Podcast appearances and mentions of abraham sculley

In this powerful episode of the Hinesights Podcast, I am thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Abraham Sculley, an educational consultant, dynamic speaker, and best-selling author. Abraham shares his journey of overcoming adversity, battling through mental health challenges, and how these experiences shaped his mission to empower others. He discusses the importance of talking about mental health especially as an African American man and how shared experiences of adversity battles the struggle of isolation.  With more than 90% of attendees reporting transformative results from his engagements, Abraham's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. We delve into the importance of creating safe spaces for open dialogue about mental health, particularly among young people and within educational environments. Join us as we explore actionable strategies for fostering a supportive community that encourages growth, healing, and achievement. Don't miss this enlightening discussion that promises to uplift and inspire. Check out the full video on my YouTube channel, link in bio. #beheretomorrow #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #brainhealth #abrahamsculley #beingablackman

Mental health is a multidimensional aspect of our well-being, encompassing emotional, psychological, and social facets. Hence, it prompts us to view individuals not through the narrow lens of diagnoses but as complex beings with diverse emotional, psychological, and social needs.    However, many people fail to separate the person who struggles with their mental health from the labels imposed by diagnoses. As our guest speaker aptly points out, changing the narrative from "that person is a drug addict" to "that person struggles with addiction" is a pivotal shift in language that reflects a more compassionate and accurate understanding. By acknowledging the struggle rather than defining the person by it, we break down the misconceptions surrounding mental health. Together, let's contribute to breaking down barriers, nurturing connections, and ultimately, creating a world where mental health is viewed with empathy, openness, and a commitment to holistic well-being.   In this episode, we want to help listeners gain a deeper understanding of the critical components involved in fostering mental health and well-being, both at an individual and community level. We aim to unravel the intricacies of mental health services, the impact of personal stories, and the significance of breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health conditions. Through the exploration of real-life examples and practical advice, we aspire to empower our audience with the tools needed to identify signs of struggle in youth, create a supportive environment, and contribute to the unlearning of prevalent misconceptions about mental health. Join us on this enlightening journey as we navigate the complexities of mental health, challenge stereotypes, and provide valuable insights that can foster a more compassionate and understanding society.   Today, we're joined by Nathalie Williams, a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over a decade of experience in mental health and substance abuse services. She has worked with individuals of all age groups, offering support for a wide range of diagnoses across various treatment settings, including in-home, outpatient, inpatient crisis stabilization, and residential care. Nathalie's expertise extends to co-occurring disorders, trauma survivors, high utilizers of behavioral health services, PTSD, offenders, homeless individuals, and those with developmental disabilities. She provides individual and family counseling, group counseling, crisis prevention, assessments, and case management.   In addition to her clinical work, Nathalie has extensive management experience, overseeing programs such as outpatient services, case management, residential group homes, psychiatric support services, and an intensive in-home program for at-risk youth. As the Director of Outpatient Services and Case Management at Lakeview Center of Walton County, Nathalie is dedicated to improving the well-being of her clients. Her career is characterized by a commitment to using evidence-based therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to provide effective and transformative techniques. Throughout her journey, Nathalie's work embodies the resilience and strength of the human spirit, empowering individuals to overcome even the most challenging circumstances.   “Learning how to make our language more accepting and warmer and making a person feel like the individual that they are, it is a key component to breaking the stigma around mental health.” – Nathalie Williams   Show Highlights:   (00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction (00:02:11) Welcoming today's guest, Nathalie Williams. (00:04:41) How did you go from Chicago to Pensacola? (00:06:25) How did Nathalie's purpose change? (00:09:11) Importance of self-awareness (00:11:13) Nathalie's role in Lakeview Center (00:14:17) The Baker Act (00:17:00) The difference of inpatient and outpatient care (00:20:34) Transitioning between the different levels of care. (00:24:40) Prioritize safety (00:26:12) The Community Action Program (00:28:37) Stigma and shame around seeking mental health services (00:31:08) This episode is powered by Speaks to Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses nationwide. (00:31:58) Starting a girls group home  (00:34:29) Treat people as human beings (00:36:33) How can we eradicate mental health stigma? (00:33:29) Separates the person from the diagnosis (00:41:15) What is mental health to Nathalie Williams? (00:42:50) How can parents and teachers better support their youth (00:45:00) Where to connect with Kate? (00:47:03) Free Guide: https://speaks2inspire.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Speaks-2-Inspire-guide_14-ways-to-support-your-students-mental-health.pdf (00:47:23) If you need that support for your mental health, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity.    Key Takeaways:   “Everyone has an individual experience, a unique story. They need unique support. And in order for us to really meet those needs, collaboration must be a part of the picture.” – Abraham Sculley “If someone you know, or love is talking about things in a way that's a safety concern immediately, get help. Take it seriously.” – Nathalie Williams “I think one of the challenges that we hear or see a lot is not necessarily that there's a lack of resources, but there is no awareness of what resources are accessible. And so, we're not taking advantage of these resources because we don't even know they exist.” – Abraham Sculley “We are not our addiction. We are a person who struggles with those things just like you might struggle with diabetes.” – Nathalie Williams   “It's being observant, it's making people feel heard and being aware of how our communication and language impacts one another.” – Nathalie Williams   “Mental health is our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It's how we think, it's how we feel, it's how we act, it's how we relate to other people and that is a full picture, the full person which we go back to from the beginning.” – Nathalie Williams   “Be present, be mindful on how a small act of kindness goes a long way for here.” – Nathalie Williams   Connect with Nathalie via the following:   · Website: https://www.lifeviewgroup.org/ · Email: nathalie.williams@lakeview-center.org . LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-williams-7232a816/ . CTA: https://www.lifeviewgroup.org/   Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley.   · Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. · Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. · Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. · Order a copy of Unlearn the Lies at https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. · Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. 14 Ways to Support Your Students' Mental Health [free guide] - https://bit.ly/mentalhealthguide4   This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting "Home" to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.  

