Global Mental Health Outreach

Biology and Mental Health | Treatments of Mental Health Illnesses

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:41:24 GMT

In this weeks podcast, Venice talks about the different treatments of mental health illnesses as well as types of mental health professionals whom you can ask your help when struggling. She talks about the differences between antidepressants and psychotherapy and which treatment method should be used when. If you are looking for information on how to get help and which path to take when doing so, stay tuned and listen in!

Biology and Mental Health | Basic Mechanisms of Antidepressants

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:21:36 GMT

In today's podcast, Jacequine talks about the basic mechanisms of antidepressants such as SSRI's(Prozac) and other antidepressants tat are commonly prescribed by psychiatrists when someone has severe depression or other negative mental health disorders. Listen in to learn about the scientific aspect of mental health, as well as possible treatments to discuss with a doctor if you are someone who is struggling with your mental health.

Biology & Mental Health ∣ How Music Affects Our Brains

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 01:00:17 GMT

In this episode, Shreya talks about how music affects our brains. She dove into how different genres of music affects different areas of our brains, as well as the reason behind our feelings associated with music. She then opens up about her experience with music, and how listening to music helped her cope with the challenges life throws at her.

My Mental Health Story | Moving Across the Country and Mental Health

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 21:55:14 GMT

In today's podcast episode, officers from the Canada outreach branch interviewed different students and professionals about their experiences of living away from home and how that affects their mental health. They speak about how they had to adapt and be independent, as well as how coming to a new country is intimidating, especially when you don't have family members or friends in the new country.

My Mental Health Story | My Culture and Mental Health

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 01:22:39 GMT

Samhitha, a 18 year old girl from India has been suffering from various symptoms of mental illness. In this episode, she talks about how the Indian society and her cultural upbringing has contributed to her mental turmoil. She also discusses how people in India stigmatize Mental Health, and how we can go from here. Finally, she ends the podcast with a thoughtful message to people in situations similar to hers.

My Mental Health Story | Depression And My Experience

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:32:53 GMT

In this episode, we have Venice from the GMHO podcast department talking about her experiences with depression as a student dealing with an abundance of exams and other stressors. She also talks about how support should be given for people dealing with mental illness, and how there no "one size fits all" solution when it comes to support.

My Mental Health Story ∣ Anxiety & Depression

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 01:00:17 GMT

In this episode, Shruti Varahala from our organization is joined with Angelica Galluzo from The Revolutionized Mind to share her lifelong journey with mental illness. She highlighted to importance of wordings surrounding mental illness, as well as how we should be cautious when talking about this topic. Angelica emphasized the difference between mental health and mental illness, and one of her biggest wishes is that the public can separate shame from mental illness. Not only did she open up about her struggle, we also discussed the controversy surrounding psychiatric medication and how they can benefit some of us. Lastly, we talked about the warning signs of a developing mental disorder as well as how to support a loved one.

Trigger warning: suicide & self harm is talked about in this episode

Starting the Conversation | Overachieving and External Validation

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 19:29:53 GMT

In this episode, Venice talks about how many of us think that in order to be successful we have to be productive, but this is simply not the case. She brings up conversations she had with friends about how striving for the bet and external validation academically is a source of happiness. Stay tuned to learn about hustle culture, overachievement, and external validation. Make sure to check out more of GMHO's podcasts as well!

Starting the Conversation | Why We Struggle to Open Up

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:21:35 GMT

In this podcast episode, Venice talks about the struggles and pressures that come with opening up about one's mental health journey. She talks about her own personal journey with not being able to pinpoint why she was feeling a certain way and the frustration that comes with not being able to explain your feelings to a peer or anyone else. She ends by giving tips about how to help someone who is going through certain mental health issues and how to have empathy for those who are struggling.

Starting the Conversation | Anxiety and Nervousness

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:02:50 GMT

In this podcast episode, Yashvi from the GMHO podcast department will be talking about the effect that social media can have on a young person's anxiety. She talks about the health effects that can arise from anxiety and how to cope with feelings of being extremely overwhelmed. She talks about how social media should be used as something positive, and how to not get affected by the negative things that you see.

Starting the Conversation | How to Live a Healthy Life

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 23:32:58 GMT

In this episode, Chelsea talks about tips to lead a healthy life such as incorporating a healthy diet and exercise into your life in order to maintain happiness. She also talks about the influence of social media and TikTok on people's perception of what a healthy life actually is, such as the "it girl" trends, which sparked productivity and a health conscious mentality in a lot of teenagers. She then ends by speaking about her own story leading a health conscious life and how to prioritize yourself.

Starting The Conversation | The Importance Of Self Worth

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:41:52 GMT

In this episode, Shruti talks about the importance of self worth, and the struggles and hardships one has to face when on a journey to love themselves. Self-respect and learning to love yourself is definitely easier said than done, but the importance that self worth plays in our daily life is weighted heavily on how we feel. Stay tuned for the next episodes as well!

