Vanta
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Creator: Josh Hildebrand
Synopsis:
Vanta is a narrative-podcast that follows James Wallace, a college student struggling with mental illness. Utilizing research on mental health and creative writing, this podcast aims to shed a light on these difficult issues and help others suffering find productive means of coping. *NOTE: This podcast is NOT to take the place of any professional medical attention. If you or a loved one is suffering from depression, suicidal thoughts, or other mental health issues, please seek the care of a professional. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
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Episodes:
Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:43:05 GMT
James's story concludes in the finale of Vanta
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Sources:
Philips, Deborah, et al. Writing Well: Creative Writing and Mental Health. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1999.
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Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:18:25 GMT
James discovers what was previously unknown.
*Best if listened to with headphones || *WARNING: This episode contains description of suicide - if you or a loved one is suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts, please seek help. You are not alone - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Sources:
Appel, Markus, and Tobias Richter. “Persuasive Effects of Fictional Narratives Increase Over Time.” Media Psychology, vol. 10, 2007, pp. 113–134., doi:10.108/15213260701301194.
Mcardle, S., and R. Byrt. “Fiction, Poetry and Mental Health: Expressive and Therapeutic Uses of Literature.” Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, vol. 8, no. 6, 2001, pp. 517–524., doi:10.1046/j.1351-0126.2001.00428.x.
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Sun, 22 Mar 2020 05:14:27 GMT
James steps out of his comfort zone to meet an old friend.
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Sources:
Burton, Chad M., and Laura A. King. “Effects of (Very) Brief Writing on Health: The Two-Minute Miracle.” British Journal of Health Psychology, vol. 13, no. 1, 2008, pp. 9–14., doi:10.1348/135910707x250910.
Ullrich, Philip M., and Susan K. Lutgendorf. “Journaling about Stressful Events: Effects of Cognitive Processing and Emotional Expression.” Annals of Behavioral Medicine, vol. 24, no. 3, 2002, pp. 244–250., doi:10.1207/s15324796abm2403_10.
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Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:01:55 GMT
James must wake up and face the demons of his recent past.
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Sources:
Gold, Richard, and Elizabeth Jordan. “Grief, Poetry, and the Sweet Unexpected.” Death Studies, vol. 42, no. 1, 2018, pp. 16–25., doi:10.1080/07481187.2017.1370413.
Philipp, Robin, and Imogen Robertson. “Poetry Helps Healing.” The Lancet, vol. 347, no. 8997, 1996, pp. 332–333., doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(96)90513-9.
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