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Call to Mind shares thoughtful explorations of the vital mental health issues that shape our lives. Through first-person stories of people living with mental illness and expert interviews -- each episode fosters deep awareness and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.
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- 4 weeks ago52 min
Silent Battles: Mental Health & Military Service
Mental illness is the leading cause of hospitalization for America’s military service members. Anxiety conditions and post-traumatic stress disorders lead the list of diagnoses.This episode explores the mental health needs of people serving in the military, and of veterans. We hear about how combat and non-combat military duty can impact mental health. And we explore the unique resources and support available to service members and veterans.This episode was originally reported in 2025.Learn more about Call to Mind at calltomindnow.org.
- Jun 24, 202652 min
Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health
Every day, queer teens and young adults are challenged by the politicization of gender identity and sexual orientation and the rise in anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. And the mental health consequences are alarming. A staggering 45 percent of LGBTQ+ youth 13 through 24 report to have seriously considered suicide, and 14 percent have tried to hurt themselves, according to a 2022 report from The Trevor Project. Considering LGBTQ+ youth face continued fights around their identity, what are mental health concerns specific to queer youth? And what support is necessary for LGBTQ+ teens and young adults to best take care of their well-being amid a national political climate that’s working against them?This episode was originally reported in 2023.Learn more about Call to Mind at calltomindnow.org.
- Jun 17, 202652 min
The Burden of Being
Black women and girls experience discrimination, microaggressions and stereotypes every day. Living with daily racism has a profound impact on the mental health, well-being and lives of all those coping with it. This episode explores the unique mental health burdens of Black women and girls in the United States. Through interviews with mental health providers and people sharing their personal stories, we’ll explore the effects of racism and how care systems can shift to better help Black women thrive. This episode was originally reported in 2024.Learn more about Call to Mind at calltomindnow.org.
- Jun 10, 202646 min
Introducing: Speaking of Psychology
Today we're sharing an episode of another podcast we think you'll like. Speaking of Psychology, from the American Psychological Association, is an audio podcast highlighting some of the latest psychological research with the goal to help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives. This episode explores what it means to rely on AI companions for emotional support, and how this new technology may affect human relationships. Host Kim Mills is in conversation with Ashleigh Golden, Psy.D., and Rachel Wood, Ph.D.Find more Speaking of Psychology podcast episodes.Learn more about the American Psychology Association.
- Jun 3, 202652 min
Call to Mind: The Fifth Branch
Over the past decade, police in America have shot and killed 1,939 people who were in the middle of a mental health crisis. That’s 20% of all police killings in that time. Those deaths helped fuel a movement. Instead of armed police, more than half of the country’s largest cities now send specially trained social workers and EMTs. This new generation of first responders handle 911 calls involving mental illness, substance use disorders or suicidal thoughts. Call to Mind: The Fifth Branch is a special episode made in partnership with the Tradeoffs podcast. This episode takes listeners to Durham, North Carolina, to meet people who have reimagined the city’s crisis-response system.Learn more about Call to Mind at calltomindnow.org. For information about Tradeoffs and reporting related to this episode go to tradeoffs.org.
- May 27, 202652 min
Immigration and the Challenge to Belong
Immigration in the United States has reached historic numbers. More than 50 million people born in other countries now call the United States home.Migrating to a new country can bring unique mental health challenges, such as coping with the traumas that may have caused a person to leave home, and the pressure of fitting into a new community. Meanwhile, global conflicts, the COVID-19 pandemic, changes to U.S. immigration policy and America’s recent deportation crackdown have all amplified the challenges of making a new home in the United States. This episode explores the unique mental health challenges for immigrants in America. Learn more about Call to Mind at calltomindnow.org.
- May 20, 202652 min
The Reason for Sleep
We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. And not because we’re lazy. Every living creature sleeps, from cats to dolphins, and even fruit flies — it’s an essential need for good health and survival. So, if sleep is a basic health need, why do so many people have trouble doing it?Nearly a third of Americans say they sleep poorly or not enough. Our 24/7 culture makes it tough to get a good night’s sleep; we prize long work hours, fast-paced productivity, staying up late to socialize, and simply striving for more. While lack of sleep can leave a person groggy, it can also signal a mental illness, make an existing problem worse and increase the risk of mental health issues.This episode explores the fundamental relationship between sleep and mental health.Learn more about Call to Mind at calltomindnow.org.
- May 13, 202652 min
Weathering the Storm: Climate Change and Mental Health
Every day we hear concerning news about the human costs of climate change. Severe storms and wildfires can lead to housing instability. Air pollution and dirty water have been tied to respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular diseases. And a growing area of psychological research reveals that climate change is both harming our mental health and triggering new disorders.This episode looks at the mental health consequences of climate change. We’ll hear from experts who say climate-related anxiety, depression and grief are urgent mental health issues. And we’ll hear real-world stories of people coping with a rapidly changing environment.Learn more about Call to Mind at calltomindnow.org.
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Call to Mind shares thoughtful explorations of the vital mental health issues that shape our lives. Through first-person stories of people living with mental illness and expert interviews -- each episode fosters deep awareness and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.
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