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Saturday Oct 05, 2024
Saturday Oct 05, 2024
Dr. Michael Schirripa, an MD and a forensic psychiatrist, who works in private practice in Australia, where he provides specialists mental health assessments in the context of a broad range of medicolegal matters joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels. He also provides treatment for a range of psychiatric disorders such as depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Michael Schirripa discuss the following:
1What, as a psychiatrist, do you see is the difference between "sadness" and a major depressive disorder?
As a psychiatrist, what do you understand about the ways that anxiety can impact on people's lives?
What are some of the lifestyle changes that people can undertake to improve their mental health overall?
As a psychiatrist, do you believe that technology and its use is a positive or negative when it comes to mental health?
What is the role of popular culture when it comes to the way in which it portrays mental health? Does it help or hinder when it comes to issues like stigma?
What is the one piece of advice that you would give to someone who is struggling with depression or anxiety?
I believe you have recently released your debut novel. Can you tell us about that?
Dr. Michael Schirripa is a distinguished Adelaide-based psychiatrist with over two decades of experience in the field, encompassing both forensic and private practice settings.
He has extensive experience providing psychiatric assessments for courts, serving as an expert witness in various trials, treating patients within secure mental health facilities, and addressing complex mental health issues in prison populations.
Dr. Schirripa also maintains a thriving private practice, specialising in the treatment of chronic depressive disorders. Through his work with lifestyle psychiatry, he emphasises the importance of lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, and sleep, in promoting mental well-being.
In 2024, he wrote, produced, and released the podcast series Mindhunting: Journeys In Forensic Psychiatry, which details all aspects of forensic psychiatry with commentary from real cases and his experience.
His debut novel, a psychiatric thriller called MINDHUNT, has just been released. It’s the only psychological thriller in the world written by an actual forensic psychiatrist!
Website: https://michaelschirripa.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: CLICK HEREInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelschirripaauthorPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drmichaelschirripaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelschirripaa
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Advantage Behavioral Health: Improving Access to Mental Health Matters
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Colin Studwell, CEO of Advantage Behavioral Health, a network of behavioral health facilities called Harmony Bay and Victory Bay, committed to sustained healing and recovery from behavioral health and substance use conditions joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Mental Health Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Colin Studwell discuss the following:
Can you share your vision of Advantage Behavioral Health and your company’s approach to mental health?
What’s your secret sauce? There are a lot of mental health providers to compete with.
What are your future plans?
You combine telehealth with a brick and mortar model. How popular is telehealth? Is it effective?
What areas of mental health conditions are in greater demand today? Anxiety, depression, etc.?
Since the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in diagnosed or undiagnosed behavioral health issues among people of all ages. Who’s your typical patient?
As Chief Executive Officer, Colin Studwell is squarely responsible for the planning and execution of all major business initiatives throughout the Network.
Colin joined the Advantage team prior to the launch of Harmony Bay and was tasked with putting systems in place which would facilitate the company’s anticipated growth. To meet this challenge, Colin restructured the Network’s existing departments to facilitate the creation of an in-house Management Services Organization designed to provide a broad range of critical support services to Victory Bay and Harmony Bay as they grew. The ultimate outcome of this organizational overhaul was a finely tuned growth engine which allowed both Harmony Bay and Victory Bay to scale rapidly and into new geographies with no erosion of organizational efficiency.
Throughout his tenure at Advantage, Colin has served in a number of different roles across several distinct areas of the company, providing him with a unique perspective on the many functions of the organization. Colin now oversees all day-to-day Network operations, providing expert project management and leadership to the Advantage’s Executive Team.
Website: https://abhealthnetwork.com
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Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Narratives of Resilience: Exploring Trauma and Healing with Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach, the Chief Psychologist and the Head of the Community Services Unit of NATAL, the Israel Center for Victims of Terror and War joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Psychology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach discuss the following:
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do. We want to know more about what inspired you to specialize in trauma psychology, and how did your career journey lead you to work with victims of terror and war?
