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Hosted by Dr. John Huber, Mainstream Mental Health Radio (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) covers today’s top headlines pertaining to psychology. The program also offers insight and advice on how individuals can bring about lasting positive changes in their lives. A mental health professional for over twenty years, Dr. Huber is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist, and he is a practitioner with privileges at two long term acute care hospitals. In addition, Dr. John Huber is a professor and teache ...
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Psychologists Declare Traditional Masculinity ‘Harmful’ The American Psychological Association (APA) has released guidelines that teach psychologists working with men and boys that “traditional masculinity is psychologically harmful.” According to an APA announcement, the release of Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men comes afte…
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For some drinkers, it’s almost as reliable as the pounding headache and queasy stomach: the feeling of dread that follows a night of heavy imbibing. Your mind races as you frantically scroll through your text messages and Instagrams, replaying what you can remember from the night before. Did I say anything embarrassing? Did I offend anyone? Do my f…
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It's a new year, and many people will be wanted to turn over a new leaf. That's what New Year's resolutions are for — to make improvements to our lives in some way. But they are really hard to stick to. In fact, according to one statistic, 80% of us will fail by the second week of February. A valiant effort. A study from 2016 published in Personali…
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Four Mental Health Resolutions Detach from Social Media Some people regularly post on social media faux versions of who they really are. In 2019, try taking a break from social media or use it less. Also, when someone has a birthday instead of writing a two sentence “Happy Birthday!” line on their facebook page, call that person or see them face-to…
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What Are The Mental Health Benefits of Being Skilled At Firearms? Hunting teaches respect for laws as they gain knowledge about game and land management. Charles Heller wears many hats. Charles is one of 4 co-founders of The Arizona Citizens Defense League (AZCDL), and serves as media coordinator for that organization. Charles is also the former ex…
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Are serial killers addicted to murder? Joni E. Johnston, Psy.D, is a forensic psychologist and private investigator who has done criminal and civil work since 1991. She has worked in a maximum security prison and has consulted with organizations on harassment/discrimination complaints. She is also an active writer, having published numerous article…
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Are There Mental Health Benefits of MDMA? Mainstream Mental Health Radio with Dr. John Huber GUEST: Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D. MDMA which is commonly known as ecstasy may have a much greater purpose beyond being an important aspect of rave events nationwide. Our guest today on Mainstream Mental Health radio is Matthew Wayne Johnson, Ph.D., Associate…
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Holiday Party Dos and Don’ts Want to be a great guest at the next holiday party and not the guy or gal who is remembered for being thoughtless, drunk or clueless? Suzanne Wexler, a high energy, fun, and fabulous lifestyle expert, will offer your listeners five things to remember in order to be the good kind of memorable. Among the topics she’ll cov…
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Stories covered this week include: American Families Spend Just 37 Minutes Of Quality Time Together Per Day, Survey Finds Considering a recent survey that showed American adults spend up to three hours a day on social media, you may be disheartened to learn that the average family spends just a fraction of that time together each day. A new survey …
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Christine B.L. Adams, MD is a child and adult psychiatrist practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. She is co-author with Homer B. Martin, MD of Living on Automatic: How Emotional Conditioning Shapes Our Lives and Relationships. This is a nonfiction book for general readers about the automatic knee-jerk thought, emotion, and behavior patterns present in…
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Featuring Dr. John Huber & Kristin Walker he time we spend online may seem like harmless fun. But for those with an “internet addiction,” ending an online session may cause measurable increases in heart rate and blood pressure that mimic what addicts experience during withdrawal. Scientists from Swansea University and Milan University had previousl…
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Featuring Dr. John Huber and Kristin Walker Can Black Friday & The Holiday Season Be Harmful To Your Mental Health? If you listen to the media, the holidays are a set-up for stress, depression and even suicide. But is it true? Could the “most wonderful time of the year” be damaging to your mental health? A recent study found that the chaos of major…
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Bill Duke: My 40-Year Career on Screen and behind the Camera While many film fans may not be familiar with Bill Duke’s name, they most certainly recognize his face. Dating back to the 1970s, Duke has appeared in a number of popular films, including Car Wash, American Gigolo, Commando, Predator, and X-Men: The Last Stand. Fewer still might be aware …
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Alexander Korelin has been involved in the financial community since 1967 when he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington with a dual major in Economics and Russian literature. He went on to receive his Masters in Business Administration degree, with an emphasis Finance and International Trade, from the University of …
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Check out the short quiz below to help you gauge your mental fitness. Then scroll down to see your results and the explanation for the quiz. MENTAL FITNESS QUIZ 1. Do you laugh at least 3 times each day with genuine (not fake!) glee and find joy in small things? 2. Do you have the willpower to say NO to that extra brownie, drink, smoke, or double c…
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Unfortunately, the reported decline in thinking ability is occurring at a time when there are increasing shortages of qualified candidates for jobs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Indeed, a young adult whose brain has been “wired” to be innovative, think critically, and problem solve is at a tremendous competitive adva…
