Join us as we delve into the complex world of mental health and explore the meanings behind labels like PTSD, OCD, and ADHD. What do these terms really signify, and are they helpful or harmful? In this episode, Dr. Jayatri Das helps break down the definitions, while Becca Lane sheds light on how language can shape our perceptions of mental health. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion on this crucial topic!

Resources for Today's Episode:

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
• NAMI, for non-crisis mental health needs
• The Alliance of Hope and Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, for support following suicide loss
• Carson's Village, for support following the sudden loss of a loved one

Links for Today's Episode:

• Learn more about NAMI Philadelphia
• Check out NAMI Philly's podcast, The YANApodcast

Stats sources:

• 1/4 individuals in the US experience a mental health condition
• 1/4 individuals killed by police have a mental illness and/or experiencing a mental health crisis
• General NAMI mental health statistics