There has been increased alcohol use during the pandemic, particularly for women. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found alcohol consumption increased 14% compared to before the pandemic, with women increasing their heavy drinking days by 41%.   This week on the Mindful Headlines podcast, Roberta Romero, a KING 5 journalist, reveals her own battle with alcoholism and shares her story of recovery.  ResourcesAm I an alcoholic? quiz from American Addiction Centers Crisis Connections Teen Link for teens needing mental health help Charlie Health mental health treatment for teens, young adults and families Peer Washington offers peer emotional support for LGBTQ community and those impacted by addiction Crisis call helpline: 2-1-1 or 1-877-211-9274Alcohol recovery centersList of recovery centers in Washington Evergreen Recovery Centers Hazeldon Betty Ford outpatient drug rehab Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers Northpoint Washington Residence XII

There has been increased alcohol use during the pandemic, particularly for women. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found alcohol consumption increased 14% compared to before the pandemic, with <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2770975" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">women increasing their heavy drinking days by 41%</a>. This week on the Mindful Headlines podcast, Roberta Romero, a KING 5 journalist, reveals her own battle with alcoholism and shares her story of recovery.  Resources <a href="https://americanaddictioncenters.org/am-i-an-alcoholic-quiz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Am I an alcoholic? quiz</a> from American Addiction Centers <a href="https://www.crisisconnections.org/teen-link/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crisis Connections Teen Link</a> for teens needing mental health help <a href="https://www.charliehealth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Health</a> mental health treatment for teens, young adults and families <a href="https://www.peerwa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peer Washington</a> offers peer emotional support for LGBTQ community and those impacted by addiction <a href="https://wa211.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crisis call helpline</a>: 2-1-1 or 1-877-211-9274Alcohol recovery centers <a href="https://substanceabuse.org/recovery-centers/washington" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">List of recovery centers in Washington</a> <a href="https://www.evergreenrc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evergreen Recovery Centers</a> <a href="https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/locations/bellevue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hazeldon Betty Ford outpatient drug rehab</a> <a href="https://lakesidemilam.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers</a> <a href="https://www.northpointwashington.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northpoint Washington</a> <a href="https://www.residencexii.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Residence XII</a>

Battling alcoholism: Journalist shares story of recovery

The New Year is almost upon us, and that means it’s time to consider making resolutions or goals for 2022. But is it a good idea to make resolutions? How do you keep them?   This week on the Mindful Headlines podcast, KING 5 anchor Jessica Janner Castro talks to motivational speaker and author Mike Robbins about best practices to close the chapter on the old year and start anew.

The New Year is almost upon us, and that means it’s time to consider making resolutions or goals for 2022. But is it a good idea to make resolutions? How do you keep them? This week on the Mindful Headlines podcast, KING 5 anchor Jessica Janner Castro talks to motivational speaker and author <a href="https://mike-robbins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Robbins</a> about best practices to close the chapter on the old year and start anew.

How to make (and keep) New Year’s resolutions

In this week’s “Mindful Headlines” podcast, KING 5 Anchor Jessica Janner Castro spoke to Seattle author Paula Becker about her new book on grief. The book is titled “A Little Book of Self-Care for Those Who Grieve,” and Becker wrote it while coping with the loss of her son Hunter.   In the podcast, Becker’s therapist Laura Takacs also shared helpful tips for coping with grief during the holidays.  Grief resourcesCrisis Connections (support services for those in King County) Providence grief support services

In this week’s “Mindful Headlines” podcast, KING 5 Anchor Jessica Janner Castro spoke to Seattle author <a href="http://paulabecker.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paula Becker</a> about her new book on grief. The book is titled “<a href="https://bookshop.org/books/a-little-book-of-self-care-for-those-who-grieve/9781736357958" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Little Book of Self-Care for Those Who Grieve</a>,” and Becker wrote it while coping with the loss of her son Hunter. In the podcast, Becker’s therapist <a href="https://www.topnpi.com/wa1700966561/dr-laura-takacs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Takacs</a> also shared helpful tips for coping with grief during the holidays.  Grief resources <a href="https://www.crisisconnections.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crisis Connections</a> (support services for those in King County) <a href="https://www.providence.org/locations/wa/hospice-of-seattle/grief-support-services" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Providence grief support services</a>

