CATEGORY: LGBTQIA+ & Mental Health. Filmed on October 8, 2020. In honor of LGBT History Month and as an LGBT Owned Business, we are proud to celebrate Kempe and the entire LGBTQIA+ community for always pushing the world forward. Kempe shares their personal story with MH3, as well as their own ideas, insights, and inspiration on how we can all be our authentic selves without compromise. Kempe reminds us that it’s not only important to find a community that accepts you, but one that supports and loves you for who you are. Not for who they want you to be. Kempe Scanlan is the founder & lead designer of KEMPE Active. A gender-forward, technical active apparel company for all bodies in motion. Building KEMPE Active opened Kempe up to their self-discovery with being non-binary, something they had hidden since the age of five. To find out more about KEMPE Active prior to the November launch, please go to https://www.kempedesign.com/kempe-active or contact us at info@mh3.co

CATEGORIES: Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Filmed on May 18, 2020. Three years ago, Beth Dolloff lost her husband to suicide. She is now a mental health advocate, speaker for the National Alliance on Mental Illness Maine, and speaks mainly as a survivor of suicide. Sharing her story of loss has inspired others to share theirs. Beth is continuing to end the stigmas associated with suicide with the creation of a mission-based business. Joined by a founding designer of Lululemon, Love One. Love All., offers luxury leggings at half the price. 10% of all profits are donated to the prevention of teen suicide and self-harm. https://loveoneloveall.co/ In the US, please contact the National Suicide Prevention for free and confidential support, 1-800-273-8255 In Canada, please contact the Canada Suicide Prevention Service https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca, 1-833-456-4566 Books Recommended by Beth Dolloff: 1. The Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes 2. Freedom from Our Addictions by Russel Brand 3. Dare the Lead- Brene' Brown

CATEGORY: Breast Cancer & Mental Health. Filmed Live on May 18, 2020. Kristi Means shares her emotional and mental journey of battling breast cancer over the past year. We will discuss the self-realization that moved her forward during breast cancer and that continues to move her forward during this difficult time. And how friends and family members of those battling cancer can be of service during this difficult time. Kristi has a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Social Work from Howard University. She is also an executive coach certified by Columbia University. Kristi has selected the Pink Fund as her non-profit to honor. Get or Give Help at https://www.pinkfund.org/

CATEGORY: Infertility & Mental Health. Filmed Live on April 29, 2020. Learn how you can help end the stigma and shame attached to infertility from our featured expert this week, Fertility Specialist, Dr. Sabrina Gerkwicz, M.D. Watch the full 5-minute video here, mh3.co/signup Depression levels in patients with infertility have been compared with patients who have been diagnosed with cancer [Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2018 Mar; 20(1): 41–47]. However, due to long held stigmas, someone who is experiencing and/or has gone through the experience of infertility, may delay seeking help and/or treatment for their mental health. In this 5-minutes epidote, viewers will learn: * The stigma attached to male and female infertility * Ways to help end the stigma * An explanation of the the financial barriers of fertility treatment * Advancements in the public’s perception of infertility Dr. Sabrina Gerkowicz, MD, FACOG, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Her special areas of interest include fertility preservation, evaluation and management of male and female infertility, functional hypothalamic amenorrhea, polycystic ovarian syndrome, congenital uterine anomalies, uterine fibroids, LGBTQ+ family building, third-party reproduction, and reproductive surgery. Dr. Gerkowicz speaks Spanish and is grateful to serve the diverse South Florida community. More from MH3: About MH3: MH3 is committed to ending health-related stigmas of the mind and body through the ideas, insights, and inspiration over 40+ health and wellness experts. Sign up for a 7 day free trial to watch our video sessions anytime and anywhere. * Sign up: mh3.co/signup * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthhalfhour * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mh3.co * Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mh3

CATEGORY: On the Frontlines. Filmed Live on April 5, 2020. Dr. Raju Reddy is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist in Florida. During this interview, Dr. Reddy shares his emotional and mental state during the early days of being on the frontline in the Intensive Care Unit.

CATEGORIES: Breast Cancer & Mental Health. Dr. Paul Williams, M.D., a breast cancer surgeon, shares insight on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to bedside manner and how we all can be inspired by the emotional and mental focus of his patients. Thank you to all the breast cancer teams and patients for continuing to inspire us all to move forward during this time of uncertainty.