Schools are the hub of a community. In our present era, understanding the holistic well-being of students, from academic to personal struggles, becomes paramount. However, the disconnect between parents, students, and schools is a widespread issue that impedes this whole-child growth. This disconnection often arises from a lack of understanding about the challenges students face, particularly regarding family issues and mental health concerns.   To address this disconnection, we must adopt a whole-child approach that goes beyond academic achievements, believes that education should focus on the social, emotional, and psychological aspects of students' lives, and recognizes that a student's overall well-being is intertwined with their academic success. Hence, as we navigate the complexities of the educational landscape, the whole-child approach serves as a guiding principle, urging educators, parents, and schools to embrace a more comprehensive perspective. By acknowledging the needs of students, we pave the way for an educational experience that not only imparts knowledge but also nurtures emotional intelligence, resilience, and a profound sense of connection among parents, students, and schools.   In this episode, we want to help listeners gain a deeper understanding of the challenges students face when dealing with family issues and mental health concerns and also to explore ways on how we can bridge the gap between parents, students, and schools. To equip our audience with practical strategies in supporting students facing adversity at home, we empower educators and parents through a role-play scenario on how effective communication helps students overcome challenges. Join us in this episode as we navigate the complexities of student well-being, learn the importance of validating students' experiences, fostering open communication, and the significance of maintaining a balance between home and school dynamics. Tune in today as we embark on this enlightening exploration, providing valuable insights and empowering knowledge.   Today, we're joined by Kate Estefan, a current school counselor with 20 years of experience in public education. Mission-driven and whole-child-centered, Kate is committed to building a positive school climate and culture for students to achieve academically, socially, and emotionally. Through her tenure in this profession, Kate has provided individual and small group counseling, developed a counseling curriculum, led crisis management teams, advised student leadership groups, and has been involved in the implementation of MTSS and SEL content delivery. In addition to NH Educator Certification, Kate is a National Certified Counselor and National Certified School Counselor.    "Mental health is whole health, it's part of our daily health. It's all in the same boat and I don't think you can have one without the other." – Kate Estefan   Show Highlights: (00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction (00:02:21) Welcoming today's guest, Kate Estefan. (00:03:34) The passionate School Counselor: Who is Kate Estefan? (00:07:04) Backstory: How Kate became a school counselor (00:11:55) The whole-child approach (00:13:45) Considering various aspects in addressing student's challenges (00:16:59) Educators are in a tough role. (00:18:24) The Counseling Role Play (00:26:13) Curiosity (00:27:00) Offer a safe place (00:29:36) This episode is powered by Speaks to Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses nationwide. (00:30:23) The disconnection between parents, students, and schools (00:33:12) How can we eradicate mental health stigma? (00:33:54) What is mental health to Kate Estefan? (00:35:08) Where to connect with Kate? (00:35:50) Free Guide: https://speaks2inspire.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Speaks-2-Inspire-guide_14-ways-to-support-your-students-mental-health.pdf (00:36:38) If you need that support for your mental health, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity.    Key Takeaways: "Having that figure of an individual in our lives where we see them as a superhuman as they inspire the trajectory of our lives and the direction that we choose to take." – Abraham Sculley   "My plan was all laid out as a college student until life happened and the plan completely changed, but it changed for the better." – Abraham Sculley   "Children are not just their academics, they're not just kind of their peer relations, they're not just their environment at home, they are the entire piece and everything impacts them." – Kate Estefan   "A lot of challenges I hear from educators is that they're afraid to even have the conversation because they don't know what may come up." – Abraham Sculley   "Educators are in a tough role, especially in the classroom to meet the needs of all of their students and it's hard to know how far to go, and where to go." – Kate Estefan   "You have to come from a standpoint of not being judgmental and just being open and listening and meeting the person where they're at." – Kate Estefan   "A lot of times people aren't looking for us to fix things, they're just looking to be heard." – Kate Estefan   "It is the school's responsibility to increase that communication with the community and with home." – Kate Estefan   Connect with Kate via the following: · Website: https://maitricounselingcenter.com/ · Email: kgestefan@gmail.com . Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kgestefan/ . LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-greene-estefan-ms-ncc-ncsc-a0611893/   Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley.   · Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. · Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. · Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. · Order a copy of Unlearn the Lies at https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. · Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. 14 Ways to Support Your Students' Mental Health [free guide] - https://bit.ly/mentalhealthguide4   This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting "Home" to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.    

