Inside Mental Health
Episodes
Money Isn't the Problem - Our Beliefs About It Are
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is it about money that makes it such a sensitive topic with couples? Why do we not have conversations about finances the way we have discussions ...
From Tragedy to Transformation – How a Psychologist is Born
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When her mother, after a lifetime of threats, died by suicide, Linda Meyers decided that the best way to give meaning to her mother’s death was to m...
Diverse Diseases, Allied Advocates
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part two of the live recording of the Psych Central Show at HealtheVoices 2018. Our four panelists share more tales of their advocacy efforts, dispell...
Finding Strength & Unity in Our Differences
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Part one of the first ever live recording of the Psych Central Show at HealtheVoices 2018. Four advocates of different health conditions join for a pa...
Understanding and Preventing “Not In My Back Yard” Opposition
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After having opened 15 mental health centers, Steve Fields, Executive Director of The Progress Foundation, has a good idea on how to prevent community...
Not In My Back Yard – Fear-Driven Discrimination
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A small minority of vocal people can do a lot of damage when they act out of fear. Listen to how NIMBYism forced a non-profit facility to relocate, le...
A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and the Psych Central Show
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Strangely enough, Gabe Howard hosts a podcast with someone other than Vincent M. Wales! Michelle Hammer joins for a discussion about A Bipolar, a Schi...
Life With Schizophrenia – One Man’s Experience
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The onset of mental illness can upend our lives in many ways. In this episode, we speak with a young man living with schizophrenia and hear about the ...
What Is Participatory Medicine?
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many people feel a disconnect between themselves and their physicians? And what can be done about it? Participatory medicine shows just how ...
How Do We Fix Our Broken Mental Health Care System?
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why in the world is it so difficult for so many people to get the mental health care that they need? And how do we change that? The Well Being Trust h...
Asking the Therapists
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about the advice columns in papers and on websites? Like, how many questions they receive, how they deal with different issues, and so o...
Interview with the Medical Director of the National Council for Behavioral Health
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why doesn’t Canada have a homeless crisis as does the U.S.? What can we do about the shortage of psychiatrists? These questions and more are discuss...
A Digital Approach to Employee Mental Health
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many employers provide health benefits to their workers that go above and beyond the typical medical insurance. This may take the form of incentive pr...
How to Control Social Anxiety Before It Controls You
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Social anxiety is more common than most of us realize. Around 80% of us have experienced it at some point in our lives. In this episode, Dr. Ellen Hen...
Keith O’Neil: From Super Bowl to Super Advocate
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Keith O’Neil lived with undiagnosed bipolar disorder throughout his NFL career, including his final year with the Indianapolis Colts as they won the...
Come On, Get Happy - The App
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
More and more apps are showing up that are geared toward mental health. One such app is called, simply, “Happy.” This simple to use app allows a u...
More With Pulitzer Prize Finalist Pete Earley
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Earley returns to talk more about mental health advocacy and lots of other things. He tells of how he came to co-author a book with Jessie Close ...
Candid Conversation with Mental Health Advocate Pete Earley
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer finalist and former Washington Post reporter Pete Earley joins for the first of two shows. Pete talks about his popular blog and how he worke...
The Sit With Us App: Curbing School Bullying
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After years of being bullied in school and having to eat alone – often not even in the cafeteria – Natalie Hampton decided to something to help ot...
Why Do Some People Ignore Facts?
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome Dr. Gleb Tsipursky to look at why some people hold their op...
How Can Romantic Relationships Work With a Mentally Ill Person?
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss the potentially disastrous effects of mental illness on rom...
Talking with Suicide Documentary Director Lisa Klein
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales talk with Lisa Klein, director of the powerful documentary about su...
Why Is It Hard for Adults to Make Friends?
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales talk about friendship. Specifically, why we find it so much more di...
Is Marijuana Effective for Treating Mental Illness?
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome Psych Central CEO and founder Dr. John Grohol to discuss ma...
