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I Talked With The US Surgeon General About Mental Health
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- Опубликовано: 18 авг 2024
- Today's discussion was with the US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, focusing on the critical topic of Mental Health. Our conversation delves into key aspects such as the landscape of mental health in the US and the governmental initiatives aimed at addressing these pressing issues.
Work with a Healthy Gamer Coach certified on Dr. K's curriculum: bit.ly/3Q318lG
In this enlightening dialogue, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and I navigate through the complexities surrounding mental health in the United States. We explore the current state of mental well-being, examining prevalent challenges and discussing the strategies being implemented at the governmental level.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - What's it like being in your position?
01:32 - What's going on with mental health in the US?
03:25 - What can we do about it?
07:29 - Isn't that weird?
14:45 - "Be real."
19:24 - How can you make this easier?
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Shoutout to dr k for supporting lesser known people and helping small drs
Yeah, we really ought to put small content creators like, The US Surgeon General, in the spotlight more often!
@@D_Jilla He'll go far one day, I can feel it.
Hopefully one day maybe he can become a big doctor
and from such an exotic and often ignored nation, as well!
Are you being sarcastic or just plain ignorant? 😂😂😂😂
Dr. K telling the surgeon general "This is epic" is probably the greatest thing I've seen this week
I think it's also Dr. K noticing he's getting played by the same (awesome) conversational skills he uses 😂
Yep, they were both clear, open, communicative and empathetic making it a very nice conversation.
Tiemstamp?
@@thesaddestdude3575 9:30
@@thesaddestdude3575 Starts at around 9:12
Wow, the US Surgeon General came a long way
Yep he did
Kudos to Dr. K for phrasing his questions the way his audience might.
Kudos to The US Surgeon General for responding with such open-minded compassion.
You know, like Dr. K.
My thoughts exactly
Kudos to the script writer and computer programmer. Good job done. Bet cheaper than a real government official.
I love how calm, collected, competent and just confident this person is, it triggers a deep sense of admiration.
hey, the four C's
It’s really something you want to see from someone in his position.
@@Korrui right, this position is political as it is competence
ayo i think you just got propagandized. they just want you to be a capable lil worker
@@bananaboyTS …bro r u in the right place
Fun fact: the office of Surgeon General is a commissioned officer with the rank of Vice Admiral, and the highest ranking officer of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer Corps.
Vivek's camera shot here makes him look like just another suit, but he is actually wearing an admiralty uniform, with ribbons and rank and everything.
@uNnHkP8mza Historical reasons.
@uNnHkP8mza It's not of the Navy or has any official operational authority over the Navy, though both the PHS and NOAA Officer Corps use Naval type ranks and uniforms. PHS and NOAA officers also have all military privileges including on-base facilities and military pension.
Unfortunately no, I don't understand why this is. They've always been a curiosity to me really.
@uNnHkP8mza The Surgeon General isn't part of the Navy it just borrows the title for its ranked officers because the Public Health Service Commisioned Corps came from the Marine Hospital Service which was a military department and thus recruited from the military.
At least that is how I understand it based on what I looked up bc I had that question too.
Vibe-checker General
@@gino14PHS officer here. AMA cause I’m getting out soon. No, we don’t have ALL privileges because we are a “uniformed service” and not an “armed service”: my army bud gets into National Parks free while I can’t is one example (NP employees are VERY explicit about this and I’ve seen them call out PHS officers who try to get away with it).
Also, we are weirdly enough an Officer ONLY service. There are NO enlisted PHS uniformed personnel.
Also, also: most Surgeon Generals of the PHS are chosen by presidential appointment and just “made” admirals. They are very rarely appointed having been a PHS officer before becoming SG.
Wow this is wonderful!! I’m so glad Vevek (sorry if I misspelled that) has an open mind to go on a stream like this. I can’t imagine the responsibilities he holds and the stress he’s had to deal with especially with all of the misinformation. I’m grateful though he’s in this position. He seems kind hearted and has the right mindset. There’s too many people in power who don’t get it or are there for the wrong reasons, this guy seems like he genuinely cares.
it’s Vivek! and what a kind message haha
It's amazing and heart warming to see good and competent people with a big heart in the right position :)
gives me some hope for the future
The surgeon general appears on HealthyGamer.