Trauma is a complex phenomenon that goes beyond just the stereotypical "big" events. It encompasses a wide range of experiences, including what some might consider smaller stressors. In its broader definition, trauma includes any experience that overwhelms us, whether it's too much, too soon, too much for too long, or too little for too long.   Moreover, it is vital to recognize that the impact of trauma is not limited to mental health but also has a profound physical effect on the body. To foster a more trauma-informed society, we must create a supportive and sensitive environment where people can receive the understanding and care they need to heal.   In this episode, we want to help listeners gain valuable insights into the transformative power of trauma-informed care and bottom-up approaches to mental health. We'll explore success stories, practical techniques, and ways to overcome stigma, all to foster a deeper understanding of how these approaches can bring about positive change in individuals' lives. The discussion also touches on the importance of recognizing and understanding trauma, the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and the significance of having a safe and supportive person or environment to process trauma. Tune in today as we embark on this enlightening exploration, providing valuable insights and empowering knowledge.   Today, we're joined by Kerry Whiteley, a pre-licensed professional, counselor, facilitator, and engaging speaker guiding individuals on a journey of uncovering hidden strengths, rewriting narratives, processing trauma, and honing new skills. With a unique blend of Somatic Integration and Processing, Mindfulness-based CBT, EMDR, Complex Trauma Treatment, and an array of other transformative techniques, Kerry's approach is a wellspring of healing. Kerry firmly believes in the unconquerable human spirit, showcasing the resilience that empowers individuals to conquer even the most daunting circumstances.   "The broad definition of trauma is anything that is too much too soon, too much for too long, or too little for too long." – Kerry Whiteley   Show Highlights:   (00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction (00:03:01) Welcoming today's guest, Kerry Whiteley. (00:06:00) Who is Kerry Whiteley? (00:11:28) Reconsider the diagnosis approach. (00:13:44) The importance of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (00:15:52) What truly is trauma? (00:19:58) The Adverse Childhood Experiences  (00:22:12) The Body Keeps the Score (00:23:49) What does it mean to be trauma-informed? (00:28:51) This episode is powered by Speaks to Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses nationwide. (00:29:36) How can educators create a safe place for their students? (00:32:25) Introduce journaling as a therapeutic practice (00:36:32) Exploring trauma-informed care (00:39:42) How can EMDR transform trauma? (00:43:15) Not all therapists are created equally. (00:46:55) How has Kerry's counseling impacted people's lives? (00:51:20) How can we eradicate mental health stigma? (00:54:38) What is mental health to Kerry Whiteley? (00:56:20) Where to connect with Kerry? (00:59:13) If you need that support for your mental health, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity.    Key Takeaways: "Everyone experiences some level of trauma, and that trauma affects not just our mental state and psychological state, but it manifests within the body as well." – Abraham Sculley   "Trauma is anything that overwhelms the system, and the nervous system can't seem to get regulated." – Kerry Whiteley   "When we have an adverse childhood experience, it's been linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance misuse in adulthood. The higher your ACE score, the higher your chance of suffering from psychological or medical problems in adulthood." – Kerry Whiteley   "If you had somebody supportive and secure to process and hold you through that, that could mitigate the effect of trauma. We can truly experience almost anything if we have someone to navigate it with us." – Kerry Whiteley   "Being a teacher in a school doesn't ensure that a student will watch it, walk into your classroom, and feel safe. It was something about your presence." – Kerry Whiteley   "I want to be mindful of what I say so that it's not triggering for anyone." – Abraham Sculley   "Life doesn't have to be the way that it's always been for you." – Abraham Sculley   "If we can step back and give people space to have their own experience and be potentially that supportive soft place to process things, I feel like that would make a difference." – Kerry Whiteley   "Mental health is developing an intimate relationship with yourself, getting to know who you are from the bottom up." – Kerry Whiteley   Connect with Kerry via the following:   · Website: https://maitricounselingcenter.com/ · Email: kwhiteley78@gmail.com . Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwhiteley78/ . LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-whiteley-36b40315a/ . CTA: Mental Health Resource List: https://speaks2inspire.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PDF-Mental-health-resources-Created-by-Speaks-2-Inspire.pdf   Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley.   · Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. · Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. · Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. · Order a copy of Unlearn the Lies at https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. · Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. 14 Ways to Support Your Students' Mental Health [free guide] - https://bit.ly/mentalhealthguide4   This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting "Home" to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.  

How can we create a world where kindness and empathy for mental health challenges are the norm? How often do we overlook the intrinsic connection between our mental and physical health?   Mental health is physical health. Mental health is not an isolated facet of our existence but an integral component of our physical well-being. Unfortunately, this crucial connection is often overlooked since mental health issues plague our society. The stigma around mental health remains a challenging barrier, preventing many from seeking the help they desperately need.    In light of these challenges, the solution lies in promoting compassion and empathy to everyone, regardless of who they are and what they can give back. We must seek and strive to create a culture where people feel safe sharing their struggles without fearing shame and judgment. Remember that mental health is just as vital as physical health, and it is about time that it receives the attention and care it deserves.    In this episode, we want to help listeners gain valuable insights about mental health advocacy, the importance of self-awareness, prioritizing self-care, suicide prevention, and the positive impact of caring gestures. Tune in as we discover the value of collective efforts in promoting mental well-being and how incorporating fun and engaging activities promotes a culture of open conversation around mental health. Be enlightened by Melanie's passion for mental health awareness and her remarkable work in breaking down barriers and reducing stigma surrounding mental health issues.   Today, we're joined by Melanie Gilson, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, passionate mental health advocate, and dedicated college educator who has made significant contributions to mental health awareness and suicide prevention. With a background in counseling and a solid commitment to improving the well-being of students, Melanie has become a prominent figure in the mental health community.   Melanie has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing how mental health is approached on college campuses. Her innovative Mental Health Awareness Festivals have brought together community agencies and students to create a supportive environment for tackling mental health challenges. She is dedicated to reducing stigma and promoting self-care to impact the lives of students and faculty alike profoundly. Through her deep commitment to education, Melanie's approach integrates self-care, resilience, and cultural sensitivity into mental health initiatives, emphasizing kindness, empathy, and self-awareness to empower others to impact the mental health field positively.                                                                 "On the way down to your gut, check in with your heart because everything is connected."- Melanie Gnaiza-Gilson   Show Highlights:   (00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction (00:02:06) Welcoming today's guest, Melanie Gnaizda-Gilson. (00:03:03) Who is Melanie Gnaizda-Gilson? (00:05:54) The impact of educators passionate about mental health (00:07:47) How did Melanie develop her passion for mental health awareness? (00:11:14) It's okay not to be okay. (00:12:47) Your pain impacts your loved ones. (00:15:10) What does being a mental health advocate for your students mean? (00:17:07) Treat everyone with kindness and empathy (00:19:04) This episode is powered by Speaks to Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses nationwide. (00:20:09) The Mental Health Awareness Festival (00:24:13) The professional certification was resilience (00:26:39) Goals and success of the QPR Suicide Prevention Training (00:29:30) The GLS Campus Suicide Prevention Grant  (00:31:26) Improving Access to Mental Health Services (00:34:26) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (00:36:04) How can we eradicate mental health stigma? (00:39:14) What is mental health to Melanie Gnaizda-Gilson? (00:41:33) Where to connect with Melanie? (00:43:03) If you need that support for your mental health, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity.    Key Takeaways:   "Unfortunately, not everyone in education comes with great passion and desire for creating a significant impact on campuses." - Abraham Sculley    "To give to others and to teach them that their worth is the most important thing has been something that I've grown from." - Melanie Gnaiza-Gilson   "There are some people that need help, and there are people that help others, and that's you."- Melanie Gnaiza-Gilson   "A huge component of maintaining your mental health does have to do with helping other people." - Melanie Gnaiza-Gilson   "Being a mental health advocate means that I understand that it's okay not to be okay."- Melanie Gnaiza-Gilson   "We can't let ourselves fall down that rabbit hole of struggling and pain."- Melanie Gnaiza-Gilson   "Your pain gets transferred to the loved ones when you take that step of attempting to hurt yourself or completing suicide."- Melanie Gnaiza-Gilson   "Everyone needs to have compassion and empathy for others regardless of who they are because you don't know what they're going through inside."- Melanie Gnaiza-Gilson   Connect with Melanie via the following:   · Website: https://www.broward.edu/ . LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-gilson-l-m-h-c-47575a76/ The awareness and prevention campaigns and events are made possible, in part by grant number 1H79SM084082-01 funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS.   Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley.   · Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. · Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. · Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. · Order a copy of Unlearn the Lies at https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. · Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. 14 Ways to Support Your Students' Mental Health [free guide] - https://bit.ly/mentalhealthguide4   This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting "Home" to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.      

