64 | Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with | Charlotte Jones-Morgan

Mental health deserves the same routine care we give our teeth and heart, and today’s conversation shows how to make that real. We sit down with Charlotte, a clinical therapist who serves at one of Alabama’s largest psychiatric hospitals and leads community initiatives to bring mental health education into the church. She breaks down the biggest myths holding people back, the early signs to watch for, and why anxiety spiked in recent years, from pandemic uncertainty to constant social comparison and financial strain.

Together we unpack the power of cognitive behavioral therapy and how a single thought can shape emotions, behavior, and outcomes. You’ll hear clear, practical tools: thought-challenging that asks “Where’s the evidence?”, grounding exercises that calm panic, journaling routines that contain racing thoughts, and short movement breaks that reset the nervous system. We also turn to family life, teaching kids to name feelings, share, and self-soothe, through Charlotte’s children’s book packed with real coping skills like bubble breathing and simple DBT-inspired techniques. For adults, we connect suppressed emotions to workplace behaviors and offer daily emotional check-ins, boundaries, and self-care strategies that actually fit a busy life.

Access is a central theme. Charlotte shares how to find help even without insurance, including pro bono options and sliding-scale platforms, and spotlights the 988 mental health lifeline. We also explore community programs like Hats Brunch and Mental, where grief, trauma, psychosis, and addiction specialists demystify care and restore hope. If you’re considering becoming a therapist, Charlotte maps the path and explains why doing your own grief and trauma work is essential for sustainable, compassionate practice.

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