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SOS: Syllabus for Overcoming Stigma

SOS: Syllabus for Overcoming Stigma

By Hannah Becker

This podcast shares stories from members of the Washtenaw County (MI) community and their experiences with mental illness in order to harness the power of shared experience and reduce mental illness stigma. Although this podcast features students and young adults from the Ann Arbor community, it is relevant to a broader audience! Share your story (or listen to the stories of others) to help end mental illness stigma.

Created by Hannah, a psychology PhD student at the University of Michigan. Funded by the Eisenberg Family Depression Center, in memory of Naveed Arif Iqball.
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Episode 10 - Reyna's ADHD & ASD story

SOS: Syllabus for Overcoming StigmaJan 16, 2023

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Episode 10 - Reyna's ADHD & ASD story

Episode 10 - Reyna's ADHD & ASD story

Reyna shares her experience with Depression and Anxiety and how she eventually got the treatment she needed during her time at UM.

Podcast website

Transcript

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Survey Links

If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form.

If you have just listened to the podcast (or if you are about to listen to the podcast), please fill out the following mental health stigma questionnaire.

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Depression/Anxiety Disorder resources:

SSD Coaching at UM 

ADDitude (website mentioned by Reyna) 

ADHD information - NIMH

ASD information - NIMH

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)

UM Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness 24-hour Crisis Line: (734) 936-3333

LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/

Campus Mind Works http://www.campusmindworks.org/

Depression Center http://www.depressioncenter.org/

UHS https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Services for Students with Disabilities https://ssd.umich.edu/

Wolverine Wellness: https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

The Corner Health Center: https://www.cornerhealth.org/

Mood lifters: https://moodlifters.com/calendar-of-meetings/

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Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor

Podcast assistance: Justin and Erica (from the Shapiro Design Lab at the University of Michigan)

Jan 16, 202338:07
Episode 9 - Isabel's Depression and Anxiety Story

Episode 9 - Isabel's Depression and Anxiety Story

Isabel shares her experience with Depression and Anxiety and how she eventually got the treatment she needed during her time at UM. 

Podcast website

Transcript

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Survey Links

If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form.

If you have just listened to the podcast (or if you are about to listen to the podcast), please fill out the following mental health stigma questionnaire.

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Depression/Anxiety Disorder resources:

Jed Foundation Mental Health Resource Center

Anxiety in college

ADAA Stress & anxiety in college

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)

UM Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness 24-hour Crisis Line: (734) 936-3333

LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/

Campus Mind Works http://www.campusmindworks.org/

Depression Center http://www.depressioncenter.org/

UHS https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Services for Students with Disabilities https://ssd.umich.edu/

Wolverine Wellness: https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

The Corner Health Center: https://www.cornerhealth.org/

Mood lifters: https://moodlifters.com/calendar-of-meetings/

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Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor

Podcast assistance: Justin and Erica (from the Shapiro Design Lab at the University of Michigan)

Oct 10, 202231:27
Episode 8 - Neema's Social Anxiety Story

Episode 8 - Neema's Social Anxiety Story

Neema shares her experience with Social Anxiety Disorder and how she got treatment. She also discusses the Mood Lifters program here at University of Michigan and a relevant course that she will be teaching this Fall. 

Podcast website

Transcript

Mood Lifters

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Survey Links

If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form.

If you have just listened to the podcast (or if you are about to listen to the podcast), please fill out the following mental health stigma questionnaire.

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Social Anxiety Disorder resources:

NIMH Social Anxiety Disorder Resources

Jed Foundation Social Anxiety Disorder Info

Anxiety in college

VWM Social Anxiety in college

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)

UM Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness 24-hour Crisis Line: (734) 936-3333

LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/

Campus Mind Works http://www.campusmindworks.org/

Depression Center http://www.depressioncenter.org/

UHS https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Services for Students with Disabilities https://ssd.umich.edu/

Wolverine Wellness: https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

The Corner Health Center: https://www.cornerhealth.org/

Mood lifters: https://moodlifters.com/calendar-of-meetings/

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Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor

Podcast assistance: Justin Schell and the Shapiro Design Lab (University of Michigan)

Aug 21, 202248:19
Episode 7 - Mikel's Bipolar Disorder Story

Episode 7 - Mikel's Bipolar Disorder Story

Mikel shares with us his experience with Bipolar Disorder and his experience in academia. He shares his perspective on being a man with mental illness and the self-stigma associated with his diagnosis. 