Mental health is discovering and embracing your authentic self while equipping yourself with the tools to stand in your truth confidently. It's an ongoing process of self-discovery, self-care, and maintaining a balance that allows you to thrive. Just as you can't pour from an empty cup, taking care of your mental health ensures you can support not only yourself but also those around you. It's about acknowledging the importance of inner well-being and actively nurturing it.   In this episode, Victoria passionately discusses the unique challenges Black students face regarding mental health and explores the intertwining factors of stigma, lack of resources, and cultural nuances that impact mental health conversations within the Black community. Join us as we gain a deep understanding of how the Unapologetically Free initiative is making a difference through partnerships, awareness campaigns, and research in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. Be encouraged into this enlightening episode that unpacks the significant impact of prioritizing our mental health in nurturing holistic growth within the Black community and empowering future generations.    Today, we're joined by Victoria works alongside the Director of Strategy to help develop strategies that improve the resilience and sustainability of Black colleges and universities, as well as the cultivation of ICB's mission and vision. Specifically, Victoria oversees emerging initiatives, including those related to mental health and the future of work.   The daughter of two educators, Victoria, has experience as an attorney. She uses her experience with researching, innovative thinking, attention to detail that she honed as a lawyer and love for education to propel her drive to strategize creative ways to lead HBCUs to continue to lift as we climb. Victoria holds a bachelor's degree from Howard University. She earned her Juris Doctorate from The University of Georgia School of Law.   "You can't fill up anybody else's cup if you're on empty." – Victoria Smith   Show Highlights:   (00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction (00:02:33) Welcoming today's guest, Victoria Smith. (00:03:19) Who is Victoria Smith? (00:05:35) State of Black Mental Health at HBCUs (00:08:17) Factors Supporting Mental Health at HBCUs (00:09:21) The existing sense of community (00:10:23) How does the TRIO program help Abraham? (00:11:47) Abraham's personal experience with depression and stigma (00:13:22) Depression is a real thing. (00:14:24) Barriers to Seeking Help (00:15:30) Lack of knowledge, access, and trust in the medical field  (00:19:24) What is an endowment?  (00:20:29) The significant disparity in endowments between HBCUs and PWIs. (00:23:16) This episode is powered by Speaks to Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses nationwide. (00:23:59) What does the Unapologetically Free do? (00:25:34) Providing an inclusive environment for students to learn and thrive. (00:26:17) What kind of assistance does unapologetically free provide to black colleges? (00:27:00) Upcoming event: The Unite 2023 (00:29:50) The legacy and connections of UNCF within the HBCU community. (00:32:21) How can we eradicate the mental health stigma? (00:34:37) Increasing black people's access and utilization of mental health support. (00:36:17) Eradication is the ultimate goal. (00:36:30) What is mental health to Victoria Smith? (00:37:04) Mental health is a journey of self-discovery and self-care. (00:38:04) Unapologetically Free resources available on the website: https://www.unapologetically-free.org/ (00:40:06) Where to connect with Victoria? (00:41:01) The 14 Ways to support your students' mental health guide (00:41:47) If you need that support for your mental health, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity.  (00:43:13) Outro   Key Takeaways:   "I believe in the importance of HBCUs in the Black community. I believe in their legacy." – Victoria Smith   "Thinking of everybody else in your family who you're there for and the legacy can sometimes be overwhelming as well, and so, you tend not to put yourself first." – Victoria Smith   "Being able to see yourself experience different cultures within your cultures, certain things you don't have to worry about because there's already a level of understanding that exists and the sense of community is there." – Victoria Smith   "I remember going from being this enthusiastic student to being super down and isolating myself. And I didn't know I was depressed because I didn't have a name for it." – Abraham Sculley   "There's the stigma of religion being the way that you do fix anything wrong." – Victoria Smith     "When you have a lack of resources, you almost have to figure out how can I get creative with what I do have?" – Abraham Sculley   "The dedication and the legacy precede us, so that makes outreach a little bit more seamless than if we didn't have that." – Victoria Smith   "With the lack of trust in the medical field, seeing somebody like you in the room that you were talking to brings a sense of ease." – Victoria Smith   "Being able to speak on the story on platforms like this and bringing people into knowing the impact that their partnership will have on the greater community as a whole." – Victoria Smith   "I'm trying to remain optimistic that we at least move the needle in a positive direction. Eradication is the ultimate goal, and that would be a dream." – Victoria Smith   "Mental health is promoting the journey of finding your true self and learning the tools to stand firmly in learning who you truly are." – Victoria Smith   "When we are in that abundance, we have an opportunity to recognize those who need that support and support our students." – Abraham Sculley   "You don't even have to be in crisis to reach out." – Abraham Sculley   "It's best to have the resource and not need it than to need it and not have it." – Abraham Sculley   Connect with Victoria via the following:   · Website: https://www.unapologetically-free.org/ · Email: victoria.smith@uncf.org  . Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNCFICB . Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncficb/ . YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncficb/ . LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-a-smith-esq/; https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/uncf-institute-for-capacity-building/   Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley.   · Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. · Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. · Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. · Order a copy of Unlearn the Lies at https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. · Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. . 14 Ways to Support Your Students' Mental Health [free guide] - https://bit.ly/mentalhealthguide4   This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation.   If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting "Home" to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.    

