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Penn Medicine Physician InterviewsPenn Medicine Physician InterviewsPenn Medicine Princeton | Multidisciplinary approach to non-small cell and small cell lung cancerDr. Leonid Emerel reviews the management of non-small cell and small cell lung cancer at the multidisciplinary cancer clinic in the Medical Arts Pavilion at Penn Medicine Princeton Thoracic Surgery. Dr Emeril reviews diagnostics, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and surgery, and the value of rapid access to the surgeons on staff.2025-06-1300 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat Treatments Work for Moms with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders?Evidence-based treatments, such as DBT, CBT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) really do help moms with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD).  But finding a community of new mothers can also really make a difference. Host Andy Dean and Lisa Tremayne discuss PMAD risk factors, ways to find a supportive community in your area, and how therapy can help.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2025-05-2120 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhy Screening for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Falls Short....and When to Ask for HelpParenthood is tough, and most veteran parents don’t share how hard it is in the first year. Host Andy Dean and Lisa Tremayne, RN, PMH-C, CBC keep it real sharing stories of new parenthood and the inadequacy of the existing screening tools. They also share risk factors for PMAD and some of the biological reasons for PMAD.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2025-05-1421 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthPerinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Are Not Always What We Think of as Postpartum DepressionNew mothers are talking, or tweeting, or posting about their experiences.  Many curate beautiful (and probably unrealistic) images of the halcyon days of motherhood.  Others are starting to describe what it’s really like.  This week host Andy Dean speaks with Lisa Tremayne, RN, PMH-C, CBC, Founding Director, Center for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders about the new way the clinical community describes what many moms are experiencing, and how sharing can help other families.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Fol...2025-05-0721 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthFlipping the Script on the Podcast: Host Andy Dean on Anxiety Disorders TreatmentThe tables turn today on the Mind on Mental Health podcast as host Andy Dean, LCSW, is interviewed by Ken Pecoraro, LCSW, LCADC from CPC Integrated Health in Monmouth County, NJ.  Andy’s private practice focuses on working with adults with severe anxiety disorders including obsessive compulsive disorder, and in this episode he discusses why approaching fears, instead of avoiding them is so helpful with anxiety.   You can view the Youtube video of this podcast here:   Facing Your Fears: Andy Dean, LCSW on Exposure Therapy   For more information on Penn Med...2025-04-3021 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthPractical Tips for Treating Anxiety DisordersIn this final episode with Elizabeth Turk-Karan, PhD, she and Andy sit down to discuss how to go about finding effective treatment for anxiety disorders and what strategies tend to be the most helpful.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2025-04-2318 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat is Exposure Therapy, and How Can it Help Quell Anxiety?Overcoming anxiety often requires spending time purposefully being uncomfortable. Host Andy Dean and Elizabeth Turk-Karan, PhD explain exposure therapy and how it works for many who experience anxiety disorders.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2025-04-1615 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthThe Difference Between Anxiety and an Anxiety DisorderJoin us for the first of a short series on anxiety disorder with renowned expert Elizabeth Turk-Karan, PhD of the Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety at Penn Medicine. Starting with the basics of defining the difference between the anxiety we all experience and debilitating anxiety disorder, host Andy Dean and Dr. Karan share their experiences working with patients whose disorder interferes with everyday life in many ways.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! 2025-04-0814 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthToday's Best Therapies for Helping Those with AddictionsHost Andy Dean nerds out with Ken Pecoraro about current therapy modalities for addiction treatment. Both have years of experience in the field, and they will share their thoughts on the best mix of treatment practices. The common thread in all of them: making a connection.   Video:  Practical Strategies for Engaging Clients in Substance Use Treatment   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2025-04-0210 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthTwenty-First Century Tips for Families with an Addicted Loved OneWith a combined 45 years working in mental health and addictions treatment, host Andy Dean and guest Ken Pecoraro, LCSW, LCADC have helped thousands of family members to engage loved ones with addictions in treatment. While there are no easy answers, Ken and Andy share tips on how to support a loved one in finding or staying in treatment.   Video:  Practical Strategies for Engaging Clients in Substance Use Treatment   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on...2025-03-2613 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthIs the Disease Model of Addiction Outmoded?The disease model of addiction is a framework that views addiction as a chronic, relapsing brain disease. It posits that addiction is caused by changes in brain chemistry and neurobiology that make it difficult for individuals to control their substance use behavior. Harm reduction is a newer treatment modality that focuses on the person with the addiction making incremental changes to reach a goal they set. How do these two models co-exist? Host Andy Dean speaks with Ken Pecoraro, LCSW, LCADC, CCS a longtime therapist and educator with CPC Integrated Health in Monmouth County, NJ.   Vide...2025-03-1814 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWho Can Benefit From Art Therapy?When there just aren’t words to express the feelings. When you don’t even know what’s bothering you. When you are open to a new experience. These are all examples of when art therapy may help. As Andy Dean and art therapist Jenna Pattison discuss, art therapy lets you keep your defenses and still make progress toward healing.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2024-11-2017 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat to Know About Art TherapyWhat does it take to be an art therapist? What’s the difference between an art teacher helping you learn the craft and an art therapist who is helping you to consider what’s under the surface of your art? Andy Dean and Jenna Pattison dive deep into art therapy this week. Join them.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2024-11-1312 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat is Art TherapyWhat’s the difference between art and art therapy? That’s the question host Andy Dean explores with art therapist Jenna Pattison. Listen in to learn about Andy’s own experience finding therapeutic release through art.