Mainstream Mental Health

When Dr. Jeanne Sanner was in her early 20s she was so despondent she put her then-husband’s Air Force-issued pistol to her head and pulled the trigger. Unhappy with her marriage, unsure of her sexual orientation, afraid of hurting her family and everyone else she loved, she decided that her best option was to kill herself.Luckily, the gun jammed. Jeanne has gone on to live a rich, full life she would have missed out on. She has also come to realize that “there is no problem that cannot be solved if we seek the right resources.”Jeanne will share a simple formula she created that has already helped hundreds of people change their beliefs to lead happier lives. She is the author of “Finding Unconditional Love a Little Peace at a Time.” She has a doctorate in spiritual studies, a master’s in education and a bachelor’s in psychology. 

Gerry Cooney is a retired Irish-American professional heavyweight boxer and host of his own national radio show, “At The Fights” heard on SiriusXM.Known for his big left-hook and his imposing size, the tall, lean Gerry Cooney had his first paid fight on February 15, 1977, beating Billy Jackson by a knockout in one round. Nine wins followed and Cooney gained attention as a future contender. Although his opponents were carefully chosen. He moved up a weight class and fought future world cruiserweight champion S.T. Gordon in Las Vegas, winning by a fourth round disqualification. Cooney had 11 more wins, spanning 1978 and 1979. Among those he defeated were Charlie Polite, former US heavyweight champion Eddie Lopez, and Tom Prater.By 1980, Cooney was being featured on national television. Stepping up he beat one time title challengers Jimmy Young and Ron Lyle, both by ‘knockout’. Although Young was stopped on cuts. By now he was ranked number 1 by the WBC and eager for a match with champion Larry Holmes.In 1981, h

What to Do When Your Friend is an AddictWe all know that addiction doesn’t just impact addicts;it also shatters the lives of spouses, children andfriends. But what can loved ones actually do to help anaddict? Addiction counselor and former addict KathyWilliamson says, “Many people feel helpless watchingsomeone they care about struggle with addiction butthere are actual things you can do to help an addictget well.” Williamson, whose 10-year-addiction to pain pills beganafter a six-month hospitalization for recurringpancreatitis, has been free of her addiction for 30years and has never attended a recovery program. She’sthe author of “My Friend Is an Addict – What Can I Do?”

In America today it’s common to observe individuals or groups of people frequently expressing shock & outrage over what other individuals or groups of people have said and done. The term “I am offended” appears to be a phrase we are hearing more often than ever before.When someone says “I am offended” they are outwardly expressing their negative internalization of information. Being upset, happy, or sad is always an individual choice and everyone can respond to information differently.When someone says “I am offended” they are letting others know they are hurt and in a way they are seeking an external solution to an internal problem. When large groups of people who are outraged protest against whatever individual or institution has upset them, they may be seeking to remove the external stimulation and even punishing it for existing in the first place. Unfortunately, unless a persons internalization process towards a particular external stimuli changes, they will continue to be hurt and be negatively affec

Why do so many powerful men behave like Harvey Weinstein? This psychologist has some theories.Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at the University of California at Berkeley. (Courtesy Dacher Keltner)Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is not an anomaly. He is just another man who attained great power. And as Lord Acton famously said, power corrupts. In Weinstein’s case, that corruption took the form of preying on women. Power also distorts and blinds some who hold it to the real feelings of those around them.So goes the argument put forward in the latest online edition of the Harvard Business Review, the nation’s premier journal of corporate wisdom and theory. In an essay titled “Sex, Power and the Systems That Enable Men Like Harvey Weinstein,” psychologist Dacher Keltner explains:Powerful men, studies show, overestimate the sexual interest of others and erroneously believe that the women around them are more attracted to them than is actually the case. Powerful men also sexualize their work, looking f

New research shows that we regret the couldas more than the shouldas.If you look back over the course of your life, do you feel you took advantage of every opportunity that came your way? Or, are you living with the weight of regret? No matter how accomplished you may be, it’s true that everyone experiences the harsh reality of knowing they failed to take action (link is external) in pursuing something they wanted for themselves.Is there any other way, really? These are the inevitable realities of living a complex life, a life full of ups and downs. And perhaps, in theory, there’s a small handful of (superpowered) people living regret-free lives. But for the vast majority of us, regret is a real thing that we have to face. So whether you bemoan doing something you wish you hadn’t or miss doing something you wish you had, regret is a universal emotion. No wonder psychologists have taken a keen interest in the topic.The study of regret goes beyond just missed opportunities and regrettable actions. Recently, res

