The Psych Hub Podcast: The Future of Mental Health

Drew Robinson, American professional baseball infielder and outfielder in the San Francisco Giants organization, shares his story and newfound purpose after surviving a suicide attempt.

In this episode, we discuss the topic of suicide, which may be triggering if you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, have survived a suicide attempt, or have lost a loved one due to suicide.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. For information on how to find support and treatment, and hotlines for specific issues and audiences, visit Psychhub.com/hotline.

If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm or are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call a national 24/7 hotline. For United States residents, those are:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.

AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365

PHONE NUMBERS:

Primary line: 1-800-273-8255

Ayuda en Español: 1-888-628-9454

Video relay service: 800-273-8255

TTY: 800-799-4889

Voice/Caption Phone: 800-273-8255

ONLINE CHAT: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

WEBSITE: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Crisis Text Line

For anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.

AVAILABILITY: 24/7/365

TEXT NUMBER:

US & Canada: Text HOME to 741741

UK: Text 85258

Ireland: Text 086 1800 280

WEBSITE: crisistextline.org

Kenneth Cole, American fashion designer and former chairman of amfAR, founded the Mental Health Coalition which aims to bring together the nation’s leading mental health organizations, brands, and individuals to end the debilitating stigma surrounding mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.

On this episode, we discuss Kenneth’s connection to the mental health crisis, and the importance of being vulnerable.

Kenneth Paul Rosenberg, a psychiatrist and author of Infidelity: Why Men and Women Cheat, discusses sex addiction.

We'll learn what’s a healthy amount of porn, when you’ve crossed the line from healthy sex to unhealthy behaviors, and more.

Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, an addiction expert and author of Glow Kids, shares how screen exposure is taking a toll on our mental health.

You'll hear from Dr. Kardaras on the long-term implications of screen time and the studies that show that excessive use can damage a young person’s developing brain.

Dr. Caroline Carney, Chief Medical Officer of Magellan Health and Chief Medical Officer of Magellan Rx Management, shares how mental health impacts all facets of our systems, from Medicaid, Medicare, Exchange, to commercial populations.

You'll hear from Caroline why COVID-19 has been the perfect storm for mental illness to fester and flourish in a terrible way, and what we can do to stand against it.

Dr. Lisa Desai, Director of Behavioral Health Consulting at MindWise Innovations, shares her insights into managing a company culture full of individuals with varying perspectives on mental health.

You'll also hear from Lisa why micro-labeling is a term you should definitely know about.

In Psych Hub's interview with Andrew Dreyfus, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts, he emphasizes the importance of early intervention and coordinated, primary care for all.

Andrew is flipping the script: He’s not carving out a mental health plan to address it. He’s carving it into Blue Cross Blue Shield's traditional services and addressing it head-on.

In Psych Hub's interview with Anthony Shriver, we cover the importance of creating a culture of giving back, where people feel connected to a bigger purpose. 

Anthony will share the work Best Buddies International is doing to build friendships between those with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

In Psych Hub’s interview with Courtney Billington, President of Janssen Neuroscience (pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson), he shares the need for more education around mental health.

Courtney argues that with our nation’s impeding crisis, we can no longer turn a blind eye to mental health.

With conditions like schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury, treatment-refractory depression, and HIV, because it’s something you cannot see, there’s a layer of invisibility to mental health concerns.

In Psych Hub's interview with Linda Rosenberg, we cover everything from leadership to community mental health to measuring quality outcomes.

Linda is Columbia University Department of Psychiatry's Director of External Relations, and she brings 30+ years' of experience to the discussion as a true healthcare architect and reformer. 

In Psych Hub's interview with Solome Tibebu, you'll learn about the frontier technologies transforming mental health, equity, and access. 

As the Director of the Upswing Fund, a philanthropic fun seeded by Melinda Gates' Pivotal Ventures, Solome is dedicated to shaping the future of mental health for adolescents who are of color and/or LGBTQ+.

Psych Hub interviews Kim Keck, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, the first female leader in its 40-year history. 

Kim shares her commitment to combatting long-standing social issues influencing mental health.

