Community Health Network takes on tough issues in season 2 of podcast

Mental health stigma, income disparities, and inclusivity among the topics covered

Indianapolis—Community Health Network has launched season 2 of the podcast, Tell Us Where It Hurts. Each episode explores health, well-being and the ways people in Central Indiana are offering a helping hand.

Season 2 starts with a look at mental health stigma and what we can learn from students taking on this issue. In the first episode, you’ll hear how Indiana students are starting “stigma-free clubs”, the issues they’re facing, and the impact of social media.

Listen to Singling Out Stigma: Mental and Behavioral Health Among Youths.

Other season 2 weekly topics, posting each Tuesday, include:

• Money Shouldn't Matter: Income Disparities and Healthcare Access
• Fresh Air Please: Expanding Access to Urban Parks and Greenspaces
• How Inclusivity Affects Healthcare: Access to Telehealth Is not Universal
• LGBTQ+ Through a Health Lens: Mental Health Impact of Coming Out
• Be Positive: Social Implications of Positive Relationships and Supportive Social Systems
• No Senior Left Hungry: Helping Older Adults Fight Food Insecurity
• Caring Yourself Sick: Mental Health Challenges for Caregivers
• Pathways and Progress: Where We Are with Racial Disparities and Healthcare
• Life after Service: Veterans and Social Determinants of Health

Season 1 of the podcast started this journey with topics focused on racial disparities in healthcare; COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy; gun control; healthcare disparities in the LGBTQ+ community; and housing insecurity. Guests have included local, state and community health, civic and elected leaders.

Tell Us Where It Hurts is available on Spotify, iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Simplecast and other podcast platforms.