In this episode, Iman and Kurt discuss labels and how they relate to mental health. Iman explains how labels can serve as a helpful point of reference, but also have the potential to limit us in our understanding of ourselves. Using labels can make it difficult for us to appreciate the full spectrum of needs we all experience. It's important to find balance and use labels in a way that is beneficial without overidentifying with them.

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"Rebranding Mental Health: A Movement, Not a Label."

How has the pandemic affected our narratives and perspectives on self care, mindfulness, and other trends? In this episode, Iman and Kurt discuss the benefits as well as the drawbacks of the recent increase in popularity of such ideas. Iman reminds us of the power of words and how the meanings we attach to these ideas affect our ability to reap their benefits. The shared experience of the pandemic has also shown us what we have in common, presenting us with an opportunity to develop our sense of community, as well as our skills of empathy and compassion, both for ourselves and others.

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"Rebranding Mental Health: A Movement, Not a Label."

This episode dives deeper into how we go about, "Rebranding Mental Health."   Where do we start and how do we go about this process of changing the system?  Focusing on education, accessibility, inclusivity and individuality.  Humans have commonalities, however, we are also different.  Approaching health with a cookie cutter approach does not work.  The pandemic has taught us that we must abandon antiquated systems and approaches that do not serve our best interest. 

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"Rebranding Mental Health: A Movement, Not a Label."

Join Iman Khan of Blooming Minds and my co-host Kurt Lois, while we introduce a program proposal called Rebranding Mental Health.  Iman discusses what it is, what it means, and why it's important now more than ever.  Iman and Kurt discuss the pandemic's effects on mental health and the unavoidable truths  exposed about the inadequacies of our systems.  Iman introduces thought provoking ideas of how to improve mental health education, through reeducation of what it is and what it isn't. Focusing on TOTAL HEALTH, a holistic approach to teaching mind/body/spirit practices that are accessible and relatable to all. 

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"Rebranding Mental Health: A Movement, Not a Label."