The Broken Brain

Thursday Thistory! Today we are diving into the history of the classic novel & movie "A Clockwork Orange," and the effect it had on public perceptions of Behavioral Psychology. Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to learn about this month's highlighted nonprofit, working on public awareness of mental health and increasing access to care.

Dr Charlie Powell helps military veterans dealing with PTSD and the stress of transitioning into civilian life. His experience as a decorated two war veteran and combat physician led him to confront his own Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, as he learned that it could not simply be avoided. This led him to create a TV series. "Healing Heroes, No Mind Left Behind," (www.healingheroes.com), is a docuseries following the experience of six veterans navigating PTSD treatment and its effect on their day-to-day life. Please visit and support our highlighted charity for this month, Grandview For Good, a nonprofit helping people without means to access treatment, and advocating for greater mental health literacy in our communities. www.grandviewforgood.org

This week's tip focuses on finding measures for our own emotional & mental health. This can help to get the jump on a depressive, anxious, or other types of episodes that can drag down quality of life, or worse. Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to check out this month's charity-of-focus, a wonderful organization helping people find access to mental health treatment.

"The Parts of Him I Kept: The Gifts of My Father's Madness," is a new memoir by Author Natasha Williams. She opens up about living with a father who struggled with Schizophrenia and Psychosis his entire life. It is a story of hope, love, trauma, loss, and a look at the definition of terms like "normal," and "sanity." Natasha describes what she has learned about working with people who are doing their best with difficult limitations. The charity of focus this month is Grandview For Good, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness for mental health, and funding for those who cannot afford treatment.

This past week I saw some interviews with Robert and Airyn De Niro, about their relationship and Robert De Niro's reaction to Airyn recently being outed as Trans by paparazzi. This led me to think about lessons I have learned from working with Transgendered People (and parents) about supportive and loving ways to respond to someone when they come out. The charity-of-focus this month is Grand View for Good, a nonprofit formed to increase mental health awareness and find funding for those who cannot otherwise afford treatment. Go to www.grandviewforgood.org to learn more.

Dr David Rabin is a MD and PhD specializing in psychedelic-assisted treatment for individuals, particularly individuals with PTSD. He is an expert in MDMA and Ketamine therapies, and joins the show to discuss ongoing research and his observations as a professional working in this arena. Go to www.transcendingbarriersatl.org to support our charity-of-focus this month: TRANScending Barriers Atlanta, helping Black Trans individuals with legal issues.

How many things do you do simply for love of the activity? Self-Care tip again today, on our weekly Monday Mental Tip! Go to www.transcendingbarriersatl.org to visit this month's highlighted charity: TRANScending Barriers Atlanta, a nonprofit helping Black Trans people with legal issues and advocacy.

Christin Day is the creator and host of "Recovery On Air," and the Communications Manager for Crossroads, INC, a nonprofit residential treatment center for addiction recovery. Christin is a passionate advocate for those facing addiction, and tells us how event management, interagency collaboration, and (woo-hoo) podcasting is in her work. You can hear Christin's show anywhere you listen to podcasts. Visit www.transcendingbarriers.org to support the nonprofit of the month here at the Broken Brain. TRANScending Barriers helps Black Trans people

What makes something addictive, compulsive, or problematic? Here are a couple of ways to rate our comforting behaviors for trouble. Go to www.transcendingbarriersatl.org for this month's highlighted charity. TRANScending Barriers Atlanta is a wonderful nonprofit helping Black Trans people handle legal issues.

Lisa Anzaldua is a counselor & author, specializing with couples with an Autistic and non-Autistic partner. This type of partnership can have unique challenges, but these are also opportunities for learning about each other and deepening intimacy. Visit www.transcendingbarriers.org to see our highlighted charity for April: TRANScending Barriers Atlanta, a nonprofit helping Black Trans people with legal and social issues.