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2024-11-0622 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhen Grief Gets ComplicatedHumans have complicated relationships in life, and when someone dies or leaves our lives, we have complicated reactions. Andy and therapist Diane Wiltshire discuss how we process grief, and how to honor those who grieve uniquely.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2024-10-3025 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthGuilt in the Grieving ProcessLittle by little we process grief, and at some point, we laugh again, or we enjoy an event, or we even start to feel a little bit free. The result can be guilt, as if by recovering from grief we negate the love we felt for the person who is gone. Host Andy Dean and therapist Diane Wiltshire discuss guilt in the grieving process, as well as the fear that may come with loss.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Fo...2024-10-2315 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthAcceptance and GriefOne truism across humanity is that we will all experience grief at some point. It might be the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a radical change in our way of life, or the loss of a beloved pet. Sometimes grief is complicated by trauma, says Diane Wiltshire, LSW, primary therapist in the Women’s Program at Princeton House Behavioral Health. No matter what the cause, acceptance of the grief process, as difficult and different it might be for each of us, can help the healing process. Join host Andy Dean as he explores notion of...2024-10-1614 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow to Support the Hispanic CommunityUnderstanding the power of familismo is a key to understanding how to best support Hispanic individuals who seek treatment for mental health issues. The idea that family comes before the individual can make treatment easier (the whole family will support you in recovery) or more difficult (a person may be hesitant to seek treatment because their illness will affect the whole family). Yuliza Avelar, LSW, who works with teens at Princeton House Behavioral Health, explains how cultural issues should be taken into account when working with Hispanic individuals.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House...2024-10-0916 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthBarriers for Hispanic and Latin X CommunitiesWe kick off the Fall 2024 season of Mind on Mental Health by celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and talking about barriers Hispanic and LatinX families may experience when seeking help with mental health. Host Andy Dean speaks with therapist Yuliza Avelar, LSW, who works with adolescents at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, about stigma, helping to define mental health concepts, and how the immigrant experience affects kids and families.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! 2024-10-0220 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat’s it Like to be a Mental Health Therapist? How to Manage ChallengesJoin three therapists at different stages of their careers as they discuss what it’s like to be a mental health therapist. Host Andy Dean speaks with Ciani Young, LAC and Rachel de Groh, LCSW, LCADC about self-care, managing burnout, and what they all enjoy about being therapists.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2024-05-2218 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthExpectations for New Therapists: Imposter SyndromeOn this episode, Andy is joined by Ciani Young, LAC and Rachel de Groh, LCSW, LCADC.  The three mental health clinicians discuss challenges they experienced when they started working, lessons they’ve learned that cannot be taught in a classroom, how to measure success in treatment, and how they have all managed imposter syndrome.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2024-05-1524 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow Tween Parents Can Support ThemselvesIt can feel selfish to take off to the gym or shut the door and do some yoga when your tween is riding a rollercoaster of emotions. But Dr. Jody Kashen tells host Andy Dean that self-care can not only help you, but can be an important model for kids learning how to regulate themselves and become healthy adults. Tune in to find out how to take care of yourself and have fun with your kids.     For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)  2024-05-0813 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow to Support Your TweenParents instinctually want to protect their kids, especially when their tween is going through rapid changes and may be unsure of the world. Host Andy Dean and Dr. Jody Kashden provide three ways that families can support their tween in this complicated period.    For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2024-05-0117 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat Separates a Teen From a Tween?The teen years can be tough, but the most profound changes are happening to tweens—kids in 5th – 8th grade. Host Andy Dean speaks with Dr. Jody Kashden, a psychologist with extensive experience working with kids, about the changes that seem to be happening lightning fast to tweens, and how they and their families must adapt to this confusing time.    For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2024-04-2411 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat's it Like to Call a Behavioral Health Program for Help?It might be intimidating to take the first step and call a program and ask about treatment for yourself or a loved one. Today Mind on Mental Health talks to an experienced admissions clinician from Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, Eileen Rodrigez. Andy and Eileen take the mystery out of the call so that you can feel more confident when you call for yourself or a loved one. Bonus: tips on how to communicate effectively with someone who is in a mental health crisis.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: ...2024-04-1714 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthA First Responder Shares His RecoveryJourneyIt was July 25, 1991 when Marine veteran Dave Clauser first entered treatment for substance use disorder, convinced he was different from everyone else there. Both the straightforward staff and the members of his recovery groups gradually changed him from an isolated man to a man in recovery, making connections with others. “You don’t make that change in 96 hours,” says Dave. Tune in to hear Dave’s conversation with host Andy Dean, and to learn about the ongoing process for a person in recovery for three decades, and who is now a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.   