SERIES: Role of the Mental Health Care Leaders
“We have to go beyond education, we need mental health action!” -Adrienne Heinz, Ph.D.
Episode Description:
What’s more terrifying and costly than cancer? Untreated mental health issues. Mental health is a huge part of recovery after a disaster. This week, Jennifer interviews Dr. Adrienne Heinz for an in-depth discussion about mental health. Dr. Heinz talks about the mindsets most people have about mental health, why it is important to address trauma as a community and as helpers, and how to overcome crisis fatigue. She also shares helpful apps and exercises to help you slow down, de-stress, and fight off anxiety. Join the conversation, recover from the inside, and reimagine a new tomorrow!
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Highlights:
05:17: The Struggle with Collective Trauma
11:55: The Digital Aspect of Mental Health Intervention
19:19: The Stages of Grief
25:13: The Present and Future of Apps
29:33: The Value of Mental Health
35:26: Overcome Crisis Fatigue
38:38: Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve
41:25: Breathing Exercise
Connect with Rebuild North Bay:
Website: https://rebuildnorthbay.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebuildNorthBay/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebuildNB
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebuildnorthbay/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTefxZgWUJkDVoZGZQpxgQ
Connect with Adrienne Heinz
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/divisions/dissemination/heinz_a.asp
http://www.dradrienneheinz.com/about-dr-heinz.html
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Audio commentary in this episode may experience a slight de-sync from the video track -- this was caused by network instability during recording. We apologize for any inconvenience it may cause -- enjoy the episode and thank you for your time.