Podcast
The Head on Your Shoulders
Hosted by Maura Currie · EN
Talking candidly about mental health with students at one of the nation's most elite tech universities.
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Episode 11: It's Here
Apr 5, 201900:06:11Tap to summarizeWe spent four months chasing documents, stories and questions about involuntary transports. Here's what we found. ———————— If you need urgent help, the 24/7 Georgia Crisis and Access line is at 1-800-715-4225. This story's actually spread out over three URLs, but here's the first one: http://nique.net/news/2019/04/05/examining-mental-health-records/ More about this story on Twitter, @headshoulderpod. If you want to talk about THoYS, our email is headshoulderspod@gmail.com. You can find us on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Pocket Casts and YouTube! Like and subscribe and tell us what you like (or don't). Our THEME MUSIC is “Silent Partner” by Ticker. The IMAGE in our LOGO is courtesy of hunotika at The Noun Project.
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Episode 10.5: Definitely No Drugs
Mar 23, 201900:01:11Tap to summarizeSometimes you're just really tired and you end up in a stranger's apartment, totally naked and covered in sewage. It happens. ---- We'll be back with regular content next week — until then, enjoy this extra gem from our conversation with Kristine.
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Episode Ten: Kristine after Ridgeview
Mar 16, 201900:25:47Tap to summarizeBarriers to re-entry. ----- This week's online mental health resource is the JED Foundation at jedfoundation.org. You can find THoYS on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Pocket Casts and YouTube. Leave us a gently snarky review somewhere. Tell a friend. If you have a story to share or want to contact us about THoYS, email: headonshoulderspod@gmail.com. Or DM us on Twitter @headshoulderpod. Our THEME MUSIC is “Silent Partner” by Ticker. The IMAGE in our LOGO is courtesy of hunotika at The Noun Project.
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Episode Nine: Kristine at Ridgeview
Mar 9, 201900:26:58Tap to summarizeFitting in on a college campus is one thing. Fitting in at the mental hospital said college's counselors send you to is another thing entirely. ----- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Georgia's crisis hotline is 1-800-714-4225, and you can download the GCAL app to text crisis counselors wherever you get your apps. You can find THoYS on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Pocket Casts and YouTube. Have you mentioned us to a friend recently? If you have a story to share or want to contact us about THoYS, email: headshoulderspod@gmail.com. We're ESPECIALLY looking for stories about involuntary hospitalizations and the Ridgeview Institute. Our THEME MUSIC is “Silent Partner” by Ticker. The IMAGE in our LOGO is courtesy of hunotika at The Noun Project.
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Episode Eight: John at Ridgeview
Mar 1, 201900:25:03Tap to summarizeAs long as there are colleges, there will be students in crisis. But this place can't be the only option. -------- Thanks to John Doe, and sorry we both curse like sailors. You may hear some weird thumping and whooshing sounds -- that's him, fiddling with the mic stand. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Georgia's crisis hotline is 1-800-714-4225, and you can download the GCAL app to text crisis counselors wherever you get your apps. You can find THoYS on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Pocket Casts and YouTube. Have you mentioned us to a friend recently? If you have a story to share or want to contact us about THoYS, email: headshoulderspod@gmail.com. We're ESPECIALLY looking for stories about involuntary hospitalizations and the Ridgeview Institute. Our THEME MUSIC is “Silent Partner” by Ticker. The IMAGE in our LOGO is courtesy of hunotika at The Noun Project.
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Announcement: Ridgeview
Feb 22, 201900:02:47Tap to summarizeRidgeview is a loaded word on Tech's campus. What could possibly happen there that makes some people afraid to seek help? We're going to find out. ESPECIALLY if you have a story about mental hospitals, Ridgeview or otherwise, or involuntary transports/1013s: email me at headshoulderspod@gmail.com. Or come find me on Twitter @headshoulderpod. Subscribe to this podcast on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Pocket Casts or YouTube! Our THEME MUSIC is “Silent Partner” by Ticker. The IMAGE in our LOGO is courtesy of hunotika at The Noun Project.
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Episode Seven: S. (Part Two)
Feb 9, 201900:19:16Tap to summarizeCollective versus community. —— This week’s internet mental health resource is ok2talk.org. Thanks, once again, to the lovely S. Apologies to CULC security, the people who reserved our room after us, and the people in the hallway. You can find us on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Pocket Casts and YouTube! Like and subscribe and tell us we're pretty. If you have a story to share or want to contact me about THoYS, email me: headshoulderspod@gmail.com. We can talk about meeting in person, written comments, anonymity and the like. Our THEME MUSIC is “Silent Partner” by Ticker. The IMAGE in our LOGO is courtesy of hunotika at The Noun Project.
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Episode Six: S. (Part One)
Feb 1, 201900:24:56Tap to summarizeSometimes needing help means being your own advocate, too. -- Yeah, I have a cold. Sorry 'bout my nasal sounds. You can find us on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Pocket Casts and YouTube! Like and subscribe and stay inside, it's cold out. While you're at it, why not subscribe to The Hilarious World of Depression, too? If you have a story to share or want to contact me about THoYS, email me: headshoulderspod@gmail.com. Or come find us on Twitter @headshoulderpod. Our THEME MUSIC is “Silent Partner” by Ticker. The IMAGE in our LOGO is courtesy of hunotika at The Noun Project.
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Episode Five: John Doe
Jan 25, 201900:37:06Tap to summarizeThe worst mistake he made was trying to turn his brain off. ———————— If you need urgent help, the 24/7 Georgia Crisis and Access line is 1-800-715-4225. Thanks again to John for being amenable to sitting on the floor. You may hear some occasional little thumps when he speaks — that's him, fiddling with the mic stand that's supposed to be on a tabletop. Needs must. You can find us on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Pocket Casts and YouTube! Like and subscribe and tell us what you like (or don't). If you have a story to share or want to contact me about THoYS, our email is: headonshoulderspod@gmail.com. You can also dm us on Twitter, @headshoulderpod. Our THEME MUSIC is “Silent Partner” by Ticker. The IMAGE in our LOGO is courtesy of hunotika at The Noun Project.
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