Rebranding Mental Health
Mental and Physical Health has historically been treated differently in our schools, communities, and organizations. We have physical education curriculums, organized sports clubs and fitness gyms, sick days, and wellness incentives. Yet, we've failed to incorporate consistent, accessible mental health education and supports that focus on preventative, sustainable practices. In fact, mental health initiatives have customarily been a reaction to acrisis or a short-lived intervention to avoid one. The Pandemic has highlighted the cracks in our systems, exposed the weaknesses, and widened the disparities. We MUST rebrand mental health and the traditional SEL learning to address the needs of our struggling youth and ouroverwhelmed adults. We must implement programs that cultivate environments in our schools, communities, and organizations that embody physical safety and psychological security/wellness. Mental and physical health are interconnected. Blooming Minds' mission is tor redefine how we approach mental health education and treatment. This podcast introduces the ideas behind this mission.
Rebranding Mental Health
Self-Care, Narratives, Accessibility, and the Human Experience
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Iman L. Khan, LMHC, LPC / Co-Host - Kurt Lois
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Season 1
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Episode 3
How has the pandemic affected our narratives and perspectives on self care, mindfulness, and other trends? In this episode, Iman and Kurt discuss the benefits as well as the drawbacks of the recent increase in popularity of such ideas. Iman reminds us of the power of words and how the meanings we attach to these ideas affect our ability to reap their benefits. The shared experience of the pandemic has also shown us what we have in common, presenting us with an opportunity to develop our sense of community, as well as our skills of empathy and compassion, both for ourselves and others.
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