For...2024-04-1016 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthThe Six Most Important Words a Marine Veteran Ever LearnedFor this special episode, host Andy Dean interviews Dr. David Clauser, a US Marine Corps veteran. After his time in the military, Dave had a full career in secondary education, and holds a doctorate in education. Today, Dave is a Certified Peer Response Specialist who works with first responders at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health’s inpatient hospital. He talks with Andy about something he tells all of his peers who are in the hospital for treatment: the six most important words he’s ever learned: “I don’t know. I need help.” Those are harder than you w...2024-04-0315 minPrinceton PodcastPrinceton PodcastJames Demetriades, Penn Medicine Princeton Health CEOIn Episode 48 of the Princeton Podcast, our Princeton Podcast host, Mayor Mark Freda, welcomed James Demetriades, Penn Medicine Princeton Health CEO.James discussed the history of the Princeton Medical Center and its move from downtown Princeton to its current location on Route 1 allowing for its expansion to serve nearly 60,000 patient visits per year. James also reviewed the expanded services now offered by the Penn Medicine Princeton Health system and those currently under development, including a new cancer center. Mark and James also discussed the changing career of nurses, and Mark shared the story of his mother’s ca...2024-02-0726 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthThe Importance of Parental Acceptance of LGBT TeensAndy Dean speaks with therapist Nina Narang about the difference parents can make in their children’s lives when they are supportive. Being gender divergent or LGBT are not illnesses—rather, therapy helps kids and families deal with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and other effects of being different from others while coming of age. Parents can help their kids feel safe and validated, and even powerful knowing that it’s US against the problems, rather than the child struggling alone.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (pri...2023-12-0516 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthNavigating the Coming Out Process with Parents of LGBT TeensEven when teens have come out to their peers about their sexuality or gender identity, it may be harder for them to tell their parents. Andy Dean and Nina Narang talk about ways the therapist can help with that interaction, including helping parents understand and hear what their children are telling them, and supporting parents sort through their grief.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2023-11-2828 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthTherapy Goals for LGBT YouthWhile the world has unique challenges for LGBT kids, all teens with major depression have much in common, and therapy aims to help strengthen coping skills, to build feelings of safety, and to turn hopelessness and helplessness into action. Nina and Andy also discuss the body issues and eating disorders among LGBT teens as a means to control their own bodies.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2023-11-2120 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthCurrent Challenges for LGBT YouthDespite broader acceptance than ever before, it’s still not easy to navigate both adolescence and becoming part of the LGBT community.  Primary Therapist Nina Narang works with teens and families at Princeton House Behavioral Health, and she speaks with fellow licensed clinical social worker and host Andy Dean.  Andy and Nina discuss the how the American culture affects LGBTQ teens and when they might need help.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook...2023-11-1416 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthInterpersonal Effectiveness During CancerCan there be sun and rain at the same time? Yes! Being open to “both/and” can make your life more effective and enhance relationships with others. Recognizing that there is more than one way to do or see things can be useful. As time has passed since her treatment for cancer concluded, therapist Danielle Bellina reflects on ways DBT skills helped her to remain engaged with others, even when their attitudes or situations differed from hers.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)  ...2023-11-0815 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthEmotion Regulation During CancerBeing in charge of your own emotions sounds easier than it is. Sometimes you have to do the opposite action than your emotions want you to do in order to solve a problem. Therapist Danielle Bellina talks about this and other DBT techniques that she used to cope with her cancer diagnosis and treatment with host Andy Dean. They delve into anxiety, how to tell people about the diagnosis when your instinct is to protect your friends and family.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Hea...2023-10-3120 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthDistress Tolerance During CancerEveryone has a different cancer journey, and you can make better decisions about your health if you use the distress tolerance skills outlined in DBT as STOP (Stop, Take a Breath, Observe, and Proceed Mindfully) and Radical Acceptance. These are not easy and take practice to use. Join Danielle Bellina, a therapist trained in DBT, and host Andy Dean as they discuss how she used these skills in her own experience and worked through her emotions to take action to protect her own health.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: P...2023-10-2424 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow I Used DBT in My Cancer JourneyNo one knows when they might suddenly face a major health issue. Senior Primary Therapist Danielle Bellina found herself relying on dialectical behavior therapy skills to get her through breast cancer treatment just a few years ago. Danielle and host Andy Dean discuss the reaction to shocking news and how to navigate the health decisions that need to be made during a very stressful time.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/prin...2023-10-1720 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthGrief and Substance Use Part 2After losing a brother to substance use disorder and ultimately an overdose, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Sarah Devries talks about how complicated the grieving process can be. Grief is messy, and letting grief go can feel like a loss in itself. Over time—and each person grieves at their own pace—you can find enduring connection with the deceased in your new reality. Listen in as Andy Dean interviews Sarah and her colleague, Sarah Carstens.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)  ...2023-10-1120 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthGrief and Substance Use Part 1Whether or not a person with a substance use disorder succumbs to their addiction, there is much grief along the way. Loved ones mourn the loss of the future they imagined for that person, and everyone regrets that life is harder than they imagined. Sarah Devries and Sarah Carstens, both Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors, discuss grief and acceptance with host Andy Dean.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2023-10-0416 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthSubstance Use by the NumbersThere were more than 100,000 overdose deaths in 2022 in the US. So far this year, 2023, there have been 15,878 overdose deaths in New Jersey. One Princeton House therapist was directly affected when she lost a loved one. Join Andy Dean, LCSW as he interviews Sarah Devries, Senior Therapist and Team Coordinator, and Sarah Carstens, Clinical Director for Addiction Services, of Princeton House Behavioral Health. Carstens and Devries are both Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselors.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow u...2023-09-2723 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthSounding the Alarm About LonelinessLoneliness can have the same effect on the body as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, and yet, there’s no place to put a Surgeon General’s warning. Host Andy Dean speaks with Jamie Winters, LCSW, senior primary therapist at Princeton House Behavioral Health, about how to address loneliness and purposefully interact with other people.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2023-06-2223 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthManaging Micro-Aggressions in the Workplace“I don’t see color,” say many people about their co-workers. “You are so articulate.” “Is that your real hair?” Microaggressive comments might be said without malicious intent, but they have an impact on the receiver. Therapist Nicole Glover speaks with Andy Dean about how she coaches her clients to respond to micro aggressions in the workplace, using the skills of DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy. Plus, they discuss why receiving microaggression is exhausting. Nicole Glover, LPC, LCADC, is clinical manager of the Women’s Program at Princeton House...2023-06-1414 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat is Codeswitching? Racial Trauma in the WorkplaceWhat’s a bigger divide between people in a workplace—being a man working with all women, or being a person of color working with all White people? What’s code switching and what is its impact on the person who uses code switching? We continue our exploration of racial trauma with host Andy Dean and guest Nicole Glover.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2023-06-0723 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow Racial Trauma Affects Mental HealthNow that host Andy Dean and guest Nicole Glover have defined what racial trauma is, in this episode they will talk about its effect on mental health. Depression, anxiety, and acute stress can result from racial trauma.  Listen to hear how and why.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2023-05-3120 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat is Racial Trauma?Given everything that has been going on in recent years, racial trauma is a term that most people have heard. But what does it mean, exactly? Host Andy Dean starts a series on this important topic with Nicole Glover, LPC, LCADC, clinical manager of Princeton House’s Women’s Program in Hamilton, and owner of Restoring Peaces, a private practice where she works mainly with people of color. They will define and discuss the impact of systemic racism, interpersonal racism, and internal racism, and talk about how you can take responsibility for educating yourself on racial trauma.  2023-05-2419 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWorking With Muslims on Mental HealthCultural issues, immigrant status, and religion inform all of us.  Join host Andy Dean, LCSW, and Jawad Bayat, Associate Director for Clinical Pastoral Education at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, as they discuss mental health in the Muslim community, the hopeful view of all illness in the Koran/Quran, and ways to avoid “spiritual bypassing” for both the therapist and the person seeking help.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2023-05-1724 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow Spirituality and Mental Health OverlapThis week we are examining the many ways that spirituality and mental health overlap.  Andy and guest Imam Jawad Bayat discuss the importance of relationships, mindfulness and self-talk and how they affect mental health as well as spirituality.  Jawad works with the staff and clients of Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health in his role as Certified Educator and Associate Director for Clinical Pastoral Education.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/pr...2023-05-1122 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhy Spirituality Matters in Mental Health CareSpirituality is belief in something bigger than yourself. It’s not necessarily related to religion. Learn how Princeton House Behavioral Health Chaplain Jawad Bayat uses a spirituality group to make the concept of spirituality accessible to every person seeking mental health treatment. Bayat is one of the few hospital chaplains who is also an imam, but his groups are for anyone and are a forum for connection and healing.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! ...2023-05-0415 minThe People of Penn StateThe People of Penn StateEpisode 27 — Princeton University Social Media Specialist, Maddy Pryor '13Our first episode of 2023 is a fun one, as we talk with Maddy Pryor '13, a Social Media Specialist at Princeton University! Joined by our host, Paul Clifford '20g, Maddy discusses her extensive experience in content creation, crisis communications and community management. Maddy and Paul also talk about her time as a student, her love for Penn State basketball, what it was like running the Nittany Lion's Twitter account and her involvement with THON's Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group. In addition to her Penn State degree in AD/PR, Maddy also holds a master’s...2023-01-1141 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthTalking to Kids When the News is ScaryWhat do you do when the child in your life worries about the world? We’ve had no shortage of tragedies, both natural and human-made over the past few years, and kids of all ages have access to an unrelenting news feed via social media, the news, and peers. Andy speaks with Dr. Chirayu Parikh, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with Princeton House Behavioral Health, about how to help your child (and yourself) cope with scary news.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)  2022-11-2323 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthGay Men and TraumaBoth little ‘t’ trauma and big ‘T’ trauma can affect anyone, but for gay men, finding experienced therapists or safe therapeutic groups can be difficult. Host Andy Dean interviews fellow therapist Kyle Bonner, diversity specialist at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, about why there are oftentimes more barriers for gay men seeking compassionate mental health treatment.    For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-11-1620 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthSelf Care for Helping ProfessionalsWorking in a helping profession can be both wonderful and emotionally draining.  In this episode, Heather Lynch, LPC sits down with Andy to discuss how helping professionals can learn to prioritize their self-care and what they can do to manage their stress so that they can continue doing what they love.     For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-11-1018 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWork/Life BalanceWhether you spend your work days on your feet or sitting in front of a computer, at the end of the day it’s often hard to separate work from home, or your profession from your life. Andy Dean, LCSW and Heather Lynch, LPC, Clinical Manager for Adult Services at Princeton House Behavioral Health discuss ways to be fully present at work and at home. Listen for tips that can help you, whether you work from home or at your employer’s location.