You'll hear why your zip code can be a more significant factor to your overall health than your genetic code.

In Psych Hub's interview with Johnny Taylor, CEO at SHRM, we'll cover why we all long for diversity. However, workforces underestimated just how complicated diversity is to manage. Johnny will share why empathy helps bridge that gap between diversity and inclusion. 

There’s a big difference between mental health and mental healthcare. In Psych Hub’s interview with Thomas Insel, MD, (Co-founder of Humanest), he’ll share all about neuroplasticity and the 3 P's of mental health.

In Psych Hub's interview with Chirlane McCray, you'll hear how she has redefined the role of First Lady of New York City, managing a robust portfolio to advance an ambitious agenda in support of all New Yorkers and was recognized as the 2019 “World Health Organization Champion.”

With the boundaries between work/life balance becoming blurred, Dr. Jessica DiVento shares the innovative work that Google + YouTube are doing to prevent burnout and empower employees to foster healthy, inclusive discussions.  

Cynthia Germanotta, Lady Gaga's mother, is the World Health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for Mental Health. 

She and her daughter co-founded the Born This Way Foundation to support adolescent mental health, empowering them to build a kinder, braver world.

In Psych Hub's interview with RADM Kleiman, he shares how the National Guard Bureau is bridging the gap between physical and mental health for its 450,000 members. 

When you think of the military, you think of these very fit members that are going to war. However, physical fitness is only a small percentage of what member need to be fit now. 

RADM Kleiman will share the importance of resilience to cope with stress and hardship. 

Psych Hub interviews Cara McNulty, DPA, President of Aetna Behavioral Health (a CVS Health Company). 

As a highly regarded leader and population health scientist, she shares her passion for breaking down barriers in employee assistance programs and addressing social determinants of health to lift up communities instead of just pockets. 

Additionally, Cara will cover the free resources Aetna has put together to help cope during the pandemic, including its Resources for Living 24/7 crisis support line. 

In Psych Hub's interview with Lori Gottlieb, psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, she shares self-care tips, how to choose a therapist, and what to expect during therapy. 

Throughout all of the patients and questions Lori has encountered, she has noticed a universal theme: We all have a story and we only see one version of it. 

That’s why she recommends therapy as a great solution to getting a second opinion of your life.

In our interview with Patrick Conway, MD, MSc, CEO of Care Solutions at Optum (part of UnitedHealth Group), he will share the work being done to drive change faster. 

Because of his time spent at the bedside as a physician, he is always looking at what Optum can do to make things easier for the patient. 

From first-hand experience, he'll admit navigating the mental health care system as a family member, a physician, and patient, is complex. And, if it’s hard for him, that’s a very bad sign.

In our interview with Kate Snow, NBC News correspondent and Sunday NBC Nightly News anchor, she opens up about living in the spotlight, raising two kids, and the importance of disconnecting. 

Her passion is reporting out on the mental health stories no one is talking about, like the opioid crisis, suicide, therapy and more.

Dr. Arthur C. Evans, Jr., chief executive officer and executive vice president of the American Psychological Association, addresses barriers and the work that is being done behind the scenes on population health, early intervention and comparable spend in mental health as physical health. 

Understanding racially motivated speech and disparities, and the way they impact mental health, is extremely timely, and important for creating the future of mental health. 

Josh Groban, multi-platinum, award winning singer/songwriter, shares his personal experience with anxiety and an attention deficit disorder. 

Josh shares how the arts have always been an avenue for him to find balance, and why he is so passionate about the link between musical education and mental health. In order to create a future of mental health where youth are raised to embrace their wellbeing, we need systemic change to make arts education a priority, allowing adolescents the opportunity to manage mental health through creative expression. 

Learn about the work Josh is doing through Find Your Light Foundation at FYLF.org. 

Co-hosts Marjorie Morrison, Psych Hub co-founder and chief executive officer, and former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy, Psych Hub co-founder, share their 'why' behind the podcast. Mental health issues have always been pervasive, but COVID-19 has substantially accelerated their impact, and Psych Hub felt an obligation to utilize its vast platform to help the greater public weather these challenging times.