Mental Health Month – Podcast Ep. 23

by | May 6, 2019

Welcome to the 23rd episode of the Living Healthy Podcast, presented by LA Fitness.

May marks the start of Mental Health Month, and so on today’s episode, we bring back Dr. Neel Doshi, to help us understand exactly what mental illness is, the effects of mental illness on the body, and how social media and technology play into these conditions.  

We also discuss ways to reach out for treatment and the future of mental health in general. Dr. Doshi is double board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with Kaiser Permanente of Orange County. He joined us about 6 months ago to discuss this topic, and we had yet another great conversation with him!   

For more information on ways you can get involved for Mental Health Month, please visit http://lafitnesscares.com/. 

How Are We Doing? 

This podcast should not replace any exercise program or restrictions, any dietary supplements or restrictions, or any other medical recommendations from your primary care physician. Before starting any exercise program or diet, make sure it is approved by your doctor.

Timecard Markers – Mental Health Month – Podcast Ep. 23

Introduction    

Begins at 0:01    

Dr. Neel Doshi, double board certified in Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with Kaiser Permanente of Orange County, joins the show    

Begins at 0:39 

What is Mental Health? 

0:48 

Why is Mental Health Becoming So Mainstream?  

2:48  

How Can We Bridge the Empathy Gap? 

4:20 

What Are the Best Ways to Engage with Someone Struggling with a Mental Illness?  

5:27 

How Do Mood and Emotions Correlate with Mental Health?  

7:42 

How Much Does Your Environment Affect Your Mood?  

9:09 

Humor’s Impact on Mental Health 

10:32 

Natural Defense Mechanisms: How They Play a Part in Our Emotions  

12:28 

Social Media and Technology: How It Affects Mental Health  

13:06 

Mental Health Apps  

14:25 

Which is a Bigger Threat to Positive Mental Health: Social Media or Living a Sedentary Life? 

17:35 

Are There Certain Types of Exercise That Are Best for Improving Mental Health?  

20:26 

How Long Should You Exercise to Reap the Benefits?  

21:52 

Does Everyone with Mood Issues Need to Be in Therapy?  

24:03 

The Future of Mental Health 

25:10 

Actionable Advice  

26:36 

Outro  

28:17 

Recommended Podcast Episodes 

3 Comments

  1. Itara
    Itara on 05/09/2019 at 10:33 am

    What a wonderful episode! I think a lot of people can relate to feeling like
    exercise is a release, i know it is for me! I’m also glad to know that people are seeking out help for their mental health more than ever because it is becoming normalized with more and more people speaking out about it.

    I also agree with what Dr. Doshi said about social media effecting your mental health. It is hard to constantly see people doing bigger or better things than you, and it’s not always the best place to be when you are feeling down on yourself. Always good to take a digital detox and remember what’s important to you.

  2. PAM
    PAM on 05/10/2019 at 8:58 am

    Great episode! First of all great to see more conversations around Mental Health during May is Mental Health Month! Definitely helps to move towards destigmatizing and normalizing the need for care and self help. I really appreciate how Dr. Doshi speaks of mental health as it affects all of us in everyday life.

  3. Anita Pat Dos
    Anita Pat Dos on 05/21/2019 at 10:44 pm

    Great podcast episode. Dr. Doshi does an excellent job correlating mental health and exercise and encourages me to move!

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