PsyMood Series: Recent Episodes
Ross Wilson
PsyMood Series will bring therapists, specialists and individuals that work in the mental health sector. Our discussions and speakers will provide support through experience, scenarios and more. A little about PsyMood: Our platform matches specialists and clients based on cultural background and languages, as well as providing a secure video conference tool for the sessions. Our Services are provided in 40 different languages and specialists coming from a diverse cultural backgrounds, variety of specialists such as Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Therapists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Music Therapists and Coaches.
Invisible Crisis on the Transgender Community | Webinar (April 5th)The Transgender Day of Visibility or TDOV is an annual observance held on March 31st to celebrate transgender people and raise awareness about the discrimination and challenges they face. Transgender individuals and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ often experience higher rates of mental health issues, and increased rates of poverty, unemployment, and homelessness compared to the general population. This is largely due to the discrimination, stigma, and lack of acceptance they may face in society.Our goal in this webinar is to deepen our understanding of these issues and explore ways in which we can support the transgender community in its fight for equality and dignity. We will hear from a range of experts and activists, who will share their insights, experiences, and strategies for advocacy and allyship.
When it comes to mental health, women are especially vulnerable for various reasons. There are certain things that make women more likely to experience mental health problems. Statistically speaking, they are almost twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety.
Infertility affects about 10-15% of individuals of reproductive age. While couples cant control all the causes of infertility, they can control eating habits. Couples can experience significant anxiety and emotional distress and it takes a heavy toll on their Mental Health
This is part 1 of our 2 part Webinar series on Mental Health and our LGBTQ@+ communities. I was honoured and privileged to host and speak with 2 amazing humans about their own personal struggles and what they found helpful during their coming out journey. This is a wonderful heartwarming talk, and one that we are free to speak our thoughts and minds in a safe space.
On our last episode of Movember2021, we are honoured to have Himel Das who is Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, OAMHP. This episode will be an insightful look into men's mental health and strategies on finding solutions to trauma, cultural taboo and more.
About Us: PsyMood platform matches specialists and clients based on cultural background and languages, as well as providing a secure video conference tool for the sessions. Our Services are provided in 38 different languages and specialists coming from a diverse cultural backgrounds, variety of specialists such as Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Therapists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Music Therapists and Coaches.
Himel Das Website: https://www.himeldas.ca
Part 2: Let's discuss men's mental health stigma and how it is influenced by their cultural background! This is part 1 of a 2 part webinar we did with Himel Das and Elazar Roytgarts.
Discussion around mental health is filled with stigma. For men, this challenge is heightened. Many cultures around the world have a negative label associated with mental health issues. Preconceived notions about “manliness” have resulted in a taboo for men who wish to be open about their struggles. Fear of being seen as weak or not being understood by those in their society are some of the concerns.
Let's discuss men's mental health stigma and how it is influenced by their cultural background! This is part 1 of a 2 part webinar we did with Himel Das and Elazar Roytgarts.
Discussion around mental health is filled with stigma. For men, this challenge is heightened. Many cultures around the world have a negative label associated with mental health issues. Preconceived notions about “manliness” have resulted in a taboo for men who wish to be open about their struggles. Fear of being seen as weak or not being understood by those in their society are some of the concerns.
In this episode with speak with our special guest Nadia Prando, who is a therapist with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology completed in Brazil. She has extensive training in Pregnancy, Maternity, parent-child attachment, Children’s development, and Family relationships. We speak about the mental health struggles that youth face during and after the pandemic, and how youth from diverse cultural backgrounds may struggle being away from home during this time. We also speak of our own personal struggles during the pandemic and the importance of being mindful of ones own needs.
PsyMood's platform matches specialists and clients based on cultural background and languages, as well as providing a secure video conference tool for the sessions. Our Services are provided in 38 different languages and specialists coming from a diverse cultural backgrounds, variety of specialists such as Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Therapists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Music Therapists and Coaches.
Come say hi and see what we are up too www.psymood.com
Link below for our Webinar today at 7pm EST:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/finding-resilience-and-coping-with-traumas-disabilities-and-diversity-tickets-182747702297
As men we are raised to look up to superheroes as the symbol of "Manhood". Yet they don't speak about the pain and suffering they experience as a hero. You telling me Batman witnessing his parents being killed, that he doesn't have PTSD?
