The LGBTQ+ community isn’t a monolith. It includes people from different generations, genders, races, classes, and experiences, each with their own relationship to mental health care. In this episode, host Vic Armstrong brings together three advocates from different organizations on the front lines of LGBTQ+ mental health to examine what the community needs most right now.

Dr. Ronita Nath is Vice President of Research at The Trevor Project, a leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit for LGBTQ+ young people.

Ernesto Finales is Director of Care Management at SAGE USA, an organization providing advocacy, support, and resources for LGBTQ+ elders.

Kai Alvia Horton is Executive Director of Trans Lifeline, a trans-run nonprofit offering peer support, crisis hotline services, and resources for trans people.

Together, they explore what younger and older generations can learn from each other, how research and advocacy intersect, and why keeping our shared humanity at the center of this work matters now more than ever.

To learn more about The Trevor Project, visit https://www.thetrevorproject.org

To learn more about Trans Lifeline visit https://translifeline.org

To learn more about SAGE USA visit http://sageusa.org

To learn more about AFSP, visit afsp.org

The podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not reflect the positions or opinions of the producers or any affiliated organizations.

Our first impression of mental health often comes from family and culture. But what if that impression doesn't work for you? How can you adopt a healthier relationship with mental health while maintaining a connection to your culture?

In today's episode, host Vic Armstrong speaks with Sahaj Kohli — therapist, author, and founder of Brown Girl Therapy, the first and largest mental health and wellness organization for children of immigrants. Vic and Sahaj discuss the impact of growing up bicultural and the tension between Western individualism, which emphasizes self-reliance and personal autonomy, and Eastern collectivism, which prioritizes interdependence and collective responsibility. Sahaj also shares tips on how to manage your mental health without familial support, along with advice for therapists on how to be more culturally responsive toward their clients. Because regardless of your background or upbringing, you deserve care.

To learn more about Brown Girl Therapy, visit https://sahajkaurkohli.com/brown-girl-therapy

To learn more about AFSP, visit afsp.org

The podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not reflect the positions or opinions of the producers or any affiliated organizations.

Although a traumatic brain injury can profoundly change someone's life, it doesn't have to be the end of the story. In this episode, Dr. Jill speaks with Dr. Lisa Brenner, a Board-Certified Rehabilitation Psychologist and leading expert on traumatic brain injury (TBI).

In this episode, Dr. Jill and Dr. Brenner explain why people who've suffered TBIs can subsequently experience depression and suicidal ideation, along with the techniques and therapies that have been proven to help. They also share practical advice for those whose loved ones are coping with a TBI, as well as guidance for therapists working with TBI patients.

The Brain Injury Association of America: https://biausa.org

VA’s TBI Treatment page: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/tbi/treatment.asp

VA Brain Health Coordinating Center: https://www.research.va.gov/resources/bhcc

TBI Toolkit: https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/tbi_toolkit

Concussion & CTE Foundation: https://concussionandcte.org

To learn more about AFSP, visit afsp.org

The podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media.

The views and opinions expressed are those of the interviewees and do not reflect the positions or opinions of the producers or any affiliated organizations.