In this episode, Dr. Matthew Stanford, PhD, the CEO of the Hope and Healing Center & Institute (HHCI) in Houston, TX, talks about mental health stigma, and the role that spirituality plays in how we view and approach mental health.
Dr. Stanford offers tips on supporting loved ones dealing with mental health challenges and his take on the changes in health care policy shaping the patient experience.
Among the highlights in this episode:
0:46: Today’s mantra: “I am relaxing into the unknown, and I am trusting that my mind and body will do its best to heal and comfort me through any challenges that arise today”
2:29: “There's quite a bit of stigma [about mental health] in the general population. In fact, stigma is one of the primary reasons that individuals don't actually get care. A majority of people with mental health problems never receive any treatment in the United States,” says Dr. Stanford
4:07: How education can help spread awareness and open conversations about mental health
6:24: The evolution of acceptance and perceptions around mental health
9:39: “People with mental health problems are more likely to be the victims of violence than the perpetrators of violence. That's what research shows us. But that's not the narrative,” says Dr. Stanford
11:08: What are some of the barriers to accessing mental health services?
16:36: How faith can play a role in the mental health space
21:30: The connection between physical and mental wellness
26:39: How getting the right kind of support is essential for addressing mental health
29:25: Mental health and the importance of regular self-checks
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