Today we are discussing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the second episode of the Anxiety Series! Our anchors discuss some common theories that might cause OCD, the ways they interfere with the individuals life, but also of those around them, and some of the common stigmas seen surrounding this disorder. We hope you all join in on the discussion to help break down these stigmas!

We are so excited to release our first episode of the Anxiety Series which explores a variety of common anxiety disorders! This episode discusses the topic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD. With the difficulties and uncertainties of life, people are experiencing more GAD than they previously have.

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It is a commonly held misconception that addiction is a choice. Addiction is a  chronic illness that robs us of our freewill and changes our brains in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to stop. Willpower and morality are not lacking in someone who has had their choice taken away from them. Researchers understand more now than ever just how deeply substance use affects our brains. On this episode of the podcast we will examine signs and symptoms of addiction, the stigma that surrounds seeking treatment and hopefully bring awareness to a sorely misunderstood chronic disease, even within the medical community.

Substance  Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)'s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) 

Online treatment locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

This weeks episode we catch up with some MIND podcast members to see how  they are still coping with the pandemic. A couple members of this roundtable discussion are TCOM first years and they talk about how they  have been navigating starting medical school completely online! Join our peers as they talk about how they are managing school while trying to  maintain their mental health in isolation!

Suicide is a significant and tragic national health issue that affects millions of Americans each year. In 2018, 48,344 people died by suicide in the United States, making it the nation’s 10th leading cause of death and equating to about one suicide death every 11.1 minutes (CDC, 2020; CDC, 2017). Additional research estimates that 300-400 physicians commit suicide per year.

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Week, we have decided to release an episode on this sensitive topic. Suicide Prevention Week is a call to action in the hopes to affect the lives of our loved ones, our classmates, our patients, and our communities. Throughout this week, we hope to learn how to #BeThere for one another by increasing awareness of the signs of suicide, by equipping you with the skills to talk about it, and by spotlighting some higher-risk populations.

Please check out the MIND Instagram to learn more about the events happening this week (@MIND_AT_TCOM).

For more information on physician suicide, you can listen to this inspiring TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/dominic_king_physician_suicide_what_medical_students_need_to_know

As a reminder, please reach out to the following numbers if you or anyone else are having thoughts of hurting yourself.

On call Care Team phone line: 817-734-2740

Always here with love and support,

"You're being hysterical."

"Every day brings new hope. Every day, we have an opportunity to help create broader understanding of mental health, overcome stereotypes and break down barriers. We can all do a little bit more each day to eliminate stigma and replace it with help and hope." - National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Today's MIND Mental Health podcast episode is all about Discussing Depression: How it manifests differently in people, ways to identify depression in yourself and others, shocking statistics, and both positive and negative coping skills. Please join our hosts, Matthew Joseph and Kristen Kluber (now a second-year medical student), as they speak openly about their personal experiences with depression and battle to fight stigmas. They provide resources for people experiencing depression as well as things people can do to help their friends and loved ones. At the end of the episode, they challenge their listeners with three things they can do daily for self-reflection.

I encourage everybody to listen because it is common for healthcare students to experience depressive symptoms throughout their time in school. Medical students that reported high levels of stress during first-year increase their odds of experiencing depressive symptoms by 49% during fourth year. Also, those with little social support during first year are 44% more likely to show signs of depression in 4th year. Help us break down the walls of stigma surrounding depression!

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If you’re feeling suicidal or just need to talk, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for free at 1-800-273-8255.

CARE Team with the office of Care and Civility on UNTHSC website - https://www.unthsc.edu/care-and-civility/care-team/

On call Care Team phone line: 817-735-2740

Contact your primary healthcare provider if you feel you are experiencing depressive symptoms.

We are back again with part 2 of our sexual assault and domestic violence episode. Join us as we learn more from an interview with Autoosa Abadi, a Counselor and Licensed Masters Social Worker at Daya Houston. Autoosa has experience providing case management and therapeutic services to victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault, working with individuals who have a diagnosis or symptoms of depressive and anxiety disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sleeping  disorders, and mood disorders. Today we discuss not only her experience in social work but where we, as future healthcare providers, can prepare ourselves to treat sexual assault survivors in the future as well as the disconnect that leaves so many people falling through the cracks. Thank you to our very own Brian Lorenzo for leading this interview.

Trigger warning for this weeks episode of the MIND podcast.

Episode-specific resources:

FOR UNTHSC Students:

Tarrant County Community Resources:

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

As we take a pause on our anxiety series, we wanted to bring the focus to overcoming the stigma of sexual assault. Over the past few months, we have had an incredible team of individuals within the MIND podcast dedicated to researching and prepping for a deep dive into the topic of Sexual Assault. In this episode, we are unveiling personal and public truths about sexual assault in a collaborative effort to educate our listeners on a subject that impacts all of our lives, whether we know it or not. Please join us as one of our own team members, a second-year medical student, discusses her experience with sexual assault and how she has grown after facing adversity. Following her discussion, we are incredibly thankful to have been able to interview Connie Housely, a SANE nurse at the John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth about her experience with sexual assault in Tarrant County, what the forensic examination process entails, and how we as future healthcare providers can prepare ourselves to treat sexual assault survivors in the future. Our next episode will continue the discussion on sexual assault so stay tuned.

Always know that we here at the MIND mental health podcast are here for you. It is our goal to break these mental health stigmas with you.

Trigger warning

Trigger warning for this weeks episode of the MIND podcast. The content and discussion of this weeks episode involves sexual assault, rape and sexual violence. If right now, or at any time during the episode you feel triggered by the discussion please feel free to momentarily leave the space at any time.

FOR UNTHSC Students:

CARE Team contact info: care team with the office of care and civility on UNTHSC website. On call Care Team phone line: 817-735-2740

Also, Immediate and ongoing support is available through MY Student Support Program

Tarrant County Community Resources:

JPS Forensic - Nurse - SANE Program (817) 702-7263

The Women Center of Tarrant County-Rape Crisis Service 24 hour hotline (817) 927-2737

SAFE Haven of Tarrant County (877) 701-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

Feeling anxious during these times? Join us as we open up the discussion and take a look at anxiety. As anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in the world today, we want to continue the topic over a series of episodes. This is only an intro episode into the topic and we plan on going more in-depth with it soon!!

Resources:

http://www.therapistsb.com/blog/post/5-4-3-2-1-coping-technique

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-strategies-to-ease-anxiety-201604139441

https://www.nopanic.org.uk/positive-affirmations/