Ask Dr. Applewhite

How do I know when DEPRESSION is really serious enough for counseling and medications? Ask Dr. Applewhite and Special Guests Melinda Vail, Intuitive Therapist and Steve Schiro, Educator as they share information on the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention "Out of the Darkness Walks". Your donation or volunteer efforts will support our radio broadcasts and help our Student Parents and Veteran...

Dr. Applewhite discusses the reasons why Student Parents and Student Veterans drop-out of college and the workforce. She gives emphasis to the issues that emotionally “disable” us. Many of these students are Veterans and parents categorized as "non-traditional" adult learners/students that do not fit the stereotype held of the "traditional" college student. Special Guests are educational experts,...

Adult Students, who are also working parents and Veterans, ASK Dr. Applewhite and guests about ways to minimize the impact of stress at school and work. The very thought of WAR may increase Emotional Disabilities (depression, anxiety PTSD, MST and more). Many report that hearing about dailyconflictsaround the world (e.g Syria, Iran, Afghanistan, Israel, North Korea, some African countries) has a n...

Most teachers, from elementary to college levels, are able to identify when students have difficulty learning, within the first weeks of a semester. However, employers and co-workers are not able or qualified to identify employees with Learning Disabilities unless the person is willing to ask for an accommodation. Your donation supports our radio broadcasts, and allow us to continue helping Vetera...

Adult learners, employees, and veterans ask Dr Applewhite about whether depression is a serious disability? Our students, including those who are Veterans ask: Are suicide prevention programs working? How do you know if you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts? These are the questions many adult students, including Student Veterans, are asking as they witness more reports of depression...

The Ask Dr. Applewhite Radio Talk Show is produced and operated by the Students and Veterans of White Apple Institute (Veteran operated Nonprofit charity).  Hear students, teachers, and Veterans discuss how to identify symptoms, overcome shame, understand stigmas, and ways to get confidential help. Special Guest Dr. E. Douglas Brown is a clinical psychologist and author. This broadcast is a rerun...

Are you willing to help those helping themselves succeed in the workforce? This is the episode of the Ask Dr. Applewhite Radio Talk Show that must be shared with every Veteran, Adult Learner/Student, and Employee with emotional challenges and other forms of mental or physical disability to avoid DROPOUT and/or BURNOUT from School, Work and LIFE!. Most Americans who listen to the news are aware tha...

Ask Dr. Applewhite Radio Talk Show (formerly Student2Teacher Show) is produced by the Adult Students/Learners and Veterans of White Apple Institute (a Veteran operated nonprofit) where we help others who are helping themselves change the perception of Disabled to Differently-abled! Listen and share the reasons why PARENTS, including those who are Veterans, drop-out of school, work, and life! This...

The Ask Dr. Applewhite Radio Talk Show is produced by the Students and Veterans of White Apple Institute (a Veteran operated nonprofit) where we help others who are helping themselves change the perception of disabled to differently-abled! Your one-time or monthly recurring tax-deductible donation of any amount will support our inspiring radio broadcasts and outreach efforts to those underserved t...

How are Students and Employees, especially those who are Veterans, managing stress at school and work? They Ask Dr. Applewhite and guests how they help fellow Veterans from Vietnam era to the present Middle Eastern conflicts manage stress in the civilian classroom and workplace. This show is also helpful for ALL students, in classes from pre-school to graduate levels who may experience the psychol...

The students of White Apple Institute dedicate this show to those thinking about dropout from school, work, and LIFE during this holiday season. What can you do about Suicide ideas among Veterans and Students? Probably very little. BUT if you know someone who is depressed, sad, or showing different behaviors these days? Listen to this show with them it's on Internet so you can hear it 24/7. Please...

When most people hear the term “DISABLED” do they perceive a productive employee?, a college graduate with honors?  business owner? working parent?or a VETERAN? ASK Dr. Applewhite about how Veterans are helping others “change the perception of disabled to differently-abled” at White Apple Institute. Special Guest Dr. Vernet Joseph, Army Combat Veteran, Author . This show is a re-broadcast aired on...

