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Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental HealthNews Stories of WeekNew Show '13 Reasons Why' Worries Mental Health Experts“13 Reasons Why” is based on a 2007 young-adult book written by Jay Asher. It is about a high school student who kills herself and leaves behind 13 audio recordings that detail the events that led her to commit suicide. In the recordings, she describes her experiences with sexual violence, drug abuse and bullying. The 13-part show was co-produced by American actress and singer Selena Gomez. The streaming service Netflix released the show on March 31.-----------------------Teens May Disguise Depression Symptoms By Saying They're 'Down' Or 'Sad'-----------------------Study Reveals Men & Women Are Equally Miserable About Their Body A study in the Body Image Journal looked at 12,176 online surveys gathered by NBC News and Today, and found that the amount of women disliking their bodies is around the same as the amount of men who feel the same ab

Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental HealthNews Stories of WeekThe Mindset Of The University Of Texas Attacker & How Victims Can Begin To Cope With PTSD What Brad Pitt’s Revealing Interview In GQ Magazine Says About His Mental Health Groundbreaking Study Reveals 93% of Veterans Charged With Crimes Do No Re-Offend If Given Adequate Mental Health TreatmentCruel YouTube Father & Stepmom Who Filmed Themselves Telling Their Nine-Year-Old Son He Was Going To Be Adopted And Smashing His X-Box Lose Custody Of Their Two Children==========GUEST: Scott SchmarenNeuroPerformanceologist Scott Schmaren is a nationally known speaker, coach and author. He has spent over 20 years learning powerful success technologies. He has used what he has learned and created to transform his life, losing 180+ pounds and maintaining it while rediscovering his vitality. His coaching program has literally transformed peoples’ lives, helping them discover how amazing they are and live th

Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental HealthHow Poor Sleep Hinders Those With Anxiety & Depression Sleep deficits can make focusing, finishing assignments, and coping with everyday stress seem daunting. To make matters worse, people with anxiety and depression often have sleep problems. How to Respond Gracefully to Destructive CriticismReacting to naysayers without compromising your self-worthIf you’re someone who grapples with a harsh internal critic, you know how powerful that force can be. The good news is that with a bit of introspection and hard work, it is possible to change that voice, or at least learn to live peacefully with it.4 Ways to Not Beat Yourself Up Over Your Breakup1. Consider who you are separate from this relationship.2. Consider if your expectations for yourself are unrealistic.3. Consider what you learned from your ex.4. Consider how you will feel about your breakup in 15 yearsGUEST: Hyapatia LeeHyapatia Lee is one of the premier autho

Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental HealthStories Covered This Week Include:Cleveland Facebook Killer Kills Self In Erie & Disturbing Trend of Facebook Live Violence Sweeps America More Americans Suffering From Stress, Anxiety & Depression, Study Finds More Americans than ever before are stressed, depressed and anxiety-ridden, and many are unable to get the help they need, a new study suggests.Prince William and Lady Gaga Join Forces on Mental Health IssuesPrince William and Lady Gaga may seem like an unlikely pair to share a cup of tea, but the two have joined forces to encourage young people to talk about mental health issues.Guest: Donna Clark Love is an internationally recognized expert and trainer in the areas of Bully Prevention.  Donna has been featured on the NBC Today Show and the NBC Evening News to highlight successful prevention/intervention programs and also has been interviewed and featured in Forbes Magazine. Some of her credits include

Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental HealthStories Coverd this week include:9 Signs of a Toxic Boss – Are You Being Poisoned?We all have toxic tendencies, some of us more than others. That goes for employees, interns, managers — and bosses. Being toxic can mean many things, but it’s ultimately a behavior that poisons the environment and those around you (metaphorically, of courseWhat Are The Mental Health Benefits of Laughter? We’ve all probably heard the saying ‘laughter is the best medicine’ and the Irish proverb ‘a good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.’GUEST: Nanci DanisonNanci L. Danison, JD (www.backwardsbooks.com) is a writer, a retired health care lawyer and former litigator in a prestigious 270-attorney law firm, licensed private pilot, and former licensed private investigator. She holds a BS degree magna cum laude in the double majors of chemistry and biology, a BA degree magna cum laude in psychology, and a doctorate in juri