Podcast website

Transcript

Mikel's article in Science

Bigger Than the Trail

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Survey Links

If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form.

If you have just listened to the podcast (or if you are about to listen to the podcast), please fill out the following mental health stigma questionnaire.

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Bipolar Disorder resources:

AACAP Bipolar Disorder Resource Center

NIMH Bipolar Disorder Resources

Depression Center Resources

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)

UM Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness 24-hour Crisis Line: (734) 936-3333

LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/

Campus Mind Works http://www.campusmindworks.org/

Depression Center http://www.depressioncenter.org/

UHS https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Services for Students with Disabilities https://ssd.umich.edu/

Wolverine Wellness: https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

The Corner Health Center: https://www.cornerhealth.org/

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Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor

Podcast assistance: Justin Schell and the Shapiro Design Lab (University of Michigan)


Jun 27, 202234:32
Episode 6 - Skylar's Gender Dysphoria/Depression Story

Episode 6 - Skylar's Gender Dysphoria/Depression Story

Skylar, a transgender woman, shares with us her experience with gender dysphoria and depression. She also provides us with philosophical wisdom about overcoming life's challenges. 

Note: This episode contains discussion of hard topics such as suicide which may be distressing to some.

Podcast website

Transcript

Skylar's website & bio

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Resources

Gender Dysphoria and Depression specific resources:

The Trevor Project: Understanding Gender Identity 

The Trevor Project: Get Help

Depression Center Resources

LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)

UM Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness 24-hour Crisis Line: (734) 936-3333

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/

Campus Mind Works http://www.campusmindworks.org/

Depression Center http://www.depressioncenter.org/

UHS https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Services for Students with Disabilities https://ssd.umich.edu/

Wolverine Wellness: https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

The Corner Health Center: https://www.cornerhealth.org/

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Survey Links

If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form.

If you have just listened to the podcast (or if you are about to listen to the podcast), please fill out the following mental health stigma questionnaire.

_______

Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor

Podcast assistance: Justin Schell and the Shapiro Design Lab (University of Michigan)


Jun 06, 202254:26
Episode 5 - College Student Mental Health with Wolverine Wellness

Episode 5 - College Student Mental Health with Wolverine Wellness

On our fifth episode, we hear from Timberlee and Emma, staff at Wolverine Wellness at the University of Michigan. They share information about maintaining mental health as a college student and how to access Wolverine Wellness for services. 

Podcast website

Transcript

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Resources

Wolverine Wellness website

Wolverine Wellness instagram

Wellness Coaching 

Names of Wolverine Wellness guests today:

Timberlee Whiteus

Emma Abed


Emergency/Crisis Resources:

UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)

UM Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness 24-hour Crisis Line: (734) 936-3333

LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/

Campus Mind Works http://www.campusmindworks.org/

Depression Center http://www.depressioncenter.org/

UHS https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Services for Students with Disabilities https://ssd.umich.edu/

Wolverine Wellness: https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

The Corner Health Center: https://www.cornerhealth.org/

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Survey Links

If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form.

If you have just listened to the podcast (or if you are about to listen to the podcast), please fill out the following mental health stigma questionnaire.

_______

Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor

Podcast assistance: Justin Schell and the Shapiro Design Lab (University of Michigan)

Apr 26, 202239:44
Episode 4 - Sari's Medical-PTSD/Anxiety Story

Episode 4 - Sari's Medical-PTSD/Anxiety Story

In our fourth episode, we hear from Sari, a graduate student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Sari shares with us her experience with Medical-PTSD and symptoms of anxiety, as well as her experience with chronic illness and finding a supportive community. 

