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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

“I’m fine” can be one of the most convincing ways to hide that something is wrong. For many women, anxiety and depression can remain invisible behind careers, relationships, family responsibilities, and the expectation to simply keep going. In this e... more

What if the person everyone thinks has it all together is actually struggling with depression, and they don’t even know how to express it? What if that person is you?

Clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford joins host Gabe Howard to explore pe... more

Psychedelics are having a moment in mental health care. Research is showing promising results for conditions including depression, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and PTSD. But how much do we actually know — and how much is hype?

ADAA membe... more

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

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Recent Guests

Margaret Rutherford
Clinical psychologist and author featured on the episode
Episode: When “Perfect” Is Actually Depression
Jonathan Schettino
Ph.D., President and licensed psychologist at Psych Forward CBT
Psych Forward CBT
Episode: Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Mental Health
Joanna Cheek
MD, Psychiatrist and Professor at University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Episode: Is the World Making Us Sick? Why Mental Health Isn’t Just Self-Care
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

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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When “Perfect” Is Actually Depression
Q: what distinguishes high functioning depression from perfectly hidden depression?
High functioning depression involves awareness of depression and often ongoing treatment, while perfectly hidden depression involves concealing symptoms and presenting a optimally functioning exterior with internal struggle.
When “Perfect” Is Actually Depression
Q: do you think fake it till you make it is good advice or counterintuitive?
It can be useful to practice certain social behaviors to reduce anxiety, but it's not a universal solution and should not replace acknowledging and addressing underlying depression or emotional pain.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Mental Health
Q: How confident can we be that the results are due to the psychedelic drug and not psychotherapy or expectancy?
There are two main debates: whether functional blinding is compromised and whether drug effects can be isolated from psychotherapy; researchers are pursuing better controls and trial designs to distinguish the drug's effects from therapy and expectations.
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.

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The show casts a wide net across psychology and mental health, featuring clinicians, researchers, advocates, celebrities, and individuals with lived experience. Episodes frequently explore clinical topics (treatment approaches, diagnostics, and policy implications), media representation, stigma reduction, and access to care, all explained in accessible language with practical takeaways for audiences ranging from students to professionals. A standout trait is its willingness to host diverse voices—from psychiatrists and researchers to public figures—to illuminate complex topics in a relatable way, often linking scientific insights to real-world impact for families and communities.

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Recent guests on Inside Mental Health include:

1. Margaret Rutherford
2. Jonathan Schettino
3. Joanna Cheek
4. Sanjay Mathew
5. Richard Reeves
6. Blake Mycoskie
7. Dr. Karen Lynn Cassidy
8. Dr. Monique Thompson

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