Mental Health - Let's Talk About it!

Dr. J. Sadek, specializes in ADHD and Suicide. 

He shares his vast knowledge on Suicide. What is the difference between self harm and suicide, researched risk factors as well as strategies to support. 

I found the information beneficial, listen in.

Be empowered!

As a high school co-op student Ryan has been learning the ropes and getting to meet the various characters of CIOE 97.5 FM team. Ryan and I chat about mental health/illness. Ryan expresses himself amazingly well and his self awareness was refreshing. Listen in you won't be disappointed.

Becky, is the director of marketing for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and when I was approved to have a representative come on the show to discuss the role , Halifax Chamber of Commerce has in supporting the well being of its employees but also to advocate and address mental health well being issues in our entrepreneurial context. Educating business owners on diversity and inclusion practices being practiced successfully and continuing the conversation. Be empowered!

Brad Rowe and Leslie Huska, share the mission and their roles within, Healthy Minds Cooperative team. Each shares from a perspective of living with mental illness. I was inspired by their individual resiliency, vulnerability, genuine desire to assist others and journey to wellness. Had a great time, listen in, be inspired and empowered.

April, joins me on Mental Health - Let's Talk About it! to share her knowledge and experience regarding money mindset. How we think about and engage with money has much larger impacts on our mental health well being than we may recognize. She is walking the talk and enjoying life while teaching her daughters and many others how to alter their mindset and decrease monetary stress. An important discussion to engage in, please join us. Be empowered!

Rosanne, joins me on Mental Health - Let's Talk About it! to share her own care provider journey and how that experience spurred her on to enhance her awareness to help other care providers. We also discuss the importance of providing dementia patients with opportunities to meet their mental health needs. Be empowered!

Cecil joins me to discuss the power of sports, theatre and music in maintaining his own mental health.

Shaleen, will enhance listeners awareness of eating disorders and avaliable services to assist individuals overcome and live well. Peer support is an integral part of Eating Disorders Nova Scotia. Being able to share with another, who has overcome their own challenges and can relate, helps individuals feel they are not alone. Be empowered! 

On August 20, 2015, after enduring years of intense workplace stress, bullying and harassment, Tracey Maxfield, a hard working, highly skilled, caring and compassionate nurse, hurtled headfirst down into an abyss of darkness, despair, pain and sorrow (she affectionately named the rabbit hole). Tracey, has dedicated her life to bringing awareness to the discussion of Mental Health in Canada/US. Tracey shares some statling statistics that sent my producer and myself fact checking before airing the show. 

Be empowered!

On August 20, 2015, after enduring years of intense workplace stress, bullying and harassment, Tracey Maxfield, a hard working, highly skilled, caring and compassionate nurse, hurtled headfirst down into an abyss of darkness, despair, pain and sorrow (she affectionately named the rabbit hole). Tracey, has dedicated her life to bringing awareness to the discussion of Mental Health in Canada/US. Tracey shares some statling statistics that sent my producer and myself fact checking before airing the show. 

Be empowered!