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A Mental Health Break
Welcome to the #1 podcast dedicated to mental health, where you are never alone. This Top Weekly Show provides a safe, supportive platform to normalize conversations around mental health through authentic, inspirational testimonials.
Since 2020, host Vincent A. Lanci and his guests have shared vulnerable stories and powerful insights that remind you—you are not alone on your journey.
Each week, we dive into real-life experiences from mental health advocates, professionals, and individuals who’ve overcome adversity. Together, we tackle a wide range of topics, including trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and family challenges. From grief and social media addiction to mental health in the workplace and life after divorce, every episode offers valuable tools, advice, and understanding for anyone navigating life’s toughest moments.
As someone who survived a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Vincent uses his personal journey to help others, blending his lived experiences with the wisdom of experts to empower you on your own path to healing. Whether you’re struggling with a mental disorder or simply looking for support, A Mental Health Break is your weekly source of hope, guidance, and connection.
Tune in each week for honest conversations, practical tools, and the reassurance that you're not alone. Let’s break the silence together.
A Mental Health Break
#233: Standardizing Mental Health Treatments in Hospitals with Alan Akira
Areas of discussion:
-Noticed MH treatments in hospitals were not standardized
-Standardizing MH treatments in hospitals with the power of positive reinforcement
-Challenging the bias of not putting yourself inside any “box”
-Decide what recharges your battery the best, and do that
-Identifying the things that don't make us tired or need a vacation from
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Meet our Guest:
Alan Akira, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Mugen Psychiatry, serving patients in Chicago, IL. He aims to improve access to psychiatric care through clinical expertise, education, and healthcare management. As an Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center, he focuses on bridging the gap in psychiatric care.
Akira completed his education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of South Alabama, excelling academically and receiving awards for leadership and humanism. His residency at Rush University Medical Center included Emergency Psychiatry and Medical Student Education roles, earning recognition for his clinical and educational contributions.
He has received several awards, including the Roeske Award for Teaching from the APA in 2023. Akira also serves as an independent medical examiner for Cook County. With over 10,000 patient encounters in various settings, his therapeutic approach integrates existentialism, cognitive behavioral therapy, and logotherapy.
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