Expert Insights on Mental Health
Conversations with trusted professionals to help you better understand mental health, crisis care, men’s mental health, and the connection between mind and body.
Explore video interviews with mental health and healthcare professionals on topics that matter. From men’s mental health and the military to what happens during a mental health crisis in the emergency room, these conversations are designed to provide clarity, reduce uncertainty, and help you feel more informed and supported.
Men’s Mental Health in the Military
Men serving in the Military often face unique mental health challenges shaped by culture, expectations of strength, and exposure to high-stress environments. In this conversation, a licensed clinical social worker shares insight into common struggles, barriers to seeking support, and what meaningful mental health care can look like for men, especially in military settings.
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Licensed clinical social worker Mr. Bradley Singer discusses men’s mental health in the military, including common challenges, cultural barriers to seeking help, and how support can be accessed in meaningful and effective ways. This conversation offers insight into stigma, emotional wellbeing, and mental health care within military settings.
Exercise and Mental Health: Managing Stress and Anxiety Through Movement
In this interview, personal trainer Brandon Ansara-Milbaugh shares how physical exercise can support mental health, including its impact on stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation. He also discusses the role of mindfulness in his own routine and how intentional movement can help improve overall wellbeing and resilience.
Personal trainer Brandon Ansara-Milbaugh discusses the connection between exercise and mental health, including how physical movement can support stress and anxiety management. He also shares his personal approach to mindfulness and how intentional exercise can improve emotional wellbeing, resilience, and overall mental health.
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What to Expect During a Mental Health Crisis in the Emergency Room
In this interview, Physician Assistant Becky Spoehr, PA-C, explains what typically happens when someone arrives at the emergency room during a mental health crisis. She walks through the process of physical and mental health evaluations, why wait times can be long, and how overwhelmed healthcare systems can impact care. This conversation also highlights possible outcomes, including stabilization, resources, and referrals to higher levels of care when needed, with the goal of helping you feel more informed and prepared if you ever find yourself, or a loved one, in this situation.
Understanding what happens in a mental health emergency can make a difficulty situation feel less overwhelming. Explore more expert insights, or book an appointment if you’re seeking support for your mental health.
Physician Assistant Becky Spoehr, PA-C, explains what to expect during a mental health crisis visit to the emergency room, including how patients are evaluated, why physical assessments often come first, and the reasons behind long wait times. She also discusses common outcomes such as stabilization, support resources, and referrals to higher levels of care when needed. This conversation is designed to help reduce fear and uncertainty by offering clarity on how the emergency system works during mental health crises.