Mainstream Mental Health Radio with Dr. John HuberGUEST: Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D. MDMA which is commonly known as ecstasy may have a much greater purpose beyond being an important aspect of rave events nationwide. Our guest today on Mainstream Mental Health radio is Matthew Wayne Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus. Dr. Johnson has studied the therapeutic effects of the psychedelic compound psilocybin in the treatment of addiction, and in the treatment of cancer-related anxiety and depression. He has also studied Psychopharmacology of psilocybin, salvinorin A, and other psychedelics/hallucinogens. WEBSITE OF INTEREST - http://psychedelicscience.org/conference Dr. Johnson based on your research, do you think that MDMA provides any medicinal purpose in treating people with mental health disorders?How does MDMA affect the brain and basic cognitive function?   How can Post Traumatic Stress be perceived on MDMA and can MDMA cause a person to ha

 Today's show focuses on: How to Cope with the trauma of sexual assault Featured Guests: Kiara James & Angela EsquivelKiara James is a rising senior at Morgan State University studying in the School of Social Work. She has been with FORCE: Upsetting Rape Culture since November 2015. She has been involved with projects such as Affirmative Consent legislation for Maryland’s higher education system, FORCE’s video project detailing consent from the perspective of everyday intimate interactions, as well as close workings with The Monument Quilt project. Kiara has been a member of the collective of survivors in Baltimore, Gather Together since its inception. She is a member of The Monument Quilt’s Leadership Team directly working on fundraising for The Monument Quilt project. Angela Esquivel is an Assistant Dean of Students at Stanford University's Graduate Life Office. She is also Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the As One Project, a national 501(c)(3) organization that supports friends and family of

 Stories covered today include: Benefits of Teaching Children to Hunt Gun safetyKnowing how to safely shoot and handle firearms is an essential skill for people to learn.  By teaching your children to hunt, you’ll be teaching them skills that will teach them to respect guns, not fear them.  Gaining confidenceLearning about wild game their patterns and habits (natural science), taking that knowledge applying it, adding shooting skills and patience, all the things that must come together to get that first buck.  That amount of empowerment and accomplishment is not easily duplicated.  Teaching life skills about preparation, hard work and determination.ResponsibilityHunting teaches respect for laws as they gain knowledge about game and land management. Establishing a strong character to make a good citizen. I will never forget watching my 11-year old daughter watching a beautiful 14 point buck walk within 40 feet of her as she watched that buck through her night scope.  ===================Featured Guest: Bob Pric

Featured Guest: Julie Michelle McCullough is an American model, actress and stand-up comedian. She was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for February 1986, and played the role "Julie Costello" on Growing Pains in 1989-90

 Stories coverd today include:People Who Seek Mental Health Help Choose Therapy Over MedicationPeople who seek professional help for mental health conditions like depression or panic disorder are more likely to accept and follow through when talk therapy is prescribed, rather than medication, according to a new meta-analysis of previous research.The report, published by the American Psychological Association, found that patients were as much as three times more likely to refuse or not complete their recommended mental health treatment if it took the form of psychotropic medicine, such as antidepressants, instead of psychotherapy.======================You Could be Having a Digital Mental Health Crisis Without Realizing ItWe’re glued to our technology and a study commissioned by Nokia illustrates the depth of our obsession. According to their research, the average person checks their phone every six minutes (150 times a day). We’re doing more than simply checking in; a Pew Research Study shows that younger Amer

