OC87 Recovery Diaries – Real People, Real Stories

Why Does Depression Make Us Feel Guilt or Shame?: In this week’s Psych Central Show, Our hosts and discuss feelings of guilt surrounding a mental illness diagnosis. Lots of us feel guilty about our diagnosis or our symptoms. We feel badly for the effect it has on our... by Inside Mental Health

20 min listen

What Does the 21st Century Cures Act Mean For the Mentally Ill?: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and welcome mental health researcher and Psych Central Founder, Dr. John Grohol, to discuss the newly passed 21st Century Cures Act. In addition to other bills, the Act integrated parts of... by Inside Mental Health

23 min listen

Should Your Spouse Care That Your Ex is Still Your Friend?: Are you friends with an ex? Is your wife friends with an ex? What if your wife was friends with your ex? How would that work out? Is it even possible? In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and share the microphone with two special... by Inside Mental Health

21 min listen

Why Do Some People View Mental Illness as a Gift?: In this week’s Psych Central Show, hosts and discuss how some individuals with mental illness view their condition as beneficial, such as giving them enhanced creativity, deeper empathy, more insightful, and so on. They share their own... by Inside Mental Health

20 min listen

Podcast: Interview With Psych Central Founder Dr. John Grohol by Inside Mental Health

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Do Suicides Increase During the Holidays?: In this week’s , our hosts and address the persistent and widespread myth that suicides increase during the holiday season. They discuss which seasons see the highest suicide rates, what month has the lowest rate, and what we as a society can do... by Inside Mental Health

22 min listen

Aspirin, Yes; Psych Meds, No – Why the Difference?: In this week’s Psych Central Show, our hosts and discuss why so many people stop taking medication for psychiatric disorders or even refuse to start on them at all. In a society that is always searching for a “magic pill,”... by Inside Mental Health

22 min listen

Hypersexuality – An Ignored and Misrepresented Symptom of Bipolar: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and address the frequently ignored and often misrepresented aspect of bipolar disorder – hypersexuality. Many seem to view this as a desirable state, believing it to be little more than... by Inside Mental Health

20 min listen

Discussing Abandonment Issues & Attachment Disorder: In this episode of The Psych Central Show, our hosts and discuss abandonment issues & attachment disorder. Listen in! by Inside Mental Health

18 min listen

Why Does the Narcissist Always Get the Girl?: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and have a candid discussion about narcissists with . In this information-packed , she gives the harsh truth about narcissists, including addressing the questions:... by Inside Mental Health

23 min listen

What's Online Counseling Really Like?: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and discuss online counseling. Joining them is Haesue Jo of BetterHelp.com, which offers online counseling and is also the sponsor of The Psych Central Show. In addition to answering specific... by Inside Mental Health

24 min listen

Does Person-First Language Reduce Mental Illness Stigma?: In this week’s Psych Central Show, and discuss the use of person-first language in mental health advocacy. Person-First refers to a form of etiquette that calls for language to be structured “person” first, “disability” second. For... by Inside Mental Health

21 min listen

Discussion with Award-Winning Bipolar Author and Blogger: In this week’s Psych Central Show, and interview popular bipolar author and blogger, Natasha Tracy. Natasha Tracy is an award-winning writer and speaker living with bipolar disorder. She has written more than 1000 articles on mental health and is... by Inside Mental Health

21 min listen

Understanding Depression – What It Is and What It Isn’t: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and discuss and why so many people don’t this insidious disease. They speak of their own versions of depression ( and ) and why terminology matters. Despite hundreds of millions of people... by Inside Mental Health

19 min listen

How to Keep Your New Year's Resolutions: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and discuss New Year’s Resolutions: why we make them, but frequently abandon them long before the year is over. They share some interesting statistics on the most common reasons for such... by Inside Mental Health

20 min listen

Talking to Paul Gilmartin (Host of The Mental Illness Happy Hour Podcast): In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and welcome Paul Gilmartin, host of podcast. Paul shares his story of how the popular podcast came into existence and shares information on some of his favorite episodes. by Inside Mental Health

22 min listen

What Does a Panic Attack (and Anxiety) Feel Like?: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and discuss anxiety disorders, which can be debilitating on many levels and strain even the closest relationships, often due to a lack of understanding of what anxiety disorder is like.... by Inside Mental Health

24 min listen

What’s the Difference Between Mental Health and Physical Health?: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and discuss the perception that mental health is fundamentally different from physical health. They discuss the lack of biochemical “markers” that can identify physical illnesses and whether... by Inside Mental Health

21 min listen

Remembering Carrie Fisher – Mental Health Advocate: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and discuss the recent passing of Carrie Fisher. To most, she was Princess Leia from the Star Wars films. To some, she was a witty novelist. But to many, she was a staunch mental health advocate,... by Inside Mental Health

19 min listen

Teen Creates Peer Support Network for Teens, Run by Teens: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and conclude a 3-part series about the Palo Alto suicides and some of the things that came about after and, at least partially, as a result of them. Returning this episode is Sammy Kotmel, joined... by Inside Mental Health

22 min listen

Hospital After-School Program Teaches Life Skills for Youth with Mental Illness: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and continue a 3-part series about the Palo Alto suicides and some of the things that came about after and, at least partially, as a result of them. Returning this episode is Sammy Kotmel, joined... by Inside Mental Health

23 min listen

Podcast: My Mental Illness vs. Yours – Whose Is Worse?: The Psych Central Show by Inside Mental Health

21 min listen

How Can You Calm an Agitated Person?: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and speak with guest Dr. Scott Zeller, renowned psychiatric emergency services physician and expert on agitation. Dr. Zeller explains exactly what agitation means, in the medical setting, and how... by Inside Mental Health

20 min listen

OC87 Recovery Diaries – Real People, Real Stories: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, host talks with Glenn Holsten and Gabriel Nathan. Glenn is the award-winning director of OC87, the groundbreaking film that led to the website, of which Gabriel is the editor-in-chief. The OC, in this... by Inside Mental Health

23 min listen

Interview With Sarah Schuster, Mental Health Editor for The Mighty: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and speak with Sarah Schuster, mental health editor for The Mighty, Psych Central's partner and story-based health community focused on improving the lives of people facing disease,... by Inside Mental Health

22 min listen

Debunking Suicide Myths and Misconceptions: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and look at the subject of suicide and the many myths and misconceptions that surround it. A few of the missives addressed are: suicide barriers on bridges are ineffective, since the person will... by Inside Mental Health

21 min listen

How Can We Transform Stigma?: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and welcome guest Mike Veny, a mental health speaker with lived experience, creator of Transforming Stigma, and host of the Mike Veny Show podcast. In a serious examination of stigma, Mike... by Inside Mental Health

24 min listen

What Is Persistent Depressive Order Like?: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, host interviews his co-host, , about living with persistent depressive disorder (formerly known as dysthymia). Vincent speaks candidly about how he came to realize that he had chronic depression,... by Inside Mental Health

20 min listen

Bestselling Self-Help Author Talks Bipolar Disorder: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and welcome guest Julie Fast, a world-renowned mental health expert and bestselling author of multiple books, including Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Get... by Inside Mental Health

21 min listen

The Challenges of Returning to Work After Mental Illness: In this episode of the Psych Central Show, hosts and discuss the challenges of returning to the workplace after being out for an extended amount of time, such as while recovering from mental illness. Gabe shares his first-hand experience of... by Inside Mental Health

24 min listen

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