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Call to Mind: Fostering New Conversations About Mental Health

Call to Mind: Fostering New Conversations About Mental Health

American Public Media 5 episodes Latest May 27, 2026

Call to Mind shares thoughtful explorations of the vital mental health issues that shape our lives. Through first-person stories of people living with mental illness and expert interviews, each episode fosters deep awareness and understanding of mental health and wellbeing.

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Introducing: Speaking of Psychology Jun 10, 2026 00:46:00 Today we're sharing an episode of another podcast we think you'll like. Speaking of Psychology, from the American Psychological Association, is an audio podcast highlighting some of the latest psychological research with the goal to help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives. This episode explores what it means to rely on AI companions for emotional support, an
Call to Mind: The Fifth Branch Jun 3, 2026 00:52:10 Over the past decade, police in America have shot and killed 1,939 people who were in the middle of a mental health crisis. That’s 20% of all police killings in that time. Those deaths helped fuel a movement. Instead of armed police, more than half of the country’s largest cities now send specially trained social workers and EMTs. This new generation of first responders handle 911 calls i
Immigration and the Challenge to Belong May 27, 2026 00:52:10 Immigration in the United States has reached historic numbers. More than 50 million people born in other countries now call the United States home.Migrating to a new country can bring unique mental health challenges, such as coping with the traumas that may have caused a person to leave home, and the pressure of fitting into a new community. Meanwhile, global conflicts, the COVID-19 pand
The Reason for Sleep May 20, 2026 00:52:11 We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. And not because we’re lazy. Every living creature sleeps, from cats to dolphins, and even fruit flies — it’s an essential need for good health and survival. So, if sleep is a basic health need, why do so many people have trouble doing it?Nearly a third of Americans say they sleep poorly or not enough. Our 24/7 culture makes it tough to get a
Weathering the Storm: Climate Change and Mental Health May 13, 2026 00:52:10 Every day we hear concerning news about the human costs of climate change. Severe storms and wildfires can lead to housing instability. Air pollution and dirty water have been tied to respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular diseases. And a growing area of psychological research reveals that climate change is both harming our mental health and triggering new disorders.This episode looks a
The Strain of Stress May 6, 2026 00:52:10 Americans are stressed. And what many people are concerned about seems to have escalated and changed. There are the usual personal stressors like money, caretaking, and jobs, but pressing social challenges like political division and the uncertain economy, are shaping life’s challenges for many people. Health experts warn that living with chronic stress doesn’t just make us feel bad in th
Trailer: Call to Mind - Fostering New Conversations About Mental Health Apr 29, 2026 00:02:58 American Public Media’s acclaimed mental health series, Call to Mind, is now a podcast. Join veteran journalist Angela Davis for vivid and thoughtful explorations of critical mental health issues that shape our lives. Each hour-long episode features sound-rich stories from across the country that amplify the voices of people living with mental health challenges as they journey to live wel

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