Mental Health Unmasked
Unveiling the Secrets to Sustained Sanity
Dr. Diane Gehart
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"It's crystal clear that we need a radical paradigm shift in mental health."
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"Instead of juggling 500 theories and thousands of research journals, I propose a unifying framework...Its simple: DO WHAT WORKS."
In a Nutshell...
With one billion people diagnosed with a mental health disorder, the world faces an unprecedented crisis.
As an award-winning professor, author, and psychotherapist, I believe the field of mental health has unintentionally contributed to this crisis through fragmentation.
Over 500 recognized psychotherapy theories exist, yet an individual psychotherapist can be skilled in only a handful.
Furthermore, the field's standard treatment guidelines and ability to address physiological correlates of mental health symptoms are decades behind the research.
My proposed solution is twofold:
(1) a unifying framework synthesizing theories, knowledge, and research to empower clinicians in efficiently and effectively helping all clients, and
(2) empowering individuals to improve their mental health by mastering the five pillars of wellness: healthy diet, regular exercise, quality sleep, supportive relationships, and effective coping.
The key lies in harnessing micro-habits, the smallest healthy habits, to bypass the stress response and challenge our inner critic. By implementing these strategies, we can address the crisis at hand and pave the way for a healthier future.
"Healthy coping involves more than just a margarita on the beach."
Stats from my talk and more...
- 13% of the world population—nearly a billion people--have a formal mental health or substance use disorder at any given time, with some countries, such as the US, having rates over 20% (World Health Organization, 2023; National Alliance of the Mentally Ill, 2023).
- 20% of the world’s children have a mental health condition at any one time with 14% of children in the U.S. on psychiatric medication (World Health Organization, 2023; Center for Disease Control, 2019)
- 50% of children in America have a major mental health disorder before the age of 14. Just 15 years ago, that number was 25%. Additionally, 75% have a diagnosable disorder before age 24 (National Alliance of the Mentally Ill, 2023)
- Mental health issues account for 20% of disability worldwide. (World Health Organization, 2023)
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death between 15-29-year-olds worldwide. (World Health Organization, 2023)
- 25% of mental health issues can be attributed to physiological causes.(Amen, 2015; Huefner et al., 2019; Kelley et al., 2019; Lockett et al, 2018)
- Most health professionals don't use research to inform treatment (Stirman et al., 2016)
"When you shut down your inner critic, you can achieve almost anything in life."
Behind the Scenes
Follow the private moments of my TEDx journey
"Another way to take charge of your wellness is by pranking your amygdala - that part of your brain that’s always looking for things to worry about."
Inspiring the Next Generation
My kids joined me on my TEDx journey.
In addition to learning how hard it is to memorize a 13.5-minute speech, my boys commented on how the household rules and rituals related to sleep, healthy eating, exercise, meal time, and kindness made more sense than ever before.
They are learning secrets to lifelong wellness decades earlier in their lives than I did.
I'm confident that learning about the 5 pillars of wellness and micro-habits will make their lives easier in the years ahead.
I look forward to seeing how they choose to use these tools to create a life they love.
I hope YOU put these into action in your life and share these secrets with the next generation.
Free Mini-Course Based on My TEDx Talk!
5-Minute Mental Health
For a limited time only, receive Dr. Gehart's 5-Minute Mental Health Mini-Course - a $97 value - to learn simple strategies for creating a solid foundation for lifetime wellness.
