Mental Health Matters: Recent Episodes
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This series by Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas looks at mental health in the Wichita area. It is in conjunction with the Wichita Journalism Collaborative.
On this episode of Mental Health Matters Eric Litwiller says in a dark moment, knowing someone cares enough to demonstrate that you are not alone can make all the difference.
Eric Litwiller says it may be prudent to bring someone's attention to their sudden behavioral changes.
Eric Litwiller argues more research is needed before warning labels are used on social media.
Eric Litwiller says to follow your instincts if you notice changes in the mental health of a loved one.
Eric Litwiller says mental illness looks like anything. And considering it affects children, seniors, families, veterans, CEO’s and the homeless alike, it also looks like everything.
Eric Litwiller says anxiety disorders are generally very treatable, especially the earlier they are caught.
Eric Litwiller says that a patient's history is important when diagnosing mental illness.
Eric Litwiller says for most businesses, employee turnover cost is well into the thousands.
Eric Litwiller says one third of women and nearly two thirds of men who died by suicide in the last 15 years utilized their access to a firearm as the means to take their own lives.
Eric Litwiller says the National Suicide and Prevention Lifeline has already made a big impact.
They say that when it rains, it pours. But the truth is that when one thing happens, it makes it more likely that another thing will happen. That type of correlation exists in the world of mental health as much as it does anywhere else.
Eric Litwiller says people living with mental illness are 12 times more likely to be the victim of a crime than the perpetrator.
If you find yourself ashamed after engaging in your addiction, hiding it from friends and family members, lying about how often you do it, or going into debt to support your use, then your relationship with this substance or behavior is not healthy.
Commentator Eric Litwiller says people with severe mental illnesses are more likely to be addicted to nicotine.
Founders of the Zero Suicide Initiative have been actively seeking to get all aspects of medical care involved in the statistical elimination of suicide.
Commentator Eric Litwiller says prevention of mental health illnesses is cheaper than treatment.
Commentator Eric Litwiller says recovery from a mental health illness isn't always about finding a cure.
Commentator Eric Litwiller says access to mental health care is important for minority populations.
The family of eight mental illnesses grouped under the eating disorder classification is statistically the second most deadly type of mental illness, costing not only one life every 52 minutes, but also significant costs to their community.
Being a mentor reinforces the fact that we are admired and looked-up to, and that there are those who aspire to make more of themselves both for their families and their community, building on the foundation that we have provided.
Mental health researchers are constantly looking for new ways of offering hope to those living with treatment-resistant depression. And some of those options have become available right here in Wichita in the last few years. One of the most promising is Spravato.
Senior isolation has been linked to anxiety and depression, not to mention high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, Alzheimer’s, weakened immune systems, and general cognitive decline.
An estimated 195,000 people are employed within the city limits of Wichita. And combined, those people – myself included – are costing their employers nearly $1.4 billion dollars in lost productivity due to untreated mental illness every year.
Behavioral changes which are met with silence and indifference reinforce to the person exhibiting those changes that they are alone in their struggle, and that isolation is the primary enemy of good mental health.
More than two hours a day in front of a screen has been linked to childhood obesity, behavioral problems, impaired academic performance, and more.
Much has been made of the efforts in Wichita to address homelessness as a part of the renewed effort toward mental health. But while all thumbs are fingers, not all fingers are thumbs.
Substance use disorders in those who are already living with another mental illness may arise from the short-term effects of the substance without regard for the long-term effects.
What many of us think of as anger is actually a manifestation of how people manage their anger.
The next time you hear a story about mental illness, think about the children, adults, and seniors in your life, and how the seemingly innocuous actions they take each day actually reflect the mental health struggles that they are trying to hide.
Commentator Eric Litwiller says that reports show that over 50% of those who are incarcerated in the United States today live with a mental illness.
Commentator Eric Litwiller says the unfair stigma associated with mental illness that keeps people from being willing to acknowledge their need for medical treatment.
Commentator Eric Litwiller says depression is still one of the least understood prevalent mental illnesses in Wichita.
Commentator Eric Litwiller suggests developing healthy coping skills can break down barriers.
Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas explains that while we might picture someone else when thinking about mental illness, we may be dealing with it ourselves too.
Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas explains why seeking help for someone who is an alcoholic is more complicated than you might think.
Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says that chronic illnesses can cause depression.
Up now, commentator Eric Litwiller says an often-misunderstood mental health illness is highly treatable.
As we continue our series on mental health, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas looks at an important tool in mental health care.
As we continue our series on mental health, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says sometimes we need to understand the deeper story.
As we continue our series on mental health, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas looks at an illness that's often frustrating and misunderstood.
As we continue our series on mental health, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says investing in mental health can pay off in many ways.
As we continue our series on mental health, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says we need to look at what can be done to limit the danger of suicide by firearm.
As we continue our series on mental health, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas looks at what might seem to be a confusing coping mechanism.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says it's important to know when to seek help.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says many of the issues we deal with today have been around for a very long time.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says we need to work to make sure everyone can get help when they need it.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says it's important to know your family health history, both physical and mental.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says a mental health checkup should be part of our personal maintenance.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas talks about the complexities of PTSD.
As we continue our mental health series, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas looks at surprising relationship.
As we continue our mental health series, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas looks at a bold approach to combatting suicide.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says we need to deal with potential problems before they get too big.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says we need to think about what recovery from chronic illnesses might mean.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says we need to reconsider what it means to be healthy.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas talks about the added difficulties minority groups face.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says the importance of good sleep cannot be overstated.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas talks about the dangers of an unhealthy relationship with food.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says we need to be prepared if we see a mental health emergency.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas talks about the benefits of mentorship.
As we continue our series looking at mental health in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas talks about the relationship between mental health issues and depressive disorders.
As we continue our series looking at mental health in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas talks about the relationship between mental health issues and isolation of the aging.
As we continue our series looking at mental health in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas looks at the cost of "presenteeism."
As we continue our series looking at mental health in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says we need to be conscious of the mental health needs of even our youngest family members.
As we continue our series looking at mental health in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas talks about the relationship between mental health issues and isolation.
As we continue our series looking at mental health in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas talks about the relationship between mental health issues and homelessness.
As we continue our series on mental health, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says we need to be aware of our addictive tendencies.
As we continue our series looking at mental health in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says sometimes there is strength in numbers.
As we continue our series looking at mental health in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas talks about anger.
As we continue our series looking at mental health in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas discusses mental illness.
As we continue our series on mental health, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says we need to be educated about suicide.
As we continue our series looking at mental health in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas talks about the stigma surrounding mental health.
As we continue our series looking at mental health issues in the Wichita area, Eric Litwiller of the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas says mental illness can be prevented, or treated later.