The surgeon general is officially a gamer.
We've made it everyone.
Gigachad Surgeon General
ONE OF US!
Rob Robsen, your second cousin says hi
The president is next LOL
@@therearenoshortcuts9868 he’s going to run on the stance of anti loot box
Man Dr. K has come so far, started off with just a random idea to stream on Twitch and now he's interviewing Lord Vivec, Warrior-Poet and God of the Dunmer people of Morrowind. Truly a wonderful success story ☺️
i scour the ashen lands for such comment
@@GeoffryGifari Well grab yourself a nice tall Sujamma, sit down, and rest your weary legs Ashlander, for your search is over
bruh
@@WolfEffectzz bruh
I'm so happy I'm not the only one who made that connection 😂
Please have him back on, this was interesting. I’d love a 2 hour conversation delving deeper into some of these topics
YES!
This dude is probably busy af, I doubt he'll have time for that, although I would love to see it :)
@@thijmen6451 yeah I can’t imagine how difficult it was to align this,
@@devonwilliams2423
I've heard him a few places including Smartless.
He does seem to be open to communicating with The People as it were.
I hope this happens again at some point, what an amazing 25 minute discussion.
It is so pleasant to see someone in the US government who's not only so well-spoken, but also just... cares? Shame that he is just one person, and the rest of the world needs to put effort into what he is describing
I agree!
Achiement unlocked: Big Baller
-Had a conversation with the surgeon general of the United States of America
RIGHT????
Achievement unlocked: Embracer - Having a conversation with Dr. K on Twitch and his audience.
Earlier Dr. K had
Achievement unlocked: Top of the Field
-Host of the American Psychological Association
Who would have every thought a psychiatrist who started on Twitch would have so much influence in his field??
@@rayzerot We're in an online world now, makes sense even if it seems surprising. The internet started as kind of a niche thing all the nerds were into, but it's a valuable communications tool now and has the cred radio and TV used to have with a level of reach that's mind-blowing.
😂😂😂
Wow, HealthyGamerGG came a long way
Genuinely fascinating, this couldve been 20mins of why social connection is important and here are the stats across the world but instead the conversation was guided by dr K fantastically into a far more practical set of experiences and thought processes for everyone facing socialising stumbling blocks to consider and implement. Love the content ❤
Thats exactly what I tought. Dr. K is a genius.
Exactly. dr K casually playing 5d chess to generate a current day's young person's reaction to what the US Surgeon General was saying and directing the whole thing to turn it into usable content on RUclips. masterful.
I think even more than that, he showed the Surgeon General his way of speaking and communicating these ideas. I could see Vivek paying close attention to Dr. K and I am sure he learned everything possible from the experience.
@@janeku9776 Not only is he a genius but his self-confidence (opposite of 'arrogance') enabled him to make this conversation into exactly what he needed it to be.
@@MultiMidnight16 no
Congrats on getting to speak to such a big figure! Great work, Dr K, and hats off to the rest of the team too!
Dr. K is quite a big figure himself now. He's hosting the APA or American Psychological Association this year. That's huge
As someone who is really isolated from people, this is so spot on. I mean, when I first got sick, I was SO TOUCHED when I received handwritten letters. I'm actually still exchanging letters with someone, even though we both post on social media as well. It's just special.
Also, I often have the thought no one cares about me and wouldn't notice if I was gone. I'm basically here because of my cat. So those small interactions are literally lifesaving. On the flip side, when I'm struggling and reach out, and get nothing in return, it's soul crushing. At least I have my cat.
If you need or want a connection I'll do what I can.
And if you'd like resources I have some to share.
Please be well. Your Life is worth living to its natural end. ❤
P.S. I love cats.
Congratulations, Doctor K! Exciting milestone for sure.
I love how Dr. K didn't really let this conversation become just another boring statement or government speech. This felt like a genuine Dr. K style conversation with really meaningful and helpful points for the audience.
I had to rewind to make sure I heard right that he said, 'in the decade prior to the pandemic, there was a 57% increase in suicide rates' that is absolutely insane.
