Ep 30: Sorina’s Story of Cross-Cultural Adoption and Foster Care
Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork
Release Date: 07/03/2023
Ep 43: Tiffany Changes the Mental Health Narrative
Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork
Tiffany sent me a letter, and it changed everything. Please join me for this special conversation with a wonderful woman, and stay until the end, when she reads the letter that she sent me. You don't want to miss this episode of Mental Health w/ Dr. Melissa Mork.
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Mental Health Moment: Mental Health and the Holidays
Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork
Did you know the holidays can exacerbate symptoms of mental illness? There is a definite correlation between the two. On this episode, Dr. Mork talks about ways to buffer against the stresses of the season.
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Ep 42: My Personal Story: Repaired w/ Gold
Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork
Today, I invite you to hear my personal story. Please join me as my kind friend Terri interviews me. All those questions that I typically ask people? They'll be directed at me on this special episode of Mental Health w/ Dr. Melissa Mork.
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Ep 41: Mountains of Mania and Valleys of Depression: What Do I Do?
Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork
How can you navigate mania and depression? Join me for a conversation with Aaron, who offers his unique story as encouragement.
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Ep 40: Fighting Perfectionism w/ Stacey
Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork
What is the cost of perfectionism? How can we combat perfectionism, or help those around us who struggle to be "perfect"? Stacey's story answers these questions with grace on today's episode of Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork.
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Ep 39: Panic Attacks: How Can I Help? - Ask Me A Question!
Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork
Today, I'm taking your questions at this link: . How can I help someone who is having a panic attack?
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Ep 38: The Male Loneliness Epidemic w/ Chris Harms
Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork
Today, I sit down with Chris Harms for a fascinating conversation on the loneliness that men face throughout their lives. My guest is Chris Harms, a mental health professional who offers his perspective on the challenges that men face.
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Ep 37: Is Substance Abuse a Mental Illness? - Ask Me A Question!
Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork
Today, I'm taking your questions at WowGod.com. We'll talk about Alcohol use and other substances, and their relation to mental health. Also, what resources are available in these scenarios?
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Ep 36: Stacey's Experience with Church Hurt
Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork
What is the cost of pleasing others? As Christians, shouldn't that be our goal? But what happens when pleasing others is at the expense of ourselves? Stacey's story answers these questions with grace on today's episode of Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork.
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"Passion" - Mental Health Awareness Month 10/10
Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork
How do you take care of yourself? William Glasser posited that we have a never-ending quest to satisfy our basic needs. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.
info_outlineAdoption is hard, but it is particularly challenging for children to do after infancy. Join me as I chat with Sorina, who had personal experience as a child, is now parenting two through foster care and adoption, and works as a clinician in this field.
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This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.
Suicide Hotline: dial 988
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 https://www.nami.org/Home
Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741
Addiction Center: https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/addiction-and-suicide/
Ways to find a therapist:
If you have insurance, check your insurance company website to find a provider in Behavioral Health.
Ask your employer if they participate in an Employee Assistance Program.
Request a referral for a mental health provider from your primary care physician.
Use www.psychologytoday.com to locate a counselor in your area.