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An average Joe talks about mental health issues, his experiences with them, and how he battled against them.
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Today I bid farewell to Mental Health Check. Creating this podcast was an informative and overall positive experience for me, and I truly hope that it was something that helped people, even if only some small way. I intend to continue advocating for mental health conditions for the rest of my life, though this will be the last I shall do so through this format, at least for the foreseeable future.Thank you for listening, and I hope only the best for you.
I uploaded the first episode of MHC on July 16, 2019, and as we reach the one year anniversary of this show, I have also come to the conclusion that we should reach the end as well. Due to the current climate of the world, as well as my own personal uncertainties and feelings, I have decided that this shall be the penultimate episode of MHC. Today I touch on why, as well as on how mental health can affect a person's passions and lead to burnout.
Racial discrimination is a very serious societal issue that has a very serious impact on mental health, as well as many other aspects of life. With recent events, I decided to touch on this issue in at least a limited capacity.
Today I return to the topic of family, and how divorce, while ultimately a beneficial tool, can have a great deal of adverse effects on people and their mental health.
It's finals season here in the US, and with that comes a great deal of stress, especially in our current environment. Today, I just want to recommend that everyone tries to take it easy on themselves, and remember that it's okay to take breaks when things are getting a little overwhelming.
Today I attempt to touch on ways to handle prolonged contact with members of a household in times of self isolation.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage many countries around the world, with no immediate end in sight. Though I am certain that the virus will continue to impact many, many lives, I feel that I have little else to add to the conversation surrounding it. Today, I touch on how to remain motivated and active during these trying times, in what I hope will be the last episode centered on COVID-19 for at least the foreseeable future.
A followup to the last episode. COVID-19 cases have swelled in the United States over the last two weeks, and is affecting the population of the world quite severely. There are many different ways people are reacting, and some are more harmful than others. As this illness is severely impacting the world at large, I wanted to readdress it and how we should react to the current situation.
COVID-19 is officially considered a pandemic, spreading throughout much of the world. While it is a sensitive and frightening thing that warrants concern, it is important to not panic. This is often easier said than done. Today, I talk a little about the current state of the world, and why I believe the best thing we can do at the moment is remain calm and attempt to maintain a level of normalcy in our lives.
Family is a very complicated thing, consisting of many different relationships, struggles, and hardships. Everyone's family situation is different, but everyone is affected by their family, no matter what form it may take. I will be discussing this subject over several parts, with this first part being an introduction to my family situation, and how my family affected my development and mental health growing up.
Bullying is something that nearly everyone has or will have some level of exposure to, but many people do not realize the lasting impact it can have on those involved. Today, I talk about some of my experiences with bullying, and touch on how we can try to reduce this impact.
Anger is one of the most volatile emotions a person can experience, and it can cause a number of problems if it is left unchecked. Today, I discuss how one can try to manage their anger, and direct their aggression in healthy ways.
I have talked about self harm in regards to substance abuse and over/under eating, but have glossed over physical self harm, and how it is often used as a means of "gaining control." Today, I discuss how it is actually a loss of control, but why our minds seem to tell us otherwise.
The start of a new year is often a time when people decide to strive towards improvement, setting goals and making resolutions. Today, I discuss the benefits of such goals, and why not meeting them can be perfectly okay.
The holidays can be a hard time for everyone, but they can be even more difficult for those living with mental health conditions. Today, I discuss some of those difficulties, and why the holidays might not be as cheerful for some people as they could be.
Everyone has to deal with stress, and when dealing with mental illness, even small stresses can seem so much bigger than they are. Today, I try to make that a little easier to understand for everyone involved.
Mr. Rogers was the creator, show runner, and host of the television series Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, and the recent film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood had a major impact on me, as it reminded me of the many lessons that Mr. Rogers taught me and millions of others. Today, I want to discuss forgiveness, in honor of this kind man, who wanted nothing more than for people to be kind to one another.
I always ask everyone to reach out to support one another or to get support, but there are many different ways to support someone living with mental illness. This episode, I describe some of the ways one can help, as even the slightest bit of support can make a major difference.
The education system in the United States does not cater towards individuality, and seldom takes students' interests into account when plotting out courses. As such, many young people find themselves feeling lost and unsure of what they want to do with their lives. I offer what advice I can.
In honor of Coming Out Day, I discuss how one's sexuality can affect their mental health. Mental health can be affected by nearly any aspect of one's life, and sexuality is no exception.
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