Mainstream Mental Health

1 In 8 Americans Consider Moving More Stressful Than Jail! We all know that moving is stressful. From packing all of our worldly possessions into boxes to planning out our new home’s layout, moving is almost always a difficult job that leads to some extra stress. However, a new survey of 2,000 Americans has revealed that many people consider moving to be among the most stressful situations they can imagine — even more so than spending a week in jail!The survey, commissioned by the storage company Life Storage, asked participants to compare the stress of moving with other, highly stressful situations. Surprisingly, 13% of survey respondents — about one in eight — said that moving is more stressful than a week in jail. Another 27% said it’s more stressful than a job interview, and 23% said it is more stressful than planning a wedding.All of that stress doesn’t just occur on moving day either. During the process of planning and executing a move, survey participants said they expect to lose two nights of sleep, p

Stephen King’s “IT Chapter 2” In Theatres Reasons Why People Are Afraid Of Clowns This Friday, the evil clown Pennywise returns to theaters for Stephen King's "IT Chapter 2." Why does Pennywise make our skin crawl? It might be because many people suffer from true coulrophobia, the fear of clowns. Even without a full-blown phobia, everyone seems to agree that clowns are just a little bit scary. But have you ever wondered why? Logically, a clown is simply a person wearing makeup and silly clothes, and yet they still tend to give just about everyone the creeps. Here are some of the ten psychological reasons why some people are afraid of clowns:•They’re Unpredictable•Fear Of The Unknown•Mass Hysteria Over Clowns•Negative Portrayal In Popular Culture•Childhood Trauma•Freud’s Uncanny TheorySTORY LINK: http://listverse.com/2017/02/10/10-psychological-reasons-why-people-are-afraid-of-clowns/ =======Mental Health Perspectives is hosted by:Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream

Online Dating Lowers Self-Esteem & Increases Depression, Studies Say •Dating apps are a booming business, but they may be taking a toll on their users' mental health. You send a message to a match that goes unanswered. You swipe right and never have it reciprocated. You go on a date, only to be "ghosted" afterward. Rejection hurts, and not just metaphorically. Being turned down stimulates the same part of the brain that processes physical pain, according to a 2011 study from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.•Instead of one rejection at a bar on a Saturday night, the popularity of online dating gives users many more opportunities to feel rejected faster. Dating apps are only growing in popularity, with no sign of slowing. Match.com has more than 7 million paid subscribers, an increase from 3.4 million in 2014. STORY LINK: https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/29/health/online-dating-depression-study/index.html=======Mental Health Perspectives is hosted by:Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalheal

Featured Guest Dr. Suvrat Bhargave, author of the newly published book A Moment of Insight.Americans, including children and adolescents, are suffering from a "mental health" epidemic. In fact, according to Mental Health America, over 44 million American adults have a mental health condition - such as anxiety and depression - and the rate of youth experiencing a mental health condition continues to rise. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Dr. Suvrat Bhargave MD says it's time to challenge the stigma of mental health, by shifting the mainstream discussion from Mental Health problems to Emotional Wellness. Whether it be in school, at work or at home, these conversations should be part of everyday dialogue.Bhargave, a board-certified psychiatrist, renowned educator and speaker and author of the forthcoming book A Moment of Insight: Universal Lessons Learned from a Psychiatrist's Couch, is available to discuss his recommendations for ending the stigma of mental health, including:How to shift the mainstream

Study: 47% of Americans Say U.S. Moral Values Not Good and Getting Worse Americans continue to rate U.S. moral values negatively, on balance, and overwhelmingly agree that they are getting worse. These readings, from Gallup's May 1-12 Values poll, are the latest in the 18-year trend that shows similarly bleak findings. A 47% plurality of Americans currently rate U.S. moral values as "poor," 36% as "only fair" and 17% as "excellent" or "good." Since 2002, no more than 23% of Americans have held a positive view of moral values; the highest negative rating was 49% last year. Story Link: https://www.studyfinds.org/confide-fido-nearly-half-dog-owners-turn-canines-over-family-comfort/=======Mental Health Perspectives is hosted by:Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit organization that brings lasting and positive change to the lives of individuals that suffer from mental health issues. A mental health professional for over twenty years, Dr. Huber

