Tag: Mental Health
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Is Perfectionism Holding Me Back? How Do I Get Things Done?
On ‘Life Quakes,’ hosts Jessica Reyes and Patricia Wu hears from a viewer who is struggling with perfectionism that’s costing her both at work and in her personal life. She spends so long trying to get things perfect that she misses deadlines or doesn’t even finish projects at all. Guest counselor Jahmaal Marshall offers practical…
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Laughter is the Best Medicine: How Humor Can Lighten Therapy Sessions
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss how humor can be a powerful tool in therapy. Laughter Lightens the Load Humor can create a much-needed break from difficult emotions, providing a sense of relief during therapy sessions. Humor Builds Rapport When used skillfully, humor can strengthen the connection…
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The Power of “What If?” – How Counterfactual Thinking Helps You Make Better Choices
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss the concept of counterfactual thinking. What is Counterfactual Thinking? Counterfactual thinking is when we reflect on past events and imagine how they could have played out differently. The Benefits of Counterfactual Thinking By using “What If?” thinking, we can identify ways…
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Trauma Dumping: When Friends Overshare
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss the difference between venting to a friend and “trauma dumping.” Ask Before Sharing Always respect others’ emotional space. Before sharing something heavy, ask if your friend has the capacity to listen. Listen and Express Concern Be present…
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Understanding Highly Sensitive People (HSP)
On ‘Mental Breakthroughs,’ host Jessica Reyes and guest holistic therapist Charlotte Lewis explains what it means to be highly sensitive discuss how to manage overstimulation. What is a Highly Sensitive Person? HSPs process the world around them more deeply than others. This can mean feeling emotions intensely and getting overwhelmed by loud noises or bright…
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Overcome Burnout and People-Pleasing: Insights from Counselor Jahmaal Marshall
On ‘Mental Breakthroughs,’ host Patricia Wu and guest, counselor and founder of Listen then Speak, Jahmaal Marshall discuss the root causes of burnout and people-pleasing Explore Your Past Understanding your childhood and earlier life experiences can shed light on why you struggle with burnout or people-pleasing. Focus on Transformation True change comes from addressing the…
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Defying the Odds: Gregory O. Proctor’s Journey Through Cancer
On ‘Mental Breakthroughs,’ host Patricia Wu and guest Gregory O. Proctor discuss how he faced cancer head-on and emerged victorious, teaching us valuable lessons along the way. Faith, Strength, and Courage Gregory’s belief, inner power, and bravery were his guides during his cancer fight. Mental Strength Matters Gregory’s ability to stay strong mentally, learned from…
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Mental Health Crisis in Florida: Not Enough Help
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes and guest MHTH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss how Florida has many people who need help, but there aren’t enough professionals to provide it. Florida Needs More Mental Health Help Many Floridians struggle with mental health, but there aren’t enough doctors and therapists…
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Climate Disasters in Africa: The Hidden Mental Health Toll
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss the trauma survivors face and the importance of recognizing these psychological scars. Beyond Physical Damage: The Trauma Climate disasters like floods and tornadoes cause immense physical destruction, but the mental health aftermath is easily overlooked. Survivors face trauma from…
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Chicago’s New Mental Health Crisis Team: What You Need to Know
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss Chicago’s FACT program and its potential benefits. FACT: Mental Health Crisis Help Chicago’s FACT team provides specialized help for mental health emergencies without involving the police. Benefits: Better Support, Safer Communities This approach offers more appropriate support for people…