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Ep. 067 : The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook w/ Dr. Gordon, Part I

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Ep. 067 : The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook w/ Dr. Gordon, Part I We often discuss that the road to meaningful change involves putting one foot in front of the other day after day.  This is true for long term goals like learning a new language, for example. You practice a bit each day and gradually become better. This is especially true of mental health goals, like managing and even overcoming suicidal thoughts. In this episode …

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Ep. 66 : Challenges to Latin American Mental Health

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Ep. 066 : Challenges to Latin American Mental Health We continue Part II of our conversation with Clara Rosenzweig, Director of Vecino Health Centers, a low cost/no cost mental health provider in Houston, Texas. Vecino Health emphasizes care in a person’s native language and serves a predominantly Latin American population. Clara describes the need for services like the one’s provided by Vecino Health and some of the cultural stigmas that may prevent LatinX individuals from …

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removing the road blocks: barriers to care

Removing the Road Blocks: Barriers to Mental Health Care

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In Ep 66 : Challenges to Latin American Mental Health, our guest, counselor Clara Rosenzweig, describes the work she oversees as the Director of Vecino Health Centers. Her comments highlight one of the major problems in preventing suicide: accessing mental health care. In our podcast, we have frequently spoken about how stigma and shame regarding mental health serve as obstacles to seeking help.  In this blog we want to discuss some of the other impediments that …

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Ep. 65 : Honoring the Dead- Dia de los Muertos & the Challenge of Suicide

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Ep. 065 : Honoring the Dead – Dia de los Muertos & The Challenge of Suicide In this episode we look at the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos which generally occurs on the first couple of days of November. Our special guest, Clara Rosenzweig, Licensed Professional Counselor and Director of Vecino Health Centers, shares memories of growing up in Mexico. Clara recalls the customs she participated in at that time of year. Dia …

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Ep. 064 : Showing Up to a Suicide, Part I​I

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Ep. 064 : Showing Up to a Suicide, Part II In the conclusion of our talk with Fire Captain Scott Shaunfield, we zoom out and look at the broader effects of traumatic stress on First Responders. We ask Capt. Shaunfield to illuminate the damage this work-related condition creates, not just for himself, but for the men and women he serves with. We look at well-supported research that describes what exposure to suicide does to increase …

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