Mental Health Awareness Discussion with US Podcast Host Gabe Howard

The worldwide pandemic has forever changed our worldview with one of the bigger shifts being our awareness of the seriousness of mental health issues. While the world is becoming increasingly more accepting of mental health, there is still a lot to learn. Many people find the internet -- including social media, blogs, and podcasts -- an easy place to start, especially during quarantine and shelter in place orders.

Today's discussions centers around the idea that maybe the internet isn't the best place to get such important information. While easily accessible, that doesn't mean it is reliable. Today's guest, Inside Mental Health podcast host Gabe Howard, who also lives with bipolar disorder, answers tough questions like does social media cause more mental health issues than it resolves?

Join us for a lively, honest, and frank discussion about mental health in 2023.

Gabe Howard is an award-winning public speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He hosts the weekly podcast, "Inside Mental Health" for Healthline Media and is the author of the popular book, “Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations,” available at all major bookstores.

Among his many awards, he is the recipient of Mental Health America’s Norman Guitry Award and received a resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.” The Inside Mental Health podcast has been honored by both the National Alliance on Mental Illness and WEGO Health.

Gabe makes his home in the United States with his wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without. To learn more, please visit gabehoward.com

Lukas Seifert is a 20-year-old student at the University of Oxford, studying English. He grew up in Malta and at age 17 he joined the German army, serving for nine months. While at Oxford, Lukas spent 3 terms working for the Oxford Union, the world's most prestigious speaking and debating society, where he strived to raise mental health awareness. Lukas is also the co-founder and co-host of the LOAF podcast, discussing film, music and current affairs. Lukas is a karate brown belt and plays the piano and the drums. Amongst his many passions he enjoys reading, acting and cracking jokes.

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