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Mental Health & Well-Being: Starting the Conversation with a Friend
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Worried about a friend's mental health and unsure how to begin the conversation? Christina Murray, MD, Psychiatrist, WakeMed Mental Health & Well-Being, explains simple, nonjudgmental openers like "I just wanted to check in" and observation-based phrases such as "You haven't seemed like yourself." You'll learn how to express care, acknowledge awkwardness, invite them to share, and prioritize listening so the person feels heard without pressure.
18 Aug 2026
Mental Health & Well-Being: Starting the Conversation with your TEEN
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This episode walks parents through practical ways to open honest conversations with teens about mental health and why those first words matter for long-term wellbeing. Dr. Danielle Keyton, double board-certified in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and a WakeMed Consulting Psychiatrist, explains how to create a no-judgment space and the best phrases to use when you talk to your teen about mental health. You'll hear tips on listening skills, recognizing signs of depression in teens, early intervention, and where to find mental health resources.
12 Aug 2026
Mental Health & Well-Being: Starting the Conversation with Your Partner
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How do you start a mental health conversation with your partner? Ashley Zarco, LCSW, LCAS, of WakeMed Mental Health & Well-Being shares practical guidance on recognizing warning signs, including changes in sleep, appetite, social habits, mood, irritability, or sudden overcommitment. Learn conversation starters using I-statements and open-ended questions, how to choose the right time and place, and ways to communicate with supportive body language and tone. She also explains how to respond if your partner becomes upset, why listening is often more helpful than fixing, and how regular check-ins, vulnerability, and ongoing support can help create a safe space for honest conversations.
Who has been a guest on WakeMed Voices
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Dr Christine Baker
Dr Sidhu
Dr. Katy Reines
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YouTube views
3,228,749
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.4 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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15
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
76
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