Podcast website

Transcript

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Resources

PTSD/anxiety-specific resources:

American Psychological Association - PTSD Information for Patients and Families

Anxiety & Depression Association of America - PTSD

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - IBD and Mental Illness

U-M GI Behavioral therapy: 

Michigan Medicine - GI 

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)

UM Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness 24-hour Crisis Line: (734) 936-3333

LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/

Campus Mind Works http://www.campusmindworks.org/

Depression Center http://www.depressioncenter.org/

UHS https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Services for Students with Disabilities https://ssd.umich.edu/

Wolverine Wellness: https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

The Corner Health Center: https://www.cornerhealth.org/

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Survey Links

If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form.

If you have just listened to the podcast (or if you are about to listen to the podcast), please fill out the following mental health stigma questionnaire.

_______

Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor

Podcast assistance: Justin Schell and the Shapiro Design Lab (University of Michigan)

Apr 04, 202239:08
Episode 3 - Ray's Excoriation Disorder Story

Episode 3 - Ray's Excoriation Disorder Story

In our third episode, we hear from Ray, an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Ray shares with us her experience with Excoriation Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), as well as her experiences with self-stigma and being an Asian-American student. 

Podcast website

Transcript

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Resources

Excoriation Disorder/GAD specific-resources:

Mental Health America - Excoriation Disorder

NHS - Excoriation Disorder

National Institute of Mental Health - GAD 

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)

LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/

Campus Mind Works http://www.campusmindworks.org/

Depression Center http://www.depressioncenter.org/

UHS https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Services for Students with Disabilities https://ssd.umich.edu/

Wolverine Wellness: https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

The Corner Health Center: https://www.cornerhealth.org/

_____

Survey Links

If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form.

If you have just listened to the podcast (or if you are about to listen to the podcast), please fill out the following mental health stigma questionnaire.

_______

Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor

Podcast assistance: Justin Schell and the Shapiro Design Lab (University of Michigan)

Mar 14, 202224:19
Episode 2 - CJ's Borderline Personality Disorder Story

Episode 2 - CJ's Borderline Personality Disorder Story

In our second episode, we hear from CJ, an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan. CJ shares with us her experience with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), her experiences with stigma, and her efforts to help others through her youtube channel! WARNING: This episode contains discussion of hard topics such as self-harm and suicide which may be distressing to some. Additionally, this episode contains (very) occasional explicit language.

Podcast website

Transcript

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Resources

BPD specific-resources:

BPD NIMH

BPD NAMI

CJ's YouTube Channel

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)

LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/

Campus Mind Works http://www.campusmindworks.org/

Depression Center http://www.depressioncenter.org/

UHS https://www.uhs.umich.edu/mentalhealthsvcs

Services for Students with Disabilities https://ssd.umich.edu/

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Survey Links

If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form.

If you have just listened to the podcast (or if you are about to listen to the podcast), please fill out the following mental health stigma questionnaire.

_______

Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor

Podcast assistance: Justin Schell and the Shapiro Design Lab (University of Michigan)

Jan 16, 202244:08
Episode 1 - Sarah's OCD Story

Episode 1 - Sarah's OCD Story

In our first ever episode, we hear from Sarah, a graduate student at the University of Michigan. Sarah shares with us her experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, her experiences with stigma, and her challenge of getting outdoors every day! 

Podcast website: https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/s-o-s-podcast/home

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RESOURCES

Emergency/Crisis Resources:

  • UM Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 742-936-5900 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (24 hours, 7 days a week)
  • LGBT Suicide Hotline: 1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Other Community Mental Health Resources:

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SURVEY LINKS

If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/4GWczNGK2wUAzyzX8

If you have just listened to the podcast (or if you are about to listen to the podcast), please fill out the following mental health stigma questionnaire: https://forms.gle/Vv5uVATrTGdJTCjY6

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Transcript from Podcast: https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/s-o-s-podcast/transcriptions

Funded by: Naveed Arif Iqball Award for Mental Health Advocacy and Stigma Reduction (Eisenberg Family Depression Center)

Music credit: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/): Lahaina, Cloud Harbor 

Podcast assistance: Justin Schell and the Shapiro Design Lab (University of Michigan)

Dec 23, 202145:41