There are so many treatment methods. I understand that the NATAL methodology is being used in places like Chicago, in the US and also in Ukraine. Can you explain how narrative approaches help in the treatment of PTSD? What makes storytelling such a powerful tool in therapy?
Research is important for understanding all forms of psychology and how the mind works. You've conducted extensive research on gender and trauma. What are some of the key differences you've found in how trauma manifests and is treated in men versus women?
NATAL has been working with people who are suffering from PTSD and trauma for more than 25 years. What are the most challenging aspects of working with victims of terror and war? How do you address these challenges in your work at NATAL?
As we just mentioned, a major focus of what NATAL does is to help and train other therapists and clinicians. What advice would you give to clinicians who are new to dealing with trauma patients?
How can non-professionals support friends or family members who have experienced traumatic events?
Over the years, how has your work impacted your view of human resilience and recovery?
How do you manage the emotional impact of working closely with trauma survivors?
Dr. Rivka Tuval-Mashiach is a clinical psychologist and senior lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Bar Ilan University, Israel. She is also the head of the Community Services Unit of NATAL, the Israel Center for Victims of Terror and War. Her research and clinical work includes the study of the use of narrative approaches to diagnose and treat people exposed to trauma and those with PTSD. Rivka also studies collective trauma, gender and trauma, and identity constructor processes following traumatic events. She uses qualitative and mixed methods in her research and has published extensively on these topics.
Website: https://www.afnatal.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatalGlobal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-friends-of-natal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanfriendsofnatal Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nataleng
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Thursday May 09, 2024
Reshaping the Landscape of Substance Abuse Treatement
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
Christi Kleckner, the Executive Director at Axiom Care, an addiction treatment and detox facility serving the greater Phoenix area joins eHealth Radio and the Addiction Prevention & Information Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Christi Kleckner discuss the following:
Tell us more about Axiom and what services you provide to the greater Phoenix area.
How did you get into this work?
Dispel some myths for us. What is one common misconception about addiction that you would like to clear up?
I know you are closely involved in Axiom’s Substance Use Disorder Urgent Care. Tell me more about this. What is it and who is it for?
Substance Abuse not only affects the individual, it can take a toll on the entire family. What advice do you give to people who have a loved one either struggling with substance abuse or about to enter treatment?
With an inspiring redemption story from methamphetamine addiction and prison to a long-term recovery and a successful career, Christi Kleckner is the embodiment of empathetic care. Christi serves as the Executive Director at Axiom Care, showing up every day with a passion to care for the patients. Christi knows first-hand just how hard (and just how rewarding) it is to be in recovery. Christi struggled with a methamphetamine addiction that took almost everything from her, and spent a lot of time in and out of jail.
Christi’s history of substance use is not unlike most in Arizona, as methamphetamine is the state’s number one drug threat (especially as street prices drop). She proudly shares her Department of Corrections (DOC) number because it makes her relatable to many others in recovery looking for their second chance as well.
Christi experienced the apathetic care that most recovery centers give and was even told, “You’ll be back here” while in jail. Eventually, being abstinent from drugs, she began working as a graveyard Behavioral Health Technician for a recovery center. However, it seemed that not enough people cared about the patients or their jobs – just the paycheck that came with it. Until she found Axiom Care. Christi seamlessly aligned with Axiom Care’s passion for holistic, long-term care and seeing patients find their second chances. Her personal experiences supported her in forming her leadership style and finding new ways to make a difference daily. Christi is passionate about transforming lives and reshaping the landscape of substance use treatment.
Website: https://axiomcareofaz.com
Social Media Links: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AxiomCareofAZ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axiomcareofaz/
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Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Hope Is The First Dose with Brain Surgeon Dr. Lee Warren
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Dr. Lee Warren, a practicing neurosurgeon, trauma expert and author of Hope Is The First Dose - a tangible treatment plan for recovering from trauma, tragedy and other massive things joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & PTSD Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Lee Warren discuss the following:
Take us back to that period in your life where you were just overcoming PTSD, a divorce, but then suddenly your son passed away.
