Since Robin Williams's suicide, many mental health professionals have noticed that many of their clients have been deeply moved by it. During this special Educational Grand Rounds, Dr. Safdar Chaudhary and Dr. Ted Cibik join host Jim Ellermeyer to discuss the impact that Williams had on people who are dealing with the issue themselves. Dr. Cibik is a doctor of Chinese Medicine, and he brings a unique perspective to "chi deviations" as related to mental health. Dr. Chaudhary reports that some clients were actually jealous, in that he was able to escape his agony. Many questions about mental health were raised by this single act, and in this podcast, the discussion includes the many different responses, and how to use this event as a teaching and healing moment. The connections between addictions and depression is discussed, as well as how depression can be hidden in plain sight, and the role of media in public awareness of the issue.

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