He was referring to children specifically. I imagine the figure for adults might be even higher, especially young adults 18-30
@@user-is1eq9jm2t I would be dead if I didn't know how painful that shit is.
@@user-is1eq9jm2t it's a real crisis
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If you would like any resources I have some to share.
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Promoting a good and healthy culture work culture not only helps employees with their mental health but also allows for businesses to strive because their greatest assets are at the top of their game. It's a win win!
... _and_ as long as hours are kept under 40 h/wk., as a general social norm, we are good. ☺
@@JoeARedHawk275 If that happens, then people will have time to pay closer attention to what happens in DC and other power centers in the world. I cannot imagine a world in which politicians and high-level corporate leaders would think that is a good idea.
The proposition of a less stressed and overworked population with *more* free time on their hands who can then ask better important critical questions of leaders in power ... must seem scary to them.
Generally, I think it is easier to dismiss conspiracy nuts who suspect certain things are off in society (about whatever issue) but who do not have the facts. Easy solution: laugh at them. It would be so much better if we were a much better-informed society with facts (and not looney theories). An informed populace is a far more credible and serious threat to those in power who prefer to rule in the dark.
Also, the rising mental health issues in society could be ameliorated by addressing work-related issues. Many people are overworked, stressed, feel like they have no power, angry, fearful of future, cannot support family - neither financially nor being *present* for family (instead of working). _But hey, just find a 2nd or 3rd job they say._ Insane!
It's actually nuts how relatable the Surgeon General is. I wasn't expecting that but it was very refreshing!
Congratulations to the channel for this new highscore! 🎉
Type your initials for leaderboard: DRK
NotJustBikes has pretty much already figured out why isolation, loneliness, and depression is on the rise in the States. It is pretty difficult to facilitate natural social interaction given how poorly cities are designed here.
remember its not just cities. suburban and rural areas too are designed poorly. its the entire country.
THIS, but it's the near entirety of North America. I live in Ottawa and it's such a timesink to socialize with anyone here with no car and a shitty public transportation infrastructure.
@@Preetzole It's like mixing a tiny village with a big city but only take the downsides of both. It's amazing!
Seriously how could anyone think that's a good ides?
Ooh I’d love a not just bikes interview
And places like shopping malls are dying and disappearing here in the US. There seems to be less and less places to meet anywhere.
This was so good. Love the examples of how to casually invite someone to hang out and the reframing of judgment-based language into more objective language. Kudos to Dr. K for pulling a big name and still making the content feel approachable!
Didn't expect the US Surgeon General to be such a cool, down to earth dude. Truly inspiring!
A great upload, really unexpected actually! I think breaking down barriers with things like government figures, celebrities, or anything of note to help us visualize they are people too is always a great tool on the internet.
Thank you for taking the time Dr. K and thank you Vivek!
Internet is a judgmental place, and said judgment tends to be aggressively, and almost unapologetically, externalised for others to take note and become aware of. Many, if not most, of us grew up on the Internet, and we learned from all the interactions that we saw that - no matter what you do or say, there's going to be someone who takes issue with that.
The key for me was to just let go of the fear and just allow myself be myself without constraints. Of course, circumstance sometimrd still calls for some sort of front , however recently I noticed I started doing a lot less of that as well.
I hope this attitude doesn't get mistaken with indifference or lack of care for others. It's still the same game, but I just stopped pretending to be something I'm not, or something I think others want me to be.
It helped me become a lot more honest with myself, and my relationships have become a lot more fulfilling. It's become more fulfilling overall.
Great interview ❤️
Fantastic conversation! I've absolutely loved it, especially the part about reaching out to other people in a low-pressure way. I often find myself getting stuck in my own thoughts, forgetting a realization I had some time ago: most people I meet are essentially lonely. It's difficult to notice this even upon a second glance because their lives seem fulfilled. However, they seem to struggle to find a good listener and communicator. Dr. K's videos have taught me so much about communication, and I'm trying my best to apply these lessons.
