Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health

News Stories of Week

New Show ’13 Reasons Why’ Worries Mental Health Experts

“13 Reasons Why” is based on a 2007 young-adult book written by Jay Asher. It is about a high school student who kills herself and leaves behind 13 audio recordings that detail the events that led her to commit suicide. In the recordings, she describes her experiences with sexual violence, drug abuse and bullying. The 13-part show was co-produced by American actress and singer Selena Gomez. The streaming service Netflix released the show on March 31.

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Teens May Disguise Depression Symptoms By Saying They’re ‘Down’ Or ‘Sad’

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Study Reveals Men & Women Are Equally Miserable About Their Body 

A study in the Body Image Journal looked at 12,176 online surveys gathered by NBC News and Today, and found that the amount of women disliking their bodies is around the same as the amount of men who feel the same about theirs. So it’s not just a women’s issue. 6% of men and 9% of women reported that they were very to extremely dissatisfied with their looks. 15% of men and 20% of women said that they felt very to extremely dissatisfied with their weight. 28% of men and 26% of women said they were very to extremely satisfied with their looks.

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Kate Nowlin is an actress and writer, known for Young Adult (2011), The Adjustment Bureau (2011) , The Mighty Macs (2009) and most recently, Blood Stripe (2016). Blood Stripe is about the trials and tribulations of a female combat veteran and her battle with vigorous PTSD. 

Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health

News Stories of Week

The Mindset Of The University Of Texas Attacker & How Victims Can Begin To Cope With PTSD 

What Brad Pitt’s Revealing Interview In GQ Magazine Says About His Mental Health 

Groundbreaking Study Reveals 93% of Veterans Charged With Crimes Do No Re-Offend If Given Adequate Mental Health Treatment

Cruel YouTube Father & Stepmom Who Filmed Themselves Telling Their Nine-Year-Old Son He Was Going To Be Adopted And Smashing His X-Box Lose Custody Of Their Two Children

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GUEST: Scott Schmaren

NeuroPerformanceologist Scott Schmaren is a nationally known speaker, coach and author. He has spent over 20 years learning powerful success technologies. He has used what he has learned and created to transform his life, losing 180+ pounds and maintaining it while rediscovering his vitality. His coaching program has literally transformed peoples’ lives, helping them discover how amazing they are and live the life of their dreams.

Scott has developed his own technique called, “Mind Performance Training™ (MPT)” that allows people to make rapid and permanent changes to their lives so they can overcome obstacles, challenges and accomplish all of their goals, dreams and visions they have.

Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health

How Poor Sleep Hinders Those With Anxiety & Depression 

Sleep deficits can make focusing, finishing assignments, and coping with everyday stress seem daunting. To make matters worse, people with anxiety and depression often have sleep problems. 

How to Respond Gracefully to Destructive Criticism

Reacting to naysayers without compromising your self-worth

If you’re someone who grapples with a harsh internal critic, you know how powerful that force can be. The good news is that with a bit of introspection and hard work, it is possible to change that voice, or at least learn to live peacefully with it.

4 Ways to Not Beat Yourself Up Over Your Breakup

1. Consider who you are separate from this relationship.

2. Consider if your expectations for yourself are unrealistic.

3. Consider what you learned from your ex.

4. Consider how you will feel about your breakup in 15 years

GUEST: Hyapatia Lee

Hyapatia Lee is one of the premier authorities on Native American methods of self-help for emotional strength. As a registered member of the Southeastern Cherokee Council, Inc., she held the position of Blessed Woman for the Lost River Band where some of her responsibilities included conducting sweat lodges and healing ceremonies, leading singing and drumming circles and teaching the Cherokee language. 

Hyapatia is also a member of both the X-Rated Critics Organization and Adult Video News Halls of Fame and was voted Actress of the Year in 1990 by the X-Rated Critics Organization.

Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health

Stories Covered This Week Include:

Cleveland Facebook Killer Kills Self In Erie & Disturbing Trend of Facebook Live Violence Sweeps America 

More Americans Suffering From Stress, Anxiety & Depression, Study Finds 

More Americans than ever before are stressed, depressed and anxiety-ridden, and many are unable to get the help they need, a new study suggests.

Prince William and Lady Gaga Join Forces on Mental Health Issues

Prince William and Lady Gaga may seem like an unlikely pair to share a cup of tea, but the two have joined forces to encourage young people to talk about mental health issues.

Guest: 

Donna Clark Love is an internationally recognized expert and trainer in the areas of Bully Prevention.  Donna has been featured on the NBC Today Show and the NBC Evening News to highlight successful prevention/intervention programs and also has been interviewed and featured in Forbes Magazine. Some of her credits include developing and facilitating substance abuse and violence prevention programs for fifty-three schools in a large metropolitan school district in Houston, Texas. People Magazine interviewed Donna for a “Cyber Bullying” article and featured her in the March 2005 issue as an expert in this field.

Mainstream Mental Health Radio with Dr. John Huber

GUEST: Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D.

MDMA which is commonly known as ecstasy may have a much greater purpose beyond being an important aspect of rave events nationwide. Our guest today on Mainstream Mental Health radio is Matthew Wayne Johnson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus. Dr. Johnson has studied the therapeutic effects of the psychedelic compound psilocybin in the treatment of addiction, and in the treatment of cancer-related anxiety and depression. He has also studied Psychopharmacology of psilocybin, salvinorin A, and other psychedelics/hallucinogens. 

WEBSITE OF INTEREST – http://psychedelicscience.org/conference 

Dr. Johnson based on your research, do you think that MDMA provides any medicinal purpose in treating people with mental health disorders?

How does MDMA affect the brain and basic cognitive function?   

How can Post Traumatic Stress be perceived on MDMA and can MDMA cause a person to have a permanent shift in perception on their PTSD?

Why do you think that MDMA and other psychedelics are being slowly embraced by the medical community as legitimate means of treatment?

Do you think that there is a danger of using MDMA as a form of treatment – as the individual could become addicted to it?

How would you compare regulated MDMA to anti-depressants in terms of their short term and long term effectiveness or harm? 

Featured Guest: Julie Michelle McCullough is an American model, actress and stand-up comedian. She was Playboy magazine’s Playmate of the Month for February 1986, and played the role “Julie Costello” on Growing Pains in 1989-90