In this book, you describe what you call TMT, or The Massive Thing, and you say it’s coming for all of us. What is The Massive Thing?
As a neurosurgeon you’ve given countless cancer diagnoses to patients, yet you believe that cancer is not the deadliest thing that can happen to a person. What is the deadliest thing?
Tell us more about the treatment plan that you came up with to sustainably revive your hope, and how “taking every thought captive” mattered.
TIP: What will you do when the massive thing happens to you? There's a treatment plan for that and the first dose is hope.
Dr. Lee Warren, is a practicing neurosurgeon, trauma expert and author of Hope Is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things. The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast, heard in more than 75 countries around the world, explores the connections between faith and science and how to find hope even when life is hard.
Dr. Warren lives in Nebraska with his wife, Lisa. Dr. Warren is also a former combat surgeon in Iraq. He is a medical doctor with more than twenty years’ experience wrestling with the tensions between faith and science, and he faced unspeakable tragedy in losing his nineteen-year-old son to a tragic stabbing incident. In Hope Is the First Dose, Dr. Warren offers tender empathy and hard-won insights to give you tangible hope.
Website: https://wleewarrenmd.com
Social Media Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drleewarren Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drleewarren Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/docleewarren
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Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Why a Failed Relationship Does NOT Make You a Failure
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Dr. Nikki Martinez who has been working as an Independent Medical Expert to assist the courts, for the past decade and has also been an Adjunct professor for almost 14 years again joins eHealth Radio and the Relationship Channel continuing an on-going series. Dr. Martinez engages in domestic and international consulting for various individuals, groups, and organizations, and offers individual and couples consulting via Tele-mental health services.
Topic: Why a Failed Relationship Does NOT Make You a Failure
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
You note there are 4 types of Failure we all experience. Can you explain what each of those are?
Do different people/personalities, experience these types of ‘failures’ in different ways?
Why do people tend to tie their sense of ‘self’ to the success or failure of a relationship?
We have all been guilty of ‘rewriting’ the history of a relationship after a breakup. What does that look like in situations where people feel like a failed relationship makes them a failure?
You have talked in other segments we have done, about the end of a relationship being an opportunity for growth and something that can be thought of in a positive way. Can you speak about this? You also have a new project you are a Contributor for, and it segways nicely into this as we end, would you like to share a brief overview of it with our listeners?
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her master’s and her Doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. Prior to that, she attended the University of St. Francis where she completed a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation, with a specialization in the arts. Dr. Martinez has experience working with adolescents, children, and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.
Her therapeutic style can be described as integrative, assessing the needs and style that will best serve the individual client. She typically has a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and various holistic approaches, with an emphasis on CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in exploring the connection between the body and the mind to treat all the individuals’ needs. Her belief is that an individual must explore many areas of their functioning to ensure optimum health physically and emotionally.
She stresses the essential belief that the therapist and client relationship is collaborative in nature, and the two are partners who communicate from the first steps of designing the course and goals of treatment, as well as what the priorities will be. Dr. Martinez understands that it is just as important to identify any treatment styles, tools, techniques, or methods that did work, but what did not work as well, so that the two of you can work together charting a new path and avoiding precious time lost and frustration on that which has already been proven to be a poor fit.
Dr. Martinez also understands that each person is unique, there is no one size fits all, and that the needs of an individual may not only change from the initial inception of a treatment plan but from month to month or session to session, and that adapting and meeting the patient; where they are at; at any given moment is essential to both letting the patient knows they are being heard and attended to, as well as positive treatment outcomes.
Areas of expertise: medical and health psychology, trauma, trauma-focused CBT, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, neurodivergent emerging considerations, LGBTQIA populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, and misuse disorders, addictive issues and behaviors, couples work, MISA populations, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence issues, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. Evaluation and assessment of the above-mentioned individuals, as well as review of previous assessments.