I think the one thing that I'm grateful for is how this issue is (in real and tangible ways like this) being taken seriously by the most important people in the country. When we hear about mental health and the advisories, it's so hard to see the thought and concern that is required for it to be genuine and authentic to us. Having Mr. Vivek come on and be real about his life by sharing and relating to our struggles helps to really humanize what many, many of us might be struggling through - but don't see and realize because of our social media and modern life bubbles. I really hope that these stories get told more so that we can see how even the most impressive person has moments of doubt. I think it helps people struggling to feel much less alone and even draw strength from. The actions he took to reach out is both simple, yet profound. There needs to more done to show young people who might be lost or struggling that their fears are valid, but at the same time it isn't as terrible as you think. This is why Dr.K is great because deliver the message in a nuanced, relatable and compassionate way.
Was inspired by him when he did my commencement address a month ago, and seeing him here now makes me feel even better! Didn’t know at all about us having a surgeon general before but I can tell he’s doing great work and it’s fantastic to see this outreach!
I found Vivek's approach to his social life really inspiring. I'll make more of a conscious effort to throw away the masks I'm still wearing and the ones I intended to wear.
Can't believe Dr. K is on a first name basis with the US Surgeon General! Just amazing!
I love the suggestion to invite someone out to eat lunch. I once heard, "if you want to know the truth, share a meal." This is wonderful advice.
I loved this. Just reached out to a friend and it worked!
Perhaps I am outing myself here, but I feel like I am consistently the one "checking in" on other people, whether that be friends, family, or co-workers, but no-one really checks in on me UNLESS I ask them first. And that kinda makes me feel like "oh. I guess I don't matter to anyone UNLESS I am being useful to them." It really hurts some days.
But there are times when people approach me first and I find myself answering "I'm doing ok" instead of "I am really struggling right now" because a stupid part of me keeps thinking "don't bother them, they have their own shit going on".
I know you have covered it before, Dr. K, but we have an epidemic of lonely young men in this country and no one seems to want to talk about it except to demean them IE "stupid incels!" and I think we really need to start having serious conversations about why so many young men and boys are lonely, unhappy, and suicidal.
I think it might be worth a shot to try his two word advice
I watched it live and I am glad I did. What a relatable and eloquent man he is!
Was this the whole interview? Was there more?
@@neildutoit5177twitch has the full interview
Dr. K. Is going from strenght to strength. I expect absolutely nothing but am getting quality, wholesome and educational and great content reinforcing thinking and acting on good mental health habits
9:04 DR K STUN LOCKED
when i saw that the video ended i was like NOOOOOO, it's over already?! this was so good.
Writing letters sounds like a great idea. Also meeting someone in person feels so much better than messaging or even having a video call.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’ve been reading Dr. Murthy’s book “Together” so I thought I’d check this out. It’s been really great hearing from him and he’s really as chill and compassionate on an interview as he is on paper. I’ve been feeling pretty lonely in my first year of college so I’ll definitely be taking some of his advice moving forward into my next year.
Probably one of my favorite interviews yet. Wow
I have a "Favorites" playlist on RUclips for videos that I would like twice. This one went straight in there! Wonderful conversation between two awesome professionals who, at the end of the day, are one of us 💚
School is the #1 source of trauma and limiting beliefs for our adult lives imo. When you're a kid the school is the world. If you lose reputation or are humiliated there then it's like being exposed to the whole world on live international TV. Imagine now not only that but being in this same environment with the same rep for 3-5 years all of that whilst not fully maturing as a man. Was literally ranting about this on my last video. INSANE
U care way too much about what people think
Unfortunately, simultaneously, school can be the least problematic part of a young kid’s life when their home life is traumatic. All kinds of trauma can drastically impact someone’s adult life and the limiting beliefs they hold.
Now combine both a bad school/home life and it’s a miracle if a kid comes out well adjusted. Kids and people in general need at least one environment where they can feel safe and some level of free. It’s a very complex thing as well because it’s not black and white and nothing is perfect so sometimes it’s even difficult to determine what a bad environment is.
@@Hallfreakyzoid Oh yeah, home is a BIG one, I agree, likely the biggest source of direct and indirect trauma. One other overlooked thing about school is that not only can you be directly traumatized BUT you can learn that certain aspects of you are also unnaceptable just by seeing how OTHER KIDS are bullied. I call it 2nd degree trauma but Iºm sure thereºs a proper word for it somewhere
@@lightningfrom9396 "U" compare others to yourself too often. In many ways, that's the ultimate form of care.