Diversity is a factual reality, equity is a conscious choice, inclusion requires proactive action, and belonging is the ultimate result. The episode highlights the significance of choosing equity to create a just and inclusive environment.   In this episode, we want to help individuals better understand diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we live in a highly diverse society, encompassing various backgrounds and identities. Equity, on the other hand, is a choice, and it involves treating individuals fairly and providing them with what they need to succeed, rather than treating everyone the same. Join us as we discover how we can create a sense of community and self-assuredness, where individuals feel wanted and needed for their unique talents and contributions.   Today, we're joined by Blane Allen Harding, the former Director of Diversity Engagement for the Office of Inclusion and Diversity at Virginia Tech University and currently serves as a national consultant. He also served as the Director of Advising, Recruitment, and Retention for the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno from 2017-2020 as well as the Director of The Cultural Center at the University of Nevada Reno from 2015-2017. He retired from Colorado State University, after 24 years of service, in 2012 where he served as the Director of Advising, Recruitment, and Retention for the College of Liberal Arts as well as a professor in the Ethnic Studies Department.    Blane served as a retention faculty member with the Council for Opportunity in Education which oversees the national TRIO programs as well as a faculty member, for 16 years, and past Chair of the Summer Institute Advisory Board for the National Academic Advising Association and Chair of their Multicultural Concerns Commission. In 2018 he was recognized as the Leading Light Award Winner presented to a NACADA member in recognition of significant contributions to diversity within NACADA.   "Belonging is an outcome. There's got to be a feeling of community, self-assuredness, and the feeling that people not only want you there, but they need you there." - Blane Harding   Show Highlights: [00:04:54] Exploring Interests in Auburn, New York: Blane's Involvement with Community College and Cougar Museum. [00:07:08] Unplanned Career Shift: Blane's Story of Becoming a Teacher at Colorado State University. [00:11:08] The Importance of Genuine Student Relationships. [00:13:30] Embracing Flexibility: Blane's Message to Young People on Seizing Opportunities. [00:16:17] Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [00:19:23] Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging [00:22:52] Measuring Outcomes: Blane Highlights the Significance of Belonging. [00:24:06] Learn how you can bring a Speaks 2 Inspire speaker to your campus by visiting www.speaks2inspire.com/speakers. [00:25:15] Importance of having sufficient staffing and funding for effective DEI efforts. [00:25:45] Recognizing the value of knowledge and experience in the field. [00:26:22] The significance of convincing those on the fence about the importance of DEI. [00:27:27] The need for tangible results and benefits for the institution. [00:28:36] Advocating for collaboration and partnership in developing effective DEI programs. [00:29:27] Highlighting the need to include student voices in DEI initiatives. [00:30:03] Discussing the need for customized approaches for different audiences. [00:32:05] Emphasizing the value of authentic relationships with students. [00:34:01]  The need to break down the stigma around mental health in certain communities. [00:38:33] Open conversations without judgment. [00:42:59] Recognizing the value of mental health support for everyone, regardless of background. [00:45:26] The importance of cultural competence in mental health services.   Key Takeaways:   "You learn from everybody. If you're not learning from them, then your interactions with them are not being very productive." - Blane Harding   "Just use the skills you have. We all have different skills, and it's all different too. My way of presenting isn't other people's ways of presenting." - Blane Harding   "Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome." - Abraham Sculley   "Equity is fairness, and equality is sameness." - Blane Harding   "If you're of good character, you believe in fairness, and if you believe in fairness, then you believe in equity." - Blane Harding   "If it's personal and emotional, it's a choice. If you are of good character, you believe in fairness, and if you believe in fairness, then you believe in equity." - Abraham Sculley   "You've got to take your time, and it's going to be, it's going to happen, but you gotta take your time. You always gotta check in." - Abraham Sculley   "You would never put one person in charge of anything else on a college campus that's that large, except diversity and equity." - Blane Harding   "So I think it's the staffing. I think it's the financing to be quite honest. I also think it's the education." - Blane Harding   "Do we really want you here? Do we really need you here? Do we really need your talent and your skills and your experience and everything that you can contribute? And the obvious answer is yes. Why leave people out?" - Abraham Sculley   "I think the work I do is really important. I think I contribute as much as I can or as little as I can at any time." - Blane Harding   "There are so many people out there that have no clue what they're doing. If you go to that type of a presentation, you will never ever go back." - Blane Harding   "Anybody can put together a presentation, but can you answer questions afterwards?" - Blane Harding   "Getting people on board that are on that fence, that really don't know which way they're going to go. I'm either going to hate it, or I'm going to love it." - Blane Harding Connect with Blane via the following:   Email: blaneharding22@gmail.com  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/blane-harding     Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley.   Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. Order a copy of Unlearn the Lies at https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. 14 Ways to Support Your Students' Mental Health [free guide] - https://bit.ly/mentalhealthguide4   This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting "Home" to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.

