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In the News - November

Ryan and Mandy discuss Ruby Barker, Seasonal Affective Disorder, ultra-processed foods, the top 5 states for mental health, a study regarding the lack of correlation between violence/mass shootings and mental health, and brain biomarkers in children being able to predict mental health issues.     Links to the articles mentioned:    'Bridgerton' actor calls out Netflix for not offering support during mental health crises [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/bridgerton-actor-calls-netflix-not-offering-support-mental-health-cris-rcna122889]    What doctors wish patients knew about seasonal affective disorder [https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-about-seasonal-affective-disorder]    Depression Linked to Ultra-Processed Foods, Sweeteners [https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20231020/depression-linked-to-ultra-processed-foods-artificial-sweeteners]    New Rankings List Nebraska as Top State for Mental Health [https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20231012/new-rankings-list-nebraska-as-top-state-mental-health]    Blaming mental illness for gun violence is counterproductive and cruel, say experts [https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/08/mental-health-illness-gun-violence-risk-mass-shootings]    Adolescent Brain Biomarkers Predict Mental Health [https://neurosciencenews.com/teen-mental-health-biomarkers-25168/]      To reach the National Suicide Hotline, please call 988.    Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/The-Greenest-Side-102763048725340/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegreenestside/]!      Hosted by Ryan Machemehl and Mandy Pope. Produced by Mandy Pope and Ryan Machemehl. Edited by Ryan Machemehl.   View Privacy Policy at Buzzsprout.com/Privacy. View Disclaimer at TheGreenestSide.com/Podcast.  Copyright tgsmedia, LLC. All rights reserved.  Support the show [https://givebutter.com/thegreenestside]

In the News - October

Mandy and Ryan discuss some of the mental health effects of the Israel-Hamas War, Connecticut’s new laws to help the unhoused population, and the 988 Crisis Line’s new feature.    Links to the articles mentioned:  As Israel-Hamas conflict continues, why war can be a global health crisis [https://abcnews.go.com/Health/war-impact-global-health-experts-israel-hamas-conflict/story?id=103856240]  Homelessness declared public health crisis in CT, mental health services expanded [https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2023-10-02/homelessness-declared-public-health-crisis-in-ct-mental-health-services-expanded]  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Adds American Sign Language Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Callers [https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/20230908/988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-adds-american-sign-language-services-deaf-hard-of-hearing-callers]    To reach the National Suicide Hotline, please call 988.    Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/The-Greenest-Side-102763048725340/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegreenestside/]!      Hosted by Mandy Pope and Ryan Machemehl. Produced by Mandy Pope and Ryan Machemehl. Edited by Ryan Machemehl.   View Privacy Policy at Buzzsprout.com/Privacy. View Disclaimer at TheGreenestSide.com/Podcast.  Copyright tgsmedia, LLC. All rights reserved. Support the show [https://givebutter.com/thegreenestside]

In the News - September

Mandy and Ryan discuss California's CARE Courts   Links to the articles mentioned: At new mental health courts in California, judges will be able to mandate treatment [https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/20/1200479082/mental-health-courts-california-care-debate] Texas high court allows law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors to take effect [https://apnews.com/article/transgender-care-texas-minors-302e7a15c0442ce3eee6aacdcdf02b80] IOS17 to have mental health tracker [https://www.healthline.com/health/new-health-tracking-in-ios-update#There-are-two-lanes-on-this-health-track]  To reach the National Suicide Hotline, please call 988.    Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/The-Greenest-Side-102763048725340/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegreenestside/]!    Hosted by Mandy Pope and Ryan Machemehl. Produced by Mandy Pope and Ryan Machemehl. Edited by Ryan Machemehl.   View Privacy Policy at Buzzsprout.com/Privacy. View Disclaimer at TheGreenestSide.com/Podcast.  Copyright tgsmedia, LLC. All rights reserved. Support the show [https://givebutter.com/thegreenestside]

In the News - August

Mandy and Ryan discuss Mental Health Care and insurance companies, medical breakthroughs, and LGBTQ+ employment.    Links to the articles mentioned:  White House pushes private insurance companies to cover mental health care  [https://abcnews.go.com/Health/white-house-insurance-companies-cover-mental-health-care/story?id=101624512 ] Brain imaging-based biomarker of depression identified  [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230627225233.html ] Equality Rising: LGBTQ+ Workers and the Road Ahead  [https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/2023-Equality-Rising-Report-Final.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1y_TcoIDGXN_s3_UA9XDVFs8goc24yd38GDsO1GpPGE-Fs9QYY4vN3KX4_aem_AVYINsnFQq7pAG7YjmNRR-tb-Jk2GFrawOv_3RX_9t03g-F2v14MZQbj3Ys0098RUmU ]   To reach the National Suicide Hotline, please call 988.    Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/The-Greenest-Side-102763048725340/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegreenestside/]!      Hosted by Mandy Pope and Ryan Machemehl. Produced by Mandy Pope and Ryan Machemehl. Edited by Ryan Machemehl.   View Privacy Policy at Buzzsprout.com/Privacy. View Disclaimer at TheGreenestSide.com/Podcast.  Copyright tgsmedia, LLC. All rights reserved.  Support the show [https://givebutter.com/thegreenestside]

In the News - July

In this new series, Mandy and Ryan discuss recent news and events in the mental health world. Our first episode includes news about Andrew Toles, Ed Sheeran, Megan Fox, and our relationships with interactive technology.    Links to the articles mentioned:  Dodgers Re-Sign Andrew Toles  [https://www.si.com/mlb/2023/04/18/dodgers-resign-andrew-toles-mental-health] How Does Interactive Technology Affect Mental Health and Wellness?  [https://www.rutgers.edu/news/how-does-interactive-technology-affect-mental-health-and-wellness ] Ed Sheeran Confesses: Tears, Trauma, and Those Bad Habits [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/ed-sheeran-new-album-subtract-tour-cover-story-interview-1234694319/]  Megan Fox Just Addressed The Claim That She Forces Her Sons To Wear "Girl Clothes" [https://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseastewart/megan-fox-sons-girl-clothes-claim-response ]  To reach the National Suicide Hotline, please call 988.  Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/The-Greenest-Side-102763048725340/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thegreenestside/]!  Hosted by Mandy Pope and Ryan Machemehl. Produced by Mandy Pope and Ryan Machemehl. Edited by Ryan Machemehl.   View Privacy Policy at Buzzsprout.com/Privacy. View Disclaimer at TheGreenestSide.com/Podcast.  Copyright tgsmedia, LLC. All rights reserved.  Support the show [https://givebutter.com/thegreenestside]