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princet...2022-11-0222 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWeight Bias in the Media and the Origins of BMI - Part 2Part two of our discussion on body size in the media with Dr. Rebecca Boswell and Andy Dean. This week, we’ll talk about weight bias in healthcare, and the way to have a healthy lifestyle no matter what your size or body type.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-10-2623 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWeight Bias in the Media and the Origins of BMI - Part 1Dr. Rebecca Boswell again joins Andy Dean for a discussion of our attitudes towards body size, including the myth that body size is a determinant of health. Andy and Dr. Boswell also delve into the history of body mass index (BMI), who created it, its original purpose, and its real value in health assessment.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-10-1916 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthTreating Chronic Eating DisordersFor some people, anorexia nervosa is a chronic disease. Dr. Rebecca Boswell, Supervising Psychologist for Princeton Center for Eating Disorders at Princeton Medical Center, explains to Andy the medical complications of having an eating disorder, the differences between this illness and substance use disorder, and how those with enduring eating disorders cope with their illness.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-10-1228 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhy Mental Health Disorders and Substance Use Oftentimes Go TogetherBoth Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders can have serious consequences on an individual’s well-being.  But what happens when someone is struggling with both types of disorders at the same time?  On this week’s episode, Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC - Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Addictions Clinical Director and Andy Dean, LCSW discuss why these types of disorders oftentimes go hand in hand.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com...2022-10-0521 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHarm Reduction MythsThe Harm Reduction Model of care is becoming mainstream among the substance use treatment community. However, many myths about this type of treatment persist. In this episode of the Mind on Mental Health podcast, Andy Dean, LCSW, discusses these myths with Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC - Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Addictions Clinical Director.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-09-2819 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat is Harm Reduction in Substance Use Treatment?More and more, professionals and treatment facilities who work with those with substance use disorder seem to be embracing a Harm Reduction Model as opposed to Abstinence-Only Based Treatment. But, what does Harm Reduction really mean? Listen in on Sarah Carstens, LCSW, LCADC - Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Addictions Clinical Director and Andy Dean, LCSW on this week’s Mind on Mental Health to learn more.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! fa...2022-09-2120 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthMinding Your Own Mental Health at WorkIn this episode, Andy talks with Donna Kiley, who in addition to being a licensed clinical social worker, directs an outpatient behavioral health site with 60 clinical and administrative staff members. Their conversation: tips on how individuals (including bosses) can prioritize their mental health during the workday.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org) Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-06-1626 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthPTSD in Star Wars: Beyond Fight or FlightIn part one of our look at PTSD responses in Star Wars, we learned about fight, flee, and freeze, three common reactions to perceived threats. In this episode, Mind on Mental Health’s Andy Dean and therapist Aracely Reyes resume the discussion. Listen in to hear more about how Anakin Skywalker and C3PO cope with PTSD.  Remember: When dealing with PTSD, all responses are valiant if they protect you in the moment.      For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org) Follow us on Faceb...2022-06-0218 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthPTSD Responses in the Star Wars FilmsIn this episode, Licensed therapist Aracely Reyes joins host Andy Dean for another dive into pop culture by explaining human reactions to PTSD, and how the characters of Star Wars exemplify the different responses to perceived threats.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org) Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-05-2639 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat is the Best Diet for Your Mental Health?In this second episode focusing on nutrition and mental health, registered dietitian Rachel Daddio discusses different diets and how they can affect mental health.  Rachel also discusses different vitamins and minerals and what roles they play in mental health.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-05-1919 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthNutrition Hacks for Your Mental HealthIn this episode, registered dietitian Rachel Daddio sits down with Andy to discuss the connection between nutrition and mental health.  Rachel talks about different nutrition considerations she discusses with her clients at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health as well as how making different nutrition decisions can affect one’s mental health.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-05-1229 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthLevels of Care and Insurance Considerations in Mental HealthIn this episode, Erica Munger, MA, senior utilization management reviewer at Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health sits down with Andy to discuss the discrepancies between the different levels of care in mental health treatment.  Erica also breaks down the different insurance considerations for each level of care and gives practical tips on how to determine approximately how much money will be coming out of your pocket when you access mental health services.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Fol...2022-05-0529 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthMaking Sense of Health InsuranceDoes reading a statement from your health insurance company feel like reading hieroglyphics to you?  In this episode, Erica Munger, MA, senior utilization management reviewer at Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health sits down with Andy to discuss what to consider when selecting a health insurance plan.  Erica also explains how to make sense of health insurance premiums and deductibles.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-04-2814 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthIntergenerational Trauma in Encanto: Navigating Trauma in Your FamilyWhen someone is part of a family that experienced trauma in previous generations, they may adapt to that trauma much as Abuela’s grandchildren did: taking on roles they didn’t necessarily want, and making choices to please the family rather than being true to themselves. It’s a lot of pressure. Mind on Mental Health’s Andy Dean and therapist Aracely Reyes wrap up this deep dive into the topic in this week’s episode.