You matter, and you can find hope again – that’s the message AiRCare Health CEO, Jaclyn Wainwright, wants everyone to know. 

Jaclyn and the team at AiRCare Health are focused on helping people get the mental health help they need. From proactively calling to check in with people, to connecting them with resources when they’re in need, her team is there to help. To date, they’ve helped close to a million families.

In this interview, Jaclyn shares startling facts about how loneliness and poor social connections can impact your health, what to do if you’re struggling, she shares how to overcome loneliness, find hope again, and how to connect with your kids during the pandemic. 

Topical time codes are below:

AiRCare Health is a supporter of the Speaking Of show, and we’re inspired by the AiRCare Health mission. 

About AiRCare Health:

https://aircarehealth.com

We envision a world where the emotional and mental wellbeing of individuals is seen as the most important component of overall health. No individual will suffer in silence and every human being will receive the emotional tools and support they need to thrive.

Connect with Jaclyn Wainwright on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclynwainwright/ 

See more of Speaking Of, Making Healthcare Work for You:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoBUZUU2U9HID82JUcPoWiR6gh5hN5X55 

00:31 – Helping those on the front line during the pandemic

1:35 – Dealing with stress of the pandemic

2:23 – Helping people through the pandemic 

4:00 – Coaching vs counseling

5:28 – Impact of loneliness on health

7:13 – Reversing loneliness 

9:51 – How covid has changed how people perceive the passage of time

11:33 – Experiencing “learned helplessness”

13:03 – What to do if you feel isolated or lonely

14:46 – If you’re struggling, replace one thing a week in your routine

16:12 – How to help kids during the pandemic

18:33 – Finding your way out of helplessness and hopelessness 

20:12 – Everyone is worth saving and can be saved. You are not alone

21:43 – Working as a community 

23:23 – Jaclyn’s personal mission – it matters because they matter