Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork

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”Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork” is a podcast that tells stories of mental illness, resilience, and faith. In each episode, I interview a guest and ask five questions: “What were your symptoms?” “How did you cope?” “What was the diagnosis?” “What treatments helped or didn’t help?” and “How did this experience impact your faith?” The goal of this podcast is to reduce the stigma of mental illness (especially within the church) by having conversations that normalize the experience. My hope is that, as listeners hear these stories, they become more aware of various mental disorders and how a person might experience a mental illness. I want listeners to recognize symptoms in themselves or others, and I want them to have the resources they may need to access help.

Episodes

  1. 09/09/2024

    Ep 39: Panic Attacks: How Can I Help? - Ask Me A Question!

    Today, I'm taking your questions at this link: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork | Wow God Podcast Network. How can I help someone who is having a panic attack? https://linktr.ee/mentalhealthpodcast

  2. 05/17/2024

    "Plan" - Mental Health Awareness Month 6/10

    Goals are extremely important. Viktor Frankl wrote, “What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for some goal worthy of him.” It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.

  3. 05/14/2024

    "Perfectionism" - Mental Health Awareness Month 5/10

    Is perfectionism weighing you down? Sometimes, perfectionism is a list of “demands” that we place on ourselves. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.

  4. 05/05/2024

    "People" - Mental Health Awareness Month 2/10

    Who do you have in your corner? Time, and time again, studies have shown the importance of interpersonal relationships. It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s explore this topic together.

  5. 04/29/2024

    Ep 35: Cindy's Story of Harm OCD

    When you think about obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, you often think about behaviors like checking behaviors or compulsive hand washing associated with obsessions of I'm going to get sick or somebody's going to break in, or I need to keep things in order. But do you ever think about thoughts of I'm going to harm my child? On this episode with Cindy, we learn about harm, OCD and the best ways to seek treatment. Podcast information:  Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      X (Twitter): @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.      Suicide Hotline: dial 988  Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat   National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264   https://www.nami.org/Home   Addiction Center: https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/addiction-and-suicide/    Ways to find a therapist:    ·        If you have insurance, check your insurance company to find a provider in Behavioral Health.    ·        Ask your employer if they participate in an Employee Assistance Program.    ·        Request a referral for a mental health provider from your primary care physician.    ·        Use www.psychologytoday.com to locate a counselor in your area.

  6. 05/29/2023

    Mental Health Awareness Month Replay: Alyssa's story of Disordered Eating

    This week of Mental Health Awareness Month, we highlight those struggling with eating disorders. “My body was just trying to survive the restriction… and survive that torture that I had put it through for so many years.”    Today’s guest is Alyssa, who struggled for years with an eating disorder. In this episode, Alyssa talks about her symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, ways she coped, her hospitalizations, ebbs and flows of the disease, and finally, an epiphany that changed the trajectory of her struggle.       Host: Dr. Melissa Mork          Producer: Keegan Goldfarb           Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu     Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork     Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod          This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.      National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255   https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat   National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264    https://www.nami.org/Home   Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741      Brain over Binge: Why I Was Bulimic, Why Conventional Therapy Didn't Work, and How I Recovered for Good by Kathryn Hansen      How to find a therapist: If insured, check your insurance company website to find a provider, seek referral from your primary care physician, or use www.psychologytoday.com to locate someone in your area.

