Dr. Theodore Bender - Addiction, Fentanyl, and Mental Health Issues

Welcome to Compassiviste Dialogues. I'm Ali, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to shed light on critical social and environmental issues worldwide, exploring avenues for positive change. Today, we are honored to have Dr. Theodore Bender with us. Dr. Bender, a distinguished clinical psychologist, brings a wealth of experience from his educational journey at Harvard, Brown University, and Texas A&M. With a notable background in mental health advocacy, he has collaborated with organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Department of Defense on military suicide prevention. Currently serving as the CEO of Gatehouse, Dr. Bender will shed light on his role and the impactful work conducted at Gatehouse. KEY NOTES: • Science Behind Addiction and Starting Rehab • Fentanyl Dangers and Mental Health Perspectives • Changing Perspectives on Mental Health: Addressing Stigma and Joking Around Suicide • The importance of supporting charities  THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST: GateHouseTreatment.com 855-211-1490 YouTube:  @DrTedBender LinkedIn:   @Theodore-Bender-Phd Instagram & Facebook:  @Ted_Bender_Phd  Charity Dr. Bender supports : StJude.org TO LEARN MORE AND STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Visit our website: https://compassivistedialogues.com/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qt8cYHeIcDmDV8zPKNxMw 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compassiviste-dialogues/id1735926709 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Compassiviste/61555898333856/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@compassiviste Twitter: https://twitter.com/compassiviste LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassiviste/ Tune in, follow, and embark on this insightful journey with us. Your vision's transformation begins now. 🚀🌟