I have heard Dr. Murthy on several interviews and am deeply grateful during and after every listen that someone this competent and compassionate is in a position of power.
Thank you for your work!❤
Holy shit Dr. K is the hero we need. So happy hes getting recognition for his important work.
thank you for sharing your time with us, Vivek. this was such a great interaction to share with everyone. thank you Healthygamer 🙂
Wow! Thank you for looking out for us.
I love how Vivek connects these broader concepts to his own personal experiences-- really makes the ideas easier to latch onto
I think Humans need stories to feel connected to any idea. That's why examples are so powerful in any communication of anything, because they act like stories. If everything is abstract and in the clouds its just more difficult to relate to.
I think it’s interesting that people experience the same fear and don’t admit it when they feel it. It would help if it was not perceived as weakness to share our fears, doubts etc.
It is weakness. Being weak is important, but you can't do it with everyone.
@Ham Sandwich I think the word I was looking for is "vulnerable".
@@B----------------------------D How is it a weakness? Maybe only if we make it one.
@@B----------------------------D Gotcha :)
Cool talk! love the positive comments on the video too, everything reflects!
Great interview. I loved hearing the perspective and opinions of a US Surgeon General. Amazing content as usual "HealthyGamerGG". 😊
I love the point he brings up at 6:22 about keeping physical activity device-free. Working out actually became much MORE enjoyable for me when I stopped listening to music or podcasts while doing it - it became a time I could really use to process my own thoughts while keeping my body busy. Nowadays, if I'm particularly frustrated or worried about something, I think "let me go for a bike ride and think this through." It's been hugely beneficial both mentally and physically.
Exactly, I always run headphone free, but I like them with walking because of traffic noise
Excellent talk and this was an amazing video.
"Isn't that weird?" was a great twist! It made me think of how icebreakers have been universally dreaded or hated, but it makes sense! Yeah, we decided to do this kinda weird thing together for the sake of feeling more comfortable and connected with each other.
Great video, in glad you led him to a discussion more about the practical solutions than the abstract analysis of how we're struggling more lately. I know we're all struggling already, I just dont know what to do about it. Great conversation and the surgeon general had very insightful and interesting takes.
This is so cool of you to do!
This video is life changing. Thank you Dr. Vivek and Dr K.
What a coup for Dr. K! Congratulations on this awesome interview!
I could listen to yall talk all day. Again again!
🤜🤛💪💪Powerful collaboration fueled with practicality. The conversation itself was modeling respectful real talk. Timestamp: 10:59 I legit laughed out loud. Super on target and helpful to articulate the dynamic in the experience.
Seeing the Surgeon General open up near the end was so great. Dr.K really knows how to ask really good questions that we’re all thinking. I love how he asked the question of, “well reaching out to people and asking to have lunch….isn’t that WEIRD?”
This helped me a lot, thanks
Vivec achieving chim and then becoming the surgeon general
Wealth beyond measure, outlander.
This is so motivating! ♥️
Don't know how you persuaded this guy to come to your Twitch, but great interview!
I don't want to be negative here, so I would love to state that this US Surgeon General is a wonderful man that has a good grasp on how to treat people and how to talk to people. My concern is, that this guy responded to the question about the mental health crisis by suggesting that individuals can take action.
I just also know that depressed people struggle specifically with the aspect of taking action, and while I do reach out to close friends that haven't reached out for 2 weeks, I will check on them just to be sure they're okay, and it doesn't exactly make them more comfortable with reaching out more because that's just how depression works.
Isn't it a bit contradictory when a mental health issue is resolved by pursuing exactly the path that is blocked because that is just one of the most common patterns a person with that mental health issue falls into?
I know in a therapy session where an individual is adressed, this advice is great, but when it's a conversation about how to combat a mental health issue that is nationwide, I guess I expected a different response, because this guy knows that this advice won't solve a nationwide issue. Why are we choosing this angle?
