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Reproductive Freedom: Essential for Mental Health

Reproductive Freedom: Essential for Mental Health

by | Dec 4, 2022 | , , , | 0

Episode #49: What can be lost in all the talk since the Supreme Court overturned the reproductive rights protected by Roe V. Wade is that the upheaval is not just about state legislatures, federal laws, or religious beliefs….it’s about people and their tender experiences. This episode features a collection of nuanced and highly personal stories about making reproductive decisions and how these choices impact mental health. Some of what you’ll hear may be difficult, but we urge you to listen and challenge yourself to hold the complexity, the diversity, and the common humanity in each tale. Our feature story is by writer, teacher and poet Patrice Vecchione. Joining us to listen, reflect on, and respond to these important reproductive health stories is Alissa Perrucci, PhD, the Counseling and Administrative Manager at the Women’s Options Center at San Francisco General Hospital.
More information and resource list here: https://ksqd.org/reproductive-freedom-essential-for-mental-health/

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Caring for Aging and Dying Parents

Caring for Aging and Dying Parents

by | Dec 1, 2021 | , , | 2

Ep. 37: One in six Americans are currently providing care to someone age 50 or older. The majority of these caregivers are women, and many find it difficult to balance with raising children and meeting work and family commitments. We’re joined by award-winning author, Laura Davis, who has a new memoir about reconciling her strained relationship with her mother as she cares for her through her dementia and death. We’re also joined by Chief Medical Officer at Hospice of Santa Cruz County and palliative care specialist, Dr. Karl Segnitz, who discusses ways families can navigate end-of-life challenges and find support.

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Racism & Mental Health: One Year Later

Racism & Mental Health: One Year Later

by | Nov 3, 2021 | , , , | 0

Ep. 36: This show is a follow-up to a two–part series produced in 2020 that examined the effects of racism on mental health. Guest host Gail Borkowski welcomes back Black community members–activist Joy Flynn, psychologist Dr. Robert Bartee, and educator/activist Jason Seals–to talk about the detrimental effects of racism on mental health, the impact of the last year’s events, what’s changed, and what still needs to change to achieve greater health equity and well-being for Blacks and people of color.

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Teens in the Pandemic

Supporting LGBTQ+ Teens in the Pandemic

by | Jun 2, 2021 | , , , , | 0

Ep. 31: After more than a year of online schooling, we look at the impact the pandemic is having on LGBTQ+ Teens and how schools and communities are responding. Teen guests courageously share the struggles they’ve faced and how they’ve persevered to find their voices as leaders and advocates. Joining us as guest host for this conversation is queer community member, recent college graduate, and former State of Mind guest, Adam Lanfear. In honor of Pride Month, come along with us to learn how gestures that may seem small, signal acceptance in big ways… and could help save a life.

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