Just Start The Conversation
Just Start The Conversation
Get ready to ‘JUST STARt the Conversation’ -- brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation! Kevin Crockett is joined by Psychotherapist Amie Allanson-Dundon to discuss timely topics in mental health. Each episode, they keep it real to help the community deal with issues that can affect everyone’s mental health. They want everyone to know that “We Care, We Understand and You’re Not alone”. …Social links:
Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 49 - Unpacking Psychosis: A Conversation on Schizophrenia & Stigma
How would you explain schizophrenia to someone who’s never encountered it before—say, a teenager or someone outside the medical field? What are some of the most misunderstood symptoms of schizophrenia? Dr. Christopher McCarthy, a St. Luke’s Penn Foundation Psychiatrist, joins the show to discuss …
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 48 - First Responder Mental Health and PTSD
What are some of the most mentally challenging aspects of the service that our Military members and First Responders face? What advice would you give to someone who is currently struggling and unsure where to turn? Dr. Benjamin Iobst, an Organizational Psychology and Criminal Justice Consultant --…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 47 - RUOK Program at Souderton High School
We will always be excited to talk to young people making an impact in the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast! RUOK? (Are you okay?), was created to spread awareness about mental health struggles among students at Souderton Area High School. The abbreviation symbolizes how it only takes four let…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 46 - Empty Nest Syndrome
What are some of the emotions we experience when our kiddos leave? How do we navigate a shift from the normal routines we were used to? Jennifer Schriffert is with the Community Support team at St. Luke's, and she joins Crockett and Amie Alanson Dundon to discuss this big life transition in the '…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 45 - Substance Use and Self-Awareness
What does self-awareness mean in the context of substance abuse? How can you tell when someone's behavior is a cause for concern? Amy Maurizio, the Director of Operations for Substance Use Disorder and Recovery at St. Luke's joins Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss these questions a…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 44 - Parents and Kids Transitioning From School and Summer
Parents. Kids. We are ALL in this thing together! The kiddos are home for the Summer. Parents, how do we know when it's boredom... or perhaps something more? Dr. Alycia Walty, Chief Medical Officer for Star Community Health joins Amie Alandson Dundon and Crockett to discuss some common challenges…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 43 - Seniors Mental and Physical Health
What are common mental health issues for older adults? How can we as caretakers help our seniors with their mental and physical health? Dr. Jerica Gerena, a Psychiatrist at St. Luke's Quakertown Campus joins Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss a good game plan for helping the older a…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 42 - Adults and Social Media
You are what you consume -- and we're not talking about food! It can be a great asset, or can be difficult to navigate -- but social media is here to stay. How can we as adults be conscious of what we are taking in, how can we help our kids understand the good and bad of social media -- and how t…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 41 - Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
You always hear 'what to expect when you're expecting'... sometimes... it's not what you expected! Andrea Breter, the Clinical Coordinator of Psychotherapy at St. Luke's, joins Amie Alanson Dundon and host Kevin Crockett to discuss how the physical and mental process of having a baby can be hard.…
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Just STARt the Conversation - Ep 40 - Career Change and Mental Health
At come point in your career, maybe you thought -- 'this just isn't it for me anymore'. That can come early in life, or well into an established career. Maria Wood of St. Luke's HR joins the show to discuss career assessments, transition from one career to another, and the tole mental health plays…
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