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On this episode of Unmute, we have an incredible group of panellists who chat about substance use and addictions and its relationship with mental health and illness and our society at large. Our roundtable explores some personal experiences around the topic, as well as conversation about resources and treatment for addictions, decision-making about substance use and the role that friends, family, clinicians and health systems play in supporting people who want to change their relationship to a substance.
 
Content Menu:
Introductions: 1:07 - 5:52
Barriers & treatment: 6:08 - 29:30
Shifting relationship with substance abuse: 30:03 - 41:50
What youth should consider when using substances: 42:19 - 49:30
Substance abuse & the pandemic: 49:50 - 55:50
Supporting a loved one: 57:23 - 1:04:40
Professionals in the space: 1:04:59 - 1:10:28
Advocates: 1:11:00 - 1:20:52
 
List of questions:
When it comes to treating addiction, what facilitators and barriers did you experience? What role did people around you play in helping or hindering your process?
Does anyone want to share any details about the shifting relationship or understanding that you’ve seen with substance use?
What should young people consider when they’re using substances, whether for the first time or repeated use? What resources are available to help with decision-making about substance use?
How has the pandemic affected substance use, resource access and supporting someone who uses substances?
What would you recommend people to be mindful of if they want to support a friend or family member with their substance use? 
For current and future addictions professionals, what should they keep in mind when they’re approaching clients, patients and the topic of addiction in general?
Lastly, for our advocates and looking to the future, what do we need more of in the field of substance use and addictions, whether that be from advocacy efforts or support resources?
 
If you want to get to know our roundtable participants, read their bios at jack.org/addictionsbios
 
Please note that Jack.org is not a service provider. If you are struggling, please consult a professional. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this episode as it relates to addictions are not meant to be taken as direct advice for any individual. Supervision for youth in distress is recommended. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department for assistance.
 
Ami.e.s francophones, vos voix comptent. Vos expériences comptent. Vos points de vue sont essentiels à notre mission. Si vous souhaitez prendre part à ce genre de projets et nous aider à mieux représenter la jeune francophonie, écrivez-nous à bonjour@jack.org.

We are joined by some incredible panelists who chat about prevalent image ideals and their relationship to mental health and mental illness. You’ll be hearing from folks about their relationship to their bodies and minds, and how our culture reinforces harmful ideas about how we should treat and think about our bodies.
Our roundtable today also explores what the future of body positivity and neutrality might look like. And what they hope will change in our culture — in both our day-to-day lives and on a systems level.
 
Content Menu:
Introductions 1:30 - 7:00
Personal Experiences 7:30 - 38:00
Media & Society 38:00 - 51:30
The Way Forward 51:50 - 1:12:00
 
If you want to get to know our roundtable participants, read their bios herehttps://jack.org/Unmute-ED-BI-Participants
 
Ami.e.s francophones, vos voix comptent. Vos expériences comptent. Vos points de vue sont essentiels à notre mission. Si vous souhaitez prendre part à ce genre de projets et nous aider à mieux représenter la jeune francophonie, écrivez-nous à bonjour@jack.org.

Our first episode examines the different barriers men face in talking about and seeking support for their mental health and the different journeys men have taken to get to where they are now. We know that stigma about talking about mental health still prevents many men from reaching out when they need it, so we're also aiming for this conversation to help normalize men talking about their experiences.
 
*Content Warning* There are potentially distressing conversations that occur at the following times:
Bullying: 9:55 - 12:10, 44:25 - 46:45
Drugs and Alcohol: 30:15 - 31:05
Sexual Abuse: 30:52 - 32:00
Suicide: 50:45 - 51:35, 54:50 - 55:45
 
If you want to get to know our men’s mental health roundtable participants, read their bios here https://jack.org/Unmute-MMH-Participants
 
Ami.e.s francophones, vos voix comptent. Vos expériences comptent. Vos points de vue sont essentiels à notre mission. Si vous souhaitez prendre part à ce genre de projets et nous aider à mieux représenter la jeune francophonie, écrivez-nous à bonjour@jack.org.