Not the D Word

In this episode, Dana talks to Deirdre about her experience finding help for her mental health and the hoops she had to jump through before being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and getting treated for it. Email notthedword@gmail.com with any questions!Follow @notthedword on instagram!

In this episode, Dana talks to her friend, Camila, who works with kids on the spectrum by encouraging certain behaviors through activities. Want to be on the podcast? Do you have any questions that you want answered? EMAIL: notthedword@gmail.comFollow on Instagram: @notthedwordThank you for listening!

In this episode, Dana talks to Columbia grad Alana about her work with circadian rhythms, why its hard to talk about mental health, and how it's okay for the happy people in the world to not be happy sometimes.Follow Not the D Word on Instagram: @notthedwordDo you have questions you want addressed? Do you want to be on the podcast? I'd love to have you! Email: notthedword@gmail.com

In this episode, Dana talks to her friend Vince about how to deal with uncertainty, specifically as an actor. Questions explored in this episode include: Why are we afraid of uncertainty? How do we deal with rejection? How is uncertainty linked to anxiety and how to we calm that anxiety?If you have any questions or want to be on the podcast, email notthedword@gmail.com! Follow Not the D Word on Instagram: @notthedword!

In this episode, host Dana answers 4 questions that have been asked to her a couple of times. The questions are: how do I help a friend who is in need?, How to I start going to a psychologist?, How do I talk to unsupportive family members about seeking help? and can my period be affected by stress and anxiety?If you have any questions or want to be on the podcast, email notthedword@gmail.com or direct message @notthedword on Instagram!

In this episode, host Dana Kaufman talks to her guest, Ambar, about Freud's positive contribution to the mental health stigma, how some media gets depression right, the difference in between psychoanalysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and how sexual assault affects peoples' mental health. Do you have strong opinions about mental health and the stigma around it? Contact notthedword@gmail.com with questions or inquiries about being on the podcast!Follow @notthedword on Instagram!