Have you ever wondered how we can break down mental health's complexities into a language everyone can understand? Do you want to be part of a movement that embraces mental health and empowers individuals to seek support and understanding?   Mental health is a deeply personal journey that is unique to each individual. It is essential to recognize that mental health is not a one-size-fits-all concept. What works for one person may not work for another. It includes medications, therapies, and the overall healing and recovery process. Embracing the individuality of mental health treatment requires acknowledging the need for personalized approaches and understanding that it often involves a trial-and-error process. Consequently, it can be a challenging and disheartening process, but it is crucial to maintain hope and resilience. Understanding that setbacks are a normal part of the journey allows individuals to persevere, learn from their experiences, and seek strategies that bring about positive change.    In this episode, we want to help individuals recognize the importance of addressing mental health and the supremacy of peer support with those that struggle with mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. Join us as we discover strategies to break down mental health into a language that anyone can understand to lead us to create a society that values and supports the mental well-being of its people, especially our young generation. Prepare to be enlightened as we uncover strategies that broaden our understanding of mental health, equipping us to support ourselves and others better.   Today, we're joined by Jasmin Kotek, the Miss South Central, Partner of CultureChange, and Brand Ambassador of You Matter MN. Jasmin is a Minnesota State University Mankato graduate and is currently a mathematics teacher at Faribault middle school. She is also an 8-year coach, the head coach of the Northfield Hiliners Dance Team, Tri-City United Cheer Team, and the Cannon Falls Fall Dance Team. Jasmin is also the author of a children's book, "Believe, Bella," which strives to break mental health down to the vernacular that any age can understand. When she isn't in the classroom or coaching, she serves as Miss South Central and will compete for the title of Miss Minnesota this coming June.   With mental health being one of her passions, deriving from her personal experiences and the experiences around her, she helped co-found a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, CultureChange, in which she helped pass a 4-part initiative at universities across the midwest providing access to mental health resources. Today she is a partner of theirs aiming to provide mental health resources through education and policy change. She also works with Change to Chill programming to promote her community service initiative as Miss South Central across Minnesota.   "Mental health is not one size fits all. A medication that works for me won't work for someone else. If a therapy's right for me, that might not work for someone else either. And it was a lot of trial and error, and it got a lot worse before it got better." – Jasmin Kotek   Show Highlights:   (00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction (00:02:22) Welcoming today's guest, Jasmin Kotek. (00:02:53) Who is Jasmin Kotek? (00:04:21) A children's book: Believe, Bella (00:06:09) The Minnesota State University Mankato experience (00:07:52) How did Jasmin start to become a mental health advocate? (00:08:58) Mental health is not one size fits all. (00:11:00) The desire to get over the depression and forget (00:12:45) The Suicide of Brandon (00:14:06) How does Brandon's suicide affect little Jasmine? (00:16:02) Helping children process their emotions. (00:18:22) Having no safe place to express anxiety is painful. (00:19:28) Depression is a real thing. (00:21:17) What does it mean to be a mental health advocate? (00:22:19) What did mental health support look like for students at Minnesota State University? (00:26:13) The perfect timing of investing in student mental health (00:28:12) What did having conversations on campus about mental health look like? (00:29:41) How can educators support the students that they serve? (00:31:14) Come to Jasmine's meeting  (00:33:38) Peer support is powerful. (00:34:47) The struggle of not being perfect (00:36:17) Strive for progress, not perfection. (00:37:30) I am enough and will always be. (00:38:21) Celebrating our survival and resilience  (00:39:12) Don't compare yourself to others. (00:42:00) How can we eradicate mental health stigma? (00:42:53) What is mental health to Jasmin Kotek? (00:43:21) This episode is powered by Speaks to Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses nationwide. (00:45:28) Where to connect with Jasmin? (00:46:14) The Exhale Project: Positive Word Bracelets (00:48:36) The 14 Ways to support your students' mental health guide (00:49:20) If you need that support for your mental health, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity.    Key Takeaways:   "Any transition and change are hard, but I knew I wanted more and different opportunities." – Jasmin Kotek   "Mental health needs to be changed, and we must be the people that do that. Because you can't change what you can't see, and you can't see mental health. It's not like a cut where you see blood, and you can put a band-aid on it; it's something internal." – Jasmin Kotek   "Most of the time, we desire to get over our depression and then forget about it. How can I no longer be depressed? How can I no longer struggle with anxiety? And then as soon as we feel any ounce of relief, we forget about that and act like it never happened." – Jasmin Kotek   "As a man, it's so hard to express emotion outside of being happy or angry. I didn't even know that the emotion or feeling of betrayal was a thing. I didn't know what it looked like to process the feeling of being sad or hurt." – Abraham Sculley   "The more you suppress your emotions, the more it takes you down to this downward spiral, and then it leads to things like mood disorders." – Abraham Sculley   "A mood disorder essentially is the inability to manage your moods effectively." – Abraham Sculley   "Depression is a real thing; it doesn't mean you're weak and don't have the mental and emotional strength. It's a mood disorder that affects the way you think, the way you feel, the way you behave." – Abraham Sculley   "50% of mental health disorders are prevalent before the child turns the age of 14." – Jasmin Kotek   "To be the mental health advocate is to be that person for others that I once needed myself. It's being an educator, giving them the resources, tools, and anything that can help someone else's journey become a little bit easier and letting them know that they're not alone." – Jasmin Kotek   "It's okay to reach out for help, that you don't have to fight it alone." – Jasmin Kotek   "It was hard to develop the ideas we wanted to put out there. But putting it into action, people were much more open to hearing what we had to say than I expected, at least." – Jasmin Kotek   "All of the student body saw that mental health was needed, and we advocated for it. So, I feel when they brought it; it was the perfect timing because they saw that this was needed and just the timeframe of everything in the middle of Covid." – Jasmin Kotek   "There's a lot more going on that I don't see what's there because mental health is invisible. You can't physically see it. And I saw the struggles of my athletes, so knowing that these young teenage girls were struggling, I knew that these students on campus were also struggling." – Jasmin Kotek   "I will never forget the tears running down my face because I didn't realize like what these girls are struggling with that I didn't know." – Jasmin Kotek   "67% of students are more likely to open up with a friend than they are with an adult and a mental health professional." – Abraham Sculley   "One of the easiest things that anyone can do is to listen. So, if many of my athletes are dealing with depression, how amazing would it be if they could support each other? Because peer support is powerful." – Abraham Sculley   "Knowing that you have that peer and someone you can turn to, that's priceless." – Jasmin Kotek   "Growing up, I always struggled with aiming to be the ideal image of perfection, and it took me until way later in life to realize that we must always go for progress, not perfection." – Jasmin Kotek   "One of the biggest things I've been trying to do recently is to sit down and just look at my day and notice what I achieved. Because while I may not be perfect, I became better today by doing some things." – Jasmin Kotek   "We're human beings, and we are resilient. There are things we go through in life where it seems like that's it. But then we realize, no, it's not. And learn something from those difficulties, and that alone is something to celebrate." – Abraham Sculley   "I am better than nobody else, and nobody else is better than me. It's hard to compare yourself to others, especially with mental health, and seeing others' achievements can factor into it." – Jasmin Kotek   "Taking our stories and bringing them to life and turning struggles into strengths, opening that conversation and normalizing it is the best way to remove the stigma about mental health." – Jasmin Kotek   "Mental health to me is that holistic, healthy lifestyle, but how that translates into your overall emotional well-being." – Jasmin Kotek   Connect with Jasmin via the following:   · Website: www.jasmincatekotek.com ·Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmin.kotek/; https://www.instagram.com/misssouthcentral2023/ · Twitter: https://twitter.com/missjasminkotek · TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@missjasminkotek   Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley.   · Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. · Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. · Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. · Order a copy of Unlearn the Lies at https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. · Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. 14 Ways to Support Your Students' Mental Health [free guide] - https://bit.ly/mentalhealthguide4   This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting "Home" to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.  

