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Mental Health: It's In the Blood with Patrick James Lynch
Mental Health: It's In the Blood with Patrick James Lynch
Mental Health: It's In the Blood with Patrick James Lynch
Tuesday 14th April 2020
Explore Patrick James Lynch's journey with hemophilia and mental health. Learn about overcoming stigma and innovative treatment approaches.
51 minutes
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challenging
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vulnerable
liberating
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Episode Overview
- Patrick's journey with hemophilia and mental health challenges.
- Opening up about mental health struggles can be liberating.
- Innovative treatments are changing care for hemophilia.
- Stigma around mental health still needs addressing.
- Patrick's advocacy work inspires global communities.
Opening up, as it always does, was liberating and humbling for him.
In this compelling episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristen Sunanta-Walker engages with Patrick James Lynch, a filmmaker, media professional, and globally recognized health advocate, to discuss his journey with hemophilia and its profound impact on his mental health. Patrick opens up about the challenges he has faced, including depression, suicidal ideation, and the taboo subjects of childhood trauma and sexual abuse. Despite these difficulties, Patrick's story is one of hope and liberation.
By confronting his struggles and sharing them with friends and colleagues, he found a sense of relief and humility. This episode highlights the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, making it as comfortable to discuss as any other aspect of health. Patrick, who has delivered over 100 presentations worldwide, has been recognized with awards from the Hemophilia Federation of America and the National Hemophilia Foundation.
His advocacy work, particularly during the World Federation of Hemophilias World Congress, underscores his commitment to raising awareness and pushing for innovative treatments in hemophilia care. As the CEO of Believe Limited, Patrick's influence reaches far through his efforts with Save One Life's content campaigns and his role in Entertainment to Effect Change. The conversation touches on the evolution of hemophilia treatment, noting breakthroughs in clotting factor medication from the 1970s and the rapidly changing landscape with new treatments.
Patrick's unique approach involves engaging young people through creative content, such as a show concept reminiscent of The Office, set in a hemophilia nonprofit. Kristen and Patrick also reflect on the societal trends in mental health awareness, acknowledging the need to address subconscious biases and behaviors that impact how individuals perceive mental health. This episode serves as a reminder that discussing mental health openly can empower individuals and create supportive communities.
Ultimately, Patrick's journey showcases the transformative power of vulnerability and advocacy, offering inspiration to those facing similar challenges.