Grief during the holidays | Seattle author Paula Becker and therapist Laura Takacs

Erica Wiley, vice president of development for the United Way of King County, explains the brain science behind giving and explains why she thinks people tend to give more during the holidays.   Volunteer for free tax prep with United Way of King County, which has a mix of in-person and virtual opportunities.    KING 5’s annual Home Team Harvest drive to benefit Northwest Harvest is underway. This year’s goal is to raise 21 million meals. Ways to donate: Online at king5.com/hometeamhavest, text “HOMETEAM” to 41444 or starting Nov. 1, visit your local Safeway or Albertson’s to give $5, $10 or $12 toward grocery cards.     Watch the Home Team Harvest broadcast special on Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. on KING 5, king5.com and the KING 5 mobile app.

Erica Wiley, vice president of development for the <a href="https://www.uwkc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">United Way of King County</a>, explains the brain science behind giving and explains why she thinks people tend to give more during the holidays. <a href="https://www.uwkc.org/volunteer/free-tax-prep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Volunteer for free tax prep</a> with United Way of King County, which has a mix of in-person and virtual opportunities.  KING 5’s annual Home Team Harvest drive to benefit Northwest Harvest is underway. This year’s goal is to raise 21 million meals. Ways to donate: Online at <a href="https://interactive.king5.com/home-team-harvest/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">king5.com/hometeamhavest</a>, text “HOMETEAM” to 41444 or starting Nov. 1, visit your local Safeway or Albertson’s to give $5, $10 or $12 toward grocery cards.   Watch the Home Team Harvest broadcast special on Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. on KING 5, <a href="http://king5.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">king5.com</a> and the KING 5 mobile app.

Why we’re more charitable during the holidays

Every Veterans Day we honor the men and women who have fought and sacrificed for our country.   Jeremy Grisham is now a licensed mental health counselor, but he was once a patient.   Grisham is a medically retired U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman and combat veteran who served his enlistment attached to a Marine Corps unit during the Iraq War. He was once diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and was homeless before getting help from the VA system. As the interim counseling and wellness director at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, he now holds an executive role in the very system that lifted him out of despair.   Read the article on this story on king5.com.   ResourcesWashington State Department of Veterans Affairs counseling and wellness Veterans crisis line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1 or text 838255

Every Veterans Day we honor the men and women who have fought and sacrificed for our country. Jeremy Grisham is now a licensed mental health counselor, but he was once a patient. Grisham is a medically retired U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman and combat veteran who served his enlistment attached to a Marine Corps unit during the Iraq War. He was once diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and was homeless before getting help from the VA system. As the interim counseling and wellness director at the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, he now holds an executive role in the very system that lifted him out of despair. Read the article on <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/va-mental-health-services-washington/281-2f697f39-effb-4817-8443-da53aecc817e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this story on king5.com</a>.   Resources <a href="https://www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/counseling-and-wellness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs counseling and wellness</a> <a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veterans crisis line</a>: 1-800-273-8255, press 1 or text 838255

A veteran‘s story of recovery from PTSD and depression | Veterans Day

Rick Shenkman

Have you ever voted for a candidate simply because you recognize their name? Or because they seem kind? You’re not alone. We can often make emotional and frankly irrational choices when it comes to politics. Historian and journalist Rick Shenkman talks about his book “Political Animals: How Our Stone-Age Brain Gets in the Way of Smart Politics.” Shenkman argues that our emotions, biases and impulses can greatly influence us at the ballot box. Shenkman is an Emmy award-winning journalist who has written numerous books about politics and presidential history. He is also the editor and founder of George Washington University’s History News Network, a website featuring historians’ perspectives on current events.