During this bonus episode, Luke sat down for a conversation with Abraham Sculley. Abraham is the founder and CEO of Speaks 2 Inspire, an educational consultant, mental health advocate, best-selling author, podcaster, and storyteller. His personal struggles with depression in college inspired him to use his platform to spread mental health awareness. In this episode, Abraham shares a bit of his lived experience with depression and how a friend taking only 7 seconds to reach out and start a conversation led him to getting the help he needed. He also shares about the importance of defining the difference between mental health and mental illness, why it's important to talk about suicide, what questions we should ask, and how we can support others who might be struggling. — Connect with Abraham: Instagram: @speaks2inspire | Podcast: Unlearn the Lies Website: www.speaks2inspire.com — Learn more about Only7Seconds Connect with us on social media: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn — Music written & produced: Dash8

Not everything your brain tells you is a fact! Did you know that 80% of the thoughts you have are innately negative? Our brains are developing negative thoughts and perspectives on our experiences. Without learning to reframe our thoughts, it may be difficult to distinguish thought from fact and even feel impossible to unlearn the lies our brain has told us. Welcome to Normalize The Conversation, your host Francesca Reicherter is joined by speaker, author, mental health advocate, and founder of Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence, Abraham Sculley. Join Fran and Abraham as Abraham bravely shares his own mental health journey by opening the conversation with others and teaching us how to unlearn the lies our brain has told us. --- Normalize The Conversation is an initiative of Inspiring My Generation focusing on normalizing the conversation, bringing education and awareness to the forefront, and amplifying global voices to spark change and hope. Inspiring My Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to suicide prevention through awareness, conversation, education, and support. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @Inspiring My Generation Visit our website: inspiringmygeneration.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/normalizetheconversation/support

How can we be more effective at enhancing and becoming more conscious of our mental health? How can we come together to ensure everyone has the best mental health possible, regardless of how it manifests itself?   According to the World Health Organization, Half of all mental health conditions start by the age of 14. Mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are common among young people. Advocating for young people's mental health is crucial since it can significantly impact their well-being, academic and social functioning, and long-term outcomes.   Mental health is an essential aspect of overall health and well-being, and individuals need access to resources and support to help them manage their mental health. However, mental health education is not always a formal part of traditional education. Thus, educational institutions and organizations must recognize the importance of mental health education and take steps to integrate it into their curriculums.   In this episode, we want to help individuals recognize the significance of reinforcing discussions about a particular issue most people are uncomfortable with mental health. And also to spread awareness on how to be compassionate, empathetic, and kind to people experiencing mental health challenges. Join us as we learn about the importance of mental health education in improving the lives of teenage students' lives, assisting teachers in incorporating discussions about mental health into their classes, and providing resources and support for students struggling with mental health issues.   Today, we're joined by Seth Nilsen, the student organization "Mental Health Mankato" founder in college who founded CultureChange after Mental Health Mankato was awarded "Student Organization of the Year" in 2020 by Minnesota State University, Mankato.   CultureChange began by advising university student leaders on how to successfully advocate for legislative advancements and sending volunteer teachers to teach their mental health curriculum (K–12). The Mankato Clinic Foundation sponsored their curriculum.   Seth has developed the curriculum to align with the National Health Education Standards and has designed the lessons to be activity-based. Through CultureChange, he has also been able to advise university mental health policy. Thus, CultureChange has formally passed and implemented a bill at Minnesota State University-Mankato and is working with multiple other schools to adopt similar bills.   "The best thing about teaching mental health is that it teaches kids compassion and empathy. Nothing is more important than learning the importance of being kind at a young age. And there's no better way to learn how to be kind than to practice supporting people and understanding them who may be facing challenges that you are not facing." Seth Nilsen   Show Highlights:   (00:00:00) Episode disclaimer, highlight, and introduction (00:02:05) Half of all mental health illnesses appear before age 14. (00:03:29) Welcoming today's guest, Seth Nilsen (00:04:30) A mental health advocate: Who is Seth Nilsen? (00:06:08) What makes Seth passionate about being a mental health advocate? (00:08:04) Being motivated by the inspiring journeys of people overcoming their mental health battles (00:09:15) Mental health hasn't been a part of traditional education. (00:10:43) How can we help and encourage students dealing with mental health challenges? (00:13:21) A careful teaching method: destigmatizing mental health through mindful conversations. (00:15:14) Self-awareness: Empowering students with self-awareness about mental health (00:16:02) Why is teaching mental health education in the K–12 curriculum crucial? (00:17:15) The Individual Stress Response Tracking Chart (00:18:34) You don't have to be an expert to be able to help. (00:21:15) Learning the importance of kindness through mental health education (00:23:14) This episode is powered by Speaks to Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses nationwide. (00:24:00) The School Mental Health Framework: What does it entail? (00:27:15) What does mental health mean to Seth Nilsen? (00:28:00) Find ways to live your happiest life. (00:29:59) CultureChange: School Mental Health Framework (Curriculum, Screening Tool Recommendations, Policy Recommendations) (00:32:16) Where to find Seth to connect and learn from him? (00:34:02) We can end the mental health crisis through proper education. (00:35:12) What is dual programming? (00:37:37) If you need that support for your mental health, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 9-8-8 now. For local and national resources, go to http://www.speaks2inspire.com/resources. