Unlearn The Lies About Mental Health

How can we create a positive impact and change mental health education and awareness in a world where people think of mental health mostly in pessimistic ways?

September is nationally recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is the leading cause of death among youth ages 10-24, and more often than not, we don't do as much as we can to support children and people with mental health because we just don’t want to have the conversations.

People don’t talk about mental health, only relating it to cases of grief, sorrow, or violence, when the truth is there’s much more than that to mental health. It’s not one-dimensional; it’s not all negative. But that is just how people perceive it because those are the only stories told and shared with the public.

So in this episode, we aim to end that stereotype as we focus on the positive vibes. Join us as we talk about mental health in an organic, healthy, and natural way. After all, the stories we hear, read, and learn from are those that create the biggest impact on how we live life.

Today, we’re joined by Zane Landin, an authentic storyteller and public relations Imagineer, and a recent graduate from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations. He is the Founder and CEO of PositiveVibes Magazine, a magazine that shares stories about positivity, wellness, and mental health.

For so long, he has gone through the challenges of anger and depression, but that did not stop him from acing this life. When it comes to mental health advocacy and really being in the forefront, Zane’s out there, doing the work, making sure people have a voice and they are hearing the right stories from the right people.

Show Highlights:

(00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction

(00:01:48) Welcoming today’s guest, Zane Landin

(00:02:42) If you need that support for your mental health, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now.

(00:04:18) Who is Zane Landin? What’s the story behind the PositiveVibes Magazine, especially that of which inspired its name?

(00:12:47) Signs to look out for that will help people recognize the need for mental health support

(00:18:52) You’re Not Alone: Why Zane chose to maximize storytelling on advocating for mental health awareness and education

(00:22:33) Message from our sponsor: Speaks2Inspire is the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Learn about how your campus can benefit from partnering with Speaks2Inspire by visiting www.speaks2inspire.com. 

(00:24:44) The favorites: A medium and a modern-day alchemist’s story as the interviews that have created the biggest impact on Zane

(00:30:39) Therapy is not the only option. Mental health isn’t a one-dimensional thing

(00:33:30) How can we use storytelling to create positive change?

(00:37:53) What does mental health mean to Zane?

(00:40:07) Where to find Zane to connect and learn from him

(00:41:01) If you need that support for your mental health, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn The Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity.

Key Takeaways: 

“Mental health is not just an impediment. For some people, it's helped them realize who they are. It’s helped them gain empathy. It’s helped them gain new connections. It’s helped them gain new families. There are so many things that mental health does for people, and it's not just always a horrible thing that happens to people.” – Zane Landin

“The idea that these stories impact our lives so much already shows me that storytelling is really key in changing things and creating awareness.” – Zane Landin

“If we only look at mental health as something that's medicinal or something that medicine can treat, we're looking at mental health as a very one-dimensional thing when the mind has so many capabilities. And so, it's all about holistic mental health; your body, your health, your environment, your spirituality, your religion – every single thing impacts your mental health. And medication is not the only thing that's going to address that.” – Zane Landin

“We have to be very mindful about the stories we share and tell, because storytelling is not a formula that's going to immediately create positive change. You have to really consider what stories you are telling and how you're telling them.” – Zane Landin

Connect with Zane via the following: 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanelandin/
• Website: https://positivevibesmag.com/

Unlearn The Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley

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This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis please reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting “Home” to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.