Psychiatry & Society
What makes for a mentally healthy society? Harvard psychiatrist Reuben Hendler, MD explores this big question from multiple perspectives, in dialogue with deep thinkers and compassionate healers. This is a podcast for anyone interested in mental health and how the healing of individuals and society can go hand in hand. Ideas expressed on the podcast are those of its contributors and not the views of Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, McLean Hospital, or other hospitals and programs. The content of this podcast provides general information only - not medical or professional advice. References to individuals' experiences of health reflect amalgamations of multiple experiences.
- Update frequency
- every 30 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 10
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Mindfulness in Education | Richard Brady
Youth in the United States and around the world are suffering, with heartbreakingly high rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. How can schools and teachers help? Join us on …
Bonus: Mental Health Services, Part 2 | Dr. Lloyd Sederer
Listen in to this brief bonus episode, as Dr. Lloyd Sederer returns to the podcast to discuss takeaways from his new book: Caught in the Crosshairs of American Healthcare. Dr. Sederer discusses the i…
History of Psychiatry | Prof. Elizabeth Lunbeck
We may be used to thinking about mental health through the lens of psychology. What might we learn from looking through a different lens? Diverse fields of study can bring new insight - Sociology, An…
Climate Change & Mental Health | Daniel Sherrell
We are living in an era of rapid change - for example in our technology, social movements, and the environment. These changes influence our mental health and are themselves influenced by our usual wa…
Global Mental Health | Dr. Vikram Patel
What can we learn from an international perspective about promoting mental health at home? Global health visionary Dr. Vikram Patel shares insights from research and practice around the world.
Mental Health Services | Dr. Lloyd Sederer
What sort of healthcare system best supports the mental health of society as a whole? In today's episode, we hear from Dr. Lloyd Sederer, who uses his experience leading public and private mental hea…
Stigma & Conceptualizing Addictions | Dr. John Kelly
Defining mental health is not straightforward, but it is important - because how we understand and describe mental health conditions has a real impact on mental health. In today's episode, psychologi…
Social Determinants - Homelessness | Dr. Katherine Koh
Social factors can be as important to health as biology. So, how our society approaches social issues matters for our collective mental health. In this episode, we zoom in on one social determinant o…
Peer Work | Steve Fedele
It's not all about healthcare. There are many ways of promoting mental health, including policy-making, public education, advocacy, leadership, and research. This episode focuses on one way of promo…