Website: https://www.drnikkimartinez.com
Article Archives: EverydayPower: https://everydaypower.com/author/nmmartinez Huffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/author/nmmartinez1313-296Resilient Stories (New Site & Contributor): https://resilientstories.com
Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez Podbean: https://drnikkimartinez.podbean.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimaramartinez
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Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Habits That Kill Your Self-Confidence
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Dr. Nikki Martinez who has been working as an Independent Medical Expert to assist the courts, for the past decade and has also been an Adjunct professor for almost 14 years again joins eHealth Radio and the Mental Health & Health News Channels continuing an on-going series. Dr. Martinez engages in domestic and international consulting for various individuals, groups, and organizations, and offers individual and couples consulting via Tele-mental health services.
Topic: Habits That Kill Your Self-Confidence: Causes of Low Self-Esteem and How to Change Them
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
You note that while not consistent, there are ‘common’ causes of low self-esteem. What are some of these causes?
What are the common habits people engage in that destroy their self-confidence?
What can people do to start to build up their self-esteem?
You noted that you have some favorite resources, as well as some ideas on how people can find some that fit their individual needs.
You had some simple suggestions on the way individuals can improve their social skills, or feel more comfortable in social situations?
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her master’s and her Doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. Prior to that, she attended the University of St. Francis where she completed a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation, with a specialization in the arts. Dr. Martinez has experience working with adolescents, children, and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.
Her therapeutic style can be described as integrative, assessing the needs and style that will best serve the individual client. She typically has a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and various holistic approaches, with an emphasis on CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in exploring the connection between the body and the mind to treat all the individuals’ needs. Her belief is that an individual must explore many areas of their functioning to ensure optimum health physically and emotionally.
She stresses the essential belief that the therapist and client relationship is collaborative in nature, and the two are partners who communicate from the first steps of designing the course and goals of treatment, as well as what the priorities will be. Dr. Martinez understands that it is just as important to identify any treatment styles, tools, techniques, or methods that did work, but what did not work as well, so that the two of you can work together charting a new path and avoiding precious time lost and frustration on that which has already been proven to be a poor fit.
Dr. Martinez also understands that each person is unique, there is no one size fits all, and that the needs of an individual may not only change from the initial inception of a treatment plan but from month to month or session to session, and that adapting and meeting the patient; where they are at; at any given moment is essential to both letting the patient knows they are being heard and attended to, as well as positive treatment outcomes.
Areas of expertise: medical and health psychology, trauma, trauma-focused CBT, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, neurodivergent emerging considerations, LGBTQIA populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, and misuse disorders, addictive issues and behaviors, couples work, MISA populations, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence issues, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. Evaluation and assessment of the above-mentioned individuals, as well as review of previous assessments.
Website: https://www.drnikkimartinez.com
Article Archives: EverydayPower: https://everydaypower.com/author/nmmartinez Huffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/author/nmmartinez1313-296Resilient Stories (New Site & Contributor): https://resilientstories.com
Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez Podbean: https://drnikkimartinez.podbean.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimaramartinez
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Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
It’s NOT the Medication, It’s the Motivation!
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Dr. Nikki Martinez who has been working as an Independent Medical Expert to assist the courts, for the past decade and has also been an Adjunct professor for almost 14 years again joins eHealth Radio and the Psychology and Mental Health Channels continuing an on-going series. Dr. Martinez engages in domestic and international consulting for various individuals, groups, and organizations, and offers individual and couples consulting via Tele-mental health services.
Topic: It’s NOT the Medication, It’s the Motivation!
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
As the topic of the show notes, there Is an important misunderstanding about the fact that pre-existing suicidal thoughts cause suicidal behavior in individuals, not mental health medications. Could you explain what that misunderstanding is?
You note that it is essential that a child has a thorough evaluation before starting an antidepressant by a trained professional. Who should conduct it, what should it entail, and why is it so important?
