How would you explain schizophrenia to someone who’s never encountered it before—say, a teenager or someone outside the medical field?

What are some of the most misunderstood symptoms of schizophrenia?

Dr. Christopher McCarthy, a St. Luke’s Penn Foundation Psychiatrist, joins the show to discuss what someone who is living with Schizophrenia may be experiencing, and how we can destigmatize what we think of when we think of Psychosis and Schizophrenia.

Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett host the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast! Brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation -- find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts -- or at PennFoundation.org!

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What are some of the most mentally challenging aspects of the service that our Military members and First Responders face? What advice would you give to someone who is currently struggling and unsure where to turn?

Dr. Benjamin Iobst, an Organizational Psychology and Criminal Justice Consultant -- as well as a former Military member and retired Allentown Police Officer, joins the show to discuss PTSD, and the mental health of some of our bravest folks!

You can reach Ben at: Biobst@bticonsultingservice.com

Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett host the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast! Brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation -- find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts -- or at PennFoundation.org!

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We will always be excited to talk to young people making an impact in the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

RUOK? (Are you okay?), was created to spread awareness about mental health struggles among students at Souderton Area High School. The abbreviation symbolizes how it only takes four letters in a text message to save a peer's life.

Students Adelina and Sammy, along with classmates and faculty, took this club and ran with it... all the way to the state capital! Their goal: to enhance school's communication of mental health resources with students.

Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett host the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast! Brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation -- find this podcast wherever you get your podcasts -- or at PennFoundation.org!

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What are some of the emotions we experience when our kiddos leave?

How do we navigate a shift from the normal routines we were used to?

Jennifer Schriffert is with the Community Support team at St. Luke's, and she joins Crockett and Amie Alanson Dundon to discuss this big life transition in the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

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What does self-awareness mean in the context of substance abuse? How can you tell when someone's behavior is a cause for concern?

Amy Maurizio, the Director of Operations for Substance Use Disorder and Recovery at St. Luke's joins Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss these questions and more in the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast!

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Parents. Kids. We are ALL in this thing together!

The kiddos are home for the Summer. Parents, how do we know when it's boredom... or perhaps something more?

Dr. Alycia Walty, Chief Medical Officer for Star Community Health joins Amie Alandson Dundon and Crockett to discuss some common challenges children face when shifting from a structured school schedule to a more relaxed summer routine -- the role can children play in designing their own summer schedule -- and more!

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What are common mental health issues for older adults? How can we as caretakers help our seniors with their mental and physical health?

Dr. Jerica Gerena, a Psychiatrist at St. Luke's Quakertown Campus joins Amie Alanson Dundon and Kevin Crockett to discuss a good game plan for helping the older adults in your life!

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You are what you consume -- and we're not talking about food!

It can be a great asset, or can be difficult to navigate -- but social media is here to stay.

How can we as adults be conscious of what we are taking in, how can we help our kids understand the good and bad of social media -- and how the connection can be great for our mental health if we're using it for good!

It's the 'Just STARt the Conversation' podcast -- brought to you by St. Luke's Penn Foundation -- visit PennFoundation.org for more!

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