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 2017; Mental Health Matters 2016; Mental Health Matters 2015

Check the schedule below to see who will be joining host Mr. Sterling Dwayne Ebanks and myself each month for 2018:

Topic, Date and Guests

Secrets to Success: Personal & Professional Development

January 8th

• • Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
  • Dr. J.D. Mosley-Matchett, UCCI
  • Dr. Robert Weishan, UCCI
  • For more information: Setting Yourself Up for Success; 10 Steps to Achieve Any Goal

#MeToo: Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Awareness

February 5th

• Ms. Dallas Dralle, Marriage/Family Therapist, Infinite Mindcare
• Dr. Taylor Burrowes, Marriage/Family Therapist, Wellness Centre
• Mr. Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Private Practice
• Ms. Natalie Baldwin, TAYA Program Coordinator, Cayman Islands Crisis Centre
• For more info: Sexual Assault Statistics, Sexual Harassment Definition

Nutrition & Self-Care in Mental Health

March 5th 

• • Ms. Dallas Dralle, Marriage/Family Therapist, Infinite Mindcare
  • Dr. Lili Wagner, Clinical Psychologist, Infinite Mindcare
  • Mr. Jason Jones, Counsellor, Hope Academy Mental Health Services
  • Ms. Anna Wootton, Holistic Life Coach, Your Healthy Place
  • For more information: Healthy Eating; Healthy Eating & Depression

Religion, Spirituality & Mental Health

April 2nd

• Ms. Dallas Dralle, Marriage/Family Therapist, Infinite Mindcare
• For more information: Spirituality, Religion and Mental Illness Fact Sheet; Religion, Spirituality and Mental Health

Deviance, Crime & Psychopathy

May 7th

• Mr. Jason Jones, Counsellor, Hope Academy Mental Health Services
• For more information: Theories of Crime; Cayman Prison Study

The Importance of the Father in Parenting

June 4th

• Mr. Jason Jones, Counsellor, Hope Academy Mental Health Services
• Ms. Dallas Dralle, Marriage/Family Therapist, Infinite Mindcare
• Ms. Susanne Clements, Marriage/Family Therapist & Counsellor, Canada
• For more information: Important Role of Dad; The Importance of Fathers

Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation: What does it mean? And how do I talk to my kids about it?

July 9th

• Mr. Jason Jones, Counsellor, Hope Academy Mental Health Services
• For more information: What is Sexual Orientation?; Talking To Your Child about Sexual Orientation; Address Children’s Gender Identity Issues

Careers in Mental Health: What’s the difference? How do I do that?

August 6th

• Ms. Dallas Dralle, Marriage/Family Therapist, Infinite Mindcare
• For more information: Guide to Psychiatry and Counselling
• Missed the show? Watch it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aR3rtrFUo8&feature=youtu.be

Psychology of Aging: Alzheimer’s & Dementia

September 3rd

• Dr. Lili Wagner, Clinical Psychologist, Infinite Mindcare
• Ms. Dorothy Davis, Chairperson, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association Cayman Islands (ADACI)
• For more information: Alzheimer’s Dementia; Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
• Missed the show? Watch it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AELl7DfxMQ8

; The Story Continues: Suicide & Self-Harm in Our Youth

October 1st

• Dr. Colleen Brown, Clinical Psychologist, OnCourse Cayman
• Ms. Dallas Dralle, Marriage/Family Therapist, Infinite Mindcare
• Dr. Erica Lam, Clinical Psychologist, The Wellness Centre, and Clinical Consultant, Alex Panton Foundation
• For more information: PAHO Adolescent Sexuality and Health Survey; Suicide Statistics; Suicide Prevention Information for Cayman
• Missed the show? Watch it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdS-LTvCE3E 

Animals in Mental Health

November 4th

• Dr. Colleen Brown, Clinical Psychologist, OnCourse Cayman
• Ms. Shanna Pandohie, EAGALA-Certified EAP/EAL Facilitator & PATH-Certified Therapeutic Horsemanship Instructor, Cowboy Town Stables
• For more info: Mood-Boosting Power of Dogs; EAGALA Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy; Emotional Support vs. Service Animals
• Missed the show? Watch it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rXy-JvX0jo

Supporting a Loved One with Mental Health Concerns through the Holidays

December 3rd 

• Mr. Jason Jones, Counsellor, Hope Academy Mental Health Services
• Ms. Sutton Burke, Counsellor, Infinite Mindcare
• Ms. Jackie Neil, Director, Loud Silent Voices, HSA
• Wendela, Jennie, Sophies, Social Work Students, Lund University
• For more information: Helping a Person with Mental Illness Through the Holidays; Holiday Season Survival 101
• Missed the show? Watch it at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJs5Ej-D3mY

**To provide us feedback on the show or ideas for upcoming shows, please complete our survey or contact me by phone at 745-6464 or email at abodden@oncourse.ky.

Thanks for listening!