This Is Nashville

Let's talk mental health in Middle Tennessee

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From political turmoil and police brutality to inflation and an ongoing pandemic, the past few years have been incredibly stressful for many people. But for those looking for help, mental health care can be confusing to navigate and expensive to access. The stigma that surrounds discussing care and mental health challenges openly makes things more complicated.

To learn more about the importance of accessing care and the difference it can make, as well how the mental health landscape has shifted over the past few years, we’re joined by a panel of guests with lived experience. To discuss solutions and resources, we’re joined by leaders from local community organization and city government. 

Guests: 

  • Dr. Amy Mariaskin, founding director of Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center

  • Woodrow Lucas, CEO of Empowered Recovery Consulting 

  • Wade Anderton, art dealer, recovering alcoholic, and double familial suicide survivor 

  • Robin Nobling, executive director NAMI Davidson County 

  • Sheldon Walker, Metro Health suicide prevention coordinator and co-chair of the Suicide Prevention in the African American Faith Community Coalition

    • Resources: 

    • 24 hour TN Mental Health Crisis Line: 855-274-7471

    • NAMI Davidson Co. Weekday Info and Referral Helpline: 615-891-4724 

    • Psychology Today Therapist Finder

    • NAMI Family and Friends Primer 

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