Special episode focusing on mental health with a specific emphasis on substance use and addiction. Oaks Integrated Care provides important information on care in New Jersey. Plus segments on advocacy and vulnerability. This special episode is in honor of Host Kevin Gatti’s late cousin Dan Seppanen, who sadly lost his battle to addiction.

For Oaks Integrated Care (serving New Jersey):

Access Center - 1-800-963-3377

Website - https://oaksintcare.org

Online Resources:

SAMSHA | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - https://www.samhsa.gov

NIDA | National Institute on Drug Abuse - https://nida.nih.gov

NIMH | National Institute of Mental Health - https://www.nimh.nih.gov

*****For mental health related emergency(in the US), you can always call 988 for assistance.

Host Kevin Gatti shares a short fictional story and personal insight on the power in using our imagination.

Host Kevin Gatti shares poems he wrote about the future. He also shares his thoughts about the future and how it relates to anxiety.

In honor of Mother’s Day, Host Kevin Gatti shares a conversation he had with his mom. His mom shares about being a mom of three boys, as well as playing both the roles of mom and nurse.

Host Kevin Gatti shares his thoughts on self-love and self-care. Also, a guided mediation to help with getting through tough times and believing in yourself.

Host Kevin Gatti discusses the impact the chaos around us has and the burnout many of are experiencing as a result.

References:

Is Society Experiencing Burnout? - Text Article Link: https://kevingatti.substack.com/p/is-society-experiencing-burnout

Mental health advocacy is explored in this episode with different ways for all us to become advocates.

Host Kevin Gatti discuses the topic of grief and shares a personal story of when his father passed away when he was 15 years old.