Michael Palma
Michael Palma
Ep. 8 — The Frontlines of Mental Healthcare w/ Special Guest Jack Lewis
Ep. 8 — The Frontlines of Mental Healthcare w/ Special Guest Jack Lewis
Ep. 8 — The Frontlines of Mental Healthcare w/ Special Guest Jack Lewis
Tuesday 19th April 2022
Join Samantha, Adam, and Michael with guest Jack Lewis as they discuss barriers, myths, and challenges in mental healthcare and addiction treatment.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Down Barriers in Mental Healthcare with Jack Lewis
I think that the study it was- if you smoke more than times before, you're the age of, I think, which is a good amount of people- your chance of getting schizophrenia is quadrupled.
Imagine navigating the maze of mental healthcare and addiction recovery. That's exactly what Samantha, Adam, and Michael tackle with their special guest, Jack Lewis, in this thought-provoking episode of 'The Addiction and Mental Health Podcast'.
Jack is no stranger to the complexities of mental health; he's a student in Northeastern University’s Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program and has hands-on experience as a Recovery Specialist at Northeast Addiction Treatment Center, a Mental Health Specialist at McLean Hospital’s Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Center, and an ABA therapist for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Together, they pull back the curtain on the gritty realities of mental healthcare treatment, psychiatric wards, and AA programs.
One of the key points they touch on is the often prohibitive cost of mental healthcare. How many people are denied the help they need simply because they can't afford it? Jack also challenges the over-reliance on the 12-step program in AA, suggesting that while it works for some, it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of coping skills and therapy, noting that medication isn't always the answer.
They dive into the intricacies of co-occurring disorders like addiction and mental health issues, shedding light on how these conditions intersect and complicate treatment. The discussion doesn't shy away from tough topics like drug addiction, the side effects of marijuana use, and the varying impacts of schizophrenia. By the end of the episode, you're left with a powerful call to action: recognize the importance of mental health and seek help if needed.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with these issues or supporting someone who is. Tune in for a candid conversation that aims to break down the barriers and myths surrounding mental healthcare.