Depression is now a top cause of disability worldwideMore people are affected by depression than any other disease in the world. According to new estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the largest disability worldwide with the number of people living with depression increasing by over 18% between 2005 and 2015.Furthermore, over 80% of the disease burden is in developing countries. In India’s case, the total cases of depressive disorders in 2015 were 5,66,75,969 — nearly 5% of population. The total cases of anxiety disorders in the same period were 3,84,250,93 — which is 3% of the population.The new data, released last week by WHO, shows that depression is ranked as the single largest contributor to global disability worldwide and now was the leading cause of global mental and physical disability. Depression is also the major contributor to suicide deaths, which number close to 8,00,000 a year.Story:  Neighborhoods with Nature Tied to Better Mental HealthLink: https://psychcentral.com/

Research Claims Men Can Get Depressed During And After Pregnancy, Too New research suggests the post-baby blues aren’t limited to women. A study of expectant and new fathers in New Zealand found that those who were already stressed or in poor health had elevated symptoms of depression when their partners were pregnant and nine months after birth. The study, published online by JAMA Psychiatry, analyzed antenatal depression symptoms (ADS, before birth) and postnatal depression symptoms (PDS, after birth) in 3,523 men. Participants completed interviews while their partner was pregnant and again nine months after the birth of their child.  ==========================Americans Just Broke a New Record for Stress and Anxiety Every year since 2007, the American Psychological Association has published an annual survey of Stress in America. In January 2017, for the first time in its 10 year history, the survey found a statistically significant increase in stress levels in America, compared to last year. Americans are m

Easy Intervention Proves Effective in Reducing Suicide Among SoldiersSuicidal behavior among active-duty service members can be reduced for up to six months with a relatively simple intervention that gives them concrete steps to follow during an emotional crisis, according to a new study. The study’s findings show there was a 75% reduction in suicide attempts among participants who engaged in crisis response planning versus using a contract for safety. The more effective crisis response planning also was associated with a significantly faster decline in suicidal thoughts and fewer inpatient hospitalization days.==========================How Psychologists Determine Whether Someone Is Faking InsanitySo how do psychologists tell whether someone has a real mental disorder, or whether they’re trying to pull a fast one? The strange questions that I heard in court are part of a test called the Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms, second edition. It’s one of the most widely used of a number of evaluation tools

Dr. John Huber is Host of Mainstream Mental Health RadioFeatured Guest #1Polite people don’t talk about death. It is whispered about, confined to nursing homes, hospitals, and dark quiet back bedrooms. As adult children of dying parents, we are woefully unprepared for the journey that most of us will eventually take — trying to figure out how to usher our loved ones out of the world with dignity and grace. Our guest to today is Andrea Lamb,  a television journalist, a writer, a public speaker and author of “The Living Room” . We can learn more about her by visiting her website http://www.alambauthor.com/  Ms. Lamb welcome to the program.Featured Guest #2People-pleasers devote most of their time to avoiding  conflict, going along with other people and placing their own needs last. And when it comes to Valentine’sDay, people-pleasing tendencies can literally make us lovesick, leading to stress, headaches, insomnia, resentment and frequent colds. Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that can bring people-ple

Dr. John Huber is Host of Mainstream Mental Health RadioNine Signs That It’s Time To See A Therapist  When things are going well. When someone that knows you and cares about you asks you if you are doing alrightYou are relying on substances to cope. You need a drink in order to relax and or go to sleep more often than not. You start thinking about death or hurting yourself. You always assume the worst.You see yourself taking responsibility for other people’s problems.You feel helpless when stress hits you.Do find yourself trying to meet everyone else’s idea of what you should be?Notice that you are feeling just "not yourself."  =================================================Story:  What is post-traumatic stress disorder, what are the signs and how is PTSD treated?•    Re-experiencing: This is the most common symptom.•    It often takes the form of flashbacks, nightmares, repetitive and distressing images or sensations, sweating, pain, nausea and trembling.•    Self-harming or drug/alcohol misuse.•    Physic

