Psychiatry & Society
What makes for a mentally healthy society? Harvard psychiatrist Reuben Hendler, MD explores this big question from multiple perspectives, in dialogue with deep thinkers and compassionate healers. This is a podcast for anyone interested in mental health and how the healing of individuals and society can go hand in hand. Ideas expressed on the podcast are those of its contributors and not the views of Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, McLean Hospital, or other hospitals and programs. The content of this podcast provides general information only - not medical or professional advice. References to individuals' experiences of health reflect amalgamations of multiple experiences.
Psychiatry & Society
Stigma & Conceptualizing Addictions | Dr. John Kelly
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Reuben Hendler, MD
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Season 1
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Episode 4
Defining mental health is not straightforward, but it is important - because how we understand and describe mental health conditions has a real impact on mental health. In today's episode, psychologist Dr. John Kelly shares his expertise on stigma to help us understand the consequences of our ways of viewing addiction and recovery.