SELF-CARE
From April 23, 2020: Dr. Kelsey Chambers, PsyD, talks self-compassion with moderators Tara Leonard, MS, NBC-HWC and Diane Beneck, BSN, NBC-HWC.
Find more resources on self-compassion at: www.self-compassion.org & www.centerformsc.org. Dr. Chambers also recommends The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Drs. Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer.
From May 12, 2020. Annie Slease talks about the importance of creative expression with author & UD Professor of English Literature, David Teague, and artist & Director of the Creative Vision Factory, Michael Kalmbach.
The first in a 2 part series on Intuitive Eating! Includes Maryanne Eastep, MS, RDN, LDN with moderators Tara Leonard, MS, NBC-HWC & Diane Beneck, BSN, NBC-HWC.
The 2nd half of our Intuitive Eating session! With Maryanne Eastep, MS, RDN, LDN & moderators Tara Leonard, MS, NBC-HWC and Diane Beneck, BSN, NBC-HWC.
To learn more about intuitive eating, visit www.intuitiveeating.org
or see Intuitive Eating: An Anti-Diet Revolutionary Approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch.
From July 1, 2020. We talk with our 2019 Volunteer of the Year, Sue Mulhern, on the healing power of sharing your story, both for others and for yourself.
TREATMENT/CARE SYSTEM
From June 10, 2020. We discuss youth crisis services in Delaware with Malia Boone, LPCMH, NCC, MP of Delaware Guidance Services (www.delawareguidance.org).
From June 11, 2020. We discuss Crisis Intervention Services with Glenn Owens from Delaware’s Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH).
From May 26, 2020. Ofc. Colleen Kearns, MSW and Alexandra Schofield, MSW from the New Castle County Police Department talk about the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) and what they do for Delawareans living with mental health conditions and their families.
We talk with Bruce Johnson of PACE, Inc., (www.paceinconline.come) & Dave C. Humes of atTAcK addiction (www.attackaddiction.org) on how to maintain recovery in the stress of the pandemic for individuals with a dual diagnosis.
In need of assistance for yourself or a loved one? Please check out www.helpisherede.com for local Delaware resources for mental health, substance use, and dual diagnosis.
In this broadcast, we speak to state leaders in crisis intervention services for youth and adults, Malia Boone from Delaware Guidance and Glenn Owens from the Division of Substance Abuse & Mental Health (DSAMH).
To access Crisis Intervention Services for youth (under 18) in Delaware:
1-800-969-4357
To access Crisis Intervention Services for adults (18 & older) in Delaware: NCC – 1-800-652, Kent & Sussex – 1-800-345-6785
FAMILY/YOUTH
May 5, 2020. Annie Slease talks with NAMI Delaware’s co-founder, Jill Shute, on the importance of support for the family members as well as the individual with a mental illness for the mental health of the entire family.
we speak to 2 instructors of Mental Health First Aid courses designed by the National Council on Behavioral Health: Sue Mulhern, a Project Manager at ChristianaCare, who teaches both Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid, and Kristina Macbury, Principal of Sarah Pyle Academy and instructor in Youth and the new program Teen Mental Health First Aid.
For more information on Mental Health First Aid, please see: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
MENTAL HEALTH IN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
FB Live event from April 13, 2020, discussing mental health and stigma in the African American community with moderator Nyemade Boiwu, and guest speakers Chaplain Pam Adams and Chantel Bratcher-Coleman, LCSW.
Our Facebook Live event from April 21, 2020, with peer moderator Nyemade Boiwu, and guest speakers Bill Brown (family member) & Tanisha Brown (peer).
From July 6, 2020. We speak about the accessibility issues minorities face in regards to mental health with Norwood Coleman, Jr., LSCW-S, ACSW of the Life Health Center (lifehealthcenterde.org).
From August 5, 2020. In this broadcast, we talk to Vanessa Rodríguez, Programs Coordinator for Delaware Family Voices (delawarefamilytofamily.org), about supporting the mental health needs of the Hispanic/Latinx community.
From July 27th, 2020. We speak with Chantel Bratcher-Coleman, LPCMH/CAADC, about cultural competency in mental health from her experiences as an African-American mental health provider.
MANAGING TRAUMA/GRIEF
From June 18, 2020. We talk to Traci Manza Murphy, Executive Director of Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence and Nyemade Boiwu, peer advocate of mental health.
Marilyn Siebold, Adjunct Professor at Wilmington University and NAMI Delaware Board Member, gives information on the importance of maintaining resiliency through hardship and trauma for both yourself and your family/loved ones who may be dealing with a mental health condition. This presentation was offered as a part of Peace Week Delaware 2020 (www.peaceweekdelaware.org).
SCHOOL COMMUNITIES
From June 23, 2020. With LaWanda Burgoyne, Supervisor, Student Services at Capital School District & Co-Facilitator, Delaware SEL Collaborative.
From August 13th. We talk to Sarah Stowens, MA of Wilmington University about the creation of https://higheredmentalhealth.com for the college community.
