Behavioral Health Today

Oppression, Race, and Mental Health with Brandon J. Johnson – Episode 15

In this episode of BHT, Brandon J. Johnson joins Dr. Graham Taylor as an advocate for black mental health in a discussion around oppression, race, and mental health. Oppression is centered on the control of a group of people and it’s happening on multiple levels of power. Recent events remind us that racism isn’t over and that it is something trauma-based that’s etched into the psyche of our nation. We invite all to individually, and as a community, to look at this collective unconscious and to understand our behavior and the impact of oppression.

For more information on black mental health:

• Change the conversation with BMHA: https://blackmentalhealth.com/
• If you would like resources for free virtual therapy, enrollments are opening at the Boris Al Henson Foundation: https://borislhensonfoundation.org/
• If you would like more information on healing circles and sharing of stories: https://www.depressedwhileblack.com/

Suicide Prevention with Dr. Keita Franklin - Episode 14

Dr. Graham Taylor is joined by Dr. Keita Franklin, a national advisor and leader on suicide prevention. In this important episode Dr. Franklin shares her research and personal experiences with the complexity of suicide, its warning signs, and early intervention methods. Suicide is the 10^th leading cause of death in the United States. We ask all our listeners to add the suicide crisis lifeline phone number into their phones and have it ready to help someone in need. Suicide Crisis Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.

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Psychopharmacology and Psychotropic Medications - Episode 13

Dr. Gerardo Rodriguez-Menendez and Dr. Graham Taylor discuss the topic of psychopharmacology. They tackle the topics of psychotropic medications, psychotherapy, as well as the study of psychopharmacology.  https://www.triadbehavioralhealth.com/behavioral-health-today-podcast

The Whispers of Suicide - Episode 12

Dr. Graham Taylor and Natalie Liberman, MSW, LCSW; M.A, LMFT, discuss the difficult topic of suicide. They provide a deeper insight into this personal and societal issue with the intent of helping us all gain a greater understanding of what an individual contemplating suicide is potentially dealing with in their mental health.

Mental Health Month - Awareness, Self-Understanding, and Personal Growth - Episode 11

In this episode, Behavioral Health Today producer Peter Fenger and Dr. Graham Taylor explore the meaning of Mental Health Month and some of the changes in mental health awareness and accessibility of services. Together Graham outlines ways you can take introductory steps to improve your mental health and resources for self-understanding and personal growth.

For more introductory information visit:

• https://www.mhanational.org/
• https://www.mentalhealth.gov/
• https://www.apa.org/

 

Important Considerations For All Telemental Health Professionals - Episode 10

Dr. Jana Martin, CEO of The Trust, joins Dr. Graham Taylor to address ethics and considerations around the medium of video conferencing and how that can affect your patients and practice. They look further into the recent explosion in telehealth and how it can allow practitioners to extend their services and provide patients greater access to treatment. The Trust has resources available to help ensure professionals are practicing safely:

• https://parma.trustinsurance.com/Workshops-Webinars/Virtual-Webinar-Series
• http://trustrms.com/resources
• A Telepsychology Casebook

COVID-19 - Developing Psychological Awareness of What We Are Feeling and Experiencing, Part 3 - Episode 9

In this final installment of the COVID-19 and Psychological Awareness series, Dr. Graham Taylor and Dr. Lawrie Ignacio conclude their discussion on understanding our biological reactions, mental health, the stages of loss, and existential fears around the COVID-19 pandemic. They provide helpful solutions to anxiety, redefining ourselves, and identifying our areas of control so we can take healthy steps toward mindfulness and transcendence.

Stepfamilies: Experiences, Challenges, and Transitions - Episode 8

Dr. Graham Taylor and Dr. Kristen Wilkinson discuss the dynamics of stepfamilies. Together they talk about the changing definition of a stepfamily and highlight some of the challenges and ways to a smooth the transition stepfamilies may consider for a meaningful family composition. Dr. Wilkinson also dives into family relationship research and shares her personal experiences as a stepchild. 

Digital Screen Use - Teen Anxiety and Depression - Episode 7

Our daily use of smartphones, computers, tablets, and televisions has increased our 'screen time' consumption. How does this affect teens, and is there a correlation to anxiety and depression? Join Dr. Graham Taylor and Dr. Erin Elmore as they explore the connection of screen use, anxiety, and depression among teens.

COVID-19 - Developing Psychological Awareness of What We Are Feeling and Experiencing, Part 2 - Episode 6

In part two of our COVID-19 and Psychological Awareness topic, Dr. Graham Taylor and Dr. Lawrie Ignacio continue their discussion around this pandemic. They identify all four existential fears and the unique griefs surrounding this major worldwide event. Recognizing these fears helps us move to a place of acceptance and a final stage of transcendence. What will your legacy be after we’re through this?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Episode 5

An insightful discussion with Dr. Graham Taylor about EMDR, its origins, what eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is, the research into how it works,  and its effectiveness as a potential treatment for patients who have experienced trauma events.

COVID-19 - Developing Psychological Awareness of What We Are Feeling and Experiencing, Part 1 - Episode 4

In part one of this series, Dr. Graham Taylor and Dr. Lawrie Ignacio discuss COVID-19 and the developing psychological awareness around this pandemic. Together they explore the topics of acceptance to provide information, explain what we’re all going through emotionally and behaviorally, and how to effectively navigate our emotional understanding in order to act with more intention and focus on things we can control.

Using Telemental Health to Reach Patients - Episode 3

A conversation around the topic of telehealth / telemental health. Therapy conducted remotely via the internet typically through video conferencing. Psychologist Dr. Graham Taylor discusses the increasing use of telemental health to assist behavioral health patients.

Resilience During the Time of COVID-19 - Episode 2

In this weeks episode Dr. Graham Taylor and Natalie Liberman, MSW, LCSW; M.A, LMFT, talk about resilience and crisis management as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Psychology: Taking Control of Your Behavioral Health - Episode 1

The connection of body and mind. Psychologist Dr. Graham Taylor discusses the biology, psychology, behavioral components, and the social factors all coming together to influence health and our 'realness processes'.