Neil Parekh
Ep. 6 Kat Klawes | Shining Light on Shadows
Our conversation will focus on the mental health toll on advocates for survivors of sexual assault and abuse.
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NEIL PAREKH'S
LENS ON LIFE BLOG
Thoughts and observations on mental health, technology, social media, photography and more.
Neil Parekh
Apr 7
Representation Matters for the South Asian Community
In general, mental health challenges are underreported in the South Asian community. That’s not surprising for an immigrant community.
Dawn Helmrich
Apr 7
A Daughter’s Rape, A Mother’s Cancer
My mom and I had a tight-knit relationship. I know a lot of people can say that about their moms, but ours was bonded by trauma so thick.
Indira Somani
Apr 7
Telling my Mom’s Story AND Caring for Her
I am making this film because I want people to understand that South Asian families also struggle with depression, caregiving and more.
Neil Parekh
Apr 7
Ep. 5 Indira Somani | Shining Light on Shadows
Our conversation will focus on mental health in the South Asian community, and separately, the challenges of caregiving.
Neil Parekh
Mar 24
Ep. 4 Bryan Miller | Shining Light on Shadows
Our focus will be on coping with and managing depression in the workplace. We’ll also touch on the role pharmacology can play.
Bryan Miller
Mar 24
The Onset of a Depression that Almost Took Everything
For those grappling with depressive illness, life is largely about showing up. Social interactions can be exquisitely painful...
Dawn Helmrich
Mar 24
Compassion and Empathy in the Workplace
I was afraid that they would realize my sick time wasn't sick time, but time I needed to care for my mental well-being.
Neil Parekh
Mar 24
Depression in the Workplace and When Working From Home
People who suffer from anxiety, depression or other mental health challenges are often called good actors.
Neil Parekh
Mar 11
Ep. 3 Jim Neuburg | Shining Light on Shadows
Jim is an introvert who has struggled with anxiety, depression and addiction his entire life.
Dawn Helmrich
Mar 9
An Extrovert’s Struggles with Anxiety and Depression
The way I deal with anxiety and depression is to keep myself so busy that I don’t have to think about my feelings.
Jim Neuburg
Mar 9
An Introvert’s Struggles with Anxiety, Depression and Addiction
At the peak of my alcoholism, I was having severe panic attacks, suicidal thoughts and hearing voices.
Neil Parekh
Feb 22
Will My Daughter Learn Anxiety From Me?
When you suffer anxiety and occasional depression like me, you worry that your child is going to adopt these same behaviors.
Dawn Helmrich
Feb 21
It’s Ok Not To Be OK
I didn’t realize that my mental health was having any effect on them, but it was and it was important for me to recognize that.
Neil Parekh
Feb 18
Ep.2 Candace Sanchez | Shining Light on Shadows
Our guest will be Candace Sanchez. We are going to focus on the impact that mental health challenges place on our children.
Candace Sanchez
Feb 18
My Journey Through Trauma, Motherhood, and Mental Health
The turning point in my healing journey came when a compassionate leader recognized behaviors and characteristics rooted in my trauma.
Neil Parekh
Feb 4
Ep.1 Introductions | Shining Light on Shadows
We’ll be live on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and my website. If you can't watch live, watch the recording.
Dawn Helmrich
Feb 4
My Mental Health Journey Has No Destination
Although I do think we have made some strides around mental health I think on a person-to-person level, there are differing experiences.
Neil Parekh
Feb 4
I Suffer from Anxiety and Occasional Depression
I have been afraid of saying these words out loud (or writing them) for years. I can remember specific episodes as far back as high school.
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