Inside Mental Health

What’s the worst that could happen? And who will you still be regardless of the outcome? In today’s podcast, Gabe talks with author Shira Gura about her newest method CLEAR, a tool we can all use to prepare for an upcoming event or situation that is causing anxiety. For more information and a complete transcript, visit https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-how-to-mentally-prepare-for-anything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A third of all people will be a caregiver at some point in their lives. Caregiving for people with schizophrenia presents challenges that many people are ill-prepared for.  Host Rachel Star and Gabe Howard break down the principles of caregiving and creative ways to navigate schizophrenia.  Dr. Sarah Kopelovich joins to share schizophrenia caregiver specific training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do your feelings about a romantic relationship or your partner change significantly when it’s over? In today’s show, Gabe talks with researcher Aidan Smyth who conducted a study probing people’s feelings about their relationships -- both during the relationship and after it was over. For more information and a complete transcript, visit https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-relationships-and-rose-colored-glasses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s show, Gabe talks with Robert Kolker, author of the New York Times bestselling -- and Oprah's book club pick -- book Hidden Valley Road. This non-fiction biography is the true story of a mid-century American family besieged by schizophrenia. Of their 12 children, 6 struggled with the severe mental disorder.  Join us for the incredible story of the family who became science's greatest hope in the quest to understand schizophrenia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is anyone single on purpose? In today’s podcast, Gabe talks with Bella DePaulo, Ph.D, a prominent thinker and author on the single life, who shatters myths about being single. She shares how many people thrive as a single person and feel their most empowered living the single life. In fact, single people often hold prominent positions in their communities. For more information and a complete transcript, visit https://psychcentral.com/blog/podcast-is-single-life-mentally-unhealthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk politics, lies and fake news. Why are they so rampant today? In today’s show Gabe speaks with author and communications expert Tim Ward who explains why the truth matters so much, especially regarding our elected officials. Tim defines our cognitive biases, like the “halo” and “anchoring” effects, that can cause us to turn a blind eye and believe the lies we hear. For more information and a complete transcript, visit https://www.gabehoward.com/politics-post-truth-era-psych-central-pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now that we’re in the middle of a pandemic, more people than ever are experiencing anxiety, especially those who struggled with mental health issues before COVID-19. And to make things even worse, many of our coping mechanisms, like going to the gym, have been taken away. Tune in now to better manage your anxiety!  Jasleen Chhatwal, MD, is Chief Medical Officer and Director of the Mood Disorders Program at Sierra Tucson, a premier residential behavioral health treatment center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can people with schizophrenia love? Can they date or get married?  Host Rachel Star Withers, a diagnosed schizophrenic, and co-host Gabe Howard review their own past experiences.  Andrew and Stephanie Downing, authors of “Marriage and Schizophrenia: Eyes on the Prize” join and share their incredible journey and love.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID-19 has altered our lives dramatically. Many children have lost their regular routines, and at the same time have been exposed to anxious adults who are just as unsure about what's going to happen next. In today's show, author and life coach Ada Perez shares how we can address kids' mental health issues in this strange new world we're living in. For more information and a complete transcript, visit https://www.gabehoward.com/covid-anxiety-children-psych-central-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychologist Elinor Greenberg, with over 40 years of experience and author of key works on personality disorders, dives deep into schizoid personality disorder. She clarifies common misconceptions, differentiating it from schizophrenia. The discussion highlights the internal struggles faced by individuals, shaped by childhood neglect, and their unique coping strategies in social settings. Greenberg also addresses the impact of technology on social skills and emphasizes the importance of therapy for personal growth and emotional connections.