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Paul William Hobby, J.D., serves as a Founding Partner in 1999, Managing Partner and Chairman of Genesis Park LP. He serves as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Texas Monthly Inc. He has executed a number of successful communications and technology investments focused around energy, telecommunications and media. Mr. Hobby has built a qual…
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Leah Chischilly: Licensed Acupuncturist and Manager of Clinical Operations at Modern Acupuncture Dr. Charles Anderson: A John Hopkins and Harvard trained physician with degrees from Princeton University, John Hopkins and Boston University. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is October 24. It’s recognized as part of an effort to bring awareness t…
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Dr. Larry Burchett / ER Doctor www.DoctorLarry.com "I could never be a doctor, I can't stand the sight of blood." Yes you can. Almost everyone can tolerate visual images of trauma through repetition. This is called desensitization. In med school, we had 2 people pass out on the first day of gross anatomy (with cadaver or dead bodies). Then they got…
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Dr. John Huber & Mainstream Mental Health Radio present - http://mainstreammentalhealth.org/ As a physician, couples therapist and relationship expert, Dion Metzger, MD. 1. How does the brain change when someone is in a relationship? Intense attraction and feelings of connection between two people can actually cause biological changes in the brain.…
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Featuring Dr. John Huber & Kristin Sunata Walker - http://www.mainstreammentalhealth.org/ What You Halloween Costume Reveals About You Halloween costumes are a great way to peer into your friend or loved one’s mind, personality or mood for the day! They are also good reflections of one’s inner, hidden desires that they may be afraid to express. And…
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Kristi Guzinski is a mother, wife, friend, entrepreneur and mental health advocate that has overcome adversity and is winning at life.Mainstream Mental Health
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Confirmation Chaos: Have Americans Become Too Politically Radicalized? Saturday’s confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh caused some Americans to celebrate and others to explode in anger. The days leading up to Kavanaugh being sworn in saw hateful, vulgar rhetoric being spewed between millions. Has the rubicon been crossed where Amer…
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In the hallowed halls of Washington, DC, a drama is being played out for the entire world to witness; the confirmation hearing to the Supreme Court for Brett Kavanaugh. In the minds and hearts and bodies of sexual assault survivors, something even more powerful is rampaging through. In increasing numbers, people are coming forward to share their #m…
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'Lawnmower Parents' Take Over From 'Helicopter Moms' As The New Generation Aim To Shield Their Children From Adversity A new generation of parents are leaving their children unequipped to deal with adversity, teachers and psychologists say. The 'lawnmower parent' is one who rushes to push down any hurdle that could get in their child's way, relievi…
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America Trends features subjects that matter to all Americans ranging from pop culture to world events, while uniquely encouraging audience interaction and enabling coverage of the very latest, up to the moment, trending content. Youtoo America is the destination for what makes this country great. From sports to cars, music to celebrities, technolo…
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As a rapidly rising new star in talk radio, Ethan Bearman quickly established himself as the voice of Generation X. After hearing Ethan’s broadcasts, Publisher of Talkers magazine, Michael Harrison, raved, “I have heard one of the major voices of talk radio’s future, and it emanates from a young man named Ethan Bearman.” These days, fans and follow…
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Eyewitness to the Paranormal: The Experimental Psychology of the ‘Unexplained’ Research in experimental psychology has shown that many paranormal sightings fall directly within the realm of eyewitness memory. Experiments reveal that such “sightings” derive from the psychology of the observers rather than from supernatural sources. Experiments show …
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Jacksonville Shooting: Gunman's Motive Probed; Gamers Call For More Security At Events Authorities continued to probe Monday why a player at a video-game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, gunned down two people and wounded 11 others Sunday, an incident that has prompted calls for more security at gaming events. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office …
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Mental Health Perspectives: Featuring Dr. John Huber & Kristin Walker Six Dangerous Social Media Challenges Killing & Injuring America’s Youth Internet challenges can be fascinating to teens, who can be both impulsive and drawn to behavior that draws attention, especially in social media. Some challenges, like the ALS ice bucket challenge or the ma…
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Four Reasons Why Mike Judge’s 2006 Film “Idiocracy” Correctly Prophesized Life In America Today Dumbing down of English language As a culture many of our citizens no longer speak in clear, concise sentences. Communication is often done through social media or text messaging and the English language is plummeting in eloquence. Words like: Fam, Bruh,…
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Margalis Fjelstad, PhD, LMFT, works with clients who are in relationship to someone who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder, and she facilitates groups on Caretaker recovery. She has previously been an Adjunct Faculty member at Regis University in Colorado Springs and at California State University in Sacramento. She is the author o…
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University of Texas to Treat Masculinity as a 'Mental Health' Issue The Counseling and Mental Health Center at the University of Texas at Austin recently launched a new program to help male students “take control over their gender identity and develop a healthy sense of masculinity.” Treating masculinity as if it were a mental health crisis, “Mascu…