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Fo...2022-04-2118 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthIntergenerational Trauma in Encanto: Family RolesIn our second episode working through the Disney movie Encanto, we’ll explore family roles in intergenerational trauma. Mind on Mental Health’s Andy Dean and therapist Aracely Reyes dig into the movie a little deeper to discuss how the Madrigal family each react to the matriarch’s trauma, and how that can relate to real-life families.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2022-04-1416 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthIntergenerational Trauma in Encanto: What is Intergenerational Trauma?What can a Disney movie teach us about trauma?  It turns out, quite a bit!  In this series, Aracely Reyes, LSW primary therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, sits down with Andy to discuss the role intergenerational trauma plays in the film Encanto.  Aracely breaks down how trauma has affected the different characters in the film as well as the real-world implications of these concepts.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! fa...2022-04-0718 minLion LegacyLion LegacyGail Ramsay, US Squash Hall of Famer & Head Squash Coach at Princeton University (#39)1980 Penn State graduate Gail Ramsay is one of the most decorated squash athletes and coaches in the world. Her numerous accolades have earned her a spot as a member of the 2022 US Squash Hall of Fame class. In this episode, Gail shares about her illustrious coaching career and desired legacy.Jump right in:(7:33) - Differences between squash and racquetball(10:02) - Attributes of a good squash player(11:00) - Recruiting squash athletes(12:15) - Coaching highlights(15:53) - Coaching style(18:19) - Student Question of the Episode presented by The...2022-03-2637 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthManaging Holiday StressIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes, and probably the most stressful, too. Host Andy Dean and licensed clinical social worker Chrissy Isaac explore ways to minimize stress and maximize meaning this holiday season.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2021-12-2014 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow to Support Those Struggling with Grief During the HolidaysSomeone you love is hurting. It’s the holidays. You want to help. What should you do? Host Andy Dean is joined by licensed social worker Chrissy Isaac to explore how to be supportive of a friend or loved one who is grieving during this usually festive time of year.   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behavioral Health (princetonhcs.org)   Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/princetonhousebh 2021-12-1720 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthMental Health Misnomers: Obsessive Compulsive DisorderHave you ever heard someone say that a person is “bipolar” or describe themselves as “OCD”? In the Mental Health Misnomers series, we discuss what these terms actually mean in a clinical mental health setting and compare that to how people tend to use the terms in everyday life.  Each of the three episodes focuses on one singular mental health issue including Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Licensed Clinical Social Workers Andy Dean and Peter Maclearie deconstruct our misnomers. Guest Pete Maclearie, LCSW, is Clinical Manager of Adult Outpatient Services at Penn Medicine Princeton House Beh...2021-12-0817 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthSupporting Seniors’ Mental Health During the PandemicThe Covid-19 pandemic has impacted older adults’ mental health in many ways. This week, we’ll talk about the changes the pandemic has wrought, and how caretakers can best support older adults during this time. In this episode, Andy interviews Jamie Winters, LCSW who is a Senior Primary Therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health in North Brunswick, NJ.  Jamie has worked with older adults for more than 10 years.   :37         Senior-specific mental health challenges during COVID-19   6:30       Be patient with seniors while they’re learning how to use technology   9:19     ...2021-12-0122 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthMental Health Misnomers: DepressionHave you ever heard someone say that a person is “bipolar” or describe themselves as “OCD”? In the Mental Health Misnomers series, we discuss what these terms actually mean in a clinical mental health setting and compare that to how people tend to use the terms in everyday life.  Each of the three episodes focuses on one singular mental health issue including Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Licensed Clinical Social Workers Andy Dean and Peter Maclearie deconstruct our misnomers. Guest Pete Maclearie, LCSW, is Clinical Manager of Adult Outpatient Services at Penn Medicine Princeton House Beh...2021-11-2411 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthMental Health Misnomers: Bipolar DisorderHave you ever heard someone say that a person is “bipolar” or describe themselves as “OCD”? In the Mental Health Misnomers series, we discuss what these terms actually mean in a clinical mental health setting and compare that to how people tend to use the terms in everyday life.  Each of the three episodes focuses on one singular mental health issue including Bipolar Disorder, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Licensed Clinical Social Workers Andy Dean and Peter Maclearie deconstruct our misnomers. Guest Pete Maclearie, LCSW, is Clinical Manager of Adult Outpatient Services at Penn Medicine Princeton House Beh...2021-11-1719 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow to Build Mental Health Resiliency in RetirementResiliency is a word we hear often these days. For those who are retired (or getting ready to retire), developing adaptability is important as this phase of life is very different from the working years. Andy and guest Jamie Winters discuss how discusses how retired people can build mental health resiliency during their golden years. Jamie Winters, LCSW is a Senior Primary Therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health in North Brunswick, NJ who has worked with retirement-aged people for more than 10 years.    Taking it one day at a time and focusing on...2021-11-1016 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhy Retiring Can Take a Toll on Mental HealthRetirement is a marker in life that most people look forward to, yet many are taken by surprise when this supposedly perfect time is accompanied by depression, anxiety or loneliness. In this episode, Andy and Jamie Winters, LCSW discuss why retiring can come with significant mental health challenges and why building back structure is vital to good mental health. Jamie Winters, LCSW is a Senior Primary Therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health in North Brunswick, NJ.  Jamie has worked with older adults for more than 10 years.    Why adjusting to ret...2021-11-0316 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthThe Many Layers of Eating DisordersOftentimes, having an eating disorder may be the most visible of several problems people face. Many people don’t know that eating disorders are often accompanied by anxiety, depression, or trauma. Sometimes the eating disorder is a way of coping with the relentlessness of other afflictions. Therapists and doctors take a team approach—working together to help a patient and working on multiple issues at the same time.   