Overcoming Mental Health Challenges in the Modern World: Insights from Dr. Frank Anderson and Let’s Get Moving with Maria
In today’s society, almost 90% of people believe that mental health issues are a major public health threat, according to the latest Axios-Ipsos American Health Index. As a journalist, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Frank Anderson, a Psychiatrist, Trauma Specialist, and Author, on a recent episode of the Let’s Get Moving with Maria podcast.
During the interview, Dr. Anderson expressed his belief that the pandemic and other factors such as the economy and politics have contributed to increased stress levels worldwide. He highlighted that people of all ages can be affected by these challenges but that geriatric and adolescent populations may be particularly vulnerable.
The first step in addressing mental health concerns is to recognize and acknowledge them according to Dr. Anderson. He emphasized the importance of not pushing traumatic experiences away but instead facing them head-on in order to move forward. Understanding and accepting your trauma responses is also crucial as it opens up opportunities for greater vulnerability and healing.
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