Dr. Carly Snyder is an attending physician on staff in the Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Medical Center. She also holds a teaching appointment at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and is an assistant attending with a teaching appointment at Weill-Cornell in the Payne Whitney Women’s Program.Dr. Snyder is on the Postpartum Support International (PSI) Board of Directors as the Research Chair. PSI is the leading national organization providing awareness, prevention, resources and treatment of mental illnesses related to childbearing. She frequently speaks to various audiences, such as ‘The Pregnant New Yorker,’ and at professional conferences and meetings. Dr. Snyder is also a member of the Women’s Mental Health Consortium.Dr. Snyder is the Director of Women’s Health for FamilyWEBSITE: https://www.carlysnydermd.com TOPIC: Study Reveals Why New Dads Suffer From Postpartum DepressionIt has to do with hormones.It may sound like a stretch to cite hormones as the reason men suffer from postpartum depression,

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Marry This Week - Why People Are Obsessed With the Royals? By now, you likely know that Prince William and Kate Middleton had their third child, Louis, who joins older siblings George and Charlotte. You likely also know that Prince Harry is set to marry American actor Meghan Markle next month. Perhaps you even know that the royal wedding will be held at St. George’s Chapel, and will include a lemon- and elderflower-flavored cake and a teenage cellist. In short: The royals have infiltrated our collective consciousness. The question is, why?QuestionsWhy do you think that some people worldwide are obsessed with the British royal family?Is it mentally unhealthy to fantasize about being someone else?From afar, what is your psychological analysis on Prince Harry & Meghan Markle and do you think their marriage will last?

Multiple Fatalities Reported After Texas High School Shooting – Mental Health Coping TipsAt least eight people -- and as many as 10 -- have died as a result of a shooting Friday morning at a high school in the southeastern Texas city of Santa Fe. An armed person walked into an art class at the school and began firing what looked like a shotgun. This is the third school shooting in eight days, and the 22nd since the beginning of the year in the United States.Coping TipsTalk about it - Ask for support from people who care about you and who will listen to your concerns. Receiving support and care can be comforting and reassuring. It often helps to speak with others who have shared your experience so you do not feel so different or alone.Turn it off and take a break - You may want to keep informed, but try to limit the amount of news you take in whether it’s from the Internet, television, newspapers or magazines. While getting the news informs you, being overexposed to it can actually increase your stress. The im

The World Health Organization Plans To Classify Video Game Addiction As A Disease• The WHO has said it will include “gaming disorder” in a June update to its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), defining it as a pattern of behavior “characterized by impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming over other activities to the extent that gaming takes precedence over other interests and daily activities, and continuation or escalation of gaming despite the occurrence of negative consequences.”• A CAMH study released in 2016 estimated 13 percent of Ontario students—or almost 123,000 kids—have experienced symptoms of a “video gaming problem,” which was up from nine percent in 2007. About one in five boys reported having “problematic symptoms” linked to their video gaming.STORY LINK: https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/kids-health/the-world-health-organization-plans-to-classify-video-game-addiction-as-a-disease/   

Cosby Guilty: The Psychological Impact From The Fall of America’s Dad - with Featured Guest Krisin WalkerBill Cosby (formerly known as “America’s Dad”) was found guilty of all three counts of aggravated indecent assault. For millions who grew up watching The Cosby Show and thinking Bill Cosby was a beloved individual – their illusion has been shattered.People may experience waves of anger, sadness, and even depression that emulate the response when someone in their life has betrayed them. We cannot underestimate the mental health impact that Cosby’s guilty verdict will have on individuals who thought of Cosby as a surrogate TV Dad especially if their real parents were absent or minimally attentive. Another reason this is a very sad day for America is because for so many years, Cosby’s victims were ignored over their stories of sexual assault. This should be a deafening wake up call to all Americans that sexual assault cannot be tolerated in any capacity and that no public figure is above the hand of justice.I

How Sexual Harassment Affects Your HealthResearch concerning the health impact of sexual assault has long confirmed that women who have been assaulted, abused, and/or harassed suffer bothemotional and physical consequences including acute stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, gynecological concerns, miscarriage, preterm birth, eating disorders, and even obesity (with over seventy- five percent of obese women reporting unwanted sexual advances).Katherine Kelly, Ph.D., M.S.P.H. is a licensed holistic psychologist in her own psychotherapy and consulting practice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She’s the author of “Soul Health: Aligning with Spirit for Radiant Living.”Texas Based - 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 Psycholo

Felix P. Nater, CSCNater Associates, Ltd.Security Management Consultants,http://www.naterassociates.comTOPIC:Strategy in Preventing Workplace ViolenceWe help Clients dismantle and dispel critical myths that impede the value of a successful strategy towards preventing workplace violence: “Workplace Violence is not preventable and it won’t happen here“.Texas Based - 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.  Produced by Goldman McCormick PR

Psychological Benefits of Marijuana UsageNeuropathic Pain ReductionEven at low doses, vaporized marijuana has been proven to be effective at helping those who are experiencing neuropathic pain. Perhaps the most common use for marijuana these days is to help with chronic pain management. Chronic pain is a leading cause of reduced quality of life and those with it are trying to cope but sometimes can barely make it through the day.Kristin Sunanta Walker (http://www. everythingehr.com) is CEO or everythingEHR and the MHNR Network.Kristin has been working within the health care field for more than two decades. She started out in medical billing for an Urgent Care center in Southern California. Kristin is also the host of Mental Health News Radio.  She has interviewed leaders in the behavioral health community such as CEO’s of technology companies, counselors, best-selling authors, and global experts in the field of Behavioral Health. Her show is downloaded in over 171 countries and continues its reach with inspir

