WIT & REASON WITH DR. ALEXIS MORENOSuicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among 10 to 24-year-olds. Approximately 20% of kids have seriously considered suicide within a one year period here in the US. This may be a passing thought that happens once or something that a child may be thinking about more actively. How do you have a conversation about emotions, mental health, and concerning behaviors with the teens in your life? Then, what do you do if they mention something concerning? Listen in as Dr. Alexis speaks with a professor of psychology and neuroscience and researcher, Dr. Mitch Prinstein, to get specific tips on how to support teens’ mental health.Resources from the ShowAccess Evidence-Based Mental Health Treatment for Children and Adolescents (Effective Child Therapy)Learn more about Dr. Mitch Prinstein’s Research (Dr. Mitch Prinstein)Get free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, 24/7 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)Find a psychologist near you (American Psychological Association, Psychologist Locator) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mindfulness & Therapy with Den, George, & Zhassulan (Jazz)In this interview, Dr. Alexis meets with three Mindfulness Teachers from Ukraine on the evening of March 4, 2022. Den, George, & Zhassulan describe what it has been like for them as mental health professionals living in Ukraine during Putin's and Russia's invasion, their experience leaving Ukraine, and their ongoing work in spreading kindness and compassion.Topics DiscussedRussia Invasion of UkraineUkraine Live UpdatesExperiences Surviving War in Ukraine 2022Mindfulness, Compassion, Mental Health, Sleep, and AnxietyFacing Russian “Brainwashing” and DisinformationHow to Support UkraineResources from the ShowCome Back Alive, the biggest fund for helping Ukrainian soldiers (not for weapons) Additional places to donate: https://uahelp.monobank.ua/ & https://helpukrainewin.org/Ukrainian Volunteer Service https://secure.wayforpay.com/payment/uvs_supportEast Ukraine, Vostok SOS (East SOS) https://vostok-sos.org/en/Help for elders in Ukraine https://starenki.com.ua/en/home-2/Media ReferencesUkrainian Pravda (Ukrainian truth) https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/Zaborona https://zaborona.com/en/NV https://english.nv.ua/Kyivpost https://www.kyivpost.com/As always, follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more Community Health tips and Ukrainian interview updates. Subscribe to the podcast version of our DC Radio talk show on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Alexa, iHeartRadio, Spotify, or YouTube. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Wit and Reason with Dr. Alexis Moreno. This is the 2nd interview in our new series, Ukrainian Experiences, broadcasted to help raise awareness about realities and hardships associated with the Putin Russian invasion and war occurring in Ukraine. In this episode, Dr. Alexis interviews Oleksandra Osipova on the evening of March 1, 2022 in Ukraine. Oleksandra shares her experiences living in Ukraine during Putin's and Russia's continued invasions, the bomb shelters she and her family have utilized, and now in a safer location - her work in coordinating information spreading about the war. Oleksandra also encourages our listeners to contribute donations to https://uahelp.monobank.ua/ in order to support Ukrainian survivors.Topics Discussed:Russia Invasion of UkraineUkraine Live UpdatesExperiences Surviving War in Ukraine 2022Mental Health, Sleep Impairment, and AnxietyCombatting Russian PropagandaHow to Support UkraineResources from the ShowVisit UA Help to financially support Ukrainian survivors.As always, follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more Community Health tips and Ukrainian interview updates. Subscribe to the podcast version of our DC Radio talk show on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Alexa, iHeartRadio, Spotify, or YouTube. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Wit and Reason with Dr. Alexis Moreno. We are broadcasting a new series, Ukrainian Experiences, in order to help raise awareness about realities and hardships associated with the Putin Russian invasion and war occurring in Ukraine. In this first series episode, Dr. Alexis interviews Julia Petryk on March 1, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Julia openly describes her experiences living in Kyiv leading up to and during Putin's and Russia's continued invasions. She also shares various ways you can support her communication efforts and Ukrainian aid.Topics Discussed:Russia Invasion of UkraineUkraine Live UpdatesExperiences Surviving War in Ukraine 2022How to Support UkraineResources from the ShowFollow Julia on Twitter and help by reposting her content.Read Here’s How You Can Help The People Of Ukraine and choose from their list of donation sites and people to follow.As always, follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more Community Health tips and Ukrainian interview updates. Subscribe to the podcast version of our DC Radio talk show on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Alexa, iHeartRadio, Spotify, or YouTube. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

