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Remember back when we did a history episode? We finally have the second half for you! This week Andrea and Alicen talk about things that used to be considered mental illnesses.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  Brain On Fire  

What Used to Be Considered Mental Illnesses

This week Andrea and Alicen talk to Callyn Dorval about routines and self-soothing toolboxes and how both help her.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List:  The Fabulous Night in the Woods 

Routines and Self-Soothing Toolboxes

This week we do things a little differently and Andrea interviews Alicen about her experience with Borderline Personality Disorder.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List:  The Mighty 

Lived Experience: BPD

This week Andrea and Alicen are talking about depictions of mental health in some Disney movies.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resources: Verona Comics 

Depictions of Mental Health in Disney

This week Andrea and Alicen talk to Holly Forness about grief.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resources: Grief Reddit 

Grief

This week Andrea and Alicen talk with Toronto Star reporter Rosa Saba about work-life and COVID-19. She shares her tips on how to manage your mental health when you work in the news, and tips on how to manage if you're laid off.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  Rosa Saba on Twitter https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/03/26/so-youve-been-laid-off-due-to-covid-19.html Daylio app  Moodpath app CAMH Anxiety Canada Bounceback BC Thinkwell-Livewell  BetterHelp Talkspace 

Work and COVID-19 with Rosa Saba

Does anyone feel like going for a walk? This week Alicen and Andrea talk about the benefits of the outdoors on your mental health.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  4 ways to boost your health with fresh air & outdoor exercise  

Mental Helath and Outdoors

We interrupt our regularly scheduled episode to talk about COVID-19 and how the news may affect your anxiety. We hope to ease some anxiety and remind you that we’re all in this together. Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  I Lived Through SARS and Reported on Ebola. These Are the Questions We Should Be Asking About Coronavirus Facebook post from a doctor Symptoms Coronavirus: how to keep things in perspective Pandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm Coronavirus and Chronic Illness  COVID-19 Mythbusters World Health Organization  Sawbones: Coronavirus  COVID-19 Updates What to Do If You Think You May Have Coronavirus https://getpocket.com/explore/item/what-is-a-pandemic Sawbones: Quarantine  

Mental Health and the News: COVID-19

In our first of two special mental health in history episodes, Alicen and Andrea talk about how mental health used to be treated. Who knew lobotomies would be one of the better ways?  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  A Brief History of Mental Illness  A History of Mental Illness Treatments: Obsolete Practices  The History of Inhumane Mental Health Treatments  Stuff You Missed in History Class Sawbones Wishful Drinking  

How Mental Health was Treated in History

This week Andrea and Alicen dissect how social media can affect your mental health. Spoiler alert: it shockingly isn't all bad.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  How to Make Social Media More Positive  jameelajamilofficial i_weigh sartorialgeek lizzobeeating thegirlsgonestrong crazyheadcomics thelatestkate jencomas sosheslays mattzhaig gemmacorrell postivelypresent littlearthlings themollygalbraith talkspace lisaoliveratherapy 

Mental Health and Social Media

This week Alicen and Alicen give you a two for one episode as they cover both Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Echoism.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  Narcissistic Personality Disorder You Aren’t a Narcissist, But Could You Be an Echoist?  The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook  Echoism: The Silenced Response to Narcissism 

Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Echoism

Though not a mental illness, this week Andrea and Alicen tackle imposter syndrome. Take a test with us to see how much imposter syndrome affects you. Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List:  Imposter Syndrome Test Myths about Imposter Syndrome I Am Here Now 

Imposter Syndrome

It's a new year and a new decade. Join Alicen and Andrea as they discuss the ways they're going to take better care of themselves this year.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr.  Resource List:  Curable  Workout with Wickham 

How We're Taking Care of Ourselves in 2020

The holidays can be a tough time for some people. This week Alicen and Andrea discuss tips to survive and thrive during the holidays.  Theme song by Tyson Kerr. Resource List:  Holiday Survival Guide  Holiday Self-Care Planner  

Mental Health and the Holidays

Join host Alicen and co-host Andrea as they explore mental health and work to break down the stigmas that surround them, one episode at a time.

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