Ask Dr. Applewhite

As we close, Mental Health Awareness for the month of May, Host, Dr. Danita Applewhite and Special Guest Greg Drobrowolski of Operation Veterans Promise focus on how adult students and veterans with mental disabilities are identified and treated. Should the staff and faculty at colleges be held more responsible for identifying the symptoms of mental illness? Are many parents and teachers apprehensive about reporting a student’s irrational behavior because of the negative stereotypes that are so prevalent in our society? Hear the Vet2Vet news and commentary, at the close of the show, for ways to improve success for all men and women Veterans. Learn more about how you can support our students and Veterans with disabilities in reaching their education and workforce goals visithttp://whiteappleinstitute.org Click on Radio to listen to episodes of the Student2Teacher ™ show any day of the week.

Many of us discuss ways to improve our “physical” health by nutrition, diet, exercise, environment and prevention. Listen to Host, Dr. Danita Applewhite with students, teachers, employees, and Veterans share ways to improve our “mental” health and avoid “mental” disability . Special Guest Dr. E. Douglas Brown, clinical psychologist and author will focus on how we can identify and develop the “true self” to maintain a healthy mind. Hear the Vet2Vet news and commentary, at the close of the show, for ways to improve success for all men and women Veterans. Learn more about how you can support our students and Veterans with disabilities in reaching their education and workforce goals visit http://whiteappleinstitute.org Click on Radio to listen to episodes of the Student2Teacher ™ show any day of the week.

There are a multitude of problems faced by parents who are also in school and working a full or part-time job. What makes it so difficult for them to balance all of the stress and work? Do they have to be "multi-taskers"? Dr. Applewhite invites parents, especially those with disabilities, to share their story, to discuss the challenges they experience and shares techniques to help parents improve their success. Veterans close our show with Vet2Vet Talk closes the show with updates on available resources. Would you please send your donation of at least $10 or more to continue our radio broadcasts, and help our students and Veterans with disabilities reach their education and workforce goals? Visit http://whiteappleinstitute.org and click on DONATE. Click on Radio to listen to episodes of the Student2Teacher ™ radio show any day of the week.

The loss of time and wages is astronomical for sick leaves, as reported by educational institutions and employers. A major contributor is the delay in health care services and the documentation needed for excused sick leave. Hear Dr. Danita Applewhite and guests discuss student and employee rights to sick leave; what documentation is needed; and how to adapt to changes in schedules and responsibilities. Join our VET2VET discussions with Co=Producer, Mitchell Caviness, at the close of our show. Hear how Veterans in school and work situations deal with their need for urgent or immediate care at the VA hospitals in our nation, and their feelings about the reported VA Phoenix hospital deaths due to health care delays. Special Guest, Michael Thelen, Veterans Helping Veterans and District 12 Commander at The American Legion will share a positive outlook. Please send your donation of at least $10 or more to continue our radio broadcasts, and help our adult students and Veterans with disabilities reach their education and workforce goals? Visit http://whiteappleinstitute.org and click on DONATE. Click on Radio to listen to episodes of the Student2Teacher ™ radio show any day of the week.

The shame and embarrassment about any form of disability can be found in most ethnic groups. However, there is a higher prevalence of stigmas over mental disability in African-American and Latino groups. Host, Dr. Danita Applewhite and special guest Dr. E. Douglass Brown, share a unique insight about the stigma of mental illness and how it relates to depression and addiction. Hear students, teachers, and Veterans discuss how to identify symptoms, overcome shame, and get confidential help. Dr. E. Douglas Brown is a clinical psychologist and author. Veterans join our VET2VET™ discussion for news updates and commentary at the end of the show. Please send your donation of at least $10 or more to continue our radio broadcasts that help students and Veterans with disabilities reach their education and workforce goals? Visit http://whiteappleinstitute.org and click on DONATE.  Click on Radio to listen to archived episodes of the Student2Teacher ™ radio show any day of the week.

