Inside Mental Health

A young man, ultimately diagnosed with schizophrenia, murders his parents. His brother shares the story of how it affected the family both before and after the tragedy, why his brother was unable to use a mental health defense, and how treatment could have prevented it all. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at ps...

The Stanford Prison Experiment has been a psychology staple for decades. But new evidence has created a stir of controversy. Listen as we discuss the origin of the experiment, the controversy surrounding it, and what (if anything) we can actually learn from it. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.co...

“Sex therapy” is often misunderstood. In this episode, our guest sex therapist talks about what his work consists of, dispelling a few of the misconceptions. Also discussed are the hallmarks of arousal, erectile dysfunction, “simmering,” and more. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on y...

Addiction is a vicious condition that destroys lives every day. Existing treatments have been found lacking. Now, a new approach that features mindfulness has shown good results. Listen to hear how a mindful approach to addiction may be the answer for many. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/sh...

Fear is something we all face in our lives, sometimes in profound ways. We develop fear-based behaviors that prevent us from living the lives we want to. Our guest for this episode explains how this happens and how to change our behavior to reduce fear’s grip on us. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentr...

Two transgender women share observations from their 20+ years of experience; discuss how transitioning, and the science of it, changed over the decades; and offer their views on what they believe are the most important things for society to know about it. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show...

Up to 20% of Americans who have suffered trauma will go on to develop PTSD. And it’s not just veterans. Our guest presents a type of treatment that promises to do more than just treat the symptoms, but help people not to just survive PTSD, but to thrive in spite of it. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychce...

What is it about money that makes it such a sensitive topic with couples? Why do we not have conversations about finances the way we have discussions about so many other things? And most of all, how can we prevent money issues from wreaking havoc in our relationships? Listen for answers to these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When her mother, after a lifetime of threats, died by suicide, Linda Meyers decided that the best way to give meaning to her mother’s death was to make changes to her own life. She left her marriage, went to college, and established a career. Listen to her remarkable story. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at ps...

Part two of the live recording of the Psych Central Show at HealtheVoices 2018. Our four panelists share more tales of their advocacy efforts, dispelling misunderstandings and false assumptions and comparing the similarities in their advocacy work. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on...

Part one of the first ever live recording of the Psych Central Show at HealtheVoices 2018. Four advocates of different health conditions join for a panel discussion on a variety of advocacy topics. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your...

After having opened 15 mental health centers, Steve Fields, Executive Director of The Progress Foundation, has a good idea on how to prevent community opposition to such facilities. Listen to part 2 of 2 on dealing with NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) opposition. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/...

A small minority of vocal people can do a lot of damage when they act out of fear. Listen to how NIMBYism forced a non-profit facility to relocate, leaving a large hole in vital services provided in the community they left behind. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on your favorite podc...

Strangely enough, Gabe Howard hosts a podcast with someone other than Vincent M. Wales! Michelle Hammer joins for a discussion about A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast, including the positive and negative reactions they’ve received from listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The onset of mental illness can upend our lives in many ways. In this episode, we speak with a young man living with schizophrenia and hear about the impact it has had on him and his family. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on your favorite podcast player. Learn more about your ad cho...

Why do so many people feel a disconnect between themselves and their physicians? And what can be done about it? Participatory medicine shows just how connected a doctor and patient should be, and the kind of great results that can come of it. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psychcentral.com/show or on your f...

Why in the world is it so difficult for so many people to get the mental health care that they need? And how do we change that? The Well Being Trust has some solid suggestions on how anyone can work to fix our broken system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered about the advice columns in papers and on websites? Like, how many questions they receive, how they deal with different issues, and so on? Two of Psych Central’s experts from “Ask the Therapist” join us to share their experiences answering questions online. Hosted by Gabe Howard (www.gabehoward.com) and Vincent M. Wales (www.vincentmwales.com). Previous episodes can be found at psych...

Why doesn’t Canada have a homeless crisis as does the U.S.? What can we do about the shortage of psychiatrists? These questions and more are discussed with the Medical Director of the National Council for Behavioral Health. Listen in to learn some surprising facts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many employers provide health benefits to their workers that go above and beyond the typical medical insurance. This may take the form of incentive programs for improving health, discounts on fitness centers, or employee assistance programs (EAPs) that provide various health-related services. But there’s a new star on the health horizon called LifeSpeak. This is an entire wellness platform that em...

Social anxiety is more common than most of us realize. Around 80% of us have experienced it at some point in our lives. In this episode, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen shares her insights into social anxiety, including how it is experienced by different sorts of people, and how we can reduce its impact on us. She explains about safety behaviors and how they can work against us in overcoming anxiety, as well...

Keith O’Neil lived with undiagnosed bipolar disorder throughout his NFL career, including his final year with the Indianapolis Colts as they won the Super Bowl in 2006. After his diagnosis, Keith became an advocate, starting the 4th and Forever Foundation, which is dedicated to assisting those living with and affected by mental health conditions, through programs that raise awareness, promote educ...

More and more apps are showing up that are geared toward mental health. One such app is called, simply, “Happy.” This simple to use app allows a user to speak with a “giver” (an emotional support individual) to discuss whatever happens to be troubling the user. In this episode, we speak with the company’s CEO, who explains how the app works, the vetting process of the givers, and plans for the fut...

Pete Earley returns to talk more about mental health advocacy and lots of other things. He tells of how he came to co-author a book with Jessie Close and talks of his days writing his own spy novels and several books with former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich. He also shares stories from his days as a reporter with the Washington Post, including being part of a “special” squad of reporters. P...

Pulitzer finalist and former Washington Post reporter Pete Earley joins for the first of two shows. Pete talks about his popular blog and how he worked to make it more balanced than the average blog. He also speaks of the many obstacles and excuses he encountered in getting treatment for his son’s bipolar disorder, which led him to write the book, Crazy: A Father's Search Through America's Mental...