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Inside Mental Health

Healthline Media
Mental Health
Schizophrenia
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Grief
OCD
Resilience
Mental Illness
Social Media
Self-Harm
Suicide Prevention
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Loneliness
Trauma
Stigma
Psychiatric Drugs
Emotion Regulation
Cults
Happiness

Award-winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in an accessible way. Listen as our host Gabe Howard speaks candidly with experts, celebrities, and other notables to break down complex topics into simpler terms. Listen now and share widely.

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Latest Episodes

What if some of the anxiety, depression, and mental health issues we experience aren't simply problems inside us? What if they're actually signals telling us something about the world around us?

Psychiatrist and author Dr. Joanna Cheek joins the sho... more

Men die by suicide at dramatically higher rates than women, accounting for nearly 80% of suicide deaths. Yet many men who are struggling never seek mental health support — and the consequences can be deadly.

On this episode, host Gabe Howard talks w... more

What happens when you seemingly have everything — and still don't feel OK?

TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie opens up about the severe depression that followed his departure from the company he built. What initially felt like a mild depression gradu... more

If you've ever convinced yourself a headache was a brain tumor or spent hours Googling symptoms only to feel even more anxious, you're not alone.

In this episode, our host sits down with former Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) pr... more

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Recent Guests

Sanjay Mathew
ADAA Board President and Department Head of Psychiatry at Texas A&M
ADAA; Texas A&M
Episode: The Invisible Crisis: Reaching Men During Suicide Prevention Month
Richard Reeves
President of the American Institute for Boys and Men; author of Boys and Men
American Institute for Boys and Men
Episode: The Invisible Crisis: Reaching Men During Suicide Prevention Month
Blake Mycoskie
Founder of TOMS Shoes; mental health advocate
TOMS Shoes
Episode: TOMS Shoes Founder on Why There’s No ‘Magic Pill’ for Mental Health Recovery
Dr. Karen Lynn Cassidy
Founder of the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago; former ADAA president
Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Chicago; ADAA
Episode: Living with Health Anxiety: How to Stop Worrying About Every Symptom
Dr. Monique Thompson
Licensed professional counselor, author of The Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples
Private practice; author
Episode: After Infidelity, Can Love & Relationships Survive?
Ben Eckstein
LCSW, therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety
Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center
Episode: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Cathryn Dylan Ortiz
Film and TV actor known for The Pitt (HBO Max)
The Pitt (HBO Max)
Episode: What ‘The Pitt’ Gets Right About Caregiver Burnout
John Torous
MD, MBI; Director of the Digital Psychiatry Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Episode: What Are Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)?
Michelle A. Patriquin
PhD, ABPP; John S. Dunn Distinguished Professor and Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UTHealth Houston
UTHealth Houston
Episode: What Are Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDTs)?

Host

Gabe Howard
Host of Inside Mental Health

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 655 ratings
  • Great Conversations about Vital mental health topics

    I love this podcast, because it covers a broad range of topics that all relate to mental health. Gabe doesn’t just “interview”, he has the conversation that we would all like to have with his guests, honestly and intelligently. I’m excited to soon be a guest !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Randye Kaye
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing Guests

    I love this podcast because of the amazing guests you get to hear from. Not only is Gabe a great host but his guests bring unique and welcomed perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ~~Kate
    Canada3 years ago
  • Passionate about shaping the conversation around mental health

    I appreciate Gabe’s commitment to making sure people understand that they aren't broken and actively fighting incorrect notions of mental health.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrlizarde
    United States3 years ago
  • Five Star Podcast!!!!

    Inside Mental Health is one of my go to podcasts! Gabe is an incredibly engaging, insightful, authentic host. I love the wide variety of guests he has on and subjects that are covered. Highly recommend!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strip: A Memoir
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent podcast host!

    Gabe did a great job preparing for and managing our interview about the psychology of hybrid and remote work! He clearly does his homework and is very dedicated to making sure his audience has a wonderful experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
    United States4 years ago

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High-quality information and relatable storytelling make it a go-to for mental health discussions.
Conversations feel honest and insightful, with guests who bring fresh perspectives.
Diverse guest mix is a strong point, though some episodes have drawn criticism for stigmatizing language in the past.
Listeners value the host's preparation and the ability to connect research to real-world impact.

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The Invisible Crisis: Reaching Men During Suicide Prevention Month
Q: What can friends and family do to help men engage with mental health care?
Encourage connection through regular, non-judgmental social contact, leverage peer networks and community anchors (like churches or mentor programs), and reduce the barrier to entry by offering practical, low-effort steps such as attending sessions together or providing consistent support.
Living with Health Anxiety: How to Stop Worrying About Every Symptom
Q: What should someone do if they find themselves caught in a cycle of reassurance seeking and excessive testing?
First, identify all the reassurance-seeking behaviors (checking symptoms online, asking for frequent tests, seeking quick tests from doctors or friends). Then, consider evidence-based self-help and therapy to reduce reassurance seeking, plus evaluating whether medication could help if anxiety is severe or long-standing; in some cases, carefully managed treatment can break the cycle and improve sleep and overall functioning.
Living with Health Anxiety: How to Stop Worrying About Every Symptom
Q: What is the difference between health anxiety and illness anxiety disorder, and how common are these conditions?
Illness anxiety disorder is an official diagnosis where individuals are intensely afraid of having a serious illness despite lack of conclusive symptoms, affecting about 1% of people; health worriers fall into a broader, less defined range where concern spikes with information but may not meet full criteria. Therapeutic steps include self-help resources and professional treatment for those whose anxiety is persistent.
After Infidelity, Can Love & Relationships Survive?
Q: Is there anything that the partner who cheated can do to help rebuild trust?
Yes, the partner can engage in direct, living amends, be honest about needs, and participate in ongoing self-work to rebuild trust over time.
After Infidelity, Can Love & Relationships Survive?
Q: I want to get straight to the heart of the matter, can a relationship recover after an infidelity?
The guest says yes, relationships can recover after infidelity, though not every time and there are no guarantees. Recovery depends on many factors and is possible for some couples.

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Recent guests on Inside Mental Health include:

1. Sanjay Mathew
2. Richard Reeves
3. Blake Mycoskie
4. Dr. Karen Lynn Cassidy
5. Dr. Monique Thompson
6. Ben Eckstein
7. Cathryn Dylan Ortiz
8. John Torous

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