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 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 2017:

Topic, Date and Guests

New Beginnings: Letting Go and Looking Forward

January 9th

• Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
• Sutton Burke, Mental Health Counsellor, Infinite Mind Care
• For more information: Setting Yourself Up for Success; Forbes’ Want to Achieve Your Goals; How to Start Exercising and Make It Stick

Health, Beauty and Body Image

February 6th

• Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
• Anna Wootton, Health Coach, Your Healthy Place
• James Feiser, Counsellor, The Counselling Centre
• For more information: Emotional Eating, Eating Disorders, Body Image, Physical and Mental Health

Communication 101: Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution

March 6th 

• Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
• Ms. Cathy Gomez, Pastoral Counsellor, Prison Chaplain, HM Prison
• Ms. Racquel Duhaney, Program Facilitator, Family Resource Centre
• For more information: Effective Communication, Fair Fighting, Assertiveness

Child Abuse and Violence: Impact across the Lifetime and Treatments available

April 3rd

• Susanne Clements, Mental Health Counsellor and Marriage Family Therapist, Specialzing in Trauma, Susanne Clements Consulting
• Roxanne Derhodge, Marriage Family Therapist, Specializing in Trauma, Roxanne Derhodge Consulting
• Dallas Dralle, Marriage and Family Therapist, The Counselling Centre
• For more information: Adult Survivors of Childhood Abuse, The Long Shadow

Sociocultural Impacts on Mental Health

May 1st

• Dr. Marc Lockhart, Psychiatrist and Medical Director, BHAC; Psychiatrist, HSA
• Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Private Practice
• Greg Miller, Counsellor, EAP
• For more information: Mental Health: Culture, Race and Ethnicity; PAHO Adolescent Sexuality and Health – Cayman; Report – Criminality in Cayman

Love and Sex: Building Trust, Respect and Intimacy

June 5th

• Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
• Dr. Taylor Burrowes, Mental Health Counsellor, Marriage/Family Therapist, The Wellness Centre
• Ms. Dallas Dralle, Marriage/Family Therapist, The Counselling Centre
• For more information: Dating Tips, Relationship Help, Tips to Improve Your Sex Life, Dating Statistics, Married Sex Statistics

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Issues in Cayman

July 24th

• Dr. Taylor Burrowes, Mental Health Counsellor, Marriage/Family Therapist, The Wellness Centre
• Sutton Burke, Mental Health Counsellor, Infinite Mind Care
• From the National Drug Council:Dr. Susan Young and Ms. Luisa McLaughlin
• For more information: National Drug Council Student Surveys, PAHO Cayman Islands Adolescent Health and Sexuality Survey

Mood Disorders and Suicide: Signs and Symptoms, Risk Factors, Treatment and Preventative Measures

August 7th

• Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Private Practice
• Dr. Erica Lam, Clinical Psychologist, The Wellness Centre
• For more information: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Suicide

Substance Use, Abuse and Mental Health

September 4th

• Sutton Burke, Mental Health Counsellor, Infinite Mind Care
• Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Private Practice
• Ms. Dallas Dralle, Marriage/Family Therapist, The Counselling Centre
• From the National Drug Council:Dr. Susan Young and Mr. Simon Miller
• For more information: Student Drug Use in Cayman; Substance Abuse and Mental Health; Truth About Alcohol Video; Truth About Drugs Video Clips

Mental Health Services and Decreasing Stigma

October 2nd

• Terry Delaney, Counsellor, Private Practice
• Dr. Taylor Burrowes, Mental Health Counsellor, Marriage/Family Therapist, The Wellness Centre
• Jackie Neil, Director, Loud Silent Voices
• Stephanie Espeut, Yoga Instructor; Founder, Conscious Cayman; Social Sciences Student, UCCI
• For More Information: Mental Health Statistics; Kinds of Mental Health Providers; Article on Mental Health Services in Cayman

Anxiety Disorders: Types, Treatments and Self-Care

November 6th

• Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
• For more information: Anxiety Symptoms and Disorders; Therapy for Anxiety Disorders; Self-help for Anxiety

Positive Psychology: Gratitude and Mindfulness

December 4th 

• Sutton Burke, Mental Health Counsellor, Infinite Mind Care
• Heather Lockhart, Professional Life Coach, BHAC
• For more information: Mindfulness, Gratitude

**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!