Bright Minds, Brighter Days. A Pawnee Mental Health Podcast of Hope!

Starting your therapy journey can be intimidating, especially when it comes to finding the right therapist. 

Finding your therapist is a unique journey for everyone that is built around your personal goals and experiences. What does it mean to not only start therapy, but also find care that is aligned with your needs? Terry Pfannestiel, licensed clinical psychotherapist, joins us today to give perspective on what the new therapy process can look like and the tools that will help you narrow down what provider is right for you. 

Have questions, thoughts, or stories you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected]

Your mental health matters. While this podcast is meant to foster connection, understanding, and hope, we know that some conversations may bring up difficult or emotional moments. If you need support, help is available and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available at any time.

To learn more about Pawnee Mental Health, visit us at https://www.pawnee.org

What does it mean for children to have access to mental health care?

Children now are growing up with access to technology their whole lives, arising new experiences and views on the world that increase anxiety, depression, and present new socialization issues. How do we ensure they have adequate support and mental health care while ensuring their education isn’t impacted? Colleen O'Connell and Autumn Brown from Pawnee Mental Health’s School Based Services educate us today on what it means to have mental health professionals in schools partnered with counselors and other support systems.

Have questions, thoughts, or stories you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected]

Your mental health matters. While this podcast is meant to foster connection, understanding, and hope, we know that some conversations may bring up difficult or emotional moments. If you need support, help is available and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available at any time.

To learn more about Pawnee Mental Health, visit us at https://www.pawnee.org

Last episode we navigated what the world of mental health looks like for active duty and retired military, but what does that look like for their loved-ones and families?

We brought in Sarah Hinrichsen who is a teacher, military spouse, and mom to explore those experiences. She shares what it meant to be the family still at home while her husband was deployed, the transition as he comes home, and what the world of mental health looks like for her and her children.

Have questions, thoughts, or stories you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected]

Your mental health matters. While this podcast is meant to foster connection, understanding, and hope, we know that some conversations may bring up difficult or emotional moments. If you need support, help is available and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available at any time.

To learn more about Pawnee Mental Health, visit us at https://www.pawnee.org

Even when society recognizes the mental health struggles that active duty military and veterans experience, what does that experience look like?

Today we are taking a look at veterans’ experiences with mental health including the culture when you’re active duty, how that translates to civilian life, and the resources they can utilize. Tyler Vela, Pawnee Mental Health’s Military Treatment Coordinator, joins us this episode to talk about his experience in the military and what he sees day to day in his role.

Have questions, thoughts, or stories you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected]

Your mental health matters. While this podcast is meant to foster connection, understanding, and hope, we know that some conversations may bring up difficult or emotional moments. If you need support, help is available and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available at any time.

To learn more about Pawnee Mental Health, visit us at https://www.pawnee.org

How does diversity impact and change the way we think about mental health care?

In this episode we are exploring what diversity means in the mental health space, specifically how the experiences we have in life change the way we approach that care. We are joined by guest Dr. Jurdene Coleman, Owner & LCMFT of Sage & Summit LLC, who explores the space where diversity and mental health meet. Today is an eye-opening conversation that covers stigma, creating connection, and the perspectives we can see around the world. 

Have questions, thoughts, or stories you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected]

Your mental health matters. While this podcast is meant to foster connection, understanding, and hope, we know that some conversations may bring up difficult or emotional moments. If you need support, help is available and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available at any time.

To learn more about Pawnee Mental Health, visit us at https://www.pawnee.org

In a world full of obligations and distractions, how do you stay in the moment?

Today we are exploring what presence practice means and how it can improve your day to day life. Hall of Fame inspirational speaker, a Best Selling author, and a highly acclaimed comedic entertainer Patrick Combs joins us today to share about presence practice. He will explore what the practice means to him and how he shares it with others, giving them the reigns back on their brains. 

Have questions, thoughts, or stories you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected]

Your mental health matters. While this podcast is meant to foster connection, understanding, and hope, we know that some conversations may bring up difficult or emotional moments. If you need support, help is available and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available at any time.

To learn more about Pawnee Mental Health, visit us at https://www.pawnee.org

Whether medication is prescribed for mental or physical ailments, why do we experience hesitancy around taking medication?

For many, medication for chronic illness can feel overwhelming including finding the right medication and the long-term commitment. We invited physician assistants Cshandar Lamb and Dan Krause to discuss what starting medication looks like, the management after, and other treatment options. 

Have questions, thoughts, or stories you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected]

Your mental health matters. While this podcast is meant to foster connection, understanding, and hope, we know that some conversations may bring up difficult or emotional moments. If you need support, help is available and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available at any time.

To learn more about Pawnee Mental Health, visit us at https://www.pawnee.org

In a world focused on trending self-care, making time for that care can feel overwhelming and hard to know where to start.

We are opening up May is Mental Health month talking about self-care, exploring the impact of grounding and sleep in your routines. We open with guest Terra Upham, Pawnee Mental Health’s Therapy Services Director, to talk about the importance of sleep and the routines you build around sleep. Vanessa Hager, Studio Manager & Instructor at Little Apple Pilates, joins in the conversation talking about yoga practices that you can take with you every day. 

Have questions, thoughts, or stories you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected]

Your mental health matters. While this podcast is meant to foster connection, understanding, and hope, we know that some conversations may bring up difficult or emotional moments. If you need support, help is available and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available at any time.

To learn more about Pawnee Mental Health, visit us at https://www.pawnee.org

With Summer just around the corner, what does routine mean for kids?

Today we are taking a look at the importance of Summer routines for children, focusing not only around the transition back into school but how these routines impact long term. We sought insight from Shannon Gilds, the Director of Programs for Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan. Together we explore not only the offerings of Boys & Girls Club, but also the reasoning behind their programming and what you can implement it at home. 

Have questions, thoughts, or stories you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected]

Your mental health matters. While this podcast is meant to foster connection, understanding, and hope, we know that some conversations may bring up difficult or emotional moments. If you need support, help is available and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available at any time.

To learn more about Pawnee Mental Health, visit us at https://www.pawnee.org

When it comes to raising a family, people tell you it takes a village.

Within this episode we are going to explore the importance of that community for children. Kaydee Tran, Match Support Advisor of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Michelle Sink, Area Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters, help us understand what that village means to kids and how it impacts them. They talk us through how Big Brothers Big Sisters is not only built for children, but also sets their mentors up for success.

Have questions, thoughts, or stories you want to share? We would love to hear from you! Shoot us an email at [email protected]

Your mental health matters. While this podcast is meant to foster connection, understanding, and hope, we know that some conversations may bring up difficult or emotional moments. If you need support, help is available and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing emotional distress, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available at any time.

To learn more about Pawnee Mental Health, visit us at https://www.pawnee.org