Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Let's talk Mental Health with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Eisen
Let's talk Mental Health with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Eisen
Let's talk Mental Health with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Eisen
Monday 20th January 2020
Dr. Jeffrey Eisen talks about mental health stigma, resources, and improving care access on 'Henry's Uncle'. Listen now for eye-opening insights.
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Henry's Uncle, Erik Kilgore
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jeffrey Eisen on Mental Health and Addiction
I think it stems back to what we talked about in the beginning, which has to do with stigma, that we are treating this problem different than other medical and other health problems, and I personally, in the work I do each day, I treat them the same, because that's the only way we're going to solve this problem.
Ever wondered why mental health still carries such a heavy stigma? In this episode of 'Henry's Uncle', host Erik Kilgore sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Eisen, the Chief Medical Officer, to dig into the world of mental health and addiction. Dr. Eisen opens up about his life mission to support those grappling with mental illness, stressing the importance of treating mental health issues just like any other medical condition.
He also sheds light on the resources available for those in need and highlights the critical role of harm reduction in addressing these challenges. This conversation dives deep into the systemic issues plaguing mental health care in the United States, including the dire need for better access to care and more affordable treatment options. Dr. Eisen’s insights are both eye-opening and practical, offering listeners a chance to rethink how society views and handles mental health.
Whether you’re struggling with mental illness, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about how we can improve mental health care, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear Dr. Eisen’s powerful message: 'We need to treat mental health issues the same way as any other medical problems, because that's the only way we're going to solve this problem.'