The loss of time and wages is astronomical for sick leaves, as reported by educational institutions and employers. A major contributor is the delay in health care services and the documentation needed for excused sick leave.  Hear Dr. Danita Applewhite and guests discuss student and employee rights to sick leave; what documentation is needed; and how to adapt to changes in schedules and responsibilities. Join our VET2VET discussions with Co=Producer, Mitchell Caviness, at the close of our show. Hear how Veterans in school and work situations deal with their need for urgent or immediate care at the VA hospitals in our nation, and their feelings about the reported VA Phoenix hospital deaths due to health care delays. Special Guest, Michael Thelen, Veterans Helping Veterans and District 12 Commander at The American Legion will share a positive outlook. Please send your donation of at least $10 or more to continue our radio broadcasts, and help our adult students and Veterans with disabilities reach their education and workforce goals? Visit http://whiteappleinstitute.org and click on DONATE.  Click on Radio to listen to episodes of the Student2Teacher ™ radio show any day of the week.

The anxiety and stress from racism has affected people of all races and ethnicities, especially African-Americans! It is anticipated that our discussion will encourage teachers and counselors to explore the psychological impact of racism in African-American, as well as other students of all ages.  The media placed great attention on the George Zimmerman/Trayvon Martin murder trial and there were many broken hearts over the verdict. The continued political and media hype shines light on the negative statistics associated with unemployment, education, and poverty of African-American males. Although the statistics are relevant, it is necessary that we shine light on the progress of African-Americans and how many people do "get along" regardless of race. Join Dr. Applewhite and special guest, Dr. Beverly Johnson, Author and retired ASU professor, in a positive discussion on ways to heal the scars of racism. Veterans join our VET2VET™ segment and speak about how the military has also progressed in the area of racism and share news updates and commentary at the end of the show. Would you please send your donation of at least $10 or more to continue our radio broadcasts, and help our students and Veterans with disabilities reach their education and workforce goals? Visithttp://whiteappleinstitute.org and click on DONATE.  Click on Radio to listen to episodes of the Student2Teacher ™ radio show any day of the week.

Can a person with mental disabilities and emotional challenges achieve peak performance and develop as a transformational leader? There are too many people, including Veterans, assuming that they are unable to succeed at school and work because of their state of mind. Adult students, teachers, and employers join Dr. Danita Applewhite in discussing how to adapt to PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and other mood disorders. Special Guest Dr. Vernet Joseph, author, consultant in productivity training, and a military officer will discuss how he helps individuals to discover and develop their passions and produce success! Veterans join our VET2VET™ segment for news updates and commentary at the end of the show. Learn more about how you can support students and Veterans with disabilities in reaching their education and workforce goals visit http://whiteappleinstitute.org Click on Radio to listen to episodes of the Student2Teacher ™ show any day of the week.

This show is dedicated to an exclusive interview with Dr. Rachael Ross, a family medical doctor and therapist in the field of Sexology. She will join Dr. Danita Applewhite, a rehabilitation counselor and educator in the field of Psychology in a unique discussion of how adult students, teachers, and employees can manage relationship and sexuality issues to avoid work performance problems. These two professionals will encourage Listeners to explore ways to manage stressful relationships that many times result in dropping out of school or sabotaging job or career plans. There will be an emphasis on managing the stress from troublesome relationships for the person with mental or physical disabilities (i.e. depression, PTSD, cancer, diabetes, fibromyalgia, etc). Learn more about how you can support students and Veterans with disabilities in reaching their education and workforce goals visit http://whiteappleinstitute.org Click on Radio to listen to episodes of the Student2Teacher ™ show any day of the week.

It is important to ask why violence has increased among students. However ,it is more critical that we ponder the answers before we get into pointing fingers at parents, school administrators, students, and teachers. Take a look at startling figures shared about violence among students and racial disparity. Become better educated about mental disabilities and minimize the fear about violence associated with those diagnosed with mental illness. Professor Applewhite and the staff of White Apple Institute have some thought-provoking answers for Listeners. Special Guest Chip Stoecker, Veteran and Manager of The Ability Center. Learn more about how you can support students and Veterans with disabilities in reaching their education and workforce goals visit http://whiteappleinstitute.org Click on Radio to listen to episodes of the Student2Teacher ™ show any day of the week.