Dr. Alauna Curry
Dr. Alauna Curry
Mental Health: The Final Frontier
Mental Health: The Final Frontier
Mental Health: The Final Frontier
Thursday 20th March 2025
Dr. Alauna Curry tackles the stigma surrounding mental health, highlighting its global impact and the need for a comprehensive approach to healing.
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37 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Eye-opening
Supportive
Honest
About this podcast
Author:
Dr. Alauna Curry
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Over one billion people worldwide live with a diagnosed mental disorder.
- Untreated mental health conditions cost the U.S. $193 billion annually.
- Understanding the connection between brain, body, and behaviour is crucial.
- Societal and cultural factors contribute significantly to mental health stigma.
- Self-evaluation is essential in addressing personal mental health needs.
You cannot fix a problem that you will not name.
Dr. Alauna Curry, a trauma psychiatrist, dives deep into the often-ignored topic of mental health in this episode of 'Minding Your Amygdala'. She discusses the paradox of modern society: despite advancements in medicine and technology, mental health remains a stigmatized and neglected issue. Dr. Alauna highlights the global impact of untreated mental health conditions, revealing alarming statistics such as over one billion people worldwide living with a diagnosed mental disorder and the economic toll of untreated conditions in the U.S.
costing $193 billion annually. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the connection between our brain, body, and behaviour to truly address mental health issues. The episode also touches on the societal and cultural factors that contribute to the stigma surrounding mental health, including the language we use and our reluctance to self-evaluate. Dr. Alauna calls for a more comprehensive and empathetic approach to mental health, encouraging listeners to recognize their own mental health needs and seek professional help when necessary.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to better understand the complexities of mental health and the importance of addressing it in our lives.