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Mental Talk

by Step Up For Mental Health

Mental Talk is run by Step Up For Mental Health (A peer-to-peer nonprofit) and hosted by Adrienne McCue. It's all about mental health topics of the day, and trying to wake up consciousness that affects families and our society as a whole; everyday families, caregivers and persons who are living with a mental health disorder. The podcast will be 15–45 minutes long.

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Episodes

  1. 009 Episode: Mental Talk: Interview with “We’re Not Ok” Dr. Antija M. Allen and Justin T. Stewart

    We are at the end of Minority Mental Health Month, and what a wonderful way to end this important month and topic on a high note! Mental Talk podcast (Host: Adrienne McCue) sat down with Dr. Antija Allen and Justin T. Stewart, editors and contributing authors of We're Not OK: Black Faculty...

  2. 008 Episode: Beyond Reform (Social Justice Series - Part 4 of 4)

    The last podcast in the 4-part social justice series will be focusing on the ways that reform continues to expand the control the state has over marginalized communities. We will talk about the way popular reforms are contributing to the harms of the prison–industrial complex. Finally, we will…

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  3. 007 Episode: Pharmaceutical Violence within Prisons (Social Justice Series - Part 3 of 4)

    In this episode, we will discuss the use of psychotropic drugs as a means of controlling and harming the incarcerated population. This legal violence is termed "pharmaceutical violence." There are many ways mental health professionals within prison settings twist treatment plans in order to…

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  4. 006 Episode: How Prisons Lead to Poor Mental Well-being (Social Justice Series - Part 2 of 4)

    We will be discussing the ways in which prison environments create or exacerbate mental health problems. The violent environment, the threat of abuse, and solitary confinement are factors that threaten the mental well-being of those who are incarcerated. We will discuss these conditions in more...

  5. 005: The Myth of Deinstitutionalization (Social Justice Series - Part 1 of 4)

    In this episode, we will be discussing the commonly believed notion that the deinstitutionalization of mental health facilities led to the rise of mental illnesses within the homeless population and the prison system. We will disprove this myth by offering alternative explanations for the...

  6. 004 Episode: Lilli Piper Interview on Professional Softball, Athletes Unlimited and Mental Health

    Mental Talk Podcast Series: Step Up For Mental Health® got to sit down with professional softball player Lilli Piper from Athletes Unlimited. We talked about her journey on getting recognition in women's sports, along with the challenges and struggles and why we all need to talk more about mental...

  7. 003 Episode: Mental Talk: End of 2020 in a Pandemic World

    Year-in-review on how this year shaped up supporting families more than ever before, along with self-care and mental health stress along the way. We are glad this year is winding down, and looking into the future of 2021.

  8. 002 Episode: Mental Talk With Camesha Jones Founder of Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness

    Mental Talk (Host: Adrienne McCue) sat down with Camesha L. Jones, Founder of Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness to talk about mental health in the African American community -- particularly women of color and how they are copying as natural caregivers under COVID-19. We also dive into…

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  9. 001 Episode: Moving Into Calm in the End During Times of COVID-19

    Step Up For Mental Health's Adrienne McCue talks about past stress before the calm. A reflection of moving out of a difficult chapter in one's life, even when you can't see a way out, there will always be a change that will be teachable moments.

  10. 000 Episode: Step Up For Mental Health Podcast Preview

    Step Up For Mental Health® sharing an intro clip on upcoming programming. Stay-tuned.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Mental Talk is run by Step Up For Mental Health (A peer-to-peer nonprofit) and hosted by Adrienne McCue. It's all about mental health topics of the day, and trying to wake up consciousness that affects families and our society as a whole; everyday families, caregivers and persons who are living with a mental health disorder. The podcast will be 15–45 minutes long.

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How many episodes does Mental Talk have?

Mental Talk currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Mental Talk about?

Mental Talk is run by Step Up For Mental Health (A peer-to-peer nonprofit) and hosted by Adrienne McCue. It's all about mental health topics of the day, and trying to wake up consciousness that affects families and our society as a whole; everyday families, caregivers and persons who are living...

How often does Mental Talk release new episodes?

Mental Talk has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Mental Talk?

Mental Talk is created and hosted by Step Up For Mental Health.
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