Have you ever voted for a candidate simply because you recognize their name? Or because they seem kind? You’re not alone. We can often make emotional and frankly irrational choices when it comes to politics. Historian and journalist <a href="http://www.rickshenkman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rick Shenkman</a> talks about his book “<a href="http://stoneagebrain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Political Animals: How Our Stone-Age Brain Gets in the Way of Smart Politics</a>.” Shenkman argues that our emotions, biases and impulses can greatly influence us at the ballot box. Shenkman is an Emmy award-winning journalist who has written numerous books about politics and presidential history. He is also the editor and founder of George Washington University’s <a href="https://historynewsnetwork.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">History News Network</a>, a website featuring historians’ perspectives on current events.

Secrets to becoming a smarter voter | Rick Shenkman on ‘Political Animals‘

Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta, 91, has been an activist for more than six decades. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, she sat down with KING 5 anchor Jessica Janner Castro to talk about her advocacy work, immigration and equity in governance.   Huerta has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and she was the first Latina to be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.  ResourcesDolores Huerta Foundation Dolores Huerta Biography via the National Women’s History Museum Dolores Huerta biography via the National Park Service

Dolores Huerta, 91, has been an activist for more than six decades. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, she sat down with KING 5 anchor Jessica Janner Castro to talk about her advocacy work, immigration and equity in governance. Huerta has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and she was the first Latina to be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.  Resources <a href="https://doloreshuerta.org/doloreshuerta/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dolores Huerta Foundation</a> <a href="https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/dolores-huerta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dolores Huerta Biography</a> via the National Women’s History Museum <a href="https://www.nps.gov/people/dolores-huerta.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dolores Huerta biography</a> via the National Park Service

Legendary civil rights activist Dolores Huerta on Hispanic Heritage Month

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We sat down with Erin Romanuk, Seattle Public Schools student support services supervisor, to find out how Washington state's largest school district is making mental wellbeing a priority as the pandemic continues.   Watch the interview with Romanuk on YouTube.  ResourcesMental health services at Seattle Public Schools

We sat down with Erin Romanuk, Seattle Public Schools student support services supervisor, to find out how Washington state's largest school district is making mental wellbeing a priority as the pandemic continues. Watch the interview with Romanuk <a href="https://youtu.be/57SgeuJGvA0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on YouTube</a>.  Resources <a href="https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/mental-health-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mental health services at Seattle Public Schools</a>

Seattle schools putting mental health ‘front and center’

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and this week on Mindful Headlines, Jessica Janner Castro talks with a young woman who recently survived a suicide attempt. Kelsey Motley, 27, shared her story with KING 5 in hopes of saving lives. “I was never the person to think that I would struggle with mental health issues to that extreme. It can happen to anyone. If you are struggling and you’re trying to do it alone, please don’t,” said Motley. Read the full article on king5.com   Resources Pathlight Mood &amp; Anxiety Center National Suicide Prevention Lifeline National Alliance on Mental Illness National Suicide Prevention Month | National Prevention Information Network (cdc.gov)

September is <a href="https://www.nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/suicide-prevention-awareness-month" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month</a> and this week on Mindful Headlines, Jessica Janner Castro talks with a young woman who recently survived a suicide attempt. Kelsey Motley, 27, shared her story with KING 5 in hopes of saving lives. “I was never the person to think that I would struggle with mental health issues to that extreme. It can happen to anyone. If you are struggling and you’re trying to do it alone, please don’t,” said Motley. Read the <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/mindful-headlines-september-national-suicide-prevention-awareness-month-resources/281-faf3a3c8-d705-43dd-b2b4-3445b9d10668" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">full article on king5.com</a> Resources <a href="https://www.pathlightbh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pathlight Mood &amp; Anxiety Center</a> <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a> <a href="https://www.nami.org/Home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Alliance on Mental Illness</a> <a href="https://npin.cdc.gov/groups/national-suicide-prevention-month" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Suicide Prevention Month | National Prevention Information Network (cdc.gov)</a>

