Notes on Resilience

Send us a textWhat if you had access to a lifeline that could help you navigate the mental health challenges brought on by natural or human-caused disasters? In the first episode in our series on technology and well-being, Christian Burgess, director of the Disaster Distress Helpline, explains how this 24/7 national crisis hotline, supported by Vibrant Emotional Health and funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is an essential part of the broader 988 Suicide and Crisis network. Discover how the helpline provides emotional support, coping strategies, and resource referrals to individuals facing traumatic events, all while maintaining a personal connection through the principles of psychological first aid (PFA).Christian also discusses the uniquely ongoing nature of disaster recovery, emphasizing the helpline's role in offering support long after the initial crisis has passed, and underscores the enduring impact of disasters and the necessity for continuous mental health resources. Christian brings his expertise and personal connection to the LGBTQ+ community into the conversation, adding a layer of depth to understanding the diverse needs of disaster survivors. Tune in to learn how technology and human empathy come together to support individuals in their journey toward recovery.Based in Gresham, Oregon, Christian Burgess, LMSW, is Director of the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), a program of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration administered by the not-for-profit Vibrant Emotional Health. Christian joined Vibrant in 2010 and became Director of the DDH in 2012, helping to launch the program. The DDH is the only crisis hotline national in scope and dedicated to providing 24/7/365 emotional support for survivors and responders of natural or human-caused disasters. In 2021, Christian led the launch of two new DDH services, an online peer support program connecting survivors and responders in offering/receiving mutual aid and support during recovery, and a dedicated DDH Videophone option which connects Deaf/Hard of Hearing American Sign Language users experiencing disaster distress directly with DDH counselors fluent in ASL. Christian also worked for over 10 years in youth violence prevention and trauma intervention in New York City, including as Director of School Programs at Safe Horizon, one of the nation's largest service providers for victims of crime and abuse.Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990Learn more about the helpline on the SAMHSA website or email them at ddh@vibrant.org, or find the helpline on Twitter or Facebook.Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Support the show__________ Producer / Editor: Neel PanjiInvite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor

Send us a textWhat if our current approach to mental health care is fundamentally flawed?Listen in on the final episode in our four-part series for suicide prevention awareness month. I sit down with Hudson Harris, a visionary in behavioral health and suicide prevention, to dissect the urgent need for dedicated champions in mental health advocacy.  Hudson shares why it's critical to transition from crisis response to a well-being-focused system, the societal and personal costs of suicide, which he describes as incalculable, and the importance of designing robust mental health systems.We tackle the harsh reality that jails and hospitals have become the default mental health care providers in the United States. Alarming statistics underscore the necessity for systemic change as incarceration rates surpass those receiving necessary psychiatric care. Through our discussion, you'll gain insights into the prolonged impact of suicide on survivors and their families, the dire need for social support networks, and the challenges that come with postvention suicide support. Learn about how we can better support individuals in crisis and the systemic shortcomings that need addressing, including the critical need for long-term investment in mental health care.Call or text 988, a 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress.Hudson Harris is passionate about solving complex social issues. As a strategic systems builder, he has deep expertise in designing behavioral health continuums of care, community support services, diversion programs, and suicide prevention efforts. At Deloitte, Hudson’s work includes redesigning behavioral health systems of care at the state/local level, developing sustainable homeless strategies, and innovating new approaches to treatment and funding for behavioral health. Prior to Deloitte, he worked for San Diego County as a Population Health Strategist in behavioral health. He is a California attorney, holds an MBA in Marketing and an MA in International Business. He is the Chair of the board for the American Association of Suicidology and serves on the Board for Six Feet Over.You can learn more about Harris on Instagram and you can email him at: hudson@pandon.com.Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Support the show__________ Producer / Editor: Neel PanjiInvite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor

Send us a textWe are each irreplaceable.Join us for the third episode in our four-part series for suicide prevention awareness month, for a conversation with Dr. Liz Clark, Director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office. We discuss the topic of suicide prevention from an ecosystem perspective.Dr. Clark discusses the essential role of belongingness and connectedness, especially in our post-pandemic hybrid work environment, the severe health consequences of social isolation, and the importance of human connection. We also tackle the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide, advocating for direct communication and empathy. We explore a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention, emphasizing the importance of national policies, effective crisis response systems, and community-based support programs.  ResourcesCall or text 988, a 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress.FindSupport.govDr. Liz Clark serves as the Director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO) in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. She is responsible for policy, oversight, and advocacy of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) suicide prevention programs, which include non-clinical suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention efforts including policy, program development and evaluation, data surveillance, research, and outreach and engagement in support of more than 2M service members and over 2.5M military family members worldwide.Prior to her current assignment, Dr. Clark was the Deputy Director of DSPO. Dr. Clark also previously served as the Deputy Executive Director for the PREVENTS Task Force, and charged with developing the first federally coordinated national public health strategy and roadmap to address Veteran suicide. From 2015 to 2020, Dr. Clark served as the Director and Assistant Director of the DSPO Policy and Plans Directorate. Dr. Clark brings an array of suicide prevention experience to the Department through her previous work as a volunteer hotline crisis worker answering the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, as well as established and co-led a suicide bereavement support group in the Washington Metropolitan area.Dr. Clark served as an Army Officer for over nine years in the Ordnance Corps and Adjutant General Corps and had a variety of assignments at the installation level, Army Staff, and National Guard Bureau.Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Support the show__________ Producer / Editor: Neel PanjiInvite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor

Send us a textWhat if understanding trauma could save lives? Join us for the second in our four-part series for suicide prevention awareness month, for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Anita Everett, director of the Center for Mental Health Services at SAMHSA. She sheds light on the profound connection between trauma and suicide risk. We explore the impact of trauma and discuss the vital strategies for offering support to those affected. You will learn about creating safe spaces for open dialogue, the significance of validating experiences without judgment, and the importance of upstream approaches to addressing suicide prevention at its roots.Dr. Everett also shares valuable insights into how community engagement can act as protective factors against suicide, recognizing changes in language as potential distress signals, and the importance of postvention to support those grieving after a suicide. ResourcesCall or text 988, a 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress.FindSupport.govSuicide Prevention Resource CenterDr. Everett is the Director of the Center for Mental Health Services within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Serving in this role since 2018, she provides executive leadership for federal efforts to improve the nation’s mental health service systems.Prior to SAMHSA, Dr. Everett served as the Section Chief of The Johns Hopkins Bayview Community and General Psychiatry in Baltimore, Maryland. She was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health. Earlier in her career, Dr. Everett also served as the Senior Medical Advisor to SAMHSA. From 1999 to 2003, she served as the Inspector General to the Office of the Governor in the Department of Mental Health in Virginia. Dr. Everett is a past president of the American Psychiatric Association, Maryland Psychiatric Society and the American Association of Community Psychiatry. She has served on the National Institute on Drug Abuse National Advisory Council, is currently an ex-officio member of the National Institute of Mental Health National Advisory Council and is active in several professional organizations. She has been engaged in a number of international projects, including with the Global Leadership Exchange, and has provided consultation to the Ministries of Health, Department of Mental Health in Iraq and Afghanistan on the implementation of mental health services in these countries.Learn more about Dr. Everett. Learn more about SAMHSA on their website, Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Support the show__________ Producer / Editor: Neel PanjiInvite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor

Send us a text"Stigma is just another word for discrimination...We are making it hard to talk about." Imagine being able to change the way we talk about and approach mental health crises. In the first episode of our four-part series for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, I speak with Kate Hardy, the founder and executive director of Six Feet Over, to examine the societal impact of suicide and the power of empathetic language in prevention and postvention. We discuss the complex interplay between social determinants of health and suicide prevention, and how systemic inequities, exacerbated by events like the pandemic, amplify mental health struggles among vulnerable populations. We also explore how to normalize the conversation and the necessity for direct and respectful communication Our conversation centers on the urgent need for community-driven support, equitable funding, and policy changes to ensure comprehensive care. The conversation then turns to the importance of building a life worth living and the critical role of support networks. This episode is not just about understanding suicide prevention—it's about fostering resilience, compassion, and trauma-sensitive leadership. ResourcesCall 988, a 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress.Kate Hardy is the founder and Executive Director of Six Feet Over, a Michigan based suicide prevention and postvention nonprofit. Kate is the survivor of nine losses by suicide, beginning with the loss of her mother in 2003. She has been recognized as the 2017 American Association of Suicidology Loss Survivor of the Year, a former member of the 988 (formerly NSPL) Individual and Family Lived Experience Committee, the Lifeline Chat Work-group, an advisor on the Michigan Suicide Prevention Plan Workgroup, and a member of the International Messaging Advisory Group. She is currently an advisory committee member of Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative and the Kansas Suicide Prevention Coalition, a board member of With One Voice, as well as several advisory workgroups, boards, committies and a national speaker. She lives just outside of Detroit with her husband of 20 years and their teenage son.Learn more about Six Feet Over on their website, or email info@sixftover.org. On Facebook, check out Six Feet Over or Suck It Suicide. Or on Twitter or Instagram.Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Support the show__________ Producer / Editor: Neel PanjiInvite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor

Send us a textWhat is necessary for healing trauma?In the final episode in our three-part series, recorded as a live webinar in May for Mental Health Awareness month, we explore the limitations of academic and medical jargon in discussing trauma, advocate for culturally competent communication that makes trauma-informed care accessible to all, emphasize the need for policies that resonate with those impacted by trauma, and highlight the significance of grassroots advocacy in driving systemic change.Our guests share inspiring stories and evidence-based solutions, highlighting the power of cross-sector coalitions and Indigenous practices in fostering resilience and well-being. Join us for a hopeful conversation about the potential for widespread adoption of trauma-informed methodologies, to build a more humane and effective support system for individuals and communities alike.Panelists:* Martin Simms. Founder and Director of Performance Enhancement at The DOPE Coach Academy* Ingrid Cockhren, CEO Cockhren Consulting* Connie Iannetta, Founder, FosterStrong* Jesse Kohler, Executive Director on loan for the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP)Resources:Economic Burden of Health Conditions Associated With Adverse Childhood Experiences Among US Adults, JAMA NetworkGo to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Support the show__________ Producer / Editor: Neel PanjiInvite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor

Send us a text"We say that we want healing, but when it comes down to how that healing is going to be manifested, we are not willing to do those things."In the second of a three-part series, recorded as a live webinar in May for Mental Health Awareness month, we explore the pervasive impact of oppression and victimization on various groups, and workplace trauma and recognizing power differentials within professional environments. You will also learn about the importance of trauma-sensitive leadership, how effective communication can foster resilience and engagement, and the need to build systems that empower post-traumatic growth, rather than perpetuate cycles of victimhood.Don't miss this comprehensive exploration of trauma and the collective effort needed to build a healthier, more connected society.Panelists:* Martin Simms. Founder and Director of Performance Enhancement at The DOPE Coach Academy* Ingrid Cockhren, CEO Cockhren Consulting* Connie Iannetta, Founder, FosterStrong* Jesse Kohler, Executive Director on loan for the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP)Resources:Economic Burden of Health Conditions Associated With Adverse Childhood Experiences Among US Adults, JAMA NetworkGo to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Support the show__________ Producer / Editor: Neel PanjiInvite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor

Send us a textDiscover the hidden costs of trauma and why addressing them is not just a moral imperative but an economic necessity. In the first of a three-part series, recorded as a live webinar in May for Mental Health Awareness month, we uncover the prevalence of trauma and its far-reaching costs—not just financial, but impacting our communities on a deep level and offering an example of what is possible when we prioritize healing and resilience.We start by discussing the $14.1 trillion annual economic burden of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and then move on to talking about the systemic barriers that perpetuate trauma, particularly in marginalized communities. Hear how historical and intergenerational trauma affect mental health, education, and the juvenile justice system, and why implicit biases and discriminatory policies still haunt people of color and women. Don't miss this insightful episode that underscores the urgent need for systemic change and the power of resilience in overcoming trauma.Panelists:* Martin Simms. Founder and Director of Performance Enhancement at The DOPE Coach Academy* Ingrid Cockhren, CEO Cockhren Consulting* Connie Iannetta, Founder, FosterStrong* Jesse Kohler, Executive Director on loan for the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP)Resources:Economic Burden of Health Conditions Associated With Adverse Childhood Experiences Among US Adults, JAMA NetworkGo to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Support the show__________ Producer / Editor: Neel PanjiInvite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor

Send us a textHow can leaders effectively manage crisis situations while maintaining empathy?In this next episode in our Crisis Leadership series, crisis response strategist Ken Jenkins shares his insights on crisis leadership. Discover the critical importance of understanding company priorities, fostering transparent communication, and recognizing the humanity of both the crisis responders and those affected. We talk about how adaptability in crisis situations can make the difference between chaos and controlWe also discuss the emotional toll on responders, strategies to balance swift decision-making with a visionary outlook, and why having a flexible plan is crucial. We explore key qualities for crisis management, such as having a servant's heart and the ability to humanize command and control. Ken is a coach, author, and crisis response strategist who has responded to seventeen mass casualty events, including the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He has incorporated the lessons learned responding to those events into his coaching practice and daily life. You can learn more about Ken on his website Ken Jenkins LLC.Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Support the show__________ Producer / Editor: Neel PanjiInvite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor

Send us a textWhat truly constitutes a crisis, and how should effective leaders respond?A crisis is an event that threatens life, reputation, operations, or financial stability and can strike at any time. Understanding how to lead and maintain resilience is critical for survival and recovery. Join us as we sit down with Eric McNulty, the Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard, to unpack the essentials of crisis leadership and societal resilience. You'll learn about the three core facets of resilience: the psychological strength of individuals, the robustness of our built environment, and our collective ability to adapt and evolve. Eric offers insights into why psychological preparedness and strong social networks are vital for community cohesion, the critical traits of effective crisis leadership, and the importance of strategic delegation to manage both the crisis and everyday operations. We also underscore the necessity of formal crisis planning and ensuring team members receive adequate rest and support, especially during prolonged emergencies.Don't miss this engaging and informative episode that promises to equip you with the tools needed for effective crisis leadership.Eric McNulty is a crisis leadership expert and Associate Director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard. His work centers on leading in high stakes, high pressure situations. He is the co-author of the book, You’re It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When it Matters Most. You can learn more about the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative on its website. Learn more about Eric on his website or LinkedIn.Go to https://betterhelp.com/resilience or click Notes on Resilience during sign up for 10% off your first month of therapy with my sponsor BetterHelp. Support the show__________ Producer / Editor: Neel PanjiInvite Manya to inspire and empower your teams and position your organization as a forward-thinking leader in well-being, resilience, and trauma sensitivity.Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your listening platform of choice. It really helps others find us.#trauma #resilience #compassion #MentalHealth #CompassionateLeadership #leadership #survivor