In the Open

I Can’t Stop Getting In My Own Way

America is back! Theresa and America link back up to start the new “I can’t stop…” series. This is one is about how you can't stop getting in your own way. America shares how she doesn’t always apply the positive changes to get better and Theresa struggles with not being petty during an argument. They talk about letting external factors get in the way and taking those timeouts before you fall into bad habits.

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My Child Is Being Cyberbullied featuring Dr. Tonya Battle

Theresa has a conversation with Dr. Tonya Battle (Battle Clinical Services) about the effects of cyberbullying on the youth. Dr. Battle explains the expanded access to the internet and social media and how that can morph into cyberbullying. They talk about having a conversation early with your children about personal responsibility and digital safety, appropriate ages for introducing phone usage and creating social media accounts plus finding information and resources if you feel like you need help navigating the internet with your children.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact  podcast@mhanational.org

Is Social Media Making Me Depressed featuring Keegan Lee

Keegan Lee returns to speak with Theresa about how social media can be depressing. Keegan shares her feelings on why social media triggered her sadness because of the fear of missing out and comparisons to others online. They talk about the digital divide, social media creating dopamine hits and figuring out an appropriate age for when kids should get a phone and join social media.

“60 Days of Disconnect - A Personal Perspective of How Social Media Affects Mental Health”

by Keegan W Lee:

https://www.amazon.com/60-Days-Disconnect-Personal-Perspective/dp/1631030876

 

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact  podcast@mhanational.org

Am I Addicted To Social Media featuring Keegan Lee

Theresa brought on Keegan Lee to talk about her addiction to social media. Keegan shares how social media, at one time, contributed to a decline in her mental health but how she now has balance and uses social media in moderation. They talked about healthy ways of taking breaks from social media, setting limits when you identify you might have a problem and social media’s effect on emotional intelligence.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact  podcast@mhanational.org

I’m Worried About My Kid And The Internet featuring Lanee Higgins

Theresa speaks with Lanee Higgins about their kids and the internet. They both have concerns about their kid’s internet usage and how they manage overstimulation and their dependency on tech. Lanee shares her experiences as a teacher and her student’s relationships with their devices, they talk about solutions for screen time for kids as well as avoiding setting hard rules with your kids.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact  podcast@mhanational.org

Do I Have ADHD featuring Khendra Lucas

Khendra Lucas is back with Theresa to share what it is like to discover they have ADHD later in life. Khendra shares when she got diagnosed with ADHD and some of the misdiagnoses that occurred along the way. They talk about the rush Khendra gets from getting stressed out, how for some boredom is painful and getting testing and resources for those who believe they might have ADHD.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact  podcast@mhanational.org

Am I Autistic featuring Kristen Abell

Theresa has a conversation with Kristen Abell about her journey discovering how she found out she has autism. Kristen shares when she first realized she might be autistic and how the label helped with validation. They talk about what it’s like being autistic in social situations, learning how to mimic other people and finding resources.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact  podcast@mhanational.org

Menopause and Mental Health featuring Suzi Craig

Theresa brought on Suzi Craig so she can share her personal experience with menopause and mental health. Suzi explains how menopause symptoms can be confusing for women and how she handled them. They compare the difference and similarities to puberty and menopause, exploring hormone replacement therapy and starting the menopause conversation early so you can have the tools for when it comes.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact  podcast@mhanational.org

How Can BIPOC Find Community Online featuring Kojo Sarfo

Allissa Torres is back to talk with Kojo Sarfo about how BIPOC folks can find community online. They discuss Kojo’s platform and his goal of bringing people together and promoting mental health awareness.  They discuss the importance of finding community for BIPOC folks, being a champion for equity and ways of finding groups of people with shared interests and experiences online.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact  podcast@mhanational.org

Creating Safety In My Community featuring Khendra Lucas

Theresa is joined by Khendra Lucas to discuss how to create safety in your community. Khendra has experience helping create safe spaces in her community in Memphis, Tennessee and the focus of reframing the “dangerous” label Memphis has been given. They talk about helping others in your community with resources, making connections online with people in your area and defining what safety means to you.

To take a mental health screen, or to find mental health information and resources, visit mhascreening.org

To submit questions, comments or ideas about future topics on the podcast, contact  podcast@mhanational.org