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It’s OK to not be OK: Seeking help outside your family

Published on: 2nd December, 2025

Author and seasoned clinician Brittany Bennett joins Dr. Kent Corso to break down common difficulties like depression, explaining how to recognize when life transitions, emotional strain, or prolonged discomfort may signal a need for professional support. They discuss novel approaches to seeking help, including the decision-making process and gaining support from those who are not our closest loved ones. Together, they explore mental health from the frontlines where Brittany has worked as a licensed mental health counselor for over a decade. Finally, they crack the door on a critical issue regarding isolation and mental health, and truly reinforce the important concept that it is okay to not be okay.

For more information on mental health support, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

For more information on Prosper, go to the website

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About the Podcast

One Minute Can Save A Life

Kent Corso, a clinical psychologist and suicidologist, introduces PROSPER—an initiative designed to reduce suicide risk through evidence-based research. Unlike traditional fear-based approaches, PROSPER focuses on long-term strategies that incorporate community values and cultural elements. The program emphasizes prevention, intervention, and postvention, encouraging community engagement and cooperation to tackle suicide as a social issue. The podcast highlights grassroots efforts and provides insights into effective suicide risk reduction.

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Kent Corso

Kent has been the principal of NCR Behavioral Health since he founded it in 2010. He is a dynamic speaker and talented teacher and consultant. Kent has often been sought out for his ability to engage his audience and make the content highly accessible and easily digestible. His approach to speaking and training uniquely adds value by provoking the intellect of his audiences. An innovative and strategic thinker, he is often referred to as a thought leader by his clients and audiences. In 2014, Kent co-founded Xcelerate Innovations, a small, agile software firm specializing in performance management software. Xcelerate Innovations developed the first and only API and native application for the digital Standard Celeration Chart. The company continues to grow due to its meticulous product development and innovative ways of solving data, analytics and informatics problems.