Anxiety and Depression Symptoms   1:10   Eating Disorders and trauma   5:32   How to start treating eating disorders and mental health issues   7...2021-10-2717 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthThree Common Eating Disorder Misconceptions“Just eat!” Having an eating disorder involves so much more than wanting to be thin. Andy is joined by Dr. Kristyn Pecsi, attending psychiatrist at Princeton Center for Eating Disorders, who demystifies eating disorders and discusses common misconceptions surrounding the illness.   5:45 Why it’s dangerous to rapidly lose weight 12:00 What do people with eating disorders look like? 13:52 The complexities of eating disorders and other mental illnesses 23:00 Is not eating a suicide attempt?   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeto...2021-10-2028 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow to Build Your Own Self Esteem - Part 2How can you build your own self-esteem? There are incremental steps you can take, including finding ways to “fail safely”. Andy’s guest, Peter Maclearie, LCSW, is Clinical Manager for Adult Programming at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health in Eatontown, New Jersey.    4:10 Why therapy is so helpful in addressing self-esteem issues   6:28 How your thought process and cognitive distortions affect your self-esteem   12:00 What are core beliefs and how do they impact self-esteem?   16:55 The importance of finding ways to “fail safely”   For mor...2021-10-1324 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthThree Tips to Help Your Child’s Mental Health as They Return to In-Person SchoolParents, teachers, and mental health professionals suspected kids might have a hard time with the transition back to in-person school. In this episode, we’ll learn about three different ways parents can improve their child’s mental health in this season of change. Andy continues his conversation with Dr. Madhurani Khare who is the Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Heath as well as the Medical Director of Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Hamilton outpatient site.    1:45       Establishing a routine and the importance of a sleep schedule 9:25    ...2021-10-0622 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthMental Health Challenges Facing Kids as They Return to In-Person LearningGoing back to in-person school is a huge step for kids who have been learning at home for more than a year. How can you tell if your child is having trouble with the transition? What are some of the obstacles kids are confronting now, and how is are they affecting kids’ mental health? In this episode, Andy interviews Dr. Madhurani Khare who is the Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Heath as well as the Medical Director of Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Hamilton outpatient site.    1:34...2021-09-2912 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhy Therapy is a Great Place to Work on Self-Esteem - Part 1Have you ever thought about your self-esteem? In this episode guest Pete Maclearie, LCSW, discusses self-esteem and how it relates to mental health. Peter Maclearie, LCSW is Clinical Manager for Adult Programming at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health in Eatontown, New Jersey.    6:12       What is “optimal” self-esteem 13:27     The definition of self-esteem 14:56     Why Therapy is a great place to address your self-esteem 20:10     Why individuals oftentimes are unaware that they have low self-esteem   For more information on Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health: Princeton House Behaviora...2021-09-2221 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthMental Health Strategies for Healthcare Professionals During the PandemicIn this episode Andy interviews Nicole Orro, LPC, LCADC (Site Director of Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health – Hamilton) and Christine Isaac, LCSW, LCADC (Community Liaison with Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health)  Since the start of the pandemic, Nicole and Christine have been volunteering to meet with frontline healthcare workers at multiple hospitals within the Penn system for ongoing counseling sessions.  They discuss different mental health tools they have been encouraging Penn's healthcare professionals to use to cope with the stressors of the pandemic.   The importance of creating predictability and self-compassion (1:25)   The...2021-03-2224 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHealthcare Workers' Mental Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic Part 1In this episode Andy interviews Christine Isaac, LCSW, LCADC (Community Liaison with Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health) and Nicole Orro, LPC, LCADC (Site Director of Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health – Hamilton).  Since the start of the pandemic, Christine and Nicole have been volunteering to meet with frontline healthcare workers at multiple hospitals within the Penn system for ongoing counseling sessions.  They discuss what they have learned about what affect the coronavirus pandemic has had on healthcare workers’ mental health.   3:00 – A discussion of frontline healthcare workers’ experience during covid pandemic   4:45 – The effects of...2021-03-0928 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthManaging Winter Blues: Go Outside and Get Off Your Phone!This episode features Jessica Levy, LCSW who is the Site Director at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Eatontown, NJ location.   In this episode, Jessica and Andy continue their discussion about how to manage depression during the winter months, especially during the pandemic.   The importance of going outside even when it’s cold (:34)   Why you should limit your own screen time (4:42)   How avoiding social media is helpful for managing depression (7:14)   Using structure to help you accomplish goals  (14:30)   For more informa...2021-02-2417 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthThree Tips for Managing the Winter Blues During CovidThis episode features Jessica Levy, LCSW who is the Site Director at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Eatontown, NJ location.   In this episode, Jessica and Andy discuss three things people can do to help themselves manage depression during the long covid winter.   The importance of having a routine and building structure throughout your day (2:20).   Why you should take a shower and get ready as soon as you wake up in the morning (12:05).   Why goal setting is one of the cornerstones of treating depression – and how to do it...2021-02-1727 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow to Tell When Changing Eating Habits During Covid Are Becoming ProblematicOn this episode, Katie Gaffney (Registered Dietitian), and Lauren Brader (Licensed Professional Counselor) from Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Emotional Eating Program in Princeton, NJ discuss how individuals can tell if their changing eating habits are becoming problematic during Covid and how to best support someone with an eating disorder through the pandemic.   