The MIND Mental Health Podcast

Today we are discussing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the second episode of the Anxiety Series! Our anchors discuss some common theories that might cause OCD, the ways they interfere with the individuals life, but also of those around them, and some of the common stigmas seen surrounding this disorder. We hope you all join in on the discussion to help break down these stigmas!

We are so excited to release our first episode of the Anxiety Series which explores a variety of common anxiety disorders! This episode discusses the topic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD. With the difficulties and uncertainties of life, people are experiencing more GAD than they previously have.

Resources:

“My Anxiety Plans" (Canadian website but it's free to the public):

- 6 units of lessons based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, can work through at your own pace.

- Self-help program.

- Intended to be a guide through understanding anxiety and how to gradually incorporate coping strategies/mindsets into daily living.

“Crisis Text Line”

- Text HOME to 741741.

- This is a helpline that allows you to connect with another person and talk through your thoughts in order to feel calmer or help sort your thoughts out.

It is a commonly held misconception that addiction is a choice. Addiction is a chronic illness that robs us of our freewill and changes our brains in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to stop. Willpower and morality are not lacking in someone who has had their choice taken away from them. Researchers understand more now than ever just how deeply substance use affects our brains. On this episode of the podcast we will examine signs and symptoms of addiction, the stigma that surrounds seeking treatment and hopefully bring awareness to a sorely misunderstood chronic disease, even within the medical community.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)'s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Online treatment locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

This weeks episode we catch up with some MIND podcast members to see how they are still coping with the pandemic. A couple members of this roundtable discussion are TCOM first years and they talk about how they have been navigating starting medical school completely online! Join our peers as they talk about how they are managing school while trying to maintain their mental health in isolation!

Suicide is a significant and tragic national health issue that affects millions of Americans each year. In 2018, 48,344 people died by suicide in the United States, making it the nation’s 10th leading cause of death and equating to about one suicide death every 11.1 minutes (CDC, 2020; CDC, 2017). Additional research estimates that 300-400 physicians commit suicide per year.

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Week, we have decided to release an episode on this sensitive topic. Suicide Prevention Week is a call to action in the hopes to affect the lives of our loved ones, our classmates, our patients, and our communities. Throughout this week, we hope to learn how to #BeThere for one another by increasing awareness of the signs of suicide, by equipping you with the skills to talk about it, and by spotlighting some higher-risk populations.

Please check out the MIND Instagram to learn more about the events happening this week (@MIND_AT_TCOM).

For more information on physician suicide, you can listen to this inspiring TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/dominic_king_physician_suicide_what_medical_students_need_to_know

As a reminder, please reach out to the following numbers if you or anyone else are having thoughts of hurting yourself.

On call Care Team phone line: 817-734-2740

National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK

Always here with love and support,

MIND at TCOM and the podcast team.