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The Mental Side of Health
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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Oct 26, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Brendan speaks with Dr. Joshua Thomas, CEO and Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Delaware and Lynett, who is living with lupus to discuss the connection between physical and mental health for people living with chronic conditions. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains mention of self-harm and suicide, which may be triggering to some individuals. If you are in crisis, or you know someone who may be, please contact the 988 Lifeline by dialing 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Everyone’s wellbeing matters. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the US, dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans impacted by mental illness. It is an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 49 State Organizations working in communities to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need. For more information or to access the resources referenced in this episode, please visit NAMI.org. To learn which screenings are appropriate for you, we encourage you to visit the US Preventive Services Task Force. The US Preventive Services Task Force is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine. It works to improve the health of people nationwide by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services and prolong life.
Released:
Oct 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (12)
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