The Wavelength
The mental health podcast designed for digital natives and those who are perplexed by them.
Join Sarah Adler on The Wavelength as she explores the evolving landscape of mental health and wellness for digital natives. With an emphasis on coping skills over labels, this forward-thinking show takes an irreverent, bold look at the latest trends shaping emotional health for those immersed in tech from a young age.
Featuring conversations with professionals, influencers and peers, The Wavelength creates an open space for those born digital to discuss the unique mental health effects of always-on technology and social media. From climate anxiety to education costs, each bi-weekly episode tackles pressing issues through a lens focused on tech-savvy millennials and Gen Z.
Leveraging her background spearheading innovative ways to deliver high-quality mental health care, host Sarah Adler lends credible insight into modern self-care. Join The Wavelength to learn coping methods and feel empowered to balance emotional wellness with digital demands.
The Wavelength
Equitable mental health technology and innovation with Dr. Jessica Jackson, The Wavelength Episode 06
In this podcast episode, Dr. Sarah Adler sits down with Dr. Jessica Jackson, a leading psychologist and advocate for mental health equity. They explore the mission of Dr. Jackson's organization, "Therapy is for Everyone," which promotes making therapy accessible while recognizing that not everyone needs it all the time.
Dr. Jackson shares her philosophy that mental health services should cater to diverse needs and backgrounds, likening it to finding the perfect pair of jeans—everyone should have options that fit them well. They dive into the importance of creating equitable mental health technology, especially for those who may not have access to smartphones or the internet. The conversation highlights the challenges of integrating tech into behavioral health and the essential role that community involvement plays in designing inclusive solutions. Dr. Jackson also touches on how organizations like the FDA ensure that mental health products are safe and effective.
The episode wraps up with a call to action: shifting mental health care from focusing solely on crisis intervention to prioritizing prevention and early intervention. Dr. Adler and Dr. Jackson emphasize the need for ongoing conversations and innovation to create a more inclusive and effective mental health care system.
Timestamps:
04:43 - 05:26 What is “Therapy is for everyone”?
07:08 - 8:08 therapy is like a pair of jeans
08:38 - 09:21 equitable technology
10:22 - 11:21 access to care
11:29 - 12:25 various types of access
13:13 - 14:09 left behind population
14:48 - 15:44 FDA
16:32 - 17-25 who asked for that?
18:11 - 19:13 change the room
20:37 - 21:37 what are we doing to help support clinicians
Resources:
Why Wave: https://www.wavelife.io/why-wave
Dr. Jessica Jackson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jljackso
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
National Suicide Hotline: 988
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org
Music: Bold Roses by Cloud System
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