Surviving Christmas (and Other Gatherings)
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales tackle Christmas. Specifically, how to survive it. For all the wond...
What's Online Counseling Really Like?
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss online counseling. Joining them is Haesue Jo of BetterHelp....
Bipolar Advocate Jessie Close – More Than Just Glenn’s Sister
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome Jessie Close, sister of acclaimed actress Glenn Close. Jess...
Rachel Star: Stunt Girl, Schizophrenia Advocate
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome as their guest, Rachel Star, a stunt girl and YouTube sensa...
Do We Buy the Idea of “Retail Therapy”?
23 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss the pros and cons on “retail therapy,” the practice of ...
Gabe & Vin (Probably) Rule the World
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales, inspired by the TV show, Kevin Probably Saves the World, discuss ...
Help! My Coworker Is a Narcissist!
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome back Dr. Ramani Durvasula to discuss narcissism… this tim...
What Toll Does Texting Take on Us?
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome Dr. Lori Russell-Chapin, who shares her experiences working...
A Graphic (Novel) Twist on the Personal Recovery Story
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome guest Brent Williams, author of Out of the Woods, a graphic...
Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories?
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss conspiracy theories with guest Dr. John Grohol, founder of ...
What’s It Really Like Being in a Psych Hospital?
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss the myths and realities of being admitted to an inpatient p...
The Challenges of Returning to Work After Mental Illness
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss the challenges of returning to the workplace after being ou...
How Has Mental Health Advocacy Changed?
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome Andy Behrman, veteran mental health speaker, writer, and ad...
What's the REAL Link Between Anger and Violence?
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss mental illness and violence. More specifically, they addres...
What Does Postpartum Depression Feel Like?
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales speak with guest Christine Hammond, a licensed mental health counse...
How Can You Calm an Agitated Person?
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales speak with guest Dr. Scott Zeller, renowned psychiatric emergency s...
What Does Binge Eating Disorder Feel Like?
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss Binge Eating Disorder. At his heaviest, Gabe weighed 550 po...
Is Loneliness More Dangerous Than Smoking or Obesity?
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss loneliness. It’s a very common feeling that most people e...
What Is Postpartum Depression?
17 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome guest Dr. Emma Basch. Dr. Basch is a licensed clinical psyc...
Why Do We Procrastinate?
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales finally tackle a topic they'd been putting off: procrastination. Pr...
How Can We Transform Stigma?
03 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome guest Mike Veny, a mental health speaker with lived experie...
Sleep: Are You Doing It Wrong?
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales examine the many aspects of sleep. It’s a state in which we spend...
What Is a Daily Practice and Why Should I Have One?
20 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome guest counselor and author Victoria Gigante. Victoria share...
What’s It Like to Live with Schizophrenia?
06 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome guest Tanara Simpson, a young woman who was diagnosed with ...
What Can We Learn from the Michelle Carter Texting Suicide Case?
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales examine the recent case of Michelle Carter, a young woman in Massac...
Should Religious Figures Give Advice on Mental Illness?
22 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome Katie Dale, a young woman with bipolar disorder who was con...
What Is Persistent Depressive Order Like?
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, host Gabe Howard interviews his co-host, Vincent M. Wales, about living with persistent depressive disorde...
What’s Certified Peer Support Really All About?
08 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss the role of certified peer supporters in the recovery journ...
Anxiety Lies Constantly – How to Stop Listening
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome Jodi Aman, popular psychotherapist, anxiety expert, blogger...
Talking to Paul Gilmartin (Host of The Mental Illness Happy Hour Podcast)
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome Paul Gilmartin, host of The Mental Illness Happy Hour podca...
Mental Health Awareness Is Not Enough (Special Guest: President/CEO of Mental Health America)
18 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome Paul Gionfriddo, President & CEO of Mental Health America. ...
