Solving the Mental Health CrisisSolving the Mental Health Crisis
Lifestyle As Medicine
Experts discuss tackling the mental health crisis with technology, storytelling, and support, focusing on men's mental health.
1:04:11•7 Apr 2021
Tackling Mental Health: Insights from Leading Experts
“We need to build [connection] into the normal day-to-day language that we use and the way that we communicate with each other, and I think I suspect this is worse for boys and men than it is for females.”
Imagine being able to tap into the minds of top experts to find real solutions for the mental health crisis. In this engaging episode of 'Lifestyle As Medicine', Dr. Cother Hajat gathers a diverse panel to do just that. With mental health challenges skyrocketing during lockdown, the conversation couldn’t be more timely. The panel features Dr. Paul Puri, a psychiatrist and TV writer, Ben Bidwell, a coach known as 'The Naked Professor', and Dr. Sophie Attwood, a senior behavioral scientist.
They dive into a range of strategies, from leveraging mental health apps and technology to the power of storytelling through TV and social media. Special attention is given to men’s mental health, exploring why it's often harder for them to seek help and how to break down those barriers. The discussion doesn’t stop at just identifying problems; it offers actionable advice on prevention and fostering resilience and gratitude.
If you're keen on understanding how we can collectively tackle mental health issues, this episode is a must-listen.
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