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Want free stuff? Send me an email here and I'll tell you where to send a self addressed, stamped envelope: [email protected] In this episode of the Simple Mental Health podcast, host Jeff Allen shares his personal story with mental health, specifically his diagnosis of cyclothymia, a milder form of bipolar disorder. He discusses the importance of seeking professional help and finding self-care strategies that work for you, as well as the role that friends and loved ones can play in supporting someone with mental health struggles. Jeff also offers Simple Mental Health stickers to listeners who send a self-addressed envelope to his email address. This episode is timely, as it is released during Mental Health Awareness Month, and encourages listeners to prioritize their mental health and support those around them who may be struggling.

TW: Discussion on Suicide throughout episode In today’s episode, Jeff Allen is joined by Frank King, a TEDx coach and a writer for the ‘Tonight Show’. Additionally, Frank is a suicide prevention and postvention public speaker and a comedian. Frank shares his experience with depression and suicide, why people die by suicide, and how to recognize and help people who are suicidal. Moreover, he shares tips and insights about suicide prevention and postvention. In addition, he shares about passive suicidal ideation and its symptoms and the importance of humor in mental health. If you change perception, you can change prejudices. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:01] Trigger warning for the episode [00:37] Introduction to the show [01:11] Meet our guest; Frank King [02:08] Frank’s ‘Tonight Show’ gig [04:41] Why the topic of depression and suicide is so meaningful to Frank [05:02] His experience with depression and suicide [07:05] Passive suicidal ideation and its symptoms [11:45] Why he decided to be a suicide prevention speaker [14:04] What Frank teaches in his talks [14:25] Suicide postvention [17:23] Depression symptoms [18:09] What to say to someone who is depressed [18:44] How to recognize someone who is suicidal [19:30] Why do people commit suicide? [20:17] How to help someone who is suicidal [22:23] What to do when you have suicidal thoughts [23:54] Perceived burdensomeness and suicidal thoughts [25:43] The importance of humor in mental health [27:58] Stigma surrounding men’s mental health [28:53] How to connect with Frank King [30:03] How to support this podcast Notable Quotes “Focus is an amazing thing; pick a lane, do one thing, go deep, not wide.”[12:56] “Suicide is the most preventable cause of death on the planet.” [15:57] “If you change perception, you can change prejudices.” [26:10] Don’t forget to Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Let’s Connect! Follow Frank King on; Website: https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theMHcomedian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMentalHealthComedian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theMentalHealthComedian/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcomedian/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedian/ Book a free 30 minutes consultation with Frank King:  https://bit.ly/3MHxZcF More Products To listen to more amazing podcast episodes on mental health: https://anchor.fm/simplementalhealth To help the simple mental health podcast connect with more people, shop at:

In this episode, Jeff Allen interviews Matthew Moore, a reporter, and producer at KUAF 91.3 National Public Radio. Additionally, Matthew is a podcaster and a mental health activist. He shares his experience with mental health as a child and the stigma that surrounds mental health for Christians In addition, Matthew also shares how mental health stigma affects men and educates people on how to be more compassionate towards those struggling with their mental health. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:27] Episode introduction [00:30] Matthew Moore’s bio [01:38] Matthew’s inspiration for podcasting and reporting [03:41] The favorite podcast series that he created [08:00] Why Matthew decided to seek the talk therapy [11:23] Matthew’s mental health [16:23] How stress and anxiety affected him as a child [18:31] His experience with the Church’s response to mental health [20:22] Hyper individualism and its impact on mental health [24:39] The stigma around mental health for Christians [26:47] Why men don’t talk about mental health [30:12] How to recommend therapy to someone you care about [35:02] How to connect with Matthew Moore [36:26] How to support this podcast Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Let’s Connect! Follow Matthew Moore on; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewrmoore/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iammatthewrmoore Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatthewrMoore To listen to KUAF radio: https://www.kuaf.com/ More Products To listen to more amazing podcast episodes on mental health: https://anchor.fm/simplementalhealth To help the simple mental health podcast connect with more people, shop at: https://www.simplementalhealth.me/

In today’s episode, Jeff is joined by Sadie Moore and Kate Johnson. Sadie and Kate are the hosts of the ‘Skate Hot Take’ Podcast, which focuses on topics that are important to today’s teens. In this episode, they share some of the sources of stress for teenagers. Additionally, they share how parents can help improve teens’ mental health by engaging in mental health conversations with them. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:26] Episode introduction [01:31] What people misunderstand about them [02:12] Why they started the ‘Skate Hot Take’ Podcast [03:51] Some sources of stress for teenagers [05:45] The role of social media on mental health [10:04] Advice for newly admitted college students [13:12] Phoebe Bridgers’s first album [14:52] Impact of COVID-19 impact on mental health [19:16] Mental health days in schools [20:59] How they break the stigma associated with mental health [22:57] How parents can engage in mental health conversations with their kids [26:11] How they plan episode topics for their podcast [28:42] Where you can listen to the ‘Skate Hot Take’ Podcast Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Let’s Connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskatehottake/ To listen to the ‘Skate Hot Take’ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MTzUMiDKqgYljupGx6eaT?si=3b67501bf6074b1d More Products To listen to more fantastic podcast episodes on mental health: https://anchor.fm/simplementalhealth To help the simple mental health podcast connect with more people, shop at: https://www.simplementalhealth.me/

