Mental Health: Our Untold Stories

We use labels every day without even thinking about the implications of labeling things.  Language itself is a but a collection of labels so that we may communicate or express our experience to others. The problem is that labels inherently confine things or people to limits.  In this episode, Dan talks about how the labels we use for ourselves, and others lead to problems in the way we see ourselves, others, the future, and the world around us.  Let’s explore ways to remove the limits we place on ourselves so we can experience a sense of peace, harmony, and balance in our lives. 

We use labels every day without even thinking about the implications of labeling things.  Language itself is a but a collection of labels so that we may communicate or express our experience to others. The problem is that labels inherently confine things or people to limits.  In this episode, Dan talks about how the labels we use for ourselves, and others lead to problems in the way we see ourselves, others, the future, and the world around us.  Let’s explore ways to remove the limits we place on ourselves so we can experience a sense of peace, harmony, and balance in our lives. 

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10-14 and the third leading cause of death for people 10-24.  In this episode, Dan looks at some of the developmental dynamics at play that influence youth and teens.  Dan discusses some tell signs youth and teens may be struggling and how we can offer support.  This episode also discusses when and how to safety plan.  

If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal help is available at 988! 

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10-14 and the third leading cause of death for people 10-24.  In this episode, Dan looks at some of the developmental dynamics at play that influence youth and teens.  Dan discusses some tell signs youth and teens may be struggling and how we can offer support.  This episode also discusses when and how to safety plan.  

If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal help is available at 988! 

In this episode, Dan gives some insight into what the risk factors and warning signs of suicide look like.  Knowing what the risk factors and warning signs look like helps us better understand when someone might be trying to communicate or indicate they are feeling suicidal.  

If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, please reach out to 988 for help.  Suicide is a preventable cause of death. Help is available! 

In this episode, Dan gives some insight into what the risk factors and warning signs of suicide look like.  Knowing what the risk factors and warning signs look like helps us better understand when someone might be trying to communicate or indicate they are feeling suicidal.  

If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, please reach out to 988 for help.  Suicide is a preventable cause of death. Help is available! 

Suicide is a difficult topic to talk about and often makes people uncomfortable.  In this episode, Dan talks about ways to acknowledge your own discomfort with the topic, and ways to move past the discomfort to ask someone when we are concerned for them.  Dan also discusses helpful ways to talk with someone experiencing suicidal ideation.   

If you know someone or are worried about someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts please encourage them to call 988 to speak with someone at the Crisis Hotline 

Suicide is a difficult topic to talk about and often makes people uncomfortable.  In this episode, Dan talks about ways to acknowledge your own discomfort with the topic, and ways to move past the discomfort to ask someone when we are concerned for them.  Dan also discusses helpful ways to talk with someone experiencing suicidal ideation.   

If you know someone or are worried about someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts please encourage them to call 988 to speak with someone at the Crisis Hotline 

The pressures of day-to-day life often don’t allow us to experience the lighter side of life and overinflating the importance of things that really aren’t that important. Life is full of expectations, things to be done, people to take care of, and places to be.  In this episode, Dan walks through the value of finding ways to be silly.  We know the value of laughter and humor but being silly has its own unique benefits.  

The pressures of day-to-day life often don’t allow us to experience the lighter side of life and overinflating the importance of things that really aren’t that important. Life is full of expectations, things to be done, people to take care of, and places to be.  In this episode, Dan walks through the value of finding ways to be silly.  We know the value of laughter and humor but being silly has its own unique benefits.