Najma Durrani
Najma Durrani
Andy Goldenson
Andy Goldenson
Andy Goldenson
Sunday 5th February 2023
Andy Goldenson discusses his mental health journey and the role of music therapy in recovery on Alter the Minds of Stigma.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Harmony: Andy Goldenson's Mental Health Journey
For me, mentally, I mean I feel like it was what they used to call nervous breakdown. It's really not probably appropriate now. I believe I got manic and I looked through my dad, my dad's folder of where my psychiatrist number was one morning One Day, after taking all the food out of their cupboards, nearly all the food out and my parents had gone to take my brother to the airport.
What happens when the power of music meets the fight against mental health stigma? In this episode, Andy Goldenson, Founder of Instruments of Healing and President of the Board of On Our Own of Howard County Inc., shares his compelling story.
Guided by hosts Anthony Rivera and Stephan Foster, along with Najma Durrani, the Director, Producer, and Editor, listeners are taken on a journey through Andy's experiences with mental illness, including a life-changing manic episode that led him to seek professional help. Andy opens up about how music became a lifeline in his recovery, inspiring him to start Instruments of Healing, an organization dedicated to providing music therapy to those in need.
The episode dives into the importance of creating sustainable support programs and how collaboration between various organizations can amplify efforts to break down mental health stigma. Andy's story is a beacon of hope, illustrating the transformative power of music and community support. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to understand the role of creative therapies in mental health recovery and the impact of advocacy work.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the importance of empathy, support, and innovation in overcoming mental health challenges.