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NEIL PAREKH'S
LENS ON LIFE BLOG
Thoughts and observations on mental health, technology, social media, photography and more.


Ep. 19 Shawna Vercher | Shining Light on Shadows: Post-Election Despair, Anxiety and Fear
If you experienced strong emotions this week because of the election results (e.g. despair, anxiety) we encourage you to join us.

Neil Parekh
Nov 8, 2024


Talking About Suicide and Suicidal Ideation Is a Good Thing
Talking about and acknowledging that suicidal ideation and suicide attempts might actually help people who are facing severe depression.

Dawn Helmrich
Oct 22, 2024


Can You Imagine Yourself Stepping in Front of a Bus? I Did.
There have been two times in my life when I experienced passive suicidal ideation. Those thoughts were fleeting, but frightening.

Neil Parekh
Oct 22, 2024


Forever Grateful for My Second Chance
I almost ruined everything in 2015 when severe depression hit and I attempted suicide. Rosie was only 11 years old.

Cindy Hsu
Oct 22, 2024


Ep. 18 Cindy Hsu (WCBS) | Shining Light on Shadows: Real Talk About Suicide Attempts and Ideation
This might be the most challenging episode of “Shining Light on Shadows” that we have hosted so far. Join us for a VERY candid conversation.

Neil Parekh
Oct 22, 2024


A Personal Reflection on My United Way’s Teen Wellness Initiative
In 2022 United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County started a teen wellness initiative called Empowering Minds.

Dawn Helmrich
Oct 17, 2024


United Way of Northwest Vermont's Mental Health Initiative
United Way of Northwest Vermont’s Mental Health Initiative prioritizes: Workforce Development, Suicide Prevention and Youth Mental Health.

Steven Berbeco
Oct 14, 2024


Ep. 17 Steven Berbeco | Shining Light on Shadows: United Way of Northwest Vermont's Mental Health Initiative
United Ways across the country do some great work around Mental Health advocacy. Our guest: Steven Berbeco, from United Way of NW Vermont.

Neil Parekh
Oct 10, 2024


Posting All of My Feelings on Social Media Is Very Intentional
But the reality is that we probably all do a pretty good job of wearing that mask that says we are ok when deep down we really aren’t.

Dawn Helmrich
Sep 25, 2024
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