Modern Minds with Mark Henick

Modern Minds with Mark Henick

The mental health space is undergoing a seismic shift, not only in personal understanding, but in public engagement, clinical interventions, and scientific research. Join mental health advocate and bestselling author Mark Henick in this limited series of focused conversations with some of the leading minds on the forefront of this ongoing evolution. Modern Minds is a podcast of Hartford Healthcare.

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June 20, 2024 56 mins

In this last episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark Henick speaks with Dr. Ahmed Hankir about his new book "Breakthrough: A Story of Hope, Resilience and Mental Health Recovery". Dr. Javeed Sukhera drops by to talk about the radical recovery movement at Hartford Healthcare.

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On this episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark speaks with Dr. Awais Aftab and Dr. Paul Puri about the process, history, and ethics of involuntary hospitalization in psychiatry. Dr. Aftab is a psychiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. He is a member of the Psychiatric Times editorial board, and he writes online at Psychiatry at the Margins. Dr. Puri is a psychiatri...

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On this episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark speaks with Dr. Anna Schaffner and author Sarah McVanel about burnout among healthcare workers. They cover the personal and organizational aspects of this matter of vital concern.

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It's that time of year again - kids of all ages are adjusting to their return to school, and their parents too! For kids with diverse needs, this transition comes with some unique considerations. Dr. Susan Rich is on the show to share some strategies for how to support children and families during this time. Then, Mark is joined by his former professor, Dr. Pamela Epley, a special education expert at the Erikson Institute for Child...

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For some, medications can play a crucial role in managing various mental health conditions and in improving quality of life. However, as our understanding of medicine advances, so too does our knowledge of the efficacy and potential risks associated with certain drugs commonly used for mental illnesses. Mark delves into the art and science of de-prescribing — the process of thoughtfully reducing or discontinuing medications for men...

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We've entered into a psychedelic renaissance. We can finally see the promise of novel treatments for some of the most common mental health problems. Yet, psychedelics continue to carry the stigma imposed by the war on drugs. On this episode, Mark Henick is joined by two distinguished scientists: Dr. Godfrey Pearlson from Yale University and the COBRA lab at the Institute of Living, and Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu from the Johns Hopkins...

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Recent surveys by the Centers for Disease Control add to the mounting evidence that the mental health of teenagers is in serious decline. Yet in the face of this, 80% of children and youth who need treatment have no access to a specialized mental health provider. Mark Henick is joined by New York Times bestselling authors Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Lisa Damour to discuss the state of teen mental health. Then, Senator Chris Murphy (D...

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March 1, 2023 52 mins

On this episode of MODERN MINDS, we’re looking at healing spaces, recovery-oriented architecture, and the impact of environmental design on our mental health. Mark Henick speaks with Hartford Hospital psychiatrist-in-chief emeritus Dr. Hank Schwartz, HKS Global Practice Director and Principal Dr. Upali Nanda, as well as architect and director of Psychological Design Dr. Jan Golembiewski.

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Welcome to Modern Minds, hosted by Mark Henick. This is a limited series podcast brought to you by the Hartford Healthcare Behavioural Health Network. Every month, Mark talks with a range of innovative and creative guests, who are all at the forefront of the mental health revolution. Today, Mark speaks with Hartford Hospital chief of psychiatry Dr. Javeed Sukhera, NAMI Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ken Duckworth, and New York Times ess...

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December 12, 2022 1 min

Welcome to Modern Minds, a limited series podcast brought to you by the Hartford Healthcare Behavioral Health Network.

Join mental health advocate and bestselling author Mark Henick as he talks with a range of innovative and creative guests, who are all at the forefront of the mental health revolution. They're some of the most fascinating thought leaders and change agents whose ideas and activities are driving the mental health mov...

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