My Black Mental Health

Hello, Hello, Hello ✨ We are back with season 3, with a new day and time. we are transitioning from scheduled episodes twice a month to "POP" up episodes; EVERY "POP" episode will come out on Sundays! So keep your eyes peeled for whats to come next! We are continuing with a focus on Trauma. On todays episode we are going to discuss trauma, the brains functions, how trauma effects the brain and how our body functions and then ill wrap you guys up with a deep breathing exercise. If you are ready grab you cup of coffee or tea, have a seat on the couch and lets start episode 2 trauma and the brain ✨ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy Saturday Minis✨

Hello Minis, I hope your Thursday is going well! Today, I have some some for you all. Il will be going on a short break as the semester comes to an end. but before I go, ill be leaving you guys with a bonus episode on coping techniques, more specifically grounding techniques. Listen as I discuss my two favorite techniques.The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 coping technique and Emotional Freedom Technique. Join the discussion on IG @Myblackmentalhealthpc Goodluck to all my future counselorbaes working towards finishing up the semester and practicum hours, may the counseling odds be in your favor. As always the more you know the better you will feel and heal! Love & Light MBMH --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello Minis! Happy Saturday! on Today's episode, we have a special guest. Joining us for an wonderful conversation on fitness, spiritual and setting our intentions and patterns for working out. Yes Minis, I know, We want the results & to show off the body we worked hard for. But, as you listen, we dig a little deeper to understanding the root "why" of our fitness goals as Coach Ali speaks on healing our spirit and the impact fitness has on her clients. She show us that fine line between coaching and counseling in how she inspires her clients to checkin with their mind, soul and body. Coach Ali's social media: @trainingbtali Check out her IG for motivational posts, simple fitness routines and to inquire for more! What has quarantining taught you about you physical health? is there room for growth? Continue the discuss on IG: @Myblackmentalhealthpc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy Saturday Minis! On our mental Mini today we are discussing Averse Childhood Experiences or ACEs. An ACE score is a tally of different types of abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood. Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). ACEs can have lasting, negative effects on health, well-being, and opportunity. Listen as we talk, how the black community is at high risk for ACEs what are some of the interventions and how the mental health field is pushing toward prevention of ACEs all together. What do you think? Have you found your ACEs score? How Resilient are you? Below are links to finding your ACEs and reliance score! · https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean · https://www.acesconnection.com/blog/got-your-ace-resilience-scores Cites: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy Saturday Minis! This episode is late but it has been a rough couple of weeks, I had to take some time to regroup and get it all together (self-care and a new internship experience has taught me so much in the short month). I posted about this episode last week, and as you'll heard of the episode, this episode concept changed so many ties over the course of the past week and a half. Recent news of George Floyd passing lead me todays episode. Im becoming a mental health professional (hoping to specialize in trauma) because my community is constantly trying to heal from racial trauma and abuse. This conversation that is way over due. News like this takes a toll on the black community as a whole, everyone feels the ramifications. We have seen decades of injustice and deadly force used by police officers and now the community is expressing feelings of rage and anger. The community is now trying to heal from racial trauma and the experiences and I just wanted to educate us more on what Racial is. When traumatization is due to experiences of racism it is sometimes called racial trauma. Racial trauma may merit a DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD, according to DSM-5 when there is an identifiable index trauma. A traumatic experience may be as direct as exposure to physical and sexual violence up to and including actual death, repeated exposure to traumatic information in a work setting, and indirect exposure by way of receiving news of a traumatic event involving a close friend or loved one. Racial Trauma effects Black people, People of Color and Indigenous people, now and have been for decades. Racial trauma can result from major experiences of racism such as workplace discrimination or hate crimes, or it can be the result of an accumulation of many small occurrences, such as everyday discrimination and microaggressions. A change is needed; we can act in different ways to support the community, we can protest, donate, sign petitions and use your voice to speak awareness. For the people don't share the same experiences, aren't people of color or black; educate yourself and those around you. Speak up for what you believe in. Florida Bail out Fund: Miami - (F)empower Community Bond Fund https://www.paypal.me/freethemall Orlando - Community Bail Fund https://communitybailfund.org/ Florida LGBTQ Freedom Fund https://www.lgbtqfund.org/donate-1 Donate to Breonna's GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor Petition for Breonna Taylor: https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor Listen to hear some of the symptoms to watch and monitor. Remember, I am not a replacement for a licensed mental health or helping professional. Black Lives MATTER. Love & Light Williams, M. T., Metzger, I. W., Leins, C., & DeLapp, C. (2018). Assessing racial trauma within a DSM–5 framework: The UConn Racial/Ethnic Stress & Trauma Survey. Practice Innovations, 3(4), 242–260. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pri0000076 IG:Myblackmentalhealthpc

