Treat the person... not the illness.<p>You can only ever hit the target you are aiming at. Society’s mental health “target” has been mental illness. Unfortunately that target is getting bigger and bigger as more people experience mental illness. </p><p>We believe it is time to change the target. It is time we humanize mental health. It is time we bring new understanding that a disease focus will only bring more disease.</p>It is time to focus our target on wellness.
Humanizing Mental Health
Claim This Podcastby JATA (Jeremy Alcorn and Trenton Akers)
97 episodes
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Treat the person... not the illness.<p>You can only ever hit the target you are aiming at. Society’s mental health “target” has been mental illness. Unfortunately that target is getting bigger and bigger as more people experience mental illness. </p><p>We believe it is time to change the target. It is time we humanize mental health. It is time we bring new understanding that a disease focus will only bring more disease.</p>It is time to focus our target on wellness.
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Recent Episodes
June 21, 2026
Your Mind Is Not Your Enemy
<p>The conversation delves into the integration of psychology and spirituality, the role of adversity in personal growth, embracing emotions, finding peace, taking responsibility, and making choices. It emphasizes the importance of finding peace in the moment, respecting past experiences, and making choices for personal growth and well-being.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Integration of psychology and spirituality</li><li>Embracing emotions and finding peace</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Integration of Psychology and Spirituality</li><li>10:00 The Role of Adversity in Growth</li><li>19:49 Embracing Emotions and Finding Peace</li><li>29:59 Taking Responsibility and Making Choices</li></ul>
June 14, 2026
Treat The Person Not The Illness
<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://humanizingmentalhealth.riverside.com/" target="_blank">https://humanizingmentalhealth.riverside.com/</a></p><p>Dr. Jeffrey Smith discusses the limitations of diagnosis in mental health treatment and the importance of understanding entrenched maladaptive patterns. He emphasizes the art of therapy, the role of accurate empathy, and the relational healing process. Despite resistance in the mental health community, he is making headway in advocating for a broader approach to treatment. The conversation delves into the complexities of psychotherapy, the impact of social media on mental health awareness, the pitfalls of diagnosis-focused treatment, and the role of consciousness in healing. It also explores the non-conscious mind's influence on behavior and the integration of therapeutic processes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Limitations of Diagnosis</li><li>Art of Therapy and Accurate Empathy</li><li>Relational Healing Process Psychotherapy is not as mysterious or complicated as commonly perceived.</li><li>Diagnosis-focused treatment may lead to overpromising and disappointment in the mental health system.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Rethinking Mental Health Diagnosis</li><li>06:11 The Art of Therapy and Accurate Empathy</li><li>11:46 Challenges in the Mental Health Community</li><li>41:13 Integration of Therapeutic Processes</li></ul>
June 12, 2026
You Don't Have To Be An Addict to Be Addicted
<p>Heather shares her personal journey of addiction, coping mechanisms, and the underlying mental health challenges she faced. She emphasizes the importance of community, finding a higher power, and breaking the stigma of addiction. The conversation delves into the complexity of addiction, the impact of childhood experiences, and the layers of coping strategies. The conversation delves into the impact of trauma, coping mechanisms, and the journey of recovery from addiction. It also explores the role of spirituality and the importance of seeking help and support.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Addiction is not always about substance abuse; it can manifest in various behaviors and coping mechanisms.</li><li>Community and finding a higher power play a crucial role in the recovery journey.</li><li>Childhood experiences and underlying mental health challenges contribute to the development of coping strategies and addiction. Trauma's impact on coping mechanisms</li><li>The ongoing journey of recovery</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Addiction and Coping Mechanisms</li><li>09:26 The Role of Community and Finding a Higher Power</li><li>19:24 Understanding the Layers of Coping Strategies and Mental Health Challenges</li><li>25:38 Understanding Trauma and Coping Mechanisms</li><li>32:29 The Journey of Recovery and Seeking Help</li><li>37:37 The Role of Spirituality and Support</li></ul>
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