Featured Guest Michael D. McGee, M.D.Chief Medical OfficerThe Haven at PismoTOPIC: Author of Amazon Best Seller, "The Joy of Recovery: The New 12 Step Guide to Recovery from Addiction." https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Recovery-12-Step-Guide-Addiction/dp/194692816X/=======Mental Health Perspectives is hosted by:Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit organization that brings lasting and positive change to the lives of individuals that suffer from mental health issues. A mental health professional for over twenty years, Dr. Huber is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist, and he is a practitioner with privileges at two long term acute care hospitals. Dr. Huber has appeared on over three hundred top tier radio shows (NBC Radio, CBS, Fox News Radio) and thirty national television programs (ABC, NBC, Spectrum News). In addition Dr. Huber is the host of “Mainstream Mental Health Radio” which is heard nationwide and features interviews with today’s top mental

How Mental Health Warrants Could Be A Legal, Sensible & Effective Means of Preventing Future Mass Murders - •Mainstream Mental Health has identified an approach to address school and mass shooting threat concerns. The main need is a mental health warrant to search to validate the threat which has to be investigated by police. •If there’s evidence to support it, it has to go back to the judge, and then the judge would issue a warrant to the individual to have a Licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist assess them primarily for potential risk of violence and other potential mental health issues. If the person refuses to comply, they can be arrested on Contempt of Court, and then the evaluation would be completed in jail.The way to go about this is though the following methods:1. A Mental Health Warrant would need to be drafted by local law enforcement to investigate the potential for violence. This could be after a report was made by someone else online (i.e., threats made on YouTube comments, 4Chan, Facebo

Featured Guest Ivy Slater discusses: Managing Stress as a Female Lady BossWebsite: https://slatersuccess.com/Speaking Points:As a female lady boss, you have to learn to manage it all. You are the lead visionary, top decision-maker and the person your team relies on for support and guidance. If you show up daily at your best, with a clear head, centered and rested, stress is automatically lessened.Put yourself first. Think about when you are on an airplane and you are instructed to put on your own oxygen mask first before helping others. That is exactly the advice to follow as you lead a team and an organization.Great leaders have dedicated health and wellness practices in place and they don’t let anything interfere with those practices. Starting your day with a meditation practice, gratitude exercise, jog in the park or yoga at the studio with friends can impact how you react to stress throughout the rest of the day. Be aware of your food and drink intake. Caffeine and sugar are nice for an energy boost, but

Covered on the show today include:Entomophobia, sometimes known as insectophobia, is the fear of insects. The fear is relatively common in the US, particularly in urban areas where coming into contact with a bug is fairly unusual because of the lack of interaction with nature. Urban dwellers' fears of insects often serve as fodder for situation comedies and reality shows that depict their sudden transition to rural or island life. Many people who have never been exposed to this life can struggle because of the prevalence and pervasiveness of insects in living areas or they become overly aware of them in public spaces.Although they are not technically insects, the fear of spiders is the most prevalent form of entomophobia. Other commonly feared bugs include bees, ants, cockroaches and flies such as butterflies and moths. Many people fear "bugs" in general, reacting in panic to any insect or related creature that crosses their path.

Who Is Dr. Ken Best? * Dr. Ken Best is a holistic physician who specializes in sports chiropractic and applied kinesiology. * Dr. Ken Best teaches people how to find and change limiting beliefs so that they can rewire the way their brain works to create the life they want. * He uses his holistic approach to heal people who are suffering from both physical and mental pain. * Dr. Ken Best is also known as a Celebrity Chiropractor and has worked with everyone from Oscar winners to reality TV stars to Grammy-winning musicians. * Dr. Best is also an accomplished author who wrote the book, _99 Things You Wish You Knew Before Facing Life’s Challenges_, as well as its Second Edition, _11 Best Ways To Face Life’s Challenges._Plus, the upcoming book, _Rewriting Your Life, _is forthcoming.Areas of Expertise * Neuromuscular specialist – Has worked with Olympic and professional athletes. * A Kinesiologist – He integrates physiology and mobility to heal patients and get them in tip-top shape. * Cert