Hello Minis! Happy Saturday, join me for a conversation on substance use and mental health. We are continuing with the “What's the diagnosis” segment and today we are getting into substance-induced mood disorder and substance? Listen.Process. Discuss! The purpose is of this episode is to have a real discussion look at the facts and our experiences; Post your thoughts, your feelings, why do you think; the black community is overrepresented in the substance abuse category? Lets talk about it! Join me in discussion in the comments or leave me some bits about the the info you learned on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MBMHPC/) or twitter (@mbmbpc). New Episode available at 1pm via Linktree in bio! On Apple and Google podcast

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Hey Minis! Burn out can leave us drain and emotion exhausted. Join me  on todays bonus mental mini episode, as I discuss the difference between burnout and stress, recognizing burnout signs well as managing and reducing those symptoms. Check out the latest episode: https://anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Cabin-Fever-Quarantined--Social-Distancing-eclmbg Check out whats the diagnosis? Anxiety https://anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Whats-the-diagnosis--Anxiety-ebh4qb Check out self- care episode below! https://anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Mental-Mini-Self-Care-ebm199 I urge you to do a google search for proper self-assessments *** An example of what Self-Assessments look like: https://www.onelegacy.org/docs/BurnoutQuestionnaire_PublicWelfare1981_Modified2013.pdf Available now Apple, Google Podcast IG:Myblackmentalhealthpc Twitter: @mbmhpc

Happy Saturday Minis!

Hello Minis! Join me and psychotherapist Sonja Malcolm as we discuss mental health in the workplace from her personal journey as a young, black counselor to how she helps her client cope with work place stress and what they ca do to advocate for themselves. Mental health in the work place can be tricky to navigate, how do you go about disclosing MH? How do you care for yourself during the work week? Listen as we talk about it. #themoreyouknowthebetteryoufeelandheal Just remember I am a guide to Mental Health **NOT** a replacement for seeking out a helping professional.  Listen to last Thursday episode on Self-care! https://anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Mental-Mini-Self-Care-ebm199 Follow me on Twitter @MBMHPC IG @Myblackmentalhealthpc Love & light 

What is self-care? any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Join me as I discuss and give some helpful tips to restoring your energy! Self Care Checklist: § Create a “no” list, with things you know you don’t like or you no longer want to do. Examples might include: Not checking emails at night, not attending gatherings you don’t like, not answering your phone during lunch/dinner. § Promote a nutritious, healthy diet. § Get enough sleep. Adults usually need 7-8 hours of sleep each night. § Exercise. In contrast to what many people think, exercise is as good for our emotional health as it is for our physical health. It increases serotonin levels, leading to improved mood and energy. In line with the self-care conditions, what’s important is that you choose a form of exercise that you like! § Follow-up with medical care. It is not unusual to put off checkups or visits to the doctor. § Use relaxation exercises and/or practice meditation. You can do these exercises at any time of the day. § Spend enough time with your loved ones. § Do at least one relaxing activity every day, whether it’s taking a walk or spending 30 minutes unwinding. § Do at least one pleasurable activity every day; from going to the cinema, to cooking or meeting with friends. § Look for opportunities to laugh! Follow me! IG:MyBlackMentalHealthpc Twitter: MBMHPC

