The Upsides: Recent Episodes
Yessenia Franco
For too long mental health has been ignored or stigmatized. This podcast provides insight into mental health as well as embraces and invites the conversation about mental health to help break the stigma and focus on the upsides!
EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING: This episode may not be suitable for all listeners. This episode contains topics such as suicide that can be triggering. Listener discretion advised.
To kick off Mental Illness Awareness Week Jonathan and Kevin share their experience with their sexuality and discuss battles from their past and present with lighthearted humor. The LGBTQ+ community is not only affected by the discrimination and invalidation of others but also mental disorders. A member of the LGBTQ community is 2.5 times more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and substance misuse (Mental Health America, 2019). Compared to heterosexual youth, LGBTQ youth are almost five times as likely to have attempted suicide (CDC, 2016).
Jonathan and Kevin discuss ideas for others to be more accepting of themselves as well as others. These guys are the best and I am truly grateful they hopped on the podcast. Should you have any questions please feel free to send a voice message through the Anchor App or e-mail to theupsidesfm@gmail.com. Remember there's always a solution and "you're doing amazing sweetie".
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
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Sensitive topics regarding suicide are discussed in this episode. We're at the end of mental health month and I got to say it's been great seeing the awareness on social media. I'm grateful to be a part of a generation that is ending stigma and focused on self-care and growth. I ask that you remember that everyone has a story to tell and to take the time to listen to it. Don't be afraid to share your story. In this episode Melo is back and we discuss mental health as well as her experience with suicide. If you are having thoughts of suicide please reach out. Call 1-800-273-8255 or tell your family and friends. There is always a solution. You can email us at theupsidesfm@gmail.com
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Hi everyone! The episode I have been talking about since the start of the podcast is here! Dr. Jose Alvarez, a local psychiatrist, answers frequently asked questions on psychiatry and emphasizes the importance of mental health and why you should treat it as seriously as your physical health. Dr. Alvarez is willing to continue to work together in the coming year to address any mental health questions you may have. Wishing everyone happy holidays and thank you for listening to the past 7 episodes. I hope that it made you feel less alone. #theupsidesfm
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Apologies for the hiatus! I wanted to post an episode on this day to remind everyone to reach out or have the conversation of mental health with their loved ones. Michelle is joining me in this episode to talk about mental illness and the stigma around it. We also discuss some symptoms we should be on the look out for with our family and friends. We want everyone to feel comfortable to share their struggles and find ways to start feeling better. The first step is to talk about it. Hope this helps some of you. E-mail us at theupsidesfm@gmail.com if you'd like to share your story or have any questions.
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After hiatus, we're back and discussing current events as well as have Sam speak about her anxiety and methods she used to ground herself.
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Please be advised sensitive content is discussed.
After almost 12 years of feeling numb, Melo becomes exhausted of not being able to express herself and reaches out to a therapist and is diagnosed with PTSD. In this episode she shares her experience learning to aim towards happiness.
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Danny talks about his experience with Attention Deficit Disorder.
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Michelle S. talks about being baker acted and her awareness of her mood dysregulation disorder.
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My sister KD shares her experience with anxiety and depression.
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Alex shares his battle with depression and the upside of rediscovering himself and overcoming being ashamed about his mental illness.
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