Episode 22 - A Playbook for Emotional & Mental Health - with Stephanie Szostak and Trina Clayeux

On the latest episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner welcomes Stephanie Szostak and Trina Clayeux to discuss mental health and well-being from different angles. Stephanie, an actress, shares her journey of struggling with mental health issues due to the pressure of her career, leading her to create a 'playbook' of emotional tools and practices. Trina, CEO of Give An Hour, a national mental health organization, discusses their work in destigmatizing mental health and exploring new ways of thinking about and engaging with mental health. They also discuss the potential of Stephanie's new book (Selfish: Step Into a Journey of Self-Discovery to Revive Confidence, Joy, and Meaning) and app as tools for mental health support. The team discuss their approach to providing mental health support, which involved listening to the communities they serve to understand their needs and then creating tools and resources tailored to those needs. Stephanie and Seth discuss the importance of personal reflection and identify her 'playbook' as a tool to help individuals navigate tough times in their personal and professional lives. Seth highlights the significance of awareness, skill-building, and maintenance in the context of behavior change. Stephanie shares her thoughts on how the book they've written can help people improve their emotional literacy, emphasizing the need for a regimen for mental health. Trina explains the importance of human connection in mental health and discusses the role of peer supporters and wellness ambassadors in their organization.For show notes and resources, visit www.edlogics.com/podcast.Thanks, Stephanie and Trina!About The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogics - Health Literacy Platform.Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.☑️ Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives? Visit EdLogics.com