WIT & REASON WITH DR. ALEXIS MORENODr. Alexis interviews Phillip Bazemore, Judge Carlos Moore, and Charles Tucker, authors of The Five Brothers, all about the benefits of creating and maintaining meaningful adult friendships. More so, they dive into how to break through toxic masculinity and the stereotypes that hold back men’s ability to express and receive love.Resources from the ShowStories from first-generation doctors, attorneys, and judges persevering through adversity including single parenthood, poverty, police brutality, and more (The Five Brothers) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Psychologist, Dr. Alexis from Wit & Reason, shares mental health recommendations amid COVID-19:As human beings we all need human connection. Meaning active communication with others. Living alone during this pandemic can be exceptionally difficult. So make some extra efforts to fill your social calendar. Have a virtual dinner date. Schedule time to eat and commiserate while on a video call with a friend. Meet for some social distanced exercise. Walk, run or bike ride 6 ft apart. Even with some space, they will still be able to hear about your day. Arrange a movie night. Grab the popcorn and a delicious drink. You and your friend are hitting play at the same time and sharing this experience over a phone or video call. Whatever creative way you find to connect make it a daily priority. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're all doing our part to flatten the curve and decrease the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home. But sheltering in place and practicing social distance does not at all mean you need to be disconnected. Mental health therapists and health coaches are here for you via video sessions. Wit & Reason, a mental health practice based in Washington, DC has provided telehealth services since it's establishment. This approach was motivated by Wit & Reason's founder, Dr. Alexis Moreno, who has dedicated her career as a psychologist to making quality mental health accessible.Dr. Alexis and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Alex Honigman, partner up to tackle our current problems and limitations to mental health treatment access. Dr. Alexis and Alex breakdown two solutions to treatment access issues: 1. Divide and Conquer - Offer different levels of care in order to decrease the strain on our clinicians. 2. Go Virtual - Increase use of Telehealth services! Dr. Alexis and Alex also explain the logistics around telehealth services for new clients, things to consider when exploring telehealth as an option, and what you can do today to get started! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Alexis meets with Dr. Mark Libow, a retired cardiologist, who after years of practice in the medical field, has decided to take on studying, teaching, and practicing Qigong meditation. Listen in as Dr. Libow describes his first encounter with a Qigong Master, the unprompted diagnosis he received, and the life changing impact Qigong meditation has played in his life."Qigong is a holistic system of coordinated body postures and movements, breathing, and meditation used for the purpose of health and spirituality, has its roots in ancient Chinese culture dating back more than 4000 years.""Ren Xue combines eastern and western traditions and thought.Ren Xue's promise is the possibility of living a calm, relaxed, and natural state, in harmony with yourself, with those around you, and with the world." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We see #selfcare thrown around a lot but what does self-care actually mean and what does it have to do with our self-love, wellness, and health? Dr. Alexis breaks it down for you along with tips from people actively engaging in their self-care at the Fitness & Wellness Festival in Arlington, VA. Get some self-care and wellness inspiration from this special Wit & Reason episode! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are in what some experts are calling an infodemic – as confirmed cases of coronavirus continue to grow so does misinformation. On today’s show Dr. Alexis partners up with licensed clinical social worker, Alex Honigman to address our fears and anxieties around coronavirus.Dr. Alexis shares how to maintain informed about COVID-19 while also managing your stress levels. Dr. Alexis & Alex breakdown CDC prevention recommendations and give you tips on how to incorporate these healthy behaviors in your daily life. Fears and anxieties don’t bring out the best in us. Dr. Alexis and Alex also address coronavirus on a social and psychological level. Listen in to get the mental health perspective of this global concern and refer to CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and WHO (World Health Organization) for COVID-19 updates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.