Have you heard of "Self Suicide"? Self suicide is a term I came up with to describe my actions and for me to be aware of during my journey of self.
Cope Wilson is #thehomelessvet of the Canadian Special Forces, he is on an 11 month road trip in search of meaning, purpose and a new home throughout the U.S. and Canada. This episode is an in-depth talk about addictions, mental health and the stigma of being a man with mental health.
We are neurologically made to ask for approval, but what if we could change that to rewire it to make it seek our own approval?
So you want to talk about Aliens huh? Well you may not like my thoughts on this.....or will you?
Do we as humans lack reason for believing in God and religion? This episode I talk about that and my discussions with a scientist and non believer about creation.
We live in a "Mad" world and we reflect what we see, hear and feel in this world! We are a reflection of the mental health crisis in our world.
We are in a world where we are dictated by what happens outside our bodies and how we feel when we cant control what happens outside.
We live in a word where must be a name and form! We want enlightenment and clarity, but yet we are fearful of what it takes and what we have to eliminate from our lives to reach it.
The thoughts if fear are our fault! We make the thought of fear a reality and the process of eliminating fear, is through our own mind.
Have you ever felt alone in your own body, in your home and in your world? I have been feeling that in the last few weeks and i will breakdown how i see the process of it all and how i deal with it.
A new year has begun and we are preparing for our resolutions! Yet we force them to happen and in the process, we guarantee failure. We force everything around us but we cant seem to understand, that allowing the process to happen...Is the key to success!
How do we as humans, parents and family deal with Childhood Trauma? This episode will be a time for me to open up on my Trauma and share my route to healing.
Muscles conceal your reality! We must focus more on our internal flame and less on the shell. When we focus on our internal flame, our shell will flourish.
How and why do we live with fear? Is this forever, does this get better and does this go away? This episode is about how I live a fearless life no matter what.
The hardest question we give ourselves, is why do I exist and for what purpose? This is a question I ask myself daily and this is what Ive come up with.
Today we enter a 28 day lockdown! How will this affect us and our soul? How will this help us? What will we do now? These and many other questions I will answer in my own words.
How do you forgive? This topic is very powerful and for some very difficult to deal with. Forgiving those that have harmed you, forgiving your boss for firing you and forgiving your partner for leaving you, are very difficult to comprehend. Here is my thoughts and stories of forgiveness.
We are in lockdown mode! As some of you have witnessed or are currently in lockdown mode, this couldn't come at the worst time. My province is now on a 28 day lockdown, and I shall be ringing in the new year inside! How will this affect me and you?
This Christmas will be very hard for allot of people, including myself. Allot of people will be allow for the holidays, unable to see their loved ones and feeling lost. This time of year, is going to be the time we need each other even more!
We have all witness the protest, rallies and anger surrounding Covid and God. We see people using the word of God as a weapon to force people to believe in their anger. This is the time for unified support and less about forceful agreement.
I feared to ask for help, i was scared to be bullied for my thoughts and i was worried that my Mental Health Stigma will follow me for the rest of my life. My parents hired a Therapist for me, but yet i felt worse after it!
One of the greatest struggles i had and will continue to have, is it ok for men to be venerable? Is it ok for men not to be men? Is it ok for men to show emotion without the fear of being judged as less than a man?
We speak of changes in the world that we need to see for the future, yet we neglect the changes needed for the present. Women's rights is not just about females, but the whole world! If we miss the opportunities to make change in the rights of women, we miss the chance to grow a better world!
The main reason I became a minister and started to study the theology of all faiths. I also want to discuss my thoughts on how faith is seen and understood in todays modern, media world.
Even to this day, I fight to keep my head above water, find hope in my world and build a stronger foundation. Mental Health is a part of my life, but it will not define me!
- About myself
- The purpose of the podcast
- Topics that we will discuss
- Who is invited to join the podcast
- How often will the podcast be on
- Get them excited for the podcast and upcoming guests