Lights On Mental Health Podcast

18/01/2022

Today is Day 1 of my MHFA Instructor Training.

Mental Health First Aid is psychological first aid that ANYONE can be trained in. The training is evidenced-based and gives hands-on skills to be able to effectively respond to a mental health crisis.

There should be a MHFA trained person on all sets and stages!

07/01/2022

Mantra of the day.

03/01/2022

Did you know that Alanis struggled with severe PTSD symptoms after the release of "Jagged Little Pill"? Fame came overnight and it was incredibly overwhelming.

27/12/2021

Just a little Whoopi advice for the dark days. You got this.

24/12/2021

Quote of the day.

20/12/2021

Thank you Glenn for normalizing conversations around mental health and for being a !

13/12/2021

Ariana Grande spoke out about her experience of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a su***de bombing outside her concert in Manchester in 2017.

PTSD is real. Trauma is real. And the effects can be life-altering.

Thank you Ariana for speaking out!

10/12/2021

The holidays often feel like "tis the season for grieving" am I right? There are so many triggers for our grief, around every corner. So many reminders of all the things and people we have lost; memories of what could have been and what we no longer have. It's exhausting! I hope you find some comfort in this reminder. Hang in there.

Share this with someone who needs to hear it today.

06/12/2021

Speak on it Michelle!

29/11/2021

Another and . Thank you Meghan!

22/11/2021

I honestly had no idea that Catherine struggled with mental health until I did more research into who were .

Thank you Catherine for sharing your story.

18/11/2021

Feeling the ? Try these and see if you feel any better. You got this!

15/11/2021

Postpartum depression is REAL and it is not talked about enough. Thank you Serena for sharing your truth with the world.

11/11/2021

A reminder that we are entering the Holiday Season, which can be incredibly difficult and triggering for many of us. Holidays remind us of strained relationships, family disconnection and loved ones who have passed, among many other things. Be kind to yourself during this time. It's ok to put yourself first. It's ok to say no and establish boundaries.

08/11/2021

I love this quote haha! Yes.. we are all and we all have

Thank you Emma!

07/11/2021

Your hosts Tyee and Shaina sit down on a Friday night for a chat. We talk about Tyee's journey to become an actor, trauma and how it is dealt with on sets and stages and a healthy debate about the show 13 Reasons Why. We also talk about racism in the industry and Tyee shares his top 3 favorite movies.

Tyee Tilghman is an actor, screenwriter, and director. He received an MFA in Acting from the American Conservatory Theatre, and a BFA in Drama from West Virginia University. He is also the co-host of this podcast, Lights On! Mental Health.

Select Film & TV credits: Party of Five (FreeFormTV), Baskets (FX), How to Get Away with Murder (ABC), I'm Dying Up Here (Showtime), American Nightmares (directed by Rusty Cundieff & Darin Scott), Criminal Minds (CBS), and The Young & The Restless (CBS).

Select Theatre credits: Salif in Our Very Own Carlin McCullough (dir. by Tyne Rafaeli at Geffen Playhouse), Reggie in Skeleton Crew ( dir. by Patricia McGregor at Studio Theater), Caesar in Gem of the Ocean (Marin Theater Company), and George Murchison in A Raisin in the Sun (dir. by Israel Hicks at Denver Center for the Performing Arts).

06/11/2021

Friday Updates!

Hello to all you mental health champions! Happy Friday! I hope you have a relaxing weekend planned. It's been a while since I have updated you so I wanted to let you know about some fun and exciting updates. Keep on reading to find out more!

04/11/2021

I'm so honored to be a part of the Shoutout LA series! Check out the full article by following this link: https://shoutoutla.com/meet-shaina-fawn-licensed-clinical-social-worker-founder-and-ceo-of-therapeutic-bridges/

03/11/2021

TW: Su***de

This is upsetting. This study was conducted in the United States.

Recently the arts industry was named THE MOST stressful industry to work in in 2021.

I can't say it enough. We MUST do better. It doesn't have to be this way. But it will take a movement. Are you ready? Type YES! below.

If you or someone you know are feeling suicidal please know that you are not alone. You can get help by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255)



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02/11/2021

Telling stories is one of the things that connects and

In telling stories we heal ourselves, each other and the world.

Tell your story. Doing so helps you blossom into a more authentic human. Authentic humans create space for other authentic humans.

01/11/2021

As if we couldn't love this human being anymore... turns out he's a

We love you Johnathan!

26/10/2021

Thank you Adele for sharing your story with the world!

26/10/2021

Check out Episode 6.1 of the Lights On! Mental Health Podcast

This is part one of many conversations with Nina Domingue because we have SO much to talk about! Nina is an absolute treasure.

Nina is a New Orleans native who is currently based in Cleveland. She is a part of Cleveland Public Theater’s Premier Fellowship Cohort for the 2020-2021 season. Her solo show The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Miss Joan Southgate has been included on The Kilroy’s List 2020. She was a Barbara Smith Playwright in Residence at Twelve Literary Arts and the Nord Family Foundation Playwriting Fellow and Catapult Artist at Cleveland Public Theatre during the 2019-2020 theatrical season. Her solo show Ya Mama! (dir: Nathan Henry) launched its tour at the Hollywood Fringe Festival and a run at Cleveland Public Theatre this past fall. Credits include: Paradise Blue (Justin Emeka, Karamu House), Revolt, She Said. Revolt, Again (Sarah E. Wansley, Dobama), Medea At 6 (Ensemble Theatre), It Hasn’t Always Been This Way by Ntozake Shange (Off Broadway, Diane McIntyre). Critics say that Nina is “...a young Anna Deavere Smith” and watching her is “like a master class in acting."

