Bellin Health Mental Health Moments

What gives your life direction, depth, and resilience? In this episode of Mental Health Moments, we explore the powerful connection between purpose, meaning, and spirit—and how these elements shape your mental and emotional wellbeing. When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, reconnecting with your inner core can provide clarity, grounding, and strength. We dive into what it truly means to live w...

In this episode of Mental Health Moments, we explore the very human urge to “escape” when life feels overwhelming. From daydreaming and diving into hobbies to binge‑watching, gaming, scrolling, or oversleeping—many escapes can help us reset and recharge. But when does a harmless distraction turn into something that keeps us from healing, connecting, or coping in healthier ways? Join us as we break...

Knowing how to be your very best in your work and personal life can be a challenge when the demands outweigh your capacity. In this episode, we discuss how to blend the 2 while we still attend to our mental health and wellbeing. For more information, visit www.bellin.org/lifesaver.

More than 53 million people in America are non-paid care providers to a loved one. In this episode we discuss how we can care for our mental health if we are providing care as well as watch for signs of burnout. This episode features Licensed Behavior Health Therapists from Emplify Health by Bellin, hosted by Health and Wellbeing Consultant, Linda Golik. For more information on this topic and othe...

We all have choices on how to take care of ourselves, but how do risky substances like alcohol and tobacco affect our mental health? On this episode, Emplify Health by Bellin Licensed Behavior Health Therapist, Hannah Bauer, shares with us how these substances may be affecting your health and wellbeing without us even realizing it.

How do we manage and keep ourselves strong mentally when our world is full of negativity. Emplify Health Licensed Behavior Health Therapists, Hannah Bauer and Micaella VanderBoom discuss how to manage the negativism and also manage our mental health in an ever changing worlds. Hosted by Health & Wellbeing Consultant, Linda Golik

Look around the world today and it may be challenging to see al lot of empathy being practiced. Learn how using empathy can result in better mental health resulting in better overall health and wellbeing. This segment featured Emplify Health by Bellin Licensed Behavior Health Therapists, Hannah Bauer and Micaella VanderBoom; hosted by Health and Wellbeing Consultant, Linda Golik.

Social media has become a normal part of our lives. It's uses vary from connecting with family and friends to learning about numerous topics. However when does social media start to take a toll on the mental health of ourselves and our children. Learn more on this episode with Emplify Health Licensed Behavior Health Therapists, Hannah Bauer, and Micaella VandenBoom; hosted by Health & Well...

How can empathy affect the mental health of ourselves and others? Learn more about empathy and how utilizing it can improve the mental health of us and those around us. This episode we are joined by Bellin Health Licensed Behavior Health Therapist, Hannah Bauer and Health & Wellbeing consultant, Linda Golik.

Why do we have success with some behaviors in our lives but struggle with others? Learn more about "behavioral resilience" from Bellin Health Behavior Health Therapist, Micaella VandenBoom and Health and Wellbeing Consultant, Linda Golik and how you can make it work for you!

What is shame and how does it affect our emotional and mental health? Bellin Health Behavioral Health Therapist, Hannah Bauer helps us unpack how this emotion can connect to our health and wellbeing.

We spend the majority of our lives at work, so connection and belonging in the workplace can a profound effect on our mental health and wellbeing. Learn more from Bellin Health Behavior Health Therapist, Micaella VanderBoom and Bellin Health Wellbeing Consultant, Linda Golik on how you can positively affect those around you to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone.

Do you feel like someone in your life does not support your growth and happiness? Sometimes known as a "crab bucket" that that feel threatened may try to hold us back. Learn more on this segment of Mental Health Moments with Bellin Health Licensed Behavior Health Therapist, Hannah Bauer and Micaella VanderBoom and Health and Wellbeing consultant, Linda Golik.

How do you know when you are burnt out and what can you do about it? Learn more here from Licensed Bellin Health Behavior Therapists, Hannah Bauer and Micaella VandenBoom along with Health and Wellbeing Consultant, Linda Golik.

Some current research tells us that being lonely has the health impact of the equivalent of smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Hear from Bellin Health Licensed Behavior Health Therapist, Hannah Bauer on what to do if you or someone you know is impacted by loneliness.

How does a child's mental health differ from those of an adult? What kind of help can a child get if they are struggling. Hear more from Bellin Health Behavior Health Therapist, Hannah Bauer, and Community Health Worker, Melissa Viste.

We all know that stress effects but lives, but how do we manage it so that we can become resilient through it and not let it affect our health and wellbeing? Hear from Bellin Health Behavioral Health Therapist, Hannah Bauer to learn more on how to manage stress in a healthier way.

Do you feel like you feel more "blah" in the wintertime? You are not alone. Hear from Bellin Health Licensed Behavior Health Therapist, Hannah Bauer on how you can take some extra care for yourself during the season to assure good mental health.

How do we set boundaries so that we can take care of ourselves and be the best version of ourselves? Learn more from Bellin Health Intensive Outpatient Program RN and Case Manager, Amanda Abegglan.

What is a growth mindset and how can it benefit us and our mental health? Learn more here from Bellin Health licensed Behavior Health Therapist, Pam Baranczyk.

Is there a benefit to the stresses in our lives? This session of Mental Health Moments, we are joined by Bellin Health Licensed Therapist Pam Branczyk to discuss how to reframe our stressors to something that can benefit our health.

Back to school can bring a variety of emotions for children and parents. In this episode we hear from Dr. Tiffany Born, Licensed Bellin Health Psychologist on how to help our children mange the challenges of today's world.

This episode we reflect on the growth we have all experienced during the past 3 1/2 years with our Licensed Behavior Therapist, Charles LaTorre as he transitions into another role at Bellin Health. Future episodes will feature other Bellin Health licensed therapists.

In this episode we hear from Bellin Health Physician Assistant in Adolescent Care, Kim Shefchik. This wraps up our 3 part series on ACEs and how health and wellbeing is affected by events both in childhood and into adulthood.

We know that ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) can affect the health and wellbeing of children for the rest of their lives, so early intervention is key. A mentoring program in Green Bay Wisconsin is helping connect high risk kids with mentors to help children have a positive influence in their lives. Troy Streckenbach, Brown County Executive shares the vision of this long lasting program along...