How can we address the Stress, Fear, and Anxiety surrounding our workplaces and our schools? We must find ways to cope with our feelings to avoid DISABILITY from STRESS. Ask Dr. Applewhite, Host & Military Veteran, and the Students and Veterans of White Apple Institute about ways to function effectively at school and work amidst our violent times. We hope the information shared will prove comforti...

Ask Dr. Applewhite (Host, Counselor. Educator and Army Veteran),  how Veterans with Disability can help others overcome the fear of asking for accommodations at school and work. Many students and employees hide their challenges to read, listen, and communicate until their performance is affected.  Guests address asking for accommodations from Disabled Student Resources and Employee Assistance Prog...

So many are stressed out over the war-like violence affecting Paris, Syria, the USA, and other places in our world. It is not easy dealing with the stress of war and violence when performing at work and school. Dr. Danita Applewhite and other Veterans discuss managing stress in the civilian classroom and the workplace that will inspire those who listen to this show. The students of White Apple Ins...

How can we know when a Veteran, Student, or Employee has lost hope? Ask Dr. Applewhite, how she is helping fellow Veterans by increasing our awareness of the warning signs of hopelessness. This episode is expected to bring comfort to those faced with depression, pain, stress, and loss of hope that can lead to suicide. Special Guest Steve Schiro, Educator and President of the American Foundation fo...

How can we know when a Veteran, Student, or Employee has lost hope? Ask Dr. Applewhite, how she is helping fellow Veterans by increasing our awareness of the warning signs of hopelessness. This episode is expected to bring comfort to those faced with depression, pain, stress, and loss of hope that can lead to suicide.  Special Guest Steve Schiro, Educator and President of the American Foundation f...

Unfortunately, one of the most overlooked and devalued groups of people are those with disabilities. In the USA, the most progressive country in the world, there is still great disparity in the treatment and access to school and work opportunities for differently-abled persons, especially those with non-visible and mental disabilities.  We can openly discuss the disparity by our willingness to con...

The latest protesters in the U.S. media are chanting that Black Lives Matter? and it is true. However, in the interest of humanity, we must teach others that "all lives matter". The numerous injustices to African Americans and other minorities, specifically those with disabilities, must encourage our focus on the solutions. This show is full of inspiring stories from Veterans who overcame traumas...

How does a Disabled Veteran end up Homeless? Ask Dr. Applewhite and the students of White Apple Institute. This is the episode of the Ask Dr. Applewhite Radio Talk Show that must be shared with every Veteran, Adult Learner/Student, and Employee with a mental or physical disability. Most Americans who listen to the news are aware that there are hungry and homeless Veterans, as well as Non-Veterans,...

Do most people perceive disabled persons as beautiful and productive? Ask Dr. Applewhite. People with visible and non-visible physical disabilities are reminded constantly by advertisements that able-bodied persons are beautiful, productive, and successful. However, most people hold the perception that a physically or mentally disabled person is just the opposite. Supermodel Beverly Johnson, Spoke...

Do mass shootings cause students and employees feelings of shame to admit to mental illness? White Apple Institute staff and students send condolescences to those affected by the senseless violence on college campuses in Oregon and throughout the United States. We encourage those dealing with mental health issues to continue seeking help and overcome any embarassment. Hopefully, this archived show...

The term discrimination is too often associated with racism versus disability. In addition, racism and discrimination are frequently related in the U.S. media to the victimization of African-Americans and other Non-White groups by White Americans. As a result, many Disabled Veterans and African-American students with mental/learning or physical disabilities are often overlooked as they face discri...

September Is Suicide Prevention Month. If you know someone who is feeling depressed and expressing suicidal thoughts thoughts we recommend contacting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org   .Please encourage Veterans or Service Members to visit http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ThePowerof1.aspx Many of our Veterans and students ASK Dr. Applewhite: Are suicide prevention progr...

How are Veterans and other Adult Learners managing stress at school and work? Ask Dr. Applewhite about how she helps fellow Veterans from Vietnam era to the present Middle Eastern conflicts manage stress in the civilian classroom and workplace. All students, in classes from pre-school to graduate levels may experience the psychological impact of stress related to war, violence, and/or trauma. Stre...