Megan Bruneau, M.A. is a therapist, executive coach, writer, speaker, and host of the former Forbes podcast, The Failure Factor: Stories of Career Perseverance. With 12+ years of experience counseling in the mental health field, Megan specializes in perfectionism and some of its more popular manifestations: eating disorders, anxiety and depression, dating anxiety and career stagnancy. She helps people understand and transcend psychological obstacles, change their relationship to their emotions and themselves, and transform “failure” and challenge into resilience and purpose. Her work in these areas has amassed over 20 million views – featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Thrillist, MindBodyGreen, Quartz, Thought Catalog, The Huffington Post, The New York Post, LifeHacker, Gaia, Elephant Journal, Psych Central, Psychology Today, BravoTV, Spark People, and more. 

GUEST:Kristin Sunanta Walker is CEO or everythingEHR and the MHNR Network.=================What Are The Four Psychological Effects Of The Loss Of Privacy? As new allegations seem to appear daily of Facebook being reckless with its users personal data, one has to wonder what the future will hold for the company. Privacy is an issue that many people are concerned about and when their conversations and emails are no longer secure it can have some profound psychological effects. Increased Stress & AnxietyHave you ever sent an email to someone when you weren’t in a total zen-like state? The loss of privacy can substantially elevate a person’s stress and anxiety levels as they feverously go through hundreds of e-mails to see if what the said was insensitive, offensive, sexist or even racist. The fear that these correspondences could one day be made public could also cause some individuals to shudder with fear. Conformity A loss of privacy can cause some individuals to become overly fearful of offending others.

Psychiatrists are likely to come into contact with patients who have had near-death experiences, who may have a variety of reactions to the experience, and who may benefit from psychotherapy. We may also have opportunities to work with individuals who are reacting to others who have had such experiences. There is much a psychiatrist can offer to these people, including listening respectfully, being nonjudgemental, normalizing the experience, providing education, and assisting with integrating the experience into their lives to develop or maintain the best possible functioning.======Diane K. Corcoran, R.N., Ph.D., M.A. is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Nursing in recognition of her role as Registered Nurse, Nurse Educator, and CEO of Corcoran Consulting. Dedicated to providing quality healthcare services, Corcoran Consulting specializes in providing, "quality education, consultation and counseling on near death experience for health care providers, hospitals,

Mark Henick is the principal and CEO of Strategic Mental Health Solutions, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in helping organizations and individuals to move strategically from basic mental health awareness toward meaningful, measurable action.He has previously served as the youngest president of a provincial Canadian Mental Health Association division in history, the youngest member of the board of directors for the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and a national spokesperson for the Faces of Mental Illness campaign. He has worked as a front line mental health counsellor, and the manager of a national workplace mental health training program. Prior to his present role, Mark oversaw the Fund Development and Marketing & Communications portfolios for the Canadian Mental Health Association as National Director of Strategic Initiatives.Texas Based - Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit organization that brings lasting and posit

Jill Johnson-Young, LCSW (bio in her words below)I created Your Path Through Grief because there were no programs that walked with a survivor from Day One to the end of the first year. Yes, there are some nice emails that may come daily, but they are not written by a grief expert, and they don't touch the process of grief and recovery.As a former hospice medical social worker, a therapist, a Grief Recovery Facilitator, and, most importantly, as someone who has walked this walk, those did not fit for me. They also did not help the folks I worked with- they felt like happy thoughts, not helping hands.I also wanted a program that was distinctly not faith based. That's not to say that those who have a strong faith tradition should not rest heavily on that after a loss. But I wanted something that allowed for those who do not share a faith, or who are angry and can't connect with their faith after the devastation of a loss. You will not find this to be anti-religious, but you will not find suggestions based on an

A star collegiate basketball player, Diamond Dallas Page (https://www.diamonddallaspage.com), entered the nightclub business in the 1970s, becoming one of South Florida’s top club owners & promoters. He began training to become an in-ring performer at the age of 35, the oldest rookie in Pro Wrestling history. “DDP” captivated audiences around the world with matches alongside greats like Hulk Hogan, Goldberg, Ric Flair, Randy “Macho Man”  Savage & the N.W.O. before being inducted to the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2017. He stars in the upcoming Adi Shankar series, Gods & Secrets and is currently a guest star on Mario Van Peebles new show on SYFY, Superstition. Diamond Dallas Page is also the creator of DDP YOGA (referred to as DDPY - https://ddpyoga.com) is a revolutionary approach to fitness that combines the best of yoga positions, sports rehab therapy, old school calisthenics and dynamic resistance to give you a complete workout that requires no running, no jumping, and no lifting. Hosted by Dr. John Hu