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WMH Season 2 Ep 9: Changing Our Approach to School and Youth Mental Health

Stacie and Sandi Herrera are sisters and co-founders of HumanizEDU, dedicated to the mission of bringing the human back to the center of education, fostering psychologically safe working and learning environments through prevention and psychoeducation. Stacie is the Founder/CEO of Herrera Psychology and a licensed school psychologist, where she advocates for a systemic approach to addressing the youth mental health crisis. Sandi is Co-Founder and CEO of HumanizEDU and Founder Genius School US, where she is leading the movement to bring the human back to the center of education. Together, they are changing the way to approach education and youth mental health.

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WMH Season 2 Ep 8: Finding Healing, Becoming An Advocate

Petra Clarke began her transformative mental health journey in 2016, turning to a personal blog as a lifeline for expressing what had long been suppressed. Today, she is a passionate advocate, using her lived experience to empower others to feel seen and understood. Hear her powerful story of healing and advocacy. 💚

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WMH Season 2, Ep 7: Changing The Narrative on Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction

Exciting News! Jeff Johnston, the CEO of startup Brightn, Founder of The Living Undeterred Project, and host of The Living Undeterred Podcast, is joining us on this episode of Watching Mental Health Podcast!

Jeff's inspiring journey from struggling with alcoholism and compulsive gambling to becoming a mental health advocate and author is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. On this episode, we are going to talk about his inspiring journey, and we are going to talk about Changing The Narrative on Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Addiction.

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WMH Season 2, Ep 6: Mindfulness for Personal and Professional Growth

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in a rut? Want to boost your mood, productivity, and overall well-being?

Join me on this week’s episode as we dive into the power of mindfulness for personal and professional growth! We’ll explore

Why mindfulness works

How to helps both personal and professional growth

Mindfulness ideas you can start implementing today

Whether you’re looking to level up your career or simply find more calm in your daily life, mindfulness is an incredible tool to have in your mental health toolkit!

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WMH Season 2, Ep 5: Mental Health Treatment for Lifelong Psychiatric Conditions

Dr. Khurana M.D., DFAPA, DFAACAP is Double Board Certified in Adult, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and managing partner for @NevadaMentalHealth. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lifelong psychiatric conditions that typically have an onset in childhood.

In this episode of Watching Mental Health, we are going to discuss the treatment options available and recommended for lifelong psychiatric conditions.

Don't miss this inspiring chat! 💚🌟

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WMH Season 2, Ep 4: Chasing Happiness

Zahra Karsan is a CEO, an inspirational speaker, a success coach, and author of the best selling book, “6 Weeks to Happy; The Ultimate Roadmap to Retrain Your Brain for Better Health, Greater Abundance, And Long Lasting Happiness.” She knows what it’s like to chase happiness, and she developed the revolutionary R.E.W.I.R.E. System™, a groundbreaking methodology that retrains your brain for greater happiness, health, wealth, and success. Tune in as we talk about the importance of happiness from a personal perspective.

Don't miss this inspiring chat! 💚🌟

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WMH Season 2, Ep 3: Balance, Harmony, and Finding Life after Grief

Join us as we dive into Watching Mental Health with Magdalena, a Feng Shui Specialist. She has an incredible journey in design, coaching, and empowering women. She also understands grief and the importance of mental health. With her passion for balance, harmony, and supporting others, this episode of Watching Mental Health gets personal.

Don't miss this inspiring chat! 💚🌟

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WMH Season 2, Ep 2: The Brain-Body Connection and Mental Health

Frank Amato relocated from the East Coast to Southern Nevada in 2019 after spending 20 years in the corporate world where he is now a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist, as well as Admissions Director at Brain Balance of Southern Nevada. He found his passion in coaching sports teams as well as business teams by applying the science of brain-body connectivity.

In this week’s episode of Watching Mental Health, we will talk about the brain-body connection and how Brain Balance takes a different approach to mental and brain health.

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WMH S2 Ep1: Mental Health and Peer Support in the Community

I'm excited to announce that the incredible Ashley Floyd will be joining us for the premiere episode of Season 2 on "Watching Mental Health" podcast! 🎙️

Her dedication to mental health and work with NAMI Southern Nevada is nothing short of inspirational.

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WMH 14: An Innovative Approach to Mental Health

Get ready for an inspiring episode! This week, the Watching Mental Health podcast features Bianca D. McCall! With 25 years in Behavioral Health and 12 years as a Healthcare CEO, she's the brilliant mind behind the Reach-In Now platform. Don't miss her inspiring thoughts on mental health, crisis interventions, and technology integration.