Bad Dad? Half Of Fathers Have Experienced Daddy-Shaming, Poll RevealsAs families prepare to celebrate dads for all that they do, one gift no father wants to get is a heaping helping of shame. Tales of “mommy-shaming” have cropped up from time to time in the media in recent years, but according to a recent national poll, about half of all fathers say they too have been struck with slings and arrows for all manners of parenting missteps — from overdoing the discipline, to abandoning the diet, to playing too rough.The nationally-representative poll of 713 fathers of children ages 13 and under found that nearly half of fathers receive the criticism in a positive light and make some adjustments, but others have an opposite reaction, according to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at the University of Michigan.Criticism makes more than a quarter of dads feel less confident in their parenting skills and one in five feels like stepping back from the parenting role. For many fathers (

Who is Susan Shofer?* Susan is an agency-licensed private investigator turned divorceconsultant who started the Divorce Recovery Ladder _-- _acomprehensive site with tools, information, and tips on how to getthrough a divorce unscathed.* Susan is the creator of the audio series _Divorce Recovery LadderPodcasts: Juggling Your Divorce Program_, and the author of severalwebinars and the _Divorce Recovery Ladder_ _Program._* No one understands divorce and all the pain that comes with itbetter than Susan Shofer. She's a divorce survivor who has firsthandexperience with what it feels like to encounter many of the perils ofdivorce, including successfully circumventing parental alienation.Areas of Expertise * Parental Alienation _--_ Susan can help anyone recognize andcircumvent parental alienation.* Her webinar, _Finding the Right Attorney_, is a must-view before youhire a divorce attorney.* In this social media landscape, Susan shows people how to use thismedia responsibly.* Susan instructs you how to gather evi

Andrew Bernstein holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the City University of New York. He has taught high school--but largely college--classes for thirty years and has witnessed, first-hand, the decline of the educational system to the point where he no longer assigns essays in college Philosophy courses,because the majority of students cannot write collegelevel essays. He has published six books and dozens of essays on a wide variety of topics, including education. His forthcoming book, American Education: The Collapse, The Cause, The Cure, explains the reasons public schools collapsed and points the way to educational renaissance. He lectures across the United States and in dozens of countries around the world.

Mainstream Mental Health Radio Is Hosted By Dr. John HuberFather’s Day: How Your Relationship With Your Father In Adolescence Directly Impacts Your Mental Health As An AdultPeople who grow up having a strong relationship with their Father will be profoundly impacted differently than those who did not. Often times when we didn’t get something from our Fathers as a child such as unconditional love, acceptance, or even respect, we tend to seek these qualities out in others as adults.Did you grow up having one of these Fathers? Here’s how they may have impacted your childhood & adulthood. Funny DadA Father is who is constantly cracking jokes won’t be as uptight as other parents. Children who have a Dad like this can find the lighter side of gloomy situations and comfort themselves with humor well into their adulthood.Angry DadThis type of Father can make his kids feel disciplined, restricted, fearful, and judgmental about themselves and others. Adults of angry Fathers may have challenges in developing trustin

New Book Explores The Triumphs & Tribulations of Former Heavyweight Contender “Gentleman Gerry” CooneyBeginning in the late 1970s, “Gentleman” Gerry Cooney’s professional boxing career was marked by exhilarating fights, exciting wins, and a powerful left hook. In 1982, Cooney landed a lucrative match against world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes on one of the biggest stages in championship boxing. Yet Cooney’s bouts in the ring were nothing compared to the inner turmoil that he dealt with and eventually overcame. Gentleman Gerry: A Contender in the Ring, a Champion in Recovery chronicles the career of a boxing legend, the challenges and triumphs of a trauma survivor, and an alcoholic’s journey to sustained recovery. “Gentleman Gerry: A Contender in the Ring, a Champion in Recovery” – June 12, 2019https://www.amazon.com/Gentleman-Gerry-Contender-Champion-Recovery/dp/1538111004/ Gerry Cooney and John Grady provide a detailed account of how the former contender went from an abused childhood to becoming a t