The FDA has put a “Black Box” warning on ALL antidepressants but has only approved 9 for children and youth, and you also have some research you would like to discuss that shows it is not these medications that cause suicidal thoughts.
You note that a major problem is that parents, guardians, and providers don’t always realize that a teen is suicidal, and so they blame the medication when no one is asking the questions and having the conversation.
Based on your experience, and reports from individuals you have worked with over the years, what conversations could providers and guardians be having with children and teens to help make sure these incidents are significantly reduced?
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her master’s and her Doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. Prior to that, she attended the University of St. Francis where she completed a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation, with a specialization in the arts. Dr. Martinez has experience working with adolescents, children, and adults in individual, family, and group treatment.
Her therapeutic style can be described as integrative, assessing the needs and style that will best serve the individual client. She typically has a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and various holistic approaches, with an emphasis on CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in exploring the connection between the body and the mind to treat all the individuals’ needs. Her belief is that an individual must explore many areas of their functioning to ensure optimum health physically and emotionally.
She stresses the essential belief that the therapist and client relationship is collaborative in nature, and the two are partners who communicate from the first steps of designing the course and goals of treatment, as well as what the priorities will be. Dr. Martinez understands that it is just as important to identify any treatment styles, tools, techniques, or methods that did work, but what did not work as well, so that the two of you can work together charting a new path and avoiding precious time lost and frustration on that which has already been proven to be a poor fit.
Dr. Martinez also understands that each person is unique, there is no one size fits all, and that the needs of an individual may not only change from the initial inception of a treatment plan but from month to month or session to session, and that adapting and meeting the patient; where they are at; at any given moment is essential to both letting the patient knows they are being heard and attended to, as well as positive treatment outcomes.
Areas of expertise: medical and health psychology, trauma, trauma-focused CBT, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, neurodivergent emerging considerations, LGBTQIA populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, and misuse disorders, addictive issues and behaviors, couples work, MISA populations, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence issues, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. Evaluation and assessment of the above-mentioned individuals, as well as review of previous assessments.
Website: https://www.drnikkimartinez.com
Article Archives: EverydayPower: https://everydaypower.com/author/nmmartinez Huffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/author/nmmartinez1313-296
Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez Podbean: https://drnikkimartinez.podbean.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkimaramartinez
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
Show Note: Article from Mayo Clinic on this Topic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/teen-depression/in-depth/antidepressants/art-20047502?p=1 Article from UChicagoMed: https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/research-and-discoveries-articles/study-calculates-links-between-prescription-medications-and-risk-for-suicide Article from Harvard: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/parents-dont-always-realize-that-their-teen-is-suicidal-201902132897
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
The Lost Coin: A Therapist’s Personal Adoption Journey and Insights
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Dr. Stephen Rowley, Ph.D., a psychotherapist practicing in Bainbridge Island, Washington and author of his new book "The Lost Coin: A Memoir of Adoption and Destiny" joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Psychotherapy Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Stephen Rowley discuss the following:
What prompted you to write this book?
What's the one thing you want others to learn about adoption?
What was it like to find your birth parents over the course of your life?
What is a Zen kōan and how does it relate to the title of your book?
What advice to do have for those adoptees who struggle to find their birth parents?
What insight can you share with your fellow psychotherapists who are working with adoptees or the parents of an adopted child?
Stephen Rowley, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist practicing in Bainbridge Island, Washington. His professional past includes serving as an elementary school teacher and principal, and a school district superintendent in Washington and California. He has been a college professor at three universities, teaching courses in educational administration and organizational theory. He holds a Ph.D. in Administration and Policy Analysis from Stanford University. His new book is: The Lost Coin: A Memoir of Adoption and Destiny (Chiron Publications, Sept. 2023).