September is National Suicide Prevention Month: A survivor shares her story

How do you find a mentor? Who should be a mentor? And how do you become a successful mentor? LaKesha Kimbrough, who oversees the mentoring work Seattle University does in the surrounding community, shares the importance of mentorship, both for the mentor and mentee.   Read the article on this story on king5.com.  Resources:2020 Northwestern University study on mentorship in STEM Seattle University Youth Initiative

How do you find a mentor? Who should be a mentor? And how do you become a successful mentor? LaKesha Kimbrough, who oversees the mentoring work <a href="https://www.seattleu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle University</a> does in the surrounding community, shares the importance of mentorship, both for the mentor and mentee. Read <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/mindful-headlines-mentorship-lakesha-kimbrough/281-52bb1ae9-020e-438e-a0fd-98a398626297" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the article on this story</a> on <a href="http://king5.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">king5.com</a>.  Resources: <a href="https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/faculty/research/researchdetail?guid=4c0fa260-7858-11eb-b427-0242ac160003" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2020 Northwestern University study on mentorship in STEM</a> <a href="https://www.seattleu.edu/cce/suyi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle University Youth Initiative</a>

Why mentorship can change your life

“Mindful Headlines” is a news podcast about the Pacific Northwest that explores how our psychology intersects with current events. The way we interact with our world is influenced by the way we perceive the world. In turn, our collective minds shape the issues that make headlines in our local communities and nationwide. The show is produced and hosted by Jessica Janner Castro, a journalist at KING 5 News, the NBC affiliate in Seattle.

Calm

In this week’s Mindful Headlines podcast, host Jessica Janner Castro talked with Dr. Avanti Bergquist, a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, about parental anxiety during the back-to-school season. Bergquist, who’s also on the Renton School Board and a mom of two elementary-aged children, said being flexible and allowing for change is more beneficial than obsessing over possible changes that may or may not occur in the upcoming school year.   Read the article on this podcast on king5.com.  Resources for parentsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

In this week’s Mindful Headlines podcast, host Jessica Janner Castro talked with <a href="https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/center-leadership/avanti-bergquist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Avanti Bergquist</a>, a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, about parental anxiety during the back-to-school season. Bergquist, who’s <a href="https://www.avantibergquist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">also on the Renton School Board</a> and a mom of two elementary-aged children, said being flexible and allowing for change is more beneficial than obsessing over possible changes that may or may not occur in the upcoming school year. <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/mindful-headlines-parents-back-to-school-anxiety-avanti-bergquist/281-d241caf5-5704-4bb0-b852-9c9abe4c51fd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the article on this podcast on king5.com</a>.  Resources for parents <a href="https://www.aappublications.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Academy of Pediatrics</a> <a href="https://www.k12.wa.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction</a>

How parents can calm back-to-school anxiety

Dr. Neeru Bakshi, medical director at Eating Recovery Center of Washington and an expert in the field of adolescent psychiatry, helps parents navigate conversations with their children about starting a new school year amid the pandemic.   Read the article about this episode on king5.com.   Watch the interview with Dr. Bakshi on YouTube. Resources for parentsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics

<a href="https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/clinical-leadership/neeru-bakshi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Neeru Bakshi</a>, medical director at <a href="https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/recovery-centers/bellevue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eating Recovery Center of Washington</a> and an expert in the field of adolescent psychiatry, helps parents navigate conversations with their children about starting a new school year amid the pandemic. Read <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/mindful-headlines-back-to-school-neeru-bakshi/281-a9073911-37e7-4575-90a8-64d76c99a94b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the article about this episode on king5.com</a>. Watch <a href="https://youtu.be/o0cm3XJxYjI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the interview with Dr. Bakshi on YouTube</a>.  Resources for parents <a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Academy of Pediatrics</a>