Things Anyone Can Do to Support Mental Health Awareness Month
11 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales talk about Mental Health Awareness Month. Specifically, they offer ...
NoStigmas – Peer Support Movement for Mental Health Awareness
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales chat with Jacob Moore, founder of NoStigmas.org, a social movement ...
OC87 Recovery Diaries – Real People, Real Stories
26 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, host Gabe Howard talks with Glenn Holsten and Gabriel Nathan. Glenn is the award-winning director of OC87,...
What Does a Panic Attack (and Anxiety) Feel Like?
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss anxiety disorders, which can be debilitating on many leve...
Hypersexuality – An Ignored and Misrepresented Symptom of Bipolar
13 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales address the frequently ignored and often misrepresented aspect of b...
Discussing Abandonment Issues & Attachment Disorder
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Psych Central Show, our hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss abandonment issues & attachment disorder. Listen in! Lea...
Teen Creates Peer Support Network for Teens, Run by Teens
30 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales conclude a 3-part series about the Palo Alto suicides and some of t...
Hospital After-School Program Teaches Life Skills for Youth with Mental Illness
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales continue a 3-part series about the Palo Alto suicides and some of t...
Teen Suicide Survivor Becomes Activist
16 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales begin a 3-part series about the Palo Alto suicides and some of the ...
Debunking Suicide Myths and Misconceptions
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales look at the subject of suicide and the many myths and misconception...
Bestselling Self-Help Author Talks Bipolar Disorder
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome guest Julie Fast, a world-renowned mental health expert and...
Understanding Depression – What It Is and What It Isn’t
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss depression and why so many people don’t understand this i...
Why Does the Narcissist Always Get the Girl?
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales have a candid discussion about narcissists with Ramani Durvasula...
Should Your Spouse Care That Your Ex is Still Your Friend?
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are you friends with an ex? Is your wife friends with an ex? What if your wife was friends with your ex? How would that work out? Is it even possible?...
Mental Illness: To Disclose or Not to Disclose?
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss the pros and cons of disclosure with regard to mental ill...
Interview With Sarah Schuster, Mental Health Editor for The Mighty
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales speak with Sarah Schuster, mental health editor for The Mighty, Psy...
What’s the Difference Between Mental Health and Physical Health?
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss the perception that mental health is fundamentally differen...
What Does the 21st Century Cures Act Mean For the Mentally Ill?
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales welcome mental health researcher and Psych Central Founder, Dr. John...
Remembering Carrie Fisher – Mental Health Advocate
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss the recent passing of Carrie Fisher. To most, she was Princ...
How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss New Year’s Resolutions: why we make them, but frequently ...
Why Do Some People View Mental Illness as a Gift?
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Psych Central Show, hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss how some individuals with mental illness view their condition as ...
Aspirin, Yes; Psych Meds, No – Why the Difference?
14 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Psych Central Show, our hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss why so many people stop taking medication for psychiatric d...
Why Does Depression Make Us Feel Guilt or Shame?
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Psych Central Show, Our hosts Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss feelings of guilt surrounding a mental illness diagnosis. ...
Discussion with Award-Winning Bipolar Author and Blogger
29 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Psych Central Show, Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales interview popular bipolar author and blogger, Natasha Tracy. Natasha Tracy is a...
Do Suicides Increase During the Holidays?
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Psych Central Show, our hosts Gabe and Vincent address the persistent and widespread myth that suicides increase during the holiday s...
Does Person-First Language Reduce Mental Illness Stigma?
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Psych Central Show, Gabe Howard and Vincent M. Wales discuss the use of person-first language in mental health advocacy. Person-First...
Podcast: My Mental Illness vs. Yours – Whose Is Worse?
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Psych Central Show, our hosts discuss how society sees different mental health diagnoses. Gabe Howard has bipolar disorder and ...
Podcast: Interview With Psych Central Founder Dr. John Grohol
01 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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