S2.E15: Pan-Depression. Conquering the Mental Health Pandemic (Part 2)

Donate here —> GoFundMe. The mental health pandemic is the most urgent issue we as a society face. In this episode, we discuss why it is especially challenging for our youth from a social and biological perspective. There is a way out, and we as a society need to address the extrinsic and intrinsic factors to help our youth. This episode features Dr. Crystal Duc Tran, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor Psychology at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. She is an expert in Developmental Psychology and Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience. She is passionate about educating others about child and adolescent psychology, statistics, lifespan development, language, and race/diversity, along with teaching students how to maximize their degree for graduate work and the job market.

Here are some resources that Dr. Tran recommends for anyone who has mental health challenges: American Psychological Association (APA): https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines —You can also find available psychologist near you listed by state from the APA link. In Houston, we have several: 1) Mental Health America of Greater Houston: https://mhahouston.org/ 2) The Harris Health Center for Mental Health and IDD: https://www.theharriscenter.org/ 3) Texas Health and Human Services COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 833-986-1919

Also, if you or a loved one is experiencing mental health issues, suicidal thoughts or substance abuse disorders, please reach out to your caregiver or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline here: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineSAMHSA. SAHMHSA is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

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