Back-to-school conversations to have with your kid

Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard sat down with Jessica Janner Castro on the “Mindful Headlines” podcast to talk about the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and mental health. The seven-time Olympic medalist and former world record holder explained the immense pressure athletes face at the games. Beard has publicly shared her own struggles with depression and substance abuse, even writing a book titled “In the Water They Can’t See You Cry: A Memoir.”   Read this story on king5.com.ResourcesBeard Swim Co. Hope Floats Foundation

Olympic swimmer <a href="https://amandabeardofficial.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda Beard</a> sat down with Jessica Janner Castro on the “Mindful Headlines” podcast to talk about the <a href="http://king5.com/olympics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games</a> and mental health. The seven-time Olympic medalist and former world record holder explained the immense pressure athletes face at the games. Beard has publicly shared her own struggles with depression and substance abuse, even writing a book titled “<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/In-the-Water-They-Cant-See-You-Cry/Amanda-Beard/9781451644388" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In the Water They Can’t See You Cry: A Memoir</a>.” <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/mindful-headlines-olympics-mental-health-amanda-beard/281-b73663f3-4b77-4c4c-bcea-927a3b99e30f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read this story on king5.com</a>.Resources <a href="https://beardswimco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beard Swim Co.</a> <a href="https://www.hopefloats.foundation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hope Floats Foundation</a>

Olympians put spotlight on mental health

State Sen. T’wina Nobles discusses overcoming adversity in her life and how it’s inspired legislation she sponsored this legislative session.   Nobles made headlines last fall when she defeated Republican incumbent Steve O’Ban to represent the 28th Legislative District, which includes Lakewood, University Place, DuPont and parts of Tacoma. Nobles’ election was significant, because she became the first Black state senator in the Washington state Legislature since 2010.   Read the story on king5.com.  Background on legislation sponsored by NoblesSenate Bill 5184: Establishes a contact in K-12 schools for all students in foster care. Senate Bill 5293: Addressing mental health sentencing alternatives.

State Sen. <a href="https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/nobles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T’wina Nobles</a> discusses overcoming adversity in her life and how it’s inspired legislation she sponsored this legislative session. Nobles made headlines last fall when she <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/elections/challenger-twina-nobles-holds-slim-lead-in-28th-district-senate-race/281-0fb14ad9-31a8-4a91-ab12-b60b14913ebb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defeated Republican incumbent Steve O’Ban</a> to represent the 28th Legislative District, which includes Lakewood, University Place, DuPont and parts of Tacoma. Nobles’ election was significant, because she became the first Black state senator in the Washington state Legislature since 2010. Read <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/mindful-headlines-twina-nobles-foster-care-and-mental-health/281-52149a97-0807-4488-a11f-4c53078132f7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the story on king5.com</a>.  Background on legislation sponsored by Nobles <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5184&amp;Year=2021&amp;Initiative=false" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Senate Bill 5184</a>: Establishes a contact in K-12 schools for all students in foster care. <a href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5293&amp;Initiative=false&amp;Year=2021" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Senate Bill 5293</a>: Addressing mental health sentencing alternatives.

Washington's trailblazing Black senator is shaping the conversation on foster care and mental health

This week on the Mindful Headlines podcast, we hear from Fred Rivera, executive vice president and general counsel for the Mariners. Rivera talks about the challenges for the team during a pandemic, the team’s ongoing work with social and youth programs, promoting minority-owned business at the park and the team’s responsibility to the entire Pacific Northwest community.  Programs mentioned in the podcastMariners community outreach overview Home Base Program Hometown Nine On BASE

This week on the Mindful Headlines podcast, we hear from Fred Rivera, executive vice president and general counsel for the Mariners. Rivera talks about the challenges for the team during a pandemic, the team’s ongoing work with social and youth programs, promoting minority-owned business at the park and the team’s responsibility to the entire Pacific Northwest community.  Programs mentioned in the podcast <a href="https://www.mlb.com/mariners/community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mariners community outreach overview</a> <a href="https://www.uwkc.org/fighting-homelessness/home-base/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Base Program</a> <a href="https://www.mlb.com/mariners/community/on-base/hometown-nine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hometown Nine</a> <a href="https://www.mlb.com/mariners/community/on-base" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On BASE</a>