Welcome to what's the diagnosis, a new segment on my black mental health where i'll be explaining different mental health disorders. Join me today as I discuss the different type of Anxiety Disorders, how anxiety presents itself in the black community and how some of the ways to combat anxiety. I will be discussing Generalized anxiety disorder Panic disorder, specific Phobias and Agoraphobia Social anxiety disorder Separation anxiety Check out my episode on different helping professionals as a reference! https://anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Mental-Mini-Helping-Professionals-ea8tei Supplement reading: Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman's Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear https://www.amazon.com/Soothe-Your-Nerves-Understanding-Overcoming/dp/0743225384 Cite: https://afropunk.com/2017/09/anti-black-history-behind-anxiety-community-3-ways-tackle/ https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders Follow me on Ig @myblackmentalhealthpc Follow me on Twitter @MBMHPC

Join me as I talk about three major influences to the mental health field. I was inspired by black history month, with it being my last episode of the month. What better way to end it than by discussing some of the black pioneers in the mental health community. if you like this type of content let me know in the comments!  Follow on IG: Myblackmentalhealthpc Twitter: @MBMH Here the link to one of the articles I used as research: https://www.mhanational.org/african-american-pioneers-mental-health Dr. Maxie Clarence Maultsby's books: https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Sober-Straight-Addiction-Self-Help/dp/0932838006 https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Behavior-Therapy-Maxie-Maultsby/dp/0932838081 https://www.amazon.com/Help-Yourself-Happiness-Rational-Self-Counseling/dp/0917476069 https://www.amazon.com/Coping-Better-Anytime-Anywhere-Self-Counseling/dp/1467962902/ref=pd_sbs_14_3/131-6274503-5332549?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1467962902&pd_rd_r=6e843c1f-1cd6-4bec-ac41-c87b1aa4fc84&pd_rd_w=nLhOg&pd_rd_wg=gGqK1&pf_rd_p=7cd8f929-4345-4bf2-a554-7d7588b3dd5f&pf_rd_r=5DN92M5CE4QAY680PXSS&psc=1&refRID=5DN92M5CE4QAY680PXSS https://www.amazon.com/Your-Emotions-M-D-Maxie-Maultsby/dp/0932838014/ref=pd_sbs_14_3/131-6274503-5332549?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0932838014&pd_rd_r=0f62971a-6501-4b4f-a01c-152ac89145f8&pd_rd_w=hdoYh&pd_rd_wg=O3sgl&pf_rd_p=7cd8f929-4345-4bf2-a554-7d7588b3dd5f&pf_rd_r=H6J3AHRMYP3VZQ52GQ75&psc=1&refRID=H6J3AHRMYP3VZQ52GQ75

Join me as I discuss the types of therapy. We are going to go over individual, group, couples/marriage and family therapy. What to expect from these form of therapy, what are some reasons to choose that specific type of therapy as well as some of the benefits. Follow the podcast on IG @Myblackmentalhealthpc love & light  MBMH --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we are discussing the sudden loss of a celebrity. How do we cope and move on, when we didn't know the person, personally. Stay tuned as I give some tips that'll help validate those feelings of loss and help move you forward in your grieving process. I will not pretend have known everything is to know about the late Kobe Bryant or his daughter Gigi. However, this is a sudden loss in the basketball community and our black community, which has effected many of people. Be kind. Be present. Reach out to your love ones.  Tomorrow is not promised. Mamba Mentality here on out. Love & light lovelies. MBMH

Mental health can be hard when dealing with it on your own. Join me as I discuss the different helping professionals. Which option is best for you and your situation? How can we assess our helping professional to ensure they are cultural competent, I’ll also discuss some tips on assessing if the helping professional has the degrees, specialties to help you heal appropriately. Not a replacement to seeking professional help. I was assigned this article. The African culture example cited here: Bemak, F., & Chi-Ying Chung, R. (2017). Refugee trauma: Culturally responsive counseling interventions. Journal of Counseling and Development, 95, pp. 299-308. DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12144 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What is mental health and wellness? Join me as I debunk myths that surround mental in the black community. I will discuss some of the reason that make the black community reluctant to seek out mental health services. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A quick introduction on the host Tai Dyer, Join me as I tell you a little about myself and what to except from My Black Mental Health. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app