Look out for more episodes in with Nina the future!

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22/10/2021

I dare to dream of a world where we are trauma-informed. A world where we can recognize what has happened to people to cause them to act in behave in certain ways. A world where we recognize the way the systems have been set up in a way that does not honor the trauma they have experienced. A world where we collectively work to build a better way.

21/10/2021

TW: Su***de

Not to bring the mood down, but seriously. When will enough be enough? We don't have to live in a world where we lose brilliant artists, creatives, industry workers to something that could have been PREVENTED.

We must never stop talking about the importance of reducing stigma and assisting people to access proper mental health support.

If you or someone you know are experiencing a crisis please call the Su***de Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

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19/10/2021

I have shared my story before, but there's quite a bit more of you following my page since then, so I'm sharing again!

I have a genetic predisposition to depression and anxiety. When I was a little girl my mother suffered from intense depression. I have memories of bringing her tissues when I was 5 or 6, confused as to why she was crying. I think at a young age, these experiences helped me to develop a strong sense of empathy which later helped me blossom into a social worker.

When I was 7 years old my parents divorced and my father was largely absent. My mother worked three jobs to make ends meet. Times were rough, but she always managed to put food on the table and clothes on our back.

My mother managed to do all this, raising two little girls, while battling major depression.

Society teaches us that depression is a sign of weakness, when in fact it takes incredible strength to live daily battling symptoms that make you feel incredibly disabled.

If you relate to my story, I am here to tell you that you are not alone and there is hope. Therapy is often a great first step, but if you are not feeling ready, a visit to your primary care doctor may be a good alternative. There are many treatment options. You do not need to continue to suffer.

10/10/2021

Did you know that today is ?

Well, it is!

In honor of today, tell me, how do you care for your mental health?

For me?
I meditate at night before I go to sleep and in the morning when I wake up.
I take care of my energy and focus on giving my energy to the relationships that feel the healthiest and most balanced.
I talk to a therapist.

Share your mental health strategies below and share this post with your friends and family today. Awareness is key!

08/10/2021

Check it out Y’all!

Let's Talk Mental Health & The Entertainment Industry. Listen in on Spotify (link below). What more would you to hear on the subject?

I got to sit down with Shaina Fawn, LCSW on her to talk about Maintaining Wellness as a Entertainer & a Mental Health Professional. As an entertainer, song writer, life/career coach, & Psychotherapist myself, I have lots to say & contribute to the topic.

Link to Podcast, Episode #5: https://anchor.fm/lomh

07/10/2021

Episode Five is here y'all!

On this episode, I spoke with Ja'ire about maintaining wellness as an entertainer and a mental health professional. She has such an interesting perspective on the intersection of mental health and entertainment.

Ja’ire is a MA in Psychology candidate at Antioch University, Los Angeles, a Life, Executive, and Relationship Coach, a practicing MFT, Trainee, and an international entertainer and songwriter. Ja’ire has an extensive background in sales and marketing, building, and promoting brands, and formulating skillful and targeted approaches to increase consumer and business engagement. Her work experience spans across various industries including entertainment, health and wellness, sustainability, and behavioral sciences giving her a unique ability to empathize, connect, foster strong relationships, and ensure strategic goals are met. Her upbringing was spent facilitating community programs serving underprivileged and disadvantaged communities. She is LGBTQIA+ affirmative and a social justice advocate for BIPOC communities. Her holistic health perspective, empowerment, mindfulness, and individualized solution-oriented approach help her clients to dig deeper to find clarity and courage, and to implement essential tools to attain their goals. It is that same genuine and vibrant energy that allows audiences worldwide to connect to her powerful onstage presence and inimitable soulful sound.

What do you want to hear more of on this podcast? Let me know in the comments!

07/10/2021

It's just me here, sharing more of the questions that keep me up at night.

How do folx who deal with traumatic content receive support?!

I've asked this question many times in my interviews and the answer is usually the same. "I hope I have a good director." "I'm lucky to have a good support system."

But what if those things don't exist?

THERE IS A BETTER WAY.

04/10/2021

I have been in the mental health industry for 18+ years. 10 of those years I have worked as a Social Worker and therapist. Dismantling mental health stigma has always been important to me. Engaging in social justice work has also equally been as important to me.

Living in Los Angeles and having a partner in who is an actor has put me adjacent to the entertainment industry and I have had a first hand look at the lack of mental health awareness and support that exists for creatives in the industry.

I am committed to doing my part to engage in a movement that better supports the artists that create our entertainment. I dream of a trauma-informed Hollywood where mental health is prioritized.

Will you join me? Together we are stronger. Together, we can DEMAND change.

03/10/2021

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01/10/2021

Did you know that October is depression and anxiety awareness month?

Did you also know that according to a recent study, during the pandemic 42% of adults reported experiencing anxiety and depression? That number is up 11% from pre-pandemic research. Another study found that in the US, rates of depression and anxiety are 3 x higher than pre-pandemic rates.

I suspect these numbers are not entirely accurate given the prevalence of mental health stigma that continues to persist in our society.

The studies found factors contributing to the increased rates of anxiety and depression include: social isolation, fear of illnesses, tension among families in lockdown together and rapid adjustment to a constantly changing environment.

I have said many times, and I will say it as long as it needs to be heard: depression and anxiety are NORMAL responses to being human and experiencing loss, change and adjustment.