  7. 04/17/2023

    Ep 25: Mark's Insights on Trauma and More

    Today’s guest is Mark, who works with clients suffering from attachment, trauma, and other concerns. He walks us through some fundamental concepts to understand where our distress comes from. Hang on; there is a LOT of good content here!     Host: Dr. Melissa Mork         Producer: Michael Chermak     Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.      Suicide Hotline: dial 988  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat   National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264   https://www.nami.org/Home   Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741   Addiction Center: https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/addiction-and-suicide/    Ways to find a therapist:    ·            If you have insurance, check your insurance company's website to find a provider in Behavioral Health.    ·            Ask your employer if they participate in an Employee Assistance Program.    ·            Request a referral for a mental health provider from your primary care physician.    ·            Use www.psychologytoday.com to locate a counselor in your area.        Our guest for this episode: Mark Beal, MSW, CARE, Inc.’s School Link to course: https://sso.teachable.com/secure/1423463/checkout/4338903/parenting-101   His socials: @markbealmsw136 (YouTube) @mrmarkmsw (TikTok

  8. 04/03/2023

    Ep 24: Steve’s Story of Men and the Pain of Infertility

    Today’s guest is Steven and his wife’s and his struggle with male infertility. He explains the difficulties and challenges to one’s mental health and sense of identity when faced with infertility. He is the host of the podcast, “MILES: Men, Infertility, and Life Experiences with Steven Miller” wherever you find your podcasts. Host: Dr. Melissa Mork         Producer: Michael Chermak       Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork      Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork      Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod            This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.      Suicide Hotline: dial 988  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat   National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264   https://www.nami.org/Home   Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741   Addiction Center: https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/addiction-and-suicide/    Ways to find a therapist:    ·            If you have insurance, check your insurance company website to find a provider in Behavioral Health.    ·            Ask your employer if they participate in an Employee Assistance Program.    ·            Request a referral for a mental health provider from your primary care physician.    ·            Use www.psychologytoday.com to locate a counselor in your area.

  9. 09/26/2022

    Ep 15: Jason's story of anxiety and discovery

    My guest on this episode is Jason Stonehouse, a previous guest but with follow-up content. Jason experienced symptoms of anxiety when he was young, but as his ministry grew, so did his anxiety. Join us to hear what he learned through this process and how he offers help to others..     Host: Dr. Melissa Mork     Producer: Keegan Goldfarb      Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu      Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork   Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork   Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod      This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org  National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264  or https://nami.org/About-Mental-Illness  Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741 or https://www.crisistextline.org    How to find a therapist: If insured, check your insurance company website to find a provider, seek referral from your primary care physician, or use www.psychologytoday.com to locate someone in your area.     Jason’s links:  http://www.calmconfidentleader.com/  Twitter: @StonehouseJason  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmconfidentleader

  10. 05/09/2022

    Ep 6: Keely's story of ADHD

    “This surprises people nowadays but I was a very poorly behaved kid. I was on a behavior chart pretty much all through elementary school.”   Today’s guest is Keely, who is diagnosed with ADHD. But when asked what strengths come from having ADHD, she is very quick to identify her own personal superpowers! In this episode, Keely will talk about her early-onset, her diagnosis, the complexities of ADHD, and her current success as an adult with ADHD.   Host: Dr. Melissa Mork   Producer: Keegan Goldfarb   Email: mentalhealthpodcast@unwsp.edu   Facebook: Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork   Instagram: @mentalhealthwithdr.melissamork   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-with-dr-melissa-mork   Twitter: @MelissaMorkPod     This podcast is not intended as therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, please refer to the following resources.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255    National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264    Crisis Text Line: Within the US, text HOME to 741741   Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) www.chadd.org  How to find a therapist: If insured, check your insurance company website to find a provider, seek a referral from your primary care physician, or use www.psychologytoday.com to locate someone in your area.

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”Mental Health with Dr. Melissa Mork” is a podcast that tells stories of mental illness, resilience, and faith. In each episode, I interview a guest and ask five questions: “What were your symptoms?” “How did you cope?” “What was the diagnosis?” “What treatments helped or didn’t help?” and “How did this experience impact your faith?” The goal of this podcast is to reduce the stigma of mental illness (especially within the church) by having conversations that normalize the experience. My hope is that, as listeners hear these stories, they become more aware of various mental disorders and how a person might experience a mental illness. I want listeners to recognize symptoms in themselves or others, and I want them to have the resources they may need to access help.

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