Mental Health Matters is a monthly show facilitated by Radio Cayman that hosts panel discussions on various topics related to Mental Health.  The show airs on the first Monday of every month (other than public holidays) from 12:13pm to 1:30pm.  I have been fortunate to assist with the development of the show and always enjoy the great discussions that we have, both from panelists and from listeners who call or email in.  I thank the community for the support of this show because Mental Health Matters. 🙂

To reach out to Talk Today: Talk Today on Radio Cayman

For more information on past shows: Mental Health Matters 2019; Mental Health Matters 2018; Mental Health Matters 2017; Mental Health Matters 2016; Mental Health Matters 2015

Topic, Date and Guests

New Decade, New Era in Mental Health: Introducing CIPA

January 6th

• Ms. Shannon Seymour, Owner/Psychologist, The Wellness Centre; Co-Founder Cayman Islands Psychological Association (CIPA)
• Ms. Alisha Forbes, CIPA Student Representative
• For more info: CIPA Facebook Page
• Missed the show? Watch it at: https://youtu.be/D5SwESLETNc

Safe and Sex: Building Health Intimate Relationships

February 3rd

• Mr. Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Private Practice
• Ms. Mehr Lamba, Programme Facilitator, Family Resource Centre
• Ms. Livia Siqueira, Children and Youth Coordinator, Cayman Islands Crisis Centre
• Ms. Carolina Ferreira, Deputy Director, Cayman Islands Red Cross,
• Ms. Natalie Baldwin, Social Worker and Play Therapist
• For more info: Relationship Help; Domestic Violence and Abuse; Safer Sex Guidelines
• Missed the show? Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cutA8r9Tuo

Cayman’s Continuum of Care for Mental Health and Overseas Referrals

March 2nd

• Mr. Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Private Practice
• Ms. Charmaine Elias, Office Administrator, BHAC
• Dr. Daniel Bober, Psychiatrist and Medical Director, LifeSkills South Florida and Faculty at Yale School of Medicine
• For more info: KidLink Treatment Services; Cayman Long Term Mental Health Facility Groundbreaking
• Missed the show? Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMVI4joabaE

Mental Wellness: Manage Stress, Relax and Focus *during Covid-19*

April 6th

• Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC and The Clarity Hub
• Ms. Dallas Dralle, Marriage/Family Therapist, Infinite Mindcare
• Mr. Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Private Practice
• Dr. Cindy George, Marriage/Family Therapist, The Wellness Centre Ltd.
• For more info: CDC Coping with Stress During Covid-19; Mental Health and Covid-19; Alex Panton Foundation Stay In and Chill Facebook Group
• Missed the show? Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQv-iqrbDdc

*Updated*: Building Resilience as a Nation: Taking lessons and strength from disasters and pandemics to build a better future

May 4th

• Ms. Shannon Seymour, Director and Psychologist, The Wellness Centre Ltd.
• Prof. Livingston Smith, UCCI Dept. of Social Sciences
• Dr. Sandra Samuels, UCCI Dept. of Social Sciences
• For more info: What Past Pandemics Can Teach Us; Lessons for the Coronavirus from Six Other Disasters; Strengthening Disaster Preparedness in the Caribbean
• Missed the show? Check it out: : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9tSs6HUT4o

Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Mental Health

June 1st

• Mr. Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Private Practice – Hypnosis and Meditation
• Ms. Natalie Baldwin, Social Worker, Play Therapist and Yoga Instructor, OnCourse – Trauma-Informed Yoga
• Ms. Anna Wotton, Health Coach, Anna Wootton Holistic Health Coaching – Health Coaching
• Ms. Shanna Pandohie, EAGALA Equine Specialist and PATH Instructor, Cowboy Town Stables – Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Horsemanship
• Ms. Julianne Parolisi, Music Therapist, Cayman Music Therapy – Music Therapy
• For more info: Please get in touch with our panelists.
• Missed the show? Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4DoDkshQlY

Technology, Mental Health and Our Kids

July 13th

• Ms. Natalie Baldwin, Mental Health Social Worker and Play Therapist, OnCourse Cayman
• Ms. Anne-Marie Diaz, Program Facilitator and Art Psychotherapist, Family Resource Centre
• For more info: Technology Use and Mental Health in Children and Young People, Family Resource Centre Webinars; SNAP Camp Registration Form; FRC Volunteer Screening Form
• Missed the show? Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9VZuiu5s6o

Mental Health in Pregnancy and Early Parenthood

August 3rd

• Ms. Natalie Baldwin, Mental Health Social Worker and Play Therapist, OnCourse Cayman
• Dr. Erica Lam, Clinical Psychologist, Aspire Therapeutic Services
• For more info: Mental Health and Pregnancy; Psychological Impact of Infertility; Emotional Health in Pregnancy and Early Parenthood
• Missed the show? Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BQhcZc0VxM

Gratitude, Mindfulness and Positivity

September 7th

• Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC and The Clarity Hub
• Mr. Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Aspire Therapeutic Services
• Ms. Anna Wootton, Holistic Health Coach, Anna Wootton Holistic Health Coaching
• Dr. Ian Lavine, Chaplain and Life Coach, Lavine Neurocoaching
• For more info: Benefits of Mindfulness; Benefits of Gratitude; Cultivating Happiness
• Missed the show? Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gg_C6iEyI8

Stamp Out Stigma: Mental Health and Suicide

October 5th

• Guests TBD

Personality Disorders: Borderline to Paranoid

November 2nd

• Guests TBD

Spirituality and Mental Health

December 7th

• Guests TBD

**To provide us feedback on the show or ideas for upcoming shows, please contact me by phone at 745-6464 or email at alexandra.bodden@gmail.com.

Thanks for listening!