Ballpark vaccines and youth baseball: How the Mariners got us through COVID-19

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced in early June that the state will be offering up a slew of prizes to residents who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. All vaccinated residents are immediately eligible for the lottery-style drawing. In this episode, KING 5 anchor Jessica Janner Castro takes a deeper look at the lottery. She spoke with Puget Sound University Professor Garrett Milam, Ph.D., about how the vaccine lottery is different from a traditional lottery, how it might change some people’s behavior, who is influenced by this kind of incentive, and why we often daydream about winning the big prize! Read the KING 5 article on this podcast.   Background resources Professor Garrett Milam, Ph.D. Washington State Lottery

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced in early June that the state will be offering up a slew of prizes to residents who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. All vaccinated residents are immediately eligible for the lottery-style drawing. In this episode, KING 5 anchor Jessica Janner Castro takes a deeper look at the lottery. She spoke with Puget Sound University Professor Garrett Milam, Ph.D., about how the vaccine lottery is different from a traditional lottery, how it might change some people’s behavior, who is influenced by this kind of incentive, and why we often daydream about winning the big prize! Read the <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/mindful-headlines-washington-state-covid-vaccine-lottery/281-f7d475f4-c221-4914-a371-8195e852aa97" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KING 5 article</a> on this podcast. Background resources <a href="https://www.pugetsound.edu/experts-guide-listing-form/garrett-milam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Garrett Milam, Ph.D.</a> <a href="https://www.walottery.com/vaccination" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington State Lottery</a>

Is Washington’s COVID-19 vaccine lottery a “Shot of a Lifetime” or just hype?

“When will you have kids? When will you make me a grandmother? You’re not getting any younger!”  The pressure to start a family can be overwhelming for many couples, especially at family get-togethers like Father’s Day and Fourth of July.  About one in eight couples struggle with infertility. This week on the Mindful Headlines podcast, Dr. Lora Shahine, a Seattle-based fertility doctor with Pacific NW Fertility, explains why infertility isn’t small talk. She gives helpful advice on how to navigate uncomfortable situations, explains why stress and infertility often go hand-in-hand and offers tips on how to deal with the financial difficulties of paying for infertility treatments.   Read the KING 5 article on this podcast. Additional resourcesFertility Out Loud RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association Dr. Shahine’s website and blog Pacific NW Fertility Infertility funding resourcesBaby Quest Foundation: A nonprofit organization providing grants twice a year. More than 100 babies have been born through this organization to date. Shahine has been on the board of Baby Quest since 2015 and witnessed firsthand how hard founder Pamela Hirsch and her team work tirelessly to help recipients meet as much of the cost of the cycle as possible. Apply for a grant with Baby Quest. Tinina Q Cade Foundation (Cade Foundation): A nonprofit organization that was started in 2005 to provide information support and financial assistance to help needy infertile families overcome infertility. The Hope For Fertility grants: This group established their national grant to help couples overcome the financial difficulties that come with infertility treatments. The frequency and amount of grants is based on the availability of funds raised throughout the year. Typically grants are awarded twice a year but may be more or less frequent. Grant amounts typically range from $250 to $5,000. A $50 application fee is required and is considered a donation, which may be tax deductible. Learn more about applying for a grant with The Hope for Fertility Foundation. Parental Hope grants: Their mission is to raise infertility awareness and provide emotional and financial support to hopeful couples battling infertility. They have grants for different types of treatment. Apply for a grant with Parental Hope. Aneden Gives: A nonprofit organization that believes fertility treatment should be accessible to all and that they are helping one family at a time.