Website: https://stephenrowley108.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/srowley108 Twitter: https://twitter.com/srowley108 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenrowley108
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
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Saturday Oct 28, 2023
The ever growing numbers of depression and anxiety
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Dr. Kymberli Boynton, Psy.D / MA.Ed / LMFT, a leading Southern California base Psychologist and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Mental Health Channels to talk about the ever growing numbers of depression and anxiety that we are seeing in America today.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Kymberli Boynton discuss the following:
What are the signs of depression/anxiety?
What factors contribute to the development of depression/anxiety?
Are there specific coping strategies or exercises you recommend to your clients to help them manage their depressive and or anxiety symptoms?
Anxiety can manifest in various forms, such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder or panic anxiety disorder, can you explain the differences and how they are treated differently in therapy?
CBT is often used to treat Anxiety, can you explain how CBT works and its effectiveness?
How prevalent is anxiety/depression in society today and why do you think it’s on the rise?
Summary: In today’s society that is still dealing with Covid, cultural wars, political turmoil and ultimately more division than we have perhaps ever seen before, we are experiencing a huge uptick in depression, anxiety and suicide. Psychologists like Kymberli Boynton are seeing record numbers of patients, including children and teens. It is important to listen to those around us who might be experiencing angst, anxiety and depression and encourage them to get help.
As a psychologist, entrepreneur, mother of three, life coach, CEO/publisher of Serenity Wellness Magazine, producer, performer, and now TV personality, Southern California based Kymberli Boynton embodies the spirit of versatility and accomplishment. This dynamic tour-de-force is currently in pre-production on a new streaming series in collaboration with Emmy winning actor, producer, author and motivational speaker, Sean Kanan. Through this new venture, Boynton will reach a larger audience with her knowledge, insight, and expertise in the mental health sciences.
Boynton’s dedication to her profession and her multifaceted background showcases a remarkable commitment to promoting well-being and positive change in individuals' lives. Her extensive experience, coupled with her diverse range of certifications and accreditations, allows her to offer comprehensive and tailored support to her clients. Her genuine passion for her work shines through as she creates a safe and open space for her clients, particularly adolescents and children, to express themselves and navigate challenges. Her deep understanding of the emotions that can accompany difficult experiences underscores her commitment to providing professional guidance and support.
Having spent over 15 years in the mental health field, Boynton’s expertise spans various therapeutic modalities and techniques. Her additional certifications in areas such as Hypnotherapy, Life Coaching, NLP, and Law of Attraction reflect her holistic approach to care, ensuring that she addresses not only the psychological aspects but also the broader well-being of her clients. Furthermore, Boynton’s experience in both non-profit and private practice settings has exposed her to diverse populations and a wide array of challenges. This background equips her to effectively address issues ranging from trauma and anger management to identity concerns and substance abuse. Her specialization in working with youth and teenagers illustrates her ability to connect with these age groups as they navigate the complexities of growing up. Supported by a team of dedicated professionals, Boynton’s practice is centered around clients' well-being and individual needs. With a focus on helping clients achieve their desired goals and personal growth, her practice aims to make a positive impact on the lives of those they serve.
Beyond her clinical work, Boynton’s involvement in education, as a former elementary school teacher and principal, as well as her experience in college admissions, highlights her commitment to supporting adolescents in their educational goals. Her entrepreneurial ventures, including Serenity Wellness Center and Serenity Wellness Magazine, demonstrate her dedication to holistic wellness, encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual aspects. Her engagement as CEO/Founder of various Non-Profit Organizations, including Serenity Wellness Organization and Guam Communications Network (GCN), showcases her desire to uplift communities and promote cultural understanding. Her Chamorro heritage from Guam remains a strong influence, emphasizing the importance of culture, values, and traditions.
Through her numerous roles and initiatives, Kymberli Boynton exemplifies a profound commitment to making a positive impact on individuals' lives. Her work underscores the importance of self-love, empowerment, and holistic well-being, demonstrating her passion for helping others achieve personal growth for a healthier, happier life.
Website: https://kymberliboynton.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithkymInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kymberliboyntonLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kymberliboynton
The beliefs, views, ideas, thoughts and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.
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