Mental Health Matters Radio Show 2016

Mental Health Matters is a monthly show facilitated by Radio Cayman that hosts panel discussions on various topics related to Mental Health. 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. 🙂

Check the schedule below to see who joined host Mr. Sterling Dwayne Ebanks and myself each month for 2016:

2016 Schedule

New Year, New You: Setting and Keeping Goals

January 4th

Dr. Colleen, Brown, Clinical Psychologist, PA, USA
Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
More information on Setting and Reaching Goals.

Under Pressure: Impact of Social Pressure on Self-Esteem, Relationships and Identity

February 12th

Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
Dr. Taylor Burrowes, Mental Health Counsellor, The Wellness Centre
More information on Peer Pressure.

Social Workers as Part of the Treatment Team

March 7th

Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Cayman Counselling Services
Social Work Interns training with Mr. Delaney: Emma Jonerud, Alida Karlman and Maja Mintchev
More information on Social Work or training on island to become a Social Worker at UCCI.

Child Abuse and Family Violence: Biological, Psychological and Social Influences

April 4th

Dr. Taylor Burrowes, Mental Health Counsellor, The Wellness Centre
Miriam Foster, Program Co-ordinator, Family Resource Centre
More information on Child Abuse or FRC’s Parenting or Domestic Violence Intervention Programs.

Alcohol and Substance Abuse in our Youth

May 2nd

Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Cayman Counselling Services
National Drug Council representatives: Simon Miller – Prevention Officer; Luisa McLaughlin – Research and Information Officer; Brenda Watson – Programme Manager
More information on Teenage Drug Use, NDC Cayman Student Drug Use Surveys or Oral Drug/Alcohol Tests on Island.

Love and Sex: Sexual Identity, Expression and Health

June 6th

Dr. Taylor Burrowes, Mental Health Counsellor, The Wellness Centre
Carolina Ferreira, Deputy Director, Cayman Islands Red Cross
Laura Elniski, HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator, Health Services Authority (unable to make it but a great resource)
For more information on Improving Your Sex Life, the Five Love Languages or to take the Love Languages Quiz.

Building Resilience: Culture and Transgenerational Transmission

July 11th

Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
Dr. Sandra Samuels, Assistant Professor, UCCI
Dr. Christopher Williams, Assistant Professor, UCCI
For more information on Transgenerational Trauma and Resilience and Resilience in Culture.

Effective Parenting in the New Millenia – Even the Apps for That!

August 1st

Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
Dallas Dralle, Marriage and Family Therapist, The Counselling Centre
Miles Ruby, Program Coordinator, Family Resource Centre
For more information on Parenting and Top Parenting Apps.

Depression and Suicide in Teens

September 5th

Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Cayman Counselling Services
Dallas Dralle, Marriage and Family Therapist, The Counselling Centre
Miles Ruby, Program Coordinator, Family Resource Centre
For more in formation on Teen Depression and Suicide from Mayo Clinic and Helpguide.

Mental Illness 101: Intro to Diagnosis and Treatment

October 3rd (*World Mental Health Day is 10/10/2016*)