Mike Brose and Joi-Michelle Rhodes invite mental health professionals, advocates and people with lived experience to share their personal stories and discuss the latest mental health trends, issues and innovations.Mike served as CEO for Mental Health Association Oklahoma for 27 years. Today, Mike remains active in the Tulsa, Oklahoma community. He operates a small private clinical practice, and consults with a variety of nonprofit leaders and organizations. Mike also supervises students as a field instructor and is an adjunct social work professor at Oral Roberts University. more

- TRIGGER WARNING-This podcast will discuss autism, suicide, mental health, and wellness, among other topics, with autistic individuals and different professionals with the goal of unmasking stereotypes, increasing awareness, advocating for mental health and wellness, and attempting to shatter the stigmas of these topics through conversation and personal experience.The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO), www.autismfoundationok.org, @AutismfoundationOK, strives to improve the lives of Oklahomans (and others) with autism across the lifespan.According to The National Institute of Mental Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. People with ASD often have:• Difficulty with communication and interaction with other people• Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors• Symptoms that affect their ability to function in school, work, and other areas of lifeAutism is known as a 'spectrum' disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience.People of all genders, races, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds can be diagnosed with ASD. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments, and services can improve a person's symptoms and daily functioning.This podcast will discuss autism, suicide awareness and prevention, mental health, wellness, and other important topics with autistic people and professionals. Some of the risks factors for suicide in autistic people are:Co-Occurring Mental Health ConditionsMaskingAutistic BurnoutFemaleLack of Social Support (Isolation)Late Diagnosis more

OK State of Mind seeks to satisfy inquisitive minds eager to delve into the realm of mental health and overall well-being. Join us on a journey to gain insights shared by mental health experts, draw inspiration from remarkable stories of resilience forged by those who've navigated challenging paths, and unveil the intricate science that underpins our thoughts and emotions a sort of 'invisibilia' if you will. Through these explorations, we aim to illuminate the captivating 'whys' behind our cognitive and emotional selves, hopefully unraveling the complexities that shape our behaviors, feelings, and perspectives. This podcast is produced by Family & Children's Services based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Learn more at www.fcsok.org and www.okstateofmind.com. more

Mental Health Association Oklahoma created The Mental Health Download podcast to share stories each week about mental illness, homelessness, incarceration and suicide, and how each can impact our lives in a profound way.Mental health affects everyone, yet the social stigma attached to mental health issues keeps so many of our family members, friends, colleagues and neighbors silent.Why are we so afraid to talk about these issues?Each week, our host Adi McCasland invites guests to share how mental illness, suicide, homelessness and incarceration have affected their work or lives. more

Stories of addiction and mental health challenges brought to you by The Virtue Center, Oklahoma's oldest outpatient treatment center for substance use disorders, problem gambling and related mental health challenges. more