Dr. John Huber is Host of Mainstream Mental Health RadioParis Jackson Reveals Multiple Suicide Attempts  Eight years after the death of her father, Paris Jackson, now 18,  finally appears to be comfortable in her own skin. But she had to withstand years of self-harming, cyber-bullying, a sexual assault, suicide attempts and getting sober to reach this point, she says. In what Rolling Stone billed as her first in-depth interview, Michael Jackson's daughter revealed that she was assaulted by a stranger whom she described as "much older" and tried to kill herself multiple times. Should Presidents Be Required To Pass A Mental Health Exam? Should we require presidents to have their mental health verified? Jimmy Carter wanted a panel of physicians who would routinely evaluate the Commander-In-Chief's psychological health, and many say checking the mental capacity of the person who will control our nuclear arsenal is just common sense. Yet some of our greatest leaders struggled with mental health issues. Abraham Lin

Dr. John Huber is Host of Mainstream Mental Health RadioStories covered today includ: Why Millennials Are Struggling With Mental Health At WorkAmericans do not take mental health seriously enough. According to the NIMH, as many as 45% of mental health cases go untreated in this country, at a total potential cost of $147 billion per year. These statistics are devastating and also not widely known — but they’re not terribly controversial. What is controversial — or at least uncomfortable — is the idea that millennials suffer from more mental health issues than any previous generation. This challenges some of the common assertions that millennials are entitled, lazy and lack a work ethic or respect for The Dollar.What Chelsea Manning teaches us about the U.S. military's mental health crisisOutside the newly christened Stewart Lee Udall Federal building in Washington, D.C., the air was crisp, but inside, President Barack Obama was glowing. Surrounded by top staff and military leaders, the president signed into la

Mainstream Mental Health Radio with Dr. John Huber Study Finds That 50% Of Young People Have So Many 'Emotional Problems' They Cannot Focus At School Half of young people have so many emotional problems they cannot focus at school, a study has found. Some 48 per cent of youngsters said that they experienced problems during their school years that prevented them from concentrating on their academic work. Of these, 46 per cent did not talk to anyone about their problems, mainly because they did not want other people to know that they were struggling. More than half (58 per cent) did not think that asking for help would solve the problem. Growing up in poverty exposes children to greater levels of stress, which can lead to psychological problems later in life, a new study suggests.Researchers at Cornell University reported that kids who grow up poor are more likely to have reduced short-term spatial memory. The study also reported that such kids seem to be more prone to antisocial and aggressive behavior, such a

Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental HealthTopics covered in today's show include: Dylann Roof Tells Jury: 'There Is Nothing Wrong With Me Psychologically'Speaking in public for the first time about the massacre of nine people at a South Carolina church, avowed white supremacist Dylann Roof tried to assure jurors on Wednesday that "there is nothing wrong with me psychologically." "================================================= Video Game to Treat Depression in Older AdultsEmerging research suggests a new video game interface that targets underlying cognitive issues may be an effective intervention for depression. The game-based app targets an individual’s neurological ability to process multiple streams of information, thereby focusing on the cause, rather than just the symptoms, associated with depression. ================================================= Seasonal Depression: Defeating the Winter BluesThe days are shorter, weather is colder, and more people

Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental HealthStories covered today include:Young People Who Use Multiple Social Media Platforms Are More Likely to Be Depressed Researchers published an eye-opening analysis that shows just how much social media and depression are linked in young adults. The more social media platforms they are on, the more likely they are to be depressed. The analysis was led by a team from the University of Pittsburgh Center for Research on Media, Technology and Health.  =================================================Carrie Fisher Was a Mental Health Advocate Inspired by Her Own StrugglesCarrie Fisher, a longtime advocate for mental health issues, opened up about her own battles just a few weeks before her death in her advice column in the British newspaper The Guardian. The "Star Wars" actress, who openly spoke about her struggles with drug addiction and bipolar disorder, told a Guardian reader in a column dated Nov. 30, 2016, about the import