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WMH 13: Addiction, Recovery, Homelessness, and Human Up

Today will be a very exciting episode on the Watching Mental Health podcast! Dave Marlon is the CEO of Vegas Stronger, a nonprofit working towards ending homelessness in Las Vegas by addressing critical issues like substance abuse, mental health, and health problems. With his personal experience in overcoming addiction and years of expertise in the field, Dave will be talking about addiction, recovery, homelessness, and what it means to Human Up.

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WMH 12: The Power of Hypnotherapy in Mental Health

After 16 years of frustration watching large systems fail to help children and adults needing help with their problems using conventional approaches, Tammie Roitman was determined to find an intervention that would complement and enhance conventional mental health treatments and educational methods. She became a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and has many amazing accomplishments under her belt.

On this very special episode of Watching Mental Health, we will dive into all things hypnotherapy and mental health.

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WMH 11: Mental Health and Hospitality in Las Vegas

Madison Hardy has a passion for the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and a deeper understanding of the human experience. She received a Bachelor degree in Philosophy and Master of Science degree in Couple and Family Therapy and is currently a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, supporting individuals, couples and families for the last three years. On this episode of Watching Mental Health, we are going to talk more about her work in therapy and hospitality, and her thoughts on our mental health struggles in Southern Nevada. Tune in Wednesday at 3pm PT.

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WMH 10: Mental Health Policy and Legislation in Nevada

Trey Delap advocates for accessible healthcare, particularly in addiction recovery and mental health. His track record of success, ability to analyze complex issues, and develop effective solutions make him a valuable asset to achieving policy and political objectives in healthcare and mental health.

Focused on dismantling stigma, he strives to enhance mental health services, reduce barriers, and foster resilient communities.

In this episode of Watching Mental Health, Trey and Katie Waechter will talk about all things mental health policy and legislation here in Nevada. Tune in, it’s gonna be a great one!

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WMH 09: The Fundamentals for Optimal Mental Health with Lindsey Paoli

As The MIND Performance Coach, Lindsey Paoli is on a mission to disrupt our current mental health habits with education, approachability, and accessibility. Through her signature MIND Fundamental Formula, she shows clients and organizations how to optimize mental health and become their greatest selves.

On this episode of Watching Mental Health, we are going to talk about her journey and learn more about her formula for optimal mental health.

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Watching Mental Health Special Episode | Katie Waechter

Did you know that more and more people are making mental health a priority in their New Year’s resolutions? It’s true! With the ongoing mental health crisis, it’s no surprise that self-care and breaking down stigmas around mental health have become top priorities.

On this special episode of Watching Mental Health, we dive into this topic with our host, Katie Waechter. From legislative expectations to pop culture trends, we cover it all. It’s not just about having these conversations, but taking action to make a difference.

Join us as we break down the importance of mental health in 2024 and beyond. Let’s work together to create a world where mental health is prioritized and stigmas are a thing of the past!

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Watching Mental Health Episode 8 | Robin Reedy

Join us for a mental health conversation with Robin Reedy, the ED of NAMI Nevada. Robin has spearheaded initiatives that have driven significant growth for NAMI Nevada. On this episode, we will talk more about mental health access and advocacy across the state of Nevada (which has some of the worst rankings in the country) and how NAMI Nevada is making a difference.

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Watching Mental Health Episode 7 | Trinh Dang

Trinh Dang is the Executive Director of NAMI Southern Nevada, a peer-led grassroots mental health nonprofit that aims to support, educate and advocate for individuals and families impacted by mental health conditions. As someone with lived experience with mental health challenges and seeing it first hand with family members, she is a passionate mental health advocate. Trinh completed NAMI’s Family-to-Family 12-week class in 2012 and became a volunteer teacher in 2013, helping dozens of families navigate mental health challenges over the past decade with a class that changed her life.

On this episode of Watching Mental Health, Katie Waechter and NAMI Southern Nevada Executive Director, Trinh Dang, will discuss the nonprofit approach to mental health support, and learn more about mental health resources and advocacy in Nevada.

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Watching Mental Health Special Episode | Danny Ballard

On a very special episode of #WatchingMentalHealth, we're diving deep into a powerful and raw conversation about mental health that you won't want to miss! 🧠💬

I had the privilege of sitting down with Danny Ballard @dorkknightlv, who bravely shares his personal journey with mental health struggles from a young age.

💚💙 Mental health matters, and so does your story. Tune in, subscribe, and let's create a space where everyone feels heard and supported. 💪🌟

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Watching Mental Health Episode 6 | Carmen Adams

On this episode of Watching Mental Health, Carmen Adams and Katie Waechter will discuss how herbalism and nutrition impact mental health, ordained ministry, and why it’s so important to listen to your body to achieve optimal mental health.

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