Addressing Quality Mental Health Intervention

05/27/24 • 27 min

The Spartan Nurse Podcast presented by the Michigan State University College of Nursing

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to an available resource for help.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text 988 and speak with someone immediately.
Immediate Crisis Intervention: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime.
Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from their secure online platform.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255 or chat online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, or chat online at veteranscrisisline.net/chat/. The Veterans Crisis Line provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for veterans, service members, and their loved ones.
The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or chat online at thetrevorproject.org/get-help/. The Trevor Project provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for LGBTQ youth.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or visit their website. NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
MentalHealth.gov: The official website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides information and resources on mental health and mental health disorders.
If you are an MSU student and need someone to talk to, campus crisis services are available 24/7. Call (517) 355-8270 and press “1” at the prompt to speak with a crisis counselor. If you think you or someone around you is in danger, call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room.
Perinatal Mental Health Resources:
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
postpartum.net
1-800-944-4773 (also can text “HELP” to this number)
En Espanol – 971-203-7773
Information (e.g. support groups, local coordinators, information, crisis line)
Psychology Today
psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/pregnancy-prenatal-postpartum
Perinatal therapists
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (NMMHH)
833-852-6262 (833-TLC-MAMA)
Mental health and healthcare clinicians, certified peer specialists, and childbirth professionals
Perinatal Support Group of Northern Michigan (PSGNM)
PSGNM.com
Information and support groups
Great Lakes Perinatal
greatlakesperinatal.com
Perinatal therapists
Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color
pmhapoc.org
Healthy Futures
healthyfuturesonline.org
PTSDCoach
PTSD and anxiety coping tools are available on this smartphone app.
MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health
womensmentalhealth.org
Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
2020mom.org
If you are a veteran looking for a new creative outlet in writing, please learn more about the Mighty Pen Project: vawarmemorial.org/mightypen
Download last year's Mental Health Month special, featuring Dr. Dawn Goldstein (MP3):
buzzsprout.com/1962877/12925832-mental-health-awareness.mp3?download=true
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On this episode, Dr. Mike Martel and Harley Brown sit down with two students of Michigan State University's College of Nursing, Alli Walsh and Caleb Fraser. Both proudly showcased a day in the life of a Spartan Nurse via our Instagram “Takeovers.”
Allí Walsh, a former BSN and first-year PhD student, works as a research assistant and hospital nurse on an inpatient child and psychiatric floor.
Caleb Fraser, a senior of the traditional BSN program, is heavily involved in the community as a squad leader in the marching band, a music director of an acapella group, a superior for a local coffee shop, and a volunteer at Ele’s Place.

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Learning about the MSU Gender and Sexuality Campus Center

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Mike and Harley speak with Grace Wojcik, the Director of the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) at Michigan State University. They discuss the resources and support that the GSCC provides for LGBTQIA2S+ students, including educational resources, fun events, and advocacy work.
To learn more about the GSCC and resources it provides, please visit https://gscc.msu.edu/
To access the Quest training mentioned in this episode, please visit https://gscc.msu.edu/education/quest.html
If you need serious support, please refer to the following:
The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. They offer 24/7 crisis counseling by phone, text, and chat. You can reach them at 1-866-488-7386 or by texting 678-678. You can also visit their website at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/.
Trans Lifeline is a 24/7 hotline for transgender people in crisis. They offer support and resources to help people cope with gender dysphoria, discrimination, and other challenges. You can reach them at 1-877-565-8860. You can also visit their website at https://www.translifeline.org/.
GLAAD is a national organization that works to promote acceptance of LGBTQ people. They offer a variety of resources, including a helpline, a website, and a library of educational materials. You can reach them at 212-843-4500. You can also visit their website at https://www.glaad.org/.
Please note that these are just a few of the many resources available to LGBTQIA+ people. If you are struggling with your mental health or are looking for support, please reach out to a trusted adult or mental health professional. You are not alone.