by PEERS | May 17, 2019 | Mental Health Matters
It’s not uncommon for veterans to struggle with mental health challenges. It is unfortunately all too common, however, for those who need support to either refuse it or get ineffective care. The Coming Home Project is an innovative initiative that uses a virtual...
by PEERS | May 17, 2019 | Mental Health Matters
With one in five Californians struggling with a mental health issue, it’s likely that therapists and providers have similar challenges as their clients. However, how often do they talk about them with bosses or those they are trying to help? And what are the...
by PEERS | May 17, 2019 | Mental Health Matters
Have you ever been in love with someone with a mental health issue? Have you ever been the loved one with the mental health issue? Host Shannon Eliot joins Sarah Ward and Daniel Morgan in exploring mental health challenges in the context of romantic...
by PEERS | May 17, 2019 | Mental Health Matters
Music is perhaps one of the most underutilized tools in mental health recovery. Host Shannon Eliot chats with Michael Kessler, a veteran music therapist, and Paulette Franklin, a lifelong vocalist, about the roles of rhythm and melody in healing. Learn how music can...
by PEERS | May 17, 2019 | Mental Health Matters
Will Hall is a nationally recognized mental health advocate, counselor, and speaker. He is also the author of the Harm Reduction Guide to Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs, a 52-page pamphlet containing valuable information on supporting people who are exploring reducing...
by PEERS | May 17, 2019 | Mental Health Matters
How do you define a mental health issue? What does it mean to be normal in today’s society, and what are the implications for those who don’t fit that mold? The Exploratorium, a museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco, is exploring...