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The Head on Your Shoulders

by Maura Currie

Talking candidly about mental health with students at one of the nation's most elite tech universities.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 11: It's Here

    We spent four months chasing documents, stories and questions about involuntary transports. Here's what we found. ———————— If you need urgent help, the 24/7 Georgia Crisis and Access line is at 1-800-715-4225. This story's actually spread out over three URLs, but here's the first one:...

  2. Episode 10.5: Definitely No Drugs

    Sometimes you're just really tired and you end up in a stranger's apartment, totally naked and covered in sewage. It happens. ---- We'll be back with regular content next week — until then, enjoy this extra gem from our conversation with Kristine.

  3. Episode Ten: Kristine after Ridgeview

    Barriers to re-entry. ----- This week's online mental health resource is the JED Foundation at jedfoundation.org. You can find THoYS on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Pocket Casts and YouTube. Leave us a gently snarky review somewhere. Tell a friend. If you have a story to…

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  4. Episode Nine: Kristine at Ridgeview

    Fitting in on a college campus is one thing. Fitting in at the mental hospital said college's counselors send you to is another thing entirely. ----- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Georgia's crisis hotline is 1-800-714-4225, and you can download the GCAL app to text...

  5. Episode Eight: John at Ridgeview

    As long as there are colleges, there will be students in crisis. But this place can't be the only option. -------- Thanks to John Doe, and sorry we both curse like sailors. You may hear some weird thumping and whooshing sounds -- that's him, fiddling with the mic stand. The National Suicide...

  6. Announcement: Ridgeview

    Ridgeview is a loaded word on Tech's campus. What could possibly happen there that makes some people afraid to seek help? We're going to find out. ESPECIALLY if you have a story about mental hospitals, Ridgeview or otherwise, or involuntary transports/1013s: email me at…

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  7. Episode Seven: S. (Part Two)

    Collective versus community. —— This week’s internet mental health resource is ok2talk.org. Thanks, once again, to the lovely S. Apologies to CULC security, the people who reserved our room after us, and the people in the hallway. You can find us on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google…

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  8. Episode Six: S. (Part One)

    Sometimes needing help means being your own advocate, too. -- Yeah, I have a cold. Sorry 'bout my nasal sounds. You can find us on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Pocket Casts and YouTube! Like and subscribe and stay inside, it's cold out. While you're at it, why not subscribe…

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  9. Episode Five: John Doe

    The worst mistake he made was trying to turn his brain off. ———————— If you need urgent help, the 24/7 Georgia Crisis and Access line is 1-800-715-4225. Thanks again to John for being amenable to sitting on the floor. You may hear some occasional little thumps when he speaks — that's him…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Talking candidly about mental health with students at one of the nation's most elite tech universities.

HOSTED BY

Maura Currie

Produced by The Head on Your Shoulders

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Talking candidly about mental health with students at one of the nation's most elite tech universities.

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The Head on Your Shoulders is created and hosted by Maura Currie.
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