Minds on the Frontline Podcast

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Ali Amisadri and Manisha Leary. Dr. Ali Amirsadri is the Associate Department Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences Services at Wayne State University School of Medicine located in Detroit, Michigan. Manisha Leary is a trained psychotherapist with a focus on trauma. Manisha is also the Manager of the FST5 Program. Dr. A and Manisha have a long histor...

In this episode, we welcome Mike Milner and Ron Curaba.  Mike Milner is a well-known retired firefighter from the FDNY that spent many years on the highly respected Rescue 4.  Since retirement, Mike has become a mental health advocate for all first responders, and he spends a lot of time sharing his experiences and how he was able to get help when he needed it most.  Ron Curaba is also retired fro...

The Minds on the Frontline Podcast brought to you by the Wayne State University Frontline Strong Together Program.  The Minds on Frontline Podcast is designed to inform, educate, and entertain first responders, their families, and the public regarding the realities of frontline work-related mental health challenges. In this episode, we welcome James Wade and Don Gephart.  James is a police officer...

In this episode, we will introduce you Dr. Arash Javanbakht, who is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University School of Medicine.  In addition, Dr. Arash is the Director of Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic, or STARC.  Dr. Javanbakht has vast experience studying and treating people with PTSD, as well as many other mental...

The Minds on the Frontline Podcast brought to you by the Wayne State University Frontline Strong Together Program.  The Minds on Frontline Podcast is designed to inform, educate, and entertain first responders, their families, and the public regarding the realities of frontline work-related mental health challenges.  In this episode, Dr. A will Describe how our developmental experiences determine...

The Minds on the Frontline Podcast brought to you by the Wayne State University Frontline Strong Together Program.  The Minds on Frontline Podcast is designed to inform, educate, and entertain first responders, their families, and the public regarding the realities of frontline work-related mental health challenges. In this episode, we will introduce you to Lyf Johnson and Pam Dooley.  Lyf is a 91...

The Minds on the Frontline Podcast brought to you by the Wayne State University Frontline Strong Together Program in collaboration with the Michigan Crisis and Access Line.  In this first episode, we will introduce you to Manisha Leary, the FST5 Program Manager who oversees operations of the program.  In addition, we’re joined by Jim Peyton who is the MiCAL administrator who oversees the central c...