National mental healthcare services must not be on the agenda for this term. Maybe next year 😴
I would say that in this talk he's not addressing a nation, he's addressing thousands of individuals. Each individual can take on this advice. I also don't think that the only people who are going to be able to help mental health are the people who are struggling. In almost every case, there is someone in a depressed person's life who is able to reach out to them. If these people take on the advice he gives, the depressed person's life and their own will improve. I also think that the nature that mental illness is not binary isn't addressed in your comment.
There are several steps that individuals can take that they DO NOT take. You don't (usually) just magically become depressed or have problems, they usually build up and culminate until it reaches a point where it'd be diagnosable. Once you're already depressed it's definitely hard to get out without help, but people should be taking steps to proactively prevent it too.
Individuals can't just hardcore int their mental health away and expect systems to fix it for them. We can't get rid of technology, unless you want our freedoms restricted, so the emphasis needs to be on empowering individuals and fostering a culture more consudisve to the mental health outcomes we want.
@@quinndtxd i believe dr. k's question cery obviously aimed at his position as US durgeon general, and the national mental health crisis. I've made an effort to express that I don't think this man is lacking in his capabilities as a doctor, because I think this advice in itself is great and useful, but we are one of many audiences that watch dr. K. I assumed that he would mention what we can do as individuals, and how maybe there will be a small campain where teachers in schools will have to adress these topics with their students, but this is not the direction the guy took it.
Like, sure I agree my comment was not adressing the nonbinary nature of depression, because I was not aiming at discussing the ways depression works, I was saying that a big portion of depressed people are going to struggle with this type of advice, and that saying this will not really solve the nationwide problem, he actually did not adress the nationwide problem. I'm sure there are other ways in which depression can affect prople, I just for a fact know that the "not reaching for help" thing is a very common one, and that was how I made an example, not how I defined depression as an inability to reach out to people as a whole, that would be very ignorant and dumb.
No, I think even if this is the approach he picks, I thought he would explain how he will take action to actually get this advice to reach people, and I'm a bit concerned that this is not what this was about, to me this makes me wonder if the government just doesn't want to put the finances into mental health, because it is not a priority, or that they generally are underfunded and can really only allow for a new school poster once a year for kids to draw over. I'm not trying to say this man is doing a bad job, but that he so obviously avoids the national mental health, and focuses on how individuals are supposed to deal with it... Does that not feel odd in your stommach?
And the thing is really, that I feel like causes that depend on individuals to fox the problem, usually don't see much change, not when it is not at a tipping point, people are not going to do a revolution for mental health. I think many causes need to be more convenient for individuals.
Like, I think people that expect the world to go vegan based on purely empathy for animals, are really blind to the fact that we live in societies where we had to make a "don't end eachother's lives," law, and yet people are still out there doing exactly that.
Realistically this is just not going to see a lot of progress, what actually would is if companies invested in making vegan food more convenient for people to consider it an option aswell.
I think this is something that I can translate to the mental health situation. Sure, you can tell individuals that they can do a lot for the people in their environment that struggle with mental health, but most people fail to even look and care for their own mental wellbeing, how is this supposed to reach people?
Why are we choosing this angle? Because it's the only one that works?
Look, you've just taken action by writing your comment. It's doable.
Damn, great convo. I get that he’s a very busy guy but it would have been cool to get him on for an hour or two and really dive into the topics.
Fully agree with the advice to "be real" all of my best and authentic friendships have come from following that advice. However, I actually am weird, and I have been too real with people before in a way that drives them off, its embarrassing and it sucks, but I keep doing it because all you need is to succeed a couple of times, then you have a friend or partner for life. Lower success rate, but every single one is a critical success, and there are ways to learn and feel out when to be more or less open with someone while still being authentic.
He seems like a nice guy
I think so many of us view ourselves from the worst possible point of view for the point of minimizing the chance of being weird;
We're so scared of and focus on, not getting the affirmation from our deeds that counterproductively we think more of our own image than sending out a helping hand. I sure as hell ain't no exception but it's interesting to reflect upon🤔
As a tree hugger I've hugged all sorts of tree's in my life,but nowadays there's really only one tree that gets me going. All Oak baby.
Highly recommend Vivek's book, "Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World"
Really great video!
This was great. More of this please.
0:18: 👩⚕ The Surgeon General of the United States discusses their role and initiatives.
