360° Health: One Conversation Can Save a Life. Why Listening Matters More Than We Think
Podcasts > It's Your Life
Monday, January 5, 2026
Show Highlights
· It’s Your Life With Dr James JC Cooley and Co-Host Dr Michael Mantell- Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Coach have a sit-down conversation with
Dr. Stuart Katz – the Chairman of OGEN – Advancement of Mental Health Awareness in Israel and Mental Health First Aid Israel, Author, Global speaker and expert on Trauma stress.
· How talking openly about mental health and suicide actually reduces risk
Biography
Dr. Stuart Katz is a global expert on trauma stress, and has a highly regarded program worldwide, “Mental Health First Aid.”
Dr. Katz serves on the Board of Visitors at McLean Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School. He is the Chairman of OGEN – Advancement of Mental Health Awareness in Israel and Mental Health First Aid Israel, where he has led efforts to expand mental health awareness across the world. Dr. Katz has personally counseled over 7,000 individuals and families in crisis and has dedicated over 1,200 hours of volunteer work to crisis support lines.
An author and global speaker, Dr. Katz is the creator of Travel Therapy, a therapeutic approach that integrates the transformative power of travel with mental health and well-being.