“When will you have kids? When will you make me a grandmother? You’re not getting any younger!”  The pressure to start a family can be overwhelming for many couples, especially at family get-togethers like Father’s Day and Fourth of July.  About one in eight couples struggle with infertility. This week on the Mindful Headlines podcast, Dr. Lora Shahine, a Seattle-based fertility doctor with Pacific NW Fertility, explains why infertility isn’t small talk. She gives helpful advice on how to navigate uncomfortable situations, explains why stress and infertility often go hand-in-hand and offers tips on how to deal with the financial difficulties of paying for infertility treatments. Read the <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/mindful-headlines-infertility-lora-shahine/281-df60e60a-8def-4f30-8b11-6e6e49a5a6d8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KING 5 article</a> on this podcast.  Additional resources <a href="https://www.fertilityoutloud.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fertility Out Loud</a> <a href="https://resolve.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association</a> <a href="http://lorashahine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Shahine’s website and blog</a> <a href="https://pnwfertility.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pacific NW Fertility</a>  Infertility funding resources Baby Quest Foundation: A nonprofit organization providing grants twice a year. More than 100 babies have been born through this organization to date. Shahine has been on the board of Baby Quest since 2015 and witnessed firsthand how hard founder Pamela Hirsch and her team work tirelessly to help recipients meet as much of the cost of the cycle as possible. <a href="https://babyquestfoundation.org/applying-for-a-grant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apply for a grant</a> with Baby Quest. <a href="https://cadefoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tinina Q Cade Foundation</a> (Cade Foundation): A nonprofit organization that was started in 2005 to provide information support and financial assistance to help needy infertile families overcome infertility. The Hope For Fertility grants: This group established their national grant to help couples overcome the financial difficulties that come with infertility treatments. The frequency and amount of grants is based on the availability of funds raised throughout the year. Typically grants are awarded twice a year but may be more or less frequent. Grant amounts typically range from $250 to $5,000. A $50 application fee is required and is considered a donation, which may be tax deductible. Learn more about <a href="https://www.hopeforfertility.org/grant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">applying for a grant</a> with The Hope for Fertility Foundation. Parental Hope grants: Their mission is to raise infertility awareness and provide emotional and financial support to hopeful couples battling infertility. They have grants for different types of treatment. <a href="https://parentalhope.org/parental-hope-family-grant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apply for a grant</a> with Parental Hope. <a href="https://www.anedengives.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aneden Gives</a>: A nonprofit organization that believes fertility treatment should be accessible to all and that they are helping one family at a time.

Infertility isn't small talk

There has been a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in Washington state and across the country since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.   In this episode, KING 5 anchor Jessica Janner Castro has a conversation with Rahul Gupta, education and tours director at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. The museum is located in the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.   Gupta shared how the museum creates educational content for schools and how its mission is to change the minds of its visitors: to make them more open, interested and willing to learn.   Read the article about this story on king5.com.  ResourcesWing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience Digital Wing Luke Seattle Asian Art Museum Seattle Japanese Garden Seattle Chinese Garden Bainbridge Island Japanese Community Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Asian Americans Advancing Justice

There has been a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in Washington state and across the country since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, KING 5 anchor Jessica Janner Castro has a conversation with Rahul Gupta, education and tours director at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience. The museum is located in the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. Gupta shared how the museum creates educational content for schools and how its mission is to change the minds of its visitors: to make them more open, interested and willing to learn. Read <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/mindful-headlines-stop-anti-asian-hate-rahul-gupta-wing-luke/281-42ac607b-6c56-438d-a9f4-53d3af9dc4e3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the article about this story on king5.com</a>.  Resources <a href="https://www.wingluke.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience</a> <a href="https://digitalwingluke.org/?_ga=2.219463513.1350129795.1621968266-789668534.1615318595" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Digital Wing Luke</a> <a href="https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/asian-art-museum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Asian Art Museum</a> <a href="https://www.seattlejapanesegarden.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Japanese Garden</a> <a href="https://www.seattlechinesegarden.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seattle Chinese Garden</a> <a href="http://bijac.org/?p=MEMORIALIntroduction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bainbridge Island Japanese Community</a> <a href="https://capaa.wa.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs</a> <a href="https://smithsonianapa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center</a> <a href="https://advancingjustice-aajc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asian Americans Advancing Justice</a>

