Let's talk Mental Health with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeffrey EisenLet's talk Mental Health with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Eisen
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Episode 9 - Our guest, Dr. Jeffrey Eisen, talks about his his life mission of helping people with mental illness, the stigma around mental health, and what resources people can access when they are suffering from mental illness. Join the Henry's Uncle Facebook community to further the discussion - http://bit.ly/2TYp2mR Contact Henry's Uncle to share your story , please email info@henrysuncle.org Additional information about Henry's Uncle, please visit www.henrysuncle.org Disclaimer: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. The contents of this podcast, including any accompanying text, graphics, images, and other material, are not intended to be a substitute for, or to be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast or because of any information presented in connection with it. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. Henry’s Uncle does not recommend or endorse any specific test, physician, product, procedure, opinion or any other information provided on its podcast or in connection with it. Reliance on any information provided by Henry’s Uncle, Henry’s Uncle employees, guests on the podcast, or comments made regarding the podcast, is solely at your own risk.
46:14•20 Jan 2020
Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jeffrey Eisen on Mental Health and Addiction
“I think it stems back to what we talked about in the beginning, which has to do with stigma, that we are treating this problem different than other medical and other health problems, and I personally, in the work I do each day, I treat them the same, because that's the only way we're going to solve this problem.”
Ever wondered why mental health still carries such a heavy stigma? In this episode of 'Henry's Uncle', host Erik Kilgore sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Eisen, the Chief Medical Officer, to dig into the world of mental health and addiction. Dr. Eisen opens up about his life mission to support those grappling with mental illness, stressing the importance of treating mental health issues just like any other medical condition.
He also sheds light on the resources available for those in need and highlights the critical role of harm reduction in addressing these challenges. This conversation dives deep into the systemic issues plaguing mental health care in the United States, including the dire need for better access to care and more affordable treatment options. Dr. Eisen’s insights are both eye-opening and practical, offering listeners a chance to rethink how society views and handles mental health.
Whether you’re struggling with mental illness, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how we can improve mental health care, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Dr. Eisen’s powerful message: 'We need to treat mental health issues the same way as any other medical problems, because that's the only way we're going to solve this problem.'
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