October 10th is World Mental Health Day and we’ve invited Dr. Bryan Gouge who serves as the Senior Program Design Specialist for Mental Health at Compassion International. He joins Brandon Stiver to share insights on community-based mental health support for children in underserved areas, emphasizing the importance of belonging, resilience, and de-stigmatizing mental health discussions.
Conversation Notes (AI Generated)
- Community-based mental health support
- Role of churches and community assets
- Deprofessionalizing psychology in resource-limited settings
- Stigma around mental health and suicide
- Trauma and stress response in children
- Building resilience and emotional regulation
- The intersection of social work and psychology
- Long-term effects of trauma and chronic stress
- Listening as a tool for support
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Resources and Links From The Show
Compassion International Online
Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License