Why studying new cultures can stop hate | AAPI Heritage Month

Washington ranks 43rd for youth mental health access in our country, and it can take six months or more to see a therapist. The global pandemic only further exhausted a system that was already strained.     In this pilot episode of the "Mindful Headlines" podcast, KING 5 anchor Jessica Janner Castro has a conversation with Dr. Neeru Bakshi about the youth mental health crisis happening in Washington state and across the country. Bakshi is the medical director at the Eating Recovery Center of Washington and an expert in the field of adolescent psychiatry. She also does work with the University of Washington and is a parent herself.   Read the article about this story on king5.com. ResourcesEating Recovery Center of Washington Pathlight Mood &amp; Anxiety Information for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics  The American Medical Association National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) "Psychology Today" magazine and online resource hub Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on adolescent and school health Washington State Department of Health resources for teens and young adults National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Washington State Teenline: A confidential 24-hour crisis intervention service for teens: 1-800-562-1240 National Youth Crisis Hotline: A 24-hour crisis line for any crisis from pregnancy to drugs to depression: 1-800-448-4663

Washington ranks 43rd for youth mental health access in our country, and it can take six months or more to see a therapist. The global pandemic only further exhausted a system that was already strained. In this pilot episode of the "Mindful Headlines" podcast, KING 5 anchor Jessica Janner Castro has a conversation with Dr. <a href="https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/clinical-leadership/neeru-bakshi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neeru Bakshi</a> about the <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/kids-teens-mental-health-coronavirus-pandemic/281-76cde85a-8a95-418e-9bdd-026bfd41bc02" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youth mental health crisis happening in Washington state</a> and across the country. Bakshi is the medical director at the Eating Recovery Center of Washington and an expert in the field of adolescent psychiatry. She also does work with the University of Washington and is a parent herself. Read <a href="https://www.king5.com/article/syndication/podcasts/mindful-headlines-washington-youth-mental-health-crisis/281-395da304-2123-4014-9150-3dbc64eeb36e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the article</a> about this story on <a href="http://king5.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">king5.com</a>.  Resources <a href="https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/recovery-centers/bellevue" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eating Recovery Center of Washington</a> <a href="https://www.pathlightbh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pathlight Mood &amp; Anxiety</a> Information for parents from the <a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Academy of Pediatrics </a> <a href="https://www.ama-assn.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The American Medical Association</a> <a href="https://anad.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders</a> (ANAD) "<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Psychology Today</a>" magazine and online resource hub Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/index.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">information on adolescent and school health</a> Washington State Department of Health <a href="https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/TeensandYoungAdults/TeensandYoungAdultsResources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">resources for teens and young adults</a> <a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a>: 1-800-273-8255 Washington State Teenline: A confidential 24-hour crisis intervention service for teens: 1-800-562-1240 National Youth Crisis Hotline: A 24-hour crisis line for any crisis from pregnancy to drugs to depression: 1-800-448-4663

Washington's youth mental health crisis

Welcome to the "Mindful Headlines" podcast where we explore how our psychology impacts current events. The show is produced and hosted by Jessica Janner Castro, a journalist at KING 5 News, the NBC affiliate in Seattle.

Welcome to the "Mindful Headlines" podcast where we explore how our psychology impacts current events. The show is produced and hosted by Jessica Janner Castro, a journalist at KING 5 News, the NBC affiliate in Seattle.

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“Mindful Headlines” is a news podcast about the Pacific Northwest that explores how our psychology intersects with current events. The way we interact with our world is influenced by the way we perceive the world. In turn, our collective minds shape the issues that make headlines in our local communities and nationwide. The show is produced and hosted by Jessica Janner Castro, a journalist at KING 5 News, the NBC affiliate in Seattle.

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