Mental Health Mosaics

From people describing what it's like to have hallucinations to others explaining how colonization shaped the mental health care system, Mental Health Mosaics digs deep into conversations about mental health. Through interviews, poetry, and storytelling, Alaskans and others explore the topic from a wide variety of cultural and social lenses.

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Introducing Mental Health Mosaics

October 04, 2021 • Out North

Talking about mental health isn't easy, but it could be. Mental Health Mosaics will dive deep into the issues and help ou talk about mental health.

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Introducing Mental Health Mosaics
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[00:00:00] Ralph: "Every time I start to feel something, I want to numb that pain."

[00:00:06] Dana: "I was frightened. I was embarrassed. I did not know what to do next."

[00:00:11] Jered: "It was difficult for me to not initially just still feel broken."

[00:00:16] Anne: Talking about mental health and dealing with mental health concerns can be hard, but it doesn't have to be.

Mental Health Mosaics is a new podcast that explores the topic through the stories of people who have sought to understand their own issues, and those who have supported them. We'll discuss everything from childhood trauma and colonization to resilience and healing.

[00:00:40] Parinita: "It takes a lot of courage to open up to someone."

[00:00:43] Melody: "What do we imagine, moving forward, to decolonize mental health care?"

[00:00:49] Kris: "But I know that kindness makes a difference. Talking about suicide makes a difference."

[00:00:55] Anne: And this podcast can help you make a difference in your life or in someone else's. Subscribe today to Mental Health Mosaics.