There are problems that affect so many and yet so few talk about them, which is why R. Efrem Goldberg and Moshe Yachnes bring you OUT OF THE SHADOWS: A Jewish Approach to Mental Health, hosted by the Boca Raton Synagogue and Onward Living's Adopt Initiative. Rabbi Goldberg and Moshe speak to leaders in the field and discuss contemporary challenges to help us better understand mental health and those who are struggling with it. 

This week, we are focusing on trauma. 

On this episode we are joined by: - Dr. Akiva Perlman, Clinical Director at ODA Wellness Institute and Professor at the Wurzweiler Graduate School of Social Work. 

- Zeldy, an individual who bravely shares her experiences with trauma. 

Next month, we will focus focus on OCD. 

If you have any thoughts, ideas, or guest suggestions, reach out to us at info@outoftheshadowspodcast.com. 

Resources: 

• Relief Resources (https://www.reliefhelp.org/) is an international nonprofit organization that provides mental health guidance, education, and treatment recommendations for individuals.
• Amudim (https://amudim.org/) exists to support every individual in need, so that their entire world can benefit, change, and grow.

Contact Dr. Yachnes at myachnes@onwardliving.org and check out www.onwardliving.org. 

00:00 - Intro 
6:20 - Dr. Akiva Perman 
40:16 - Zeldy 
1:08:52 - Outro