Starting the Conversation | Fears about the Future

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 16:38:35 GMT

In this episode, Cavelle and Angeline started off by talking about the pressures of school(especially in high school), the stress of maintaining grades, and how to balance a million things at once. They then get into advice about how things change in the future, and how to not be set on what you want to do as things are unexpected. The important thing is to do what you're truly passionate about and to not get affected by stereotypes society has set for us, especially academically.

Starting The Conversation | The Signs Behind Procrastination

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 22:38:55 GMT

In this episode, Shreya talks about the signs behind procrastination. She begins the conversation by talking about how humans have always had the tendency to procrastinate, by giving scientific and historic examples on how procrastination has become normalized. She then goes on to give tips to prevent procrastination.

Starting the Conversation ∣ Finding Motivation & Burn Out

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 01:00:18 GMT

In this episode, Shruti talks about her own experience with motivation (or the lack of), as well as how it has affected her mental health. She also covered how feeling 'not good enough' is a major contributor of demotivation and burn out, and how unending comparison can become toxic.

Starting the Conversation ∣ Diving Deeper into School Stress

Mon, 23 May 2022 01:00:18 GMT

In this episode, Kelly and Emily dives deeper into school stress, particularly among secondary students in Hong Kong. They discussed the detrimental effects of school stress, the different types of stress, as well as how toxic stress culture is. Last but not least, they shared how they deal with stress themselves, and how we can help our friends dealing with school stress.

Disclaimer: due to certain concerns, Emily's voice is dubbed over.

Starting the Conversation ∣ School Stress in Different Countries, Comparison, and Asking For Help

Mon, 02 May 2022 01:00:17 GMT

In this episode, Shruti Varahala from California and Kelly Yeung from Hong Kong discusses about the detrimental effects of school stress, particularly the stress that comes from comparison. They pointed out the differences between the school systems of their home towns and yet somehow, stress still revolves around the same thing - peer comparison and societal pressure. Furthermore, they touched on the topic on how to receive support as a high school student by opening up about their own experiences. Lastly, they included a few tips about how to support your friends during tough times. Through this podcast, they hope to not only advocate for a more positive learning environment at their school, but also eliminating the toxic culture of associating one's self esteem to comparison.

Starting the Conversation ∣ Mental Health in India & Bangladesh

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:00:16 GMT

In this episode, our members from the India-Bangladesh Branch have interviewed wide range of people in their countries. Coming from countries where talking about mental health is considered as taboo, our team wanted find out how different people see this topic. The main questions we explored include: what is mental health to them, why mental health comes with such avoidance in their countries, and how do we go from here. In fact, they have provided us with valuable insights on how they want to initiate change within their country, and their eagerness in erasing stigma about mental health.

Starting the Conversation ∣ Social Anxiety

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 01:00:17 GMT

In this episode, Cavelle and Angel dives into their experiences with social anxiety both in and outside of school. They shared multiple examples of how social anxiety can manifest in people, as well as how they cope with it. They also shared how they stay motivated despite of their struggle, and hopes their tips can help others struggling with the same thing.

My Mental Health Story ∣ Passion & Mental Health

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:00:20 GMT

In this episode, Angel talks about her story with immigration and her mental health. She covers how she remained optimistic despite the instability in her life, and how her passions grounded her when facing mental health challenges.

My Mental Health Story ∣ Eating Disorders EP.3

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 08:20:04 GMT

In this episode, we have summed up what have been discussed in the past interviews with Sage. This episode highlights what Sage and us want everyone to know about eating disorders, as well as how you can help a person with EDs.

Interview | GMHO x My Alcohol Story

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:53:07 GMT

In today's podcast, Shruti sits down with Anit Annadi to talk about the start of his organization My Alcohol Story. Myalcoholstory.com allows teenagers to anonymously share their personal struggles with alcohol, developing a safe community where teenagers can see that there are others their age struggling with alcohol abuse, which reminds them that they aren't alone.

My Mental Health Story ∣ Eating Disorders EP.2

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:12:46 GMT

In this episode, Sage continues to share her journey with mental illness and anorexia. She covers the symptoms she faced from several mental illnesses, as well as her treatment process. Mostly importantly, she revealed how she found hope in the midst of suffering. Stay tuned to our last episode where we will talk about how we can help people that struggle with EDs :)

Trigger warning: this episode covers details about the symptoms of EDs which may be triggering to some, please click off if needed!

Processing Grief and Talking About How We Feel | GMHO X Zane Landin

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 01:10:53 GMT

In this week's podcast, Shruti sits down with Zane Landin, founder of the PositiveVibes magazine, participant the Mental Health Forum in Washington DC, and youth mental health advocate to talk about how processing grief looks different for everyone and how to open up about the dark emotions a person can feel. They relate over a shared experience and talk about how losing a loved one can affect you differently based on age and where you are at in life.

My Mental Health Story ∣ Eating Disorders EP.1

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:27:37 GMT

Sage, a 17 year old girl, has been suffering from anorexia nervosa since her teenage years and is currently on her way towards recovery. In this episode, she talks about how her past experiences has led to her eating disorder, as well as the triggers of her anorexia nervosa. Stay tuned for future episodes where we will cover the symptoms and treatment process for her eating disorder :)