Demystifying Mental Health and EMDR
Season 2, Episode 10
Are you healing or are you coping? Of those who responded to our initial BEAM Survey, 76% of mothers and caregivers wanted to access mental health support and only about 45% sought some form of treatment. There's still a stigma around mental health treatment and barriers to access approachable, inclusive care.
In this solo episode, Amy Kugler opens up about her history of counseling and therapy - specifically diving into her stories around her current EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). This vulnerable conversation covers pregnancy loss and conversations about high anxiety and depression.
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Show Notes
Resources:
This episode is only to share one perspective and story around mental health treatment. It is anecdotal and not prescriptive on any mental health issues, nor should it be used to diagnose.
Learn more about various mental health treatments via SAMHSA.gov
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free and confidential: 1-833-TLC-MAMA
If you're struggling and need to talk to someone immediately, dial 988 for free and confidential support.
About Amy Kugler:
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About the Show: BEAM Stories is a production of BEAM, a venture dedicated to amplifying the untold stories of motherhood and building public/private/advocacy partnerships to shift policy for moms nationally and globally.
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