Toxic Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Interview with Loren Andrews

Welcome to In Session! A new podcast brought to you by three professionals in the mental health field who want to normalize and de-stigmatize mental health while answering some questions you may have about accessing resources in your own community or on campus!

Continuing with our series on STRESS, we interview a former professor of Maisy's, a current adjunct faculty member, practicing psychologist, and school board, Loren Andrews.  Andrews shares with us what happens when your body experiences prolonged exposure to stress and some ways to work through it.  He also talks about the difference between toxic stress, post traumatic stress disorder, and even what healthy stress can look like.

 

Check out some resources for navigating stress including his YouTube channel, a podcast by Dan Harris (mentioned in the episode), and some additional guided meditations and breathing exercises. 

Loren's YouTube Channel

Ten Percent Happier

Headspace

Insight Timer

Grounding Techniques

Breathing Exercises

 

**This podcast will frequently mention difficult topics related to mental health challenges, including self harm, suicidality, trauma, etc. so please do what you need to do to take care of yourself.  If you find yourself experiencing difficult feelings or can relate to anything mentioned in this podcast, please access local mental health resources or contact the Maine Crisis Hotline at 1-888-568-1112 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.**

Access on campus Student Counseling Services here

 

**Disclaimer:

Just a reminder, nothing in this podcast is intended to establish a therapist-patient relationship, to replace the services of a trained therapist, doctor or health professional, or otherwise to substitute for professional mental health, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  

Information presented in this podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and listeners should consult their healthcare professionals for individual medical and psychological needs.