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Please note: The “State of Mind” interviews contain discussions of suicide, self-injurious behavior, depression, and/or reference other mental health disorders that may act as triggers.
Viewer discretion is advised. (Occasional adult language)
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Maurice Benard is an American actor, best known for his role as Sonny Corinthos on
the ABC soap opera "General Hospital".
He started "State of Mind" to talk about
mental health issues - including his battle
with depression and bipolar disorder.
His YouTube channel includes interviews and discussions with fellow actors on the topic.
Actor Maurice Benard talks about living with bipolar disorder. - Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (2012)
Duration: 10 minutes
Physical Health is Good for Mental Health
Duration: 5 minutes 2021
"State of Mind" with Maurice Benard
STATE OF MIND
The Beginning Episodes
Episode Date: July 19, 2020
The "What" and the "Why"
Duration: 6 minutes
Episode Date: September 6, 2020
Choose Life
Duration: 8 minutes
Episode Date: August 23, 2020
Time to Talk Medication
Duration: 8 minutes
Episode Date: July 4, 2021
Where "State of Mind" Started
Duration: 6 minutes
Find Your Interest and Success Will Follow
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Stephen A. Smith is an American TV personality best known for his work as a sports analysist on ESPN's "First Take" and "SportsCenter".
During his "State of Mind" episode, Stephen A. talks about overcoming academic challenges as a kid, how he joined "First Take", and the emotional impact of losing his mother.
Episode Date: April 4, 2021
Duration: 31 minutes
Grief and Overcoming Relapse
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Mia St. John is a 5x World Boxing Champion and mental health advocate.
During her "State of Mind" episode, Mia talks about her professional boxing journey, the loss of her son Julian, former husband Kristoff St. John and overcoming relapse after her long-term sobriety.
Episode Date: July 11, 2021
Duration: 31 minutes
Unleash Your Inner Strength
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Sean Kanan is an American actor best known for his role as AJ Quartermaine on "General Hospital" and as Mike Barnes in "Karate Kid Part III".
During his "State of Mind" episode, Sean talks about being bullied as a kid, how martial arts led to acting, how to deal with the ups-and-downs of life and wanting to inspire others.
Episode Date: June 27, 2021
Duration: 44 minutes