Sarah Carter on Mental Health, First Responders, and Open Communication

Kyle Goodknight and Sarah Carter discuss Sarah's journey into mental health, the challenges in mental health education, and the importance of open communication in first responder relationships. They also cover managing stress through leisure activities and dealing with vicarious trauma.

(0:00) Introduction and Sarah’s Medication Experience
(0:33) Introduction of the Guest and Episode Theme
(1:20) Sarah Carter’s Background and Journey into Mental Health
(3:57) Challenges in Mental Health Education and Practice
(7:03) Personal Experiences and Perspectives on Mental Health Diagnosis
(12:11) First Responder Mental Health and Personal Relationships
(20:05) The Necessity of Open Communication in First Responder Relationships
(24:55) Sponsor: FirstResponderAid
(28:16) Managing Stress Through Leisure Activities
(32:11) Dealing with Vicarious Trauma
(35:24) Closing Thoughts and Advice for New Professionals
(36:31) Sponsor: Frontline Empowerment Solutions