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*)
- Dr. Susanne Neita, Psychiatrist, Behavioral Health Associates Cayman (BHAC)
- For more information on Mental Health Statistics, Mental Illnesses and Self-Help.
Dealing with Difficult People
November 7th
- Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
- Miles Ruby, Program Facilitator, Family Resource Centre
- Dr. Anya Edun, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Dart
- For more information on Conflict-Resolution, Fair Fighting to Build Relationships, Assertiveness/Effective Communication.
Spirituality and Health
December 5th
- Dallas Dralle, Marriage and Family Therapist, The Counselling Centre
- Sutton Burke, Mental Health Counsellor, Infinite Mind Care
- For more information on Spirituality in Mental Health and the Role of Religion and Spirituality in Mental Health.