Mental Health Perspectives with Dr. John Huber and Kristin Walker-----------You Might Be a Helicopter Parent if…You only let your child play on playgrounds with shredded rubber mulch.The first thing you did when your 4th grader came home crying from school because her best friend Jill called her a name is to call Jill’s mom to sort things out yourself.You have found yourself up at 11pm rewriting your child’s English essay because you know that they could have done a better job if they hadn’t been so tired.Your 8 year old still has the training wheels on his bike. Not that you let him ride it that often. The sidewalks are dangerous and they go too fast for you to keep up!You have a bad back from stooping down and following your toddler’s every step.You get heart palpitations at the thought of letting your child go on a field trip with their class.Having them help out by preparing dinner or cleaning the house has never crossed your mind. Knives are sharp and the cleaning fluids are too dangerous!As a Christmas

Mental Health Perspectives with Dr. John Huber and Kristin Walker-----------What are the signs and symptoms of anger management problems?Feelings of anger or violent acting out can be related to many different underlying difficulties including depression, anxiety, addictions and other mental health problems. Many individuals can have underlying difficulties with severe low self-esteem, as well as problems with mistrust. Some people may also have a history of past physical, sexual or emotional abuse. There may be many interlocking features that have led someone to develop anger management difficulties.While it’s important that anger, amongst other emotions, doesn’t get bottled up, maintaining control over your anger is crucial to maintaining calm, and ensures that outward expressions of anger don’t negatively impact your relationships. The emotion of anger is entirely natural, and it is usual to feel angry when you’ve been mistreated or wronged. Whether these responses result in angry outbursts, comes down to

Gayani DeSilva, MD is a Psychiatrist. She is also the author of A Psychiatrist's Guide: Helping Parents Reach Their Depressed Tween. Gayani's second book, A Psychiatrist's Guide: Stop Teen Addiction Before It Starts, will be in bookstores August 13th, 2019.Gayani DeSilva, MD, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, obtained her medical training at Albany Medical College, internship at Brown University, and residency at Harvard University. She holds numerous awards and citations and currently is in private practice in Laguna Beach, CA. In addition to private practice, her previous work incudes Juvenile Justice and Foster Care. She was even Koko’s (the gorilla who learned sign language) doctor. Dr. DeSilva has spent over 15 years as a Psychiatrist, specifically enhancing the mental health of children and adolescents. Much of her work consists of the complex array of needs with adolescent and young adult criminal and violent offenders to understand the interplay between mental illness, societal factors, and interpers

Hosted by Dr. John Huber (http://www.mainstreammentalhealth.org)=====================Guest: Alton PeteTitle: US Army RetireWebsite: AltonEugenePete.comAuthor of "Life is So Precious"Searching for happiness these days for all the Veterans are one of the most difficult emotional feelings to find. As a Veteran, it seems that someone is always watching to see how we handle adversities. Depression, loss of interest, lack of energy leading into sadness and negative mood swings are on the rise. Some may experience weeping and excessive crying for no apparent reason other than their hearts are filled with so much pain, grief and hurt. I know how one may feel because I myself have to fight everyday by trying to keep my head above the waters a river from being a veteran and also dealing with the loss of my mom and my sister and this is my battle. Some days are wonderful and my other days are dark and cloudy for me. It’s a war, a fight, a battle, some combat all at the same time. But, as a Veteran who can stay positive

Hosted by Dr. John Huber (http://www.mainstreammentalhealth.org)=====================Featured guest: Toni PatilloTopic: Preventing Elder AbuseWebsite: ToniPatillo.comElder abuse is a topic I’ve discussed many times on webinars, phone conferences, in coaching sessions, while teaching in classrooms and when sitting with real estate clients and their family members. Personal Story: When the market crashed in 2007, I had to move my mother to Las Vegas to live with her favorite nephew who is a very successful ophthalmologist for the past 40 years there locally. He was recently divorced and living along in a 6,000 square foot home and it was perfect timing for him as he cherished the idea that he could host his favorite aunt in his home for however long we needed. The stipulation with him was that we hire a full-time caregiver, not live-in. Over time as the economy continued to worsen, the full time caregiver we hired finally convinced my mom's Dr. to let her move into the home and operate as a LIVE-IN. From that p