley Crüe, his very name conjures up images of hardcore partying. The band even named an ...

Weathering Borderline with ABC News’ Ginger Zee

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chief meteorologist for ABC News, Ginger Zee, describes herself as a “Natural Disaster” because of her experiences living with borderline personal...

Grieving the Loss of a Child (First Hand Experience)

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce died over two years ago, but his parents are very much keeping his memory – and his legacy – alive. Join us as t...

Cobra Kai Actress Discusses BIPOC Representation in Pop Culture

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a leading Afro-Latina actress, Cobra Kai’s Vanessa Rubio carries a unique perspective on the Emmy nominated Netflix series. Join us for a discuss...

Jillian Michaels Talks the Intersection of Mental and Physical Health

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The new year is upon us, and that means it’s time for resolutions! For most people, better health is at the top of that list. And we typically focu...

Pop-Up Restaurant for Depression Management

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ah, the joys of a food service job: long shifts, irritated customers, and burning your hand on the grill. For most people, this is depressing, but for...

Giving Grief Meaning After a Loss

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us can only imagine how deep the pain of losing a child must be. But is there life beyond that grief? What should we do with all those feelin...

Boundary Setting for Women

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are boundaries, exactly, and how do we know if we have good ones? What types of things keep us from setting good boundaries — and how do we set...