4:26: 💡 Individual actions and policies are both important in improving mental health care availability and addressing root causes of mental illness.
7:36: 🗣 Face-to-face interactions are crucial for human connection and belonging.
10:50: 📞 The importance of reaching out to others and overcoming loneliness.
14:41: 💡 Being real and honest with others allows for authentic connections.
18:09: ! Many people feel shy and introverted, but sharing our struggles can help break the cycle and encourage genuine human interaction.
21:44: 🗣 The speaker shares their experience of finding comfort in one-on-one conversations instead of large social gatherings.
Recap by Tammy AI
I caught the end of this live, amazing discussion and I can't wait to watch!
Great conversation
When I found out I had cancer a few months ago, friends began to call me. Each one said they felt strange about calling. But I was so grateful for their calls. Their calls energized me. I learned a powerful lesson. As my daddy used to say, “Man is a social animal”. Turns out he was reading up on social and psychological science. It’s true.
Fascinating watching this in my 30s knowing I’d have hesitated to do them in my 20s. Honestly I’d rather reach out and have them reject my overture than not reach out. It’s worth it
I agree with be real, I think a lot of people maybe be afraid people leave, but by being fake you will feel even more alone even with friends.
This was too short man, would love to see more content with these two together.
And seriously, we all need to start writing letters more often.
Just found your channel, as a psychologist in training i have a suggestion/request. Can you make a video explaining the difference between Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Therapists?
You have a platform that reaches a lot of at risk people who really need the advice.
One of the first things i was taught during my training was actually very shocking to me, being that ANYONE can claim to be a therapist. You dont necessarily have to have licensure or proper training in many US states to advertise yourself as a therapist but you do need licensure to advertise as a Psychologist or Psychiatrist.
I have witnessed so many people going to untrained therapists and receiving awful guidance, one even tried to gaslight my mother into hating my father when i was very young.
We need to help people to seek proper guidance rather than seeking it from the untrained.
This might sound very arrogant to ask but it is a major problem ive noticed over the years, and it has bothered me for a long time.
Kati morton might be up for that sort of thing too. (If she hasn't done it already)
please dont learn from dr k. he is unethical, and abusing the "patients" for his own gain... look into Rectful. He was dr k first online patient, and sadly he kill3d himself.
As a person from the EU I must say. Vivek is a powerful creature 🤩
What does the EU have to do with this?
@@accidentalgenius8252 Nothing really. I was just surprised I got so inspired by a surgeon general from US. The loneliness and need for advice seem to be universal though.
The surgeon general is giving really actionable advice that will create a better world
Would have been really funny if Dr.K started trying to break down the psyche of the Surgent general
I'm glad they acknowledge how weird it feels to reach out. It does feel weird.
Current U.S. Surgeon General talking to future U.S. Surgeon General. 😁
Excellent comment!!
Dr K certainly has the skill but I doubt that's the career he'd like to pursue.
Healthcare raid boss 😮
Great advice. If my friend mails me a paper letter, I will definitely feel like I need to check up on him.
truly a high quality content thank you doctors
Can’t believe this interview. Awesome 🎉
I see. Every time one of my old friends reaches out to me out of nowhere I always assume the worse, like either they just want to borrow some money or bring me to MLM. I guess I should try to be more positive
That is an actual hazard. That's why YOU have to do the reaching out, so you can avoid the ones with marketing profiles.
I started reaching out to people I haven't talked to for a long time last week and it feels amazing, the only thing that bothers me is that it's always me who do that I feel like noone cares.
Giving with an open heart frees you.
On the flip side-I get it... seems like you're reaching out perhaps because you want to feel/be more cared for, and you should be.
May the Universe rise to meet the hope of your heart. ❤
Loved this video! Thank you
I needed this video today
I'm suscriber since 2021 but it wasn't until recently that this channel became my favorite!! :D
Those were some really good questions from Dr K
I cant always call my grandma but I make sure I send letters back and forth with her to make sure we stay connected. She's always written letters to others as I grew up and I enjoyed doing it as well. However, this gave me the perspective of it. Its not a problem to send letters at all? Its just the way your perceive. I certainly feel this anxiety with sending messages on messenger. So that points towards it being in our heads, perhaps.