Depression in the Workplace | PYF Ep.28

Depression affects millions, yet stigma keeps people silent. In this conversation, Dan shares what living with depression is really like. Dan Lukasik is here to share his depression and seasonal depression journey on the 28th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast. He has gone through his own battle with depression as a lawyer and has made it his mission to help those with mental illness all over the country. He has made two documentaries about depression and mental illness, one about his brother, "My Brother Lost in Time: a Bipolar Life," and another about a young boy Dan Lukasik mentored titled "Travels with George: A Journey Through Depression Connection and Friendship." Dan Lukasik is now the NYS Judicial Wellness Coordinator, Lawyer, a Filmmaker, a Law Professor, a Well-Being Advocate & CLE Presenter, and a Keynote Speaker who addresses problems with mental illness and depression in the legal world and far beyond. Dan sat down with Mike today to tell his story of his journey with depression, seasonal depression, and stress, but also to share the motivation and making of his two films, as well as how businesses can and should care about mental health in the workplace. Dan also shares many more insights, stories, and more on the 28th episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast. Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Plant Your Flag podcast if you liked the podcast, be sure to check out our other podcast episodes on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. ----====CHAPTERS====---- 00:00 - Teaser 00:27 - Intro 02:25 - Depression at 40 04:35 - Travels with George 07:50 - My Brother Lost in Time 13:30 - Things Do Work Out 16:50 - Who was most Significant in your journey? 18:40 - The Perfect Storm 20:36 - A Meeting on Depression 23:25 - Depression in Business 24:56 - Depression and Cell Phones 29:55 - Mental Health in the Workplace 34:45 - Mental Health Chatline 36:49 - AI and Mental Health 41:04 - How to Contact Dan Lukasik 41:48 - Outro 42:42 - Outtakes === Find Us! === Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeanMediaProductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beanmedia/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bean-media-productions/ Website: https://www.beanmediaproductions.com/ Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/762c1F00LAMJXBSTATQ8gL?si=7695a335d2044918&nd=1&dlsi=85f6ed7dae244c6f Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plant-your-flag-with-bean-media/id1736171111