In this amazing episode, Jeff interviews Lauren “Lern” Elwell from KSHE 95 in St. Louis, MO. Lauren is a radio host at KSHE 95 and an advocate of mental health awareness. She shares about the stigma associated with mental health and the importance of mental health awareness. Moreover, she shares what she does to improve her mental health and some of the holistic approaches she uses to fight depression and anxiety. Tune in! During this episode, you will learn about; [00:29] Episode introduction [00:47] Lauren’s bio [01:33] The Exit 90 show [05:32] AD Rowntree’s mental health podcast [06:08] How AD Rowntree coped with the death of his dad [06:51] Lauren’s origin and childhood [12:09] What inspired her to become a radio host [17:05] The genre of music she loves [20:54] What people misunderstand about her [23:11] How she deals with people’s opinions about her [27:24] Why she champions mental health awareness [29:42] Lauren’s perspective about her depression and anxiety medication [30:18] Holistic approaches she uses to fight depression and anxiety [30:24] #1 Hypnotherapy [30:30] #2 Acupuncture [32:28] The disadvantage of holistic treatments for mental health [34:39] Psychological impact of COVID-19 on Lauren’s mental health [43:43] What she does during her days off to improve her mental health [47:16] The side effects of mental health medications [53:11] Stigma associated with mental health [[55:25] How to connect with Lauren [55:52] How to support this podcast Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Let’s Connect! Follow Lern on; Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lern_fm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lernvsradio Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lernvsradio To download the KSHE95 app on App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id519137732 To download the KSHE95 app on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacapps.kshe More Products To listen to more fantastic podcast episodes on mental health: https://anchor.fm/simplementalhealth To help the Simple Mental Health podcast connect with more people, shop at: https://www.simplementalhealth.me/

One of the most important aspects of life is mental health. It encompasses a person’s emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. It includes our emotional responses to daily events such as success or failure, personal relationships, and work. It’s thus crucial to have skills to cope with the challenges that come with mental health. In today’s episode, Jeff Allen interviews Honor Heindl, a clinical social worker, on how to cope with mental health. Honor shares how she helps people shift from negative to positive ways of dealing with mental health. Additionally, she explains the stigma associated with mental health. During this episode, you will learn about; [00:27] Episode introduction [00:32] Honor Heindl’s bio [02:01] What people misunderstand about her [04:41] How Honor’s journey to art started [06:42] What her job as a clinical social worker entails [08:11] Honor Heindl’s mental health [11:29] How she deals with her lack of sense of belonging [13:33] Stigma associated with mental health [15:50] How she helps people shift from negative to positive ways of coping with mental health [18:26] Why she uses positive themes on her Instagram arts [20:41] Her source of inspiration for the podcast logo she designed [21:58] How to connect with Honor Heindl [22:57] How to support this podcast Let’s Connect! Follow Honor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agirlnamedhonor/ Visit her website: https://agirlnamedhonor.com/ Visit Honor’s art shop online: https://www.redbubble.com/people/agirlnamedhonor/shop More Products To listen to more amazing podcast episodes on mental health: https://anchor.fm/simplementalhealth To help the simple mental health podcast connect with more people, shop at: https://www.simplementalhealth.me/

Just some thoughts on mental health and the Holidays. Merry Everything, Everyone!

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Today my guest is Cameisha Brewer. As a therapist, thought life coach, speaker, and writer, Cameisha is passionate about helping people prioritize their mental health. Today, Cameisha and I are going to talk about what it is, and what it looks like, to care for someone with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues. https://cameishabrewer.com This episode is brought to you in part by WellBeing Brewing. Go to wellbeingbrewing.com and get 10% off your total online order by using coupon code SMH10.

We're talking SLEEP! Do you get enough sleep? Well, check out this short episode all about it. My guest today is Dr. Saluja-Sharma. She is a double board certified physician, in both Emergency Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, and the founder of Head Heart Hands, a comprehensive weight loss and wellness program for businesses and individuals.  The program is holistic and addresses diet/nutrition, physical activity, decreasing/better managing stress, mindfulness, and improving sleep. By empowering people with knowledge and then supporting them with coaching, this 12 week lifestyle change program was designed to help people lose weight, prevent disease, optimize their physical and emotional health, and increase longevity. You can learn more and sign up for the program by going to the website: headhearthandsmd.com. This episode is brought to you in part by WellBeing Brewing. Go to wellbeingbrewing.com and get 10% off your total online order by using coupon code SMH10.