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Using ‘Girl Power’ to Crack the Glass Ceiling The #MeToo movement has afforded women more personal power than ever before. But they still have a long way to go when it comes to cracking the glass ceiling, especially in creative fields. Award-winning author and filmmaker Kailin Gow has been on the frontlines of the women’s empowerment movement for y…
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SHARK WEEK: Why Are We Afraid of Sharks & Should You Be Afraid To Go Into The Water? Sharks, specifically great whites, were catapulted into the public eye with the release of the film Jaws in the summer of 1975. The film is the story of a massive great white that terrorizes a seaside community, and the image of the cover alone—the exposed jaws of …
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Emma Yasinski is a science journalist. She holds a Master’s degree from Boston University in Science and Medical Journalism as well as a Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Lafayette College. WEBSITE: https://emmayasinski.com/ TOPICS: Emma’s articles: Freshman College Students Often Skip Necessary ADHD Medication http://www.mdmag.com/medical-new…
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As the outcry grows against the new security screenings at US airports, one population may face a special burden at TSA checkpoints: victims of rape or sexual assault who are now confronted with a procedure that they feel explicitly strips them of control over their bodies. The experience “can be extremely re-traumatizing to someone who has already…
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Peter Anthony Holder was born and raised in Montreal, Canada to Horace and Hilda Holder, who were originally from Barbados. He had a desire to be in radio from the age of seven. He followed his dream, going to Dawson College in Communications. During his time there he was the radio station manager and on the board of the television station. While t…
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Website: http://www.julierosenbergmd.com/ Book: Beyond the Mat: Achieve Focus, Presence, and Enlightened Leadership through the Principles and practice of Yoga Julie Rosenberg, M.D. Pediatric Oncologist and Health Optimization Expert Time spent on social media is considered a risk factor for mental health problems. Analysis of a national survey of …
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As the school year concludes, millions of Americans will engage in a number of activities this Summer – some of which may include seasonal employment. What summer jobs can likely have the most positive or negative impact on your mental health? Summer Jobs That Can Be Helpful To Your Mental Health Camp Counselor Your daily activities are subject to …
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Today we face the Devil with guest Dr. Richard Gallagher. Dr. Richard Gallagher is a board certified psychiatrist and a Professor of Psychiatry. Educated at Princeton, he trained at Yale and Columbia where he remains on the psychoanalytic faculty. He is a recognized medical expert on discerning cases of demonic possession, advises multiple clergy o…
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How to use the power of hypnosis to transform your life What exactly is hypnosis? While definitions can vary, the American Psychological Association describes hypnosis as a cooperative interaction in which the participant responds to the suggestions of the hypnotist. While hypnosis has become well-known thanks to popular acts where people are promp…
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Mental Health Perspectives: What separation from parents does to children Featuring: Dr. John Huber & Krisin Walker More than 2,300 children have been separated from their parents since May after crossing the southern U.S. border, according to the Department of Homeland Security. And Dr. Colleen Kraft, president of the American Academy of Pediatric…
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Klarisana was founded in 2015 by Dr. Carl J. Bonnett M.D. in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Bonnett is a Board Certified (ABEM) emergency physician as well as a Fellow in the Academy of Integrative Pain Management. During the 20 years serving in the Army National Guard (Lieutenant Colonel), he had four deployments to the Middle East (Iraq 2003, Afghanista…
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When Dr. Jeanne Sanner was in her early 20s she was so despondent she put her then-husband’s Air Force-issued pistol to her head and pulled the trigger. Unhappy with her marriage, unsure of her sexual orientation, afraid of hurting her family and everyone else she loved, she decided that her best option was to kill herself. Luckily, the gun jammed.…
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Gerry Cooney is a retired Irish-American professional heavyweight boxer and host of his own national radio show, “At The Fights” heard on SiriusXM. Known for his big left-hook and his imposing size, the tall, lean Gerry Cooney had his first paid fight on February 15, 1977, beating Billy Jackson by a knockout in one round. Nine wins followed and Coo…
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What to Do When Your Friend is an Addict We all know that addiction doesn’t just impact addicts; it also shatters the lives of spouses, children and friends. But what can loved ones actually do to help an addict? Addiction counselor and former addict Kathy Williamson says, “Many people feel helpless watching someone they care about struggle with ad…
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In America today it’s common to observe individuals or groups of people frequently expressing shock & outrage over what other individuals or groups of people have said and done. The term “I am offended” appears to be a phrase we are hearing more often than ever before. When someone says “I am offended” they are outwardly expressing their negative i…
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Why do so many powerful men behave like Harvey Weinstein? This psychologist has some theories. Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at the University of California at Berkeley. (Courtesy Dacher Keltner) Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is not an anomaly. He is just another man who attained great power. And as Lord Acton famously said, power …
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New research shows that we regret the couldas more than the shouldas. If you look back over the course of your life, do you feel you took advantage of every opportunity that came your way? Or, are you living with the weight of regret? No matter how accomplished you may be, it’s true that everyone experiences the harsh reality of knowing they failed…
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