Millennial Mental Health Channel

Pathologic Demand Avoidance is not officially recognized in the United States, but is something that parents are talking about online more than ever. In this episode, Justin and Eddie talk about why it is not officially recognized, give multiple definitions, and discuss why it could be the next big diagnosis in pediatric mental health. It could give us an answer to "are kids lazy, or is there something deeper going on?"

The Manosphere influencers on social media have a lock on Gen Z men. It is changing social and political views, and changing the way young men and women interact with each other. In this episode, Eddie and Justin dive into the recent Netflix Documentary Into The Manosphere to discuss how these trends are bad for mental health.

Every year millions of Americans experience traumatic experiences in hospitals. In this episode, Dr. Justin tells a story about the recent birth of his child and his wife’s near death experience. The episode has a special musical break, so stay tuned until the end!

Eddie and Justin sit down with Colette Ghunim, director of the award winning film Traces of Home. In this documentary, Colette travels to the homes that her parents in Palestine and Mexico, and learns of the traumas they experienced. Helping her parents address their traumas helps her understand her own truamas and begin the healing process. 

Colette is full of spiritual wisdom and encouraging words. Our listeners are definitely going to love this episode. 

If you want more information on the film, check out the website below

https://www.tracesofhome.com

School counselors play a huge role in the mental health of students across the country. So, for this National School Counseling Week, Eddie and Justin give props to perhaps the group of people who deserve it the most. Learn about the education and training to become a school counselor, and hear Justin's story of a school counselor telling him exactly what he needed to hear in high school.