In this episode of "The Future Of," we speak with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford about the current state of mental health post-pandemic and the critical role of community in healing. She emphasizes the need for increased access to resources and the potential of group therapy in addressing the mental health crisis.

Episode Breakdown:
0:00 - 02:14 Introduction

• Introduction of Dr. Joy Harden Bradford and her background in mental health.

02:14 - 03:50 Dr. Joy’s Journey

• Dr. Joy shares her early experiences in psychology and her inspiration for founding Therapy for Black Girls.

03:50 - 06:02 Statistics on Mental Health

• Jeff discusses alarming statistics regarding mental health in America post-pandemic.

06:02 - 08:21 The Impact of the Pandemic

• Dr. Joy reflects on the ongoing mental health crisis stemming from unresolved grief and social disconnection due to the pandemic.

08:21 - 09:05 Contributing Factors

• Discussion on how the political climate and global awareness of suffering contribute to increased mental health challenges.

09:05 - 11:03 Managing Anxiety

• Dr. Joy offers tips for managing anxiety, highlighting the importance of limiting media exposure and sharing feelings.

11:03 - 13:34 Parenting Challenges

• Exploration of how modern parenting styles may contribute to mental health issues among children.

13:34 - 14:31 Importance of Stress

• Commentary on the role of manageable stress in performance and functioning.

14:31 - 14:54 Role of Medication and Exercise

• Discussion about the importance of medication for mental health and the benefits of regular exercise.

14:54 - 19:23 Community and Connection

• The significance of community in mental health, especially post-pandemic.

19:23 - 21:48 Future Directions in Mental Health

• Insights into how group therapy may fill the gap in individual therapy resources.

21:48 - 26:56 Technology’s Role

• Dr. Joy addresses both the positive and negative impacts of technology, particularly AI, on mental health services.

26:56 - 30:20 Balancing Technology and Human Connection

• Discussion on maintaining human connections while utilizing technology to aid mental health.

30:20 - 33:47 Recommended Resources

• Suggestions for books and tools to help navigate mental health.

33:47 - 34:05 Closing Thoughts

• Dr. Joy shares what excites her about the future of mental health care.

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"The Future Of” is a podcast by Fresh Consulting, hosted by Jeff Dance, where we discuss and explore the future of various industries, markets, and technology. Join us as we chat with leaders and experts to learn how we can shape the future human experience.

Previous guests include: Gurdeep Pall of Microsoft, Carolyn Belle of Astroscale, Kane Simms of VUX World, Rogger Kibbe of Samsung Research America, Rob Tiffany of Sustainable Logix, Katrina Stevens of Tech Interactive, 
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