Changing Hunger Cues during the pandemic (:49)   How to tell if changing eating habits are becoming problematic (2:22)   Media and stigma during covid (10:12)   How to help support someone with an eating...2021-02-1022 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthThree Eating Disorder Triggers During Covid and How to Manage ThemOn this episode, Katie Gaffney (Registered Dietitian), and Lauren Brader (Licensed Professional Counselor) from Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health’s Emotional Eating Program in Princeton, NJ discuss three different emotional eating triggers that people are experiencing during the coronavirus pandemic and how to manage them.   Additional grocery store anxieties during Covid (1:20)   What is the difference between “Eating Disorder Mind” and “Wise Mind”? (6:00)   Social Media influences and their effect on emotional eating triggers (9:19)   Isolation and facing triggers in the home environment (18:55)     ...2021-02-0324 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthThe Importance of Validating Your Own Experience During CovidThis episode features Alex Camarda, LCSW who is currently a therapist in private practice in the central New Jersey area.  Previously, Alex worked as the Clinical Manager in the Women’s Program at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health in Hamilton, NJ.   Collective grief and the loss of normalcy  (:58)   The trauma reponse and it’s connection to the pandemic (4:00)   The importance of validating your own experience and self-compassion (7:21)   How to recognize and build your own resiliency (10:18) 2021-01-2718 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthGrief and Loss During CovidThis episode features Alex Camarda, LCSW who is currently a therapist in private practice in the central New Jersey area.  Previously, Alex worked as the Clinical Manager in the Women’s Program at Penn Medicine – Princeton House Behavioral Health in Hamilton, NJ.   Compounding grief during the pandemic (1:45)   How to memorialize loved ones during this time (6:30)   The importance of realizing that there is no one way to grieve (11:30)   Skills that can help with the grieving process (14:25)     Click here for more in...2021-01-2020 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthThree Tips for Managing Anxiety During CovidThis episode features Dr. Arshad Siddiqui who is the Medical Director of Adult Outpatient Services at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health in Hamilton, NJ.   Why it’s Important to Embrace Your Anxiety (1:38).   How the Cycle of Anxiety Works (4:00).   The Importance of Limiting Screen Time (6:00).   Grounding Yourself and Living in the Moment (8:15).   Finding Ways to Remain Connected (11:55).   Why Exercise is so Helpful (13:48).       2021-01-1316 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthSeries Introduction: Managing Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus PandemicThis is a brief introduction to Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health's newest podcast series which will be focusing on what you can do to help manage your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. 2021-01-1301 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthPandemic Parenting: Finding Balance and How to Create a Parent Empowerment Profile on Social MediaOn this episode, Kristy Champignon (Licensed Professional Counselor) and Andy Dean (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) discuss finding balance while juggling multiple roles as a parent during quarantine.  They also discuss social media's role on parents' mental health during this time as well as:   The importance of celebrating small victories (:50). Finding Balance During Quarantine (1:20). Making a weekly wellness schedule (4:28). How social media is affecting parents' mental health during quarantine (7:08). How to create a Parent Empowerment Profile on social media (10:21). How to notice if social media is ne...2020-09-0918 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthPandemic Parenting: Tips for Managing Your Own Mental HealthOn this episode, Kristy Champignon (Licensed Professional Counselor) and Andy Dean (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) discuss what parents can do to support their own mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.  They also discuss their own personal challenges as parents during the pandemic as well as: Why juggling multiple roles during quarantine breeds feelings of guilt (1:20). How to challenge thoughts that you aren’t doing enough as a parent or an employee (7:23). Why clutter produces anxiety (12:20). The “Groundhog Day” Effect and the importance of self-talk (14:00). How to take a mental break wh...2020-09-0229 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow to Get Your Kids to Want to Talk to YouIn this episode, Chelsea Mazzara, LCSW and Andy Dean, LCSW discuss how parents can build a feeling of psychological safety at home that will encourage kids to want to open up and communicate effectively.   How the messages we send to our kids effect their communication style (2:26)   Using modeling to show how to communicate effectively (7:10)   The importance of having light-hearted conversations (9:32)   How to use validation to make your kids want to continue talking to you (12:30)   Why kids need consequences and struc...2020-08-2522 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow to Use the Six Levels of Validation to Better Communicate With Your KidsOn this episode Chelsea Demaio, LCSW and Andy Dean, LCSW discuss the following topics:   The importance of being present while having a discussion and how to show your child that you're listening (2:30).   How to use reflective listening with kids and teens (4:55).   How to read between the lines of what a teen may or may not be saying and the importance of being sensitive to what isn’t being said as much as what is being said (8:45).   How to communicate to your child that their...2020-08-1819 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthHow to Validate Your Kids Even When You Disagree With ThemIn this episode, Chelsea Demaio, LCSW and Andy Dean, LCSW discuss the following topics:   How parents can validate their kids even when they don’t agree (3:56).    School Avoidance:  How to validate the feeling of being anxious without approving of the behavior of staying home from school (5:37).    The best time for parents to give their kids feedback and share stories about when they experienced similar challenges (9:59).   Physical and Verbal Aggression:  How to validate a child’s feelings while managing aggressive behaviors (16:40).   Chelsea dis...2020-08-1228 minMind On Mental HealthMind On Mental HealthWhat Parents Can Do to Support The Mental Health of Their Kids Series IntroductionThis episode is a brief introduction to our eight part series “What Parents Can Do to Support the Mental Health of Their Kids”.   2020-08-1201 minFMBA NationFMBA NationEpisode 22. Mental Health, Well Being, and Resiliency - Dr Michael Bizzarro - Penn Medicine Princeton HealthFMBA Nation Host Bill Brower Sits down with Dr. Michael Bizzarro from Penn Medicine Princeton Health to discuss a look into what we as first responders can do to battle the stressors we are exposed to everyday. Mental health and personal well being are just two of the hot topics discussed in the first responder community and we need to make more of an effort within ourselves to come to grips with the effects that this cumulative trauma has on our everyday heroes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://a...2020-02-1827 min