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. (00:38:49) There is no shame in having a mental health condition.   Key Takeaways:   "One thing I find with those who become advocates in mental health is that it hits close to home, whether it's a personal experience that we've had or a loved one that was affected by mental illness or any mental health condition." – Abraham Sculley   "I knew that I wasn't going to be able to be successful and just live the life that I wanted to live if I didn't address my social anxiety." – Seth Nilsen   "I don't remember ever taking a class or learning anything about mental health in school, nothing about anxiety, depression, or managing stress. It wasn't a part of the education that we received." – Abraham Sculley   "Let your students know you're a person they can go to. It's something that can be really meaningful to someone, whether it's a kindergarten kid or, in my case, a college student." – Seth Nilsen   "Being conscientious about the methods of teaching is the most important thing because it's all about practicing an open conversation about mental health and destigmatizing mental health through that." – Seth Nilsen   "Being able to identify your emotions is the first step in learning how to handle your emotions." – Seth Nilsen   "A stress response tracking chart gives the students a way to practice the concepts that the teachers are teaching, and it works in the best teaching practices as opposed to just a worksheet and lecture." – Seth Nilsen   "There is often a hesitation to talk about mental health or bring it up in conversation because many people believe that you have to be an expert to help." – Abraham Sculley   "We may not all have a mental health disorder, but we all have mental health, which is simply a state of well-being. It's how we think, how we feel, how we behave, how we interact in the world, how we overcome stressors and challenges, and how we interact with others." – Abraham Sculley   "The first step in solving our mental health crisis is creating the best possible social-emotional learning environment. It means incorporating comprehensive mental health education and educator's professional development courses." – Seth Nilsen   "It's important to be kind because being kind allows oneself to be happy. It also creates a community that is happy to be around each other." – Seth Nilsen   "We can end the mental health crisis through education and getting to a solution-oriented impact." – Abraham Sculley   "There is no shame in having mental health conditions or talking about mental health." – Abraham Sculley   Connect with Seth via the following:   Website: https://culturechangecc.org/  Email: culturechangecc@gmail.com  Facebook: CultureChange | Facebook LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-nilsen-689500183  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culturechangecc/?hl=en   Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley.   Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. Order a copy of Unlearn the Lies at https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. Join the Unlearn the Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity.   This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting "Home" to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.      

Our guest in this episode features a prolific speaker and author. Abraham Sculley joins our host, Matthew, for a conversation on depression and thoughts about suicide. You can learn more about Abraham and his passion for eradicating stigmas around mental health at Speaks2Inspire.com. His book, “Unlearn the Lies,” is available on Amazon.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is for talk or text: 988

In an increasingly intolerant world, having a safe place to go is critical for maintaining good mental health. A safe space is a physical or virtual location where you can relax and recharge. A safe haven where you can be yourself without fear of being judged. A safe space can exist in the abstract, such as during a sensitive subject conversation, or in physical forms, such as a private meeting room. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Groups are peer-led and allow participants to share their experiences while also receiving support from other attendees. NAMI provides support and education to families and individuals dealing with mental health issues. NAMI recognizes the importance of the key concepts of recovery, resiliency, and support in improving the wellness and quality of life of all people affected by mental illness. In this episode, we are joined by Johnny Crowder, the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes. Johnny Crowder is a 29-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, mental health and sobriety advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. With 10 years of clinical treatment, a psychology degree from the University of Central Florida, and a decade of peer support and public advocacy through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Johnny's youthful vigor for mental health has impacted millions of lives across the globe. Johnny has received recognition from hundreds of outlets, including Upworthy, CNN, and Forbes, and today he has decided to spend some time with you and me on this podcast. I think you're going to enjoy this one! Show Highlights: (00:00:00) Disclaimer (00:00:21) Episode teaser: Peer Support Reciprocity (00:01:19) Intro to the Podcast  (00:04:14) Peer Support in your pocket 00:04:32) Message from our sponsor: Speaks2Inspire is the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Learn about how your campus can benefit from partnering with Speaks2Inspire by visiting www.speaks2inspire.com.  (00:05:14) Welcoming our guest: Johnny Crowder, Founder & CEO of Cope Notes (00:06:43) Johnny Crowder shares how it was growing up with different mental health conditions  (00:08:46) How to create safe spaces for honest conversations about mental health. What does the words ‘safe space' mean to you? (00:12:20) Understanding what students want and need (00:15:02) Including student voices in the conversation (00:17:27) Create non-judgmental environments (00:21:08) What life was growing up in an unsafe household (00:26:00) The importance of self-care & self-soothe ability (00:30:30) Abraham Sculley: growing up not talking about mental health (00:37:13) Cope Notes: how it started and it came from.  (00:43:51) Your hardship qualifies you to serve people (00:47:00) Check out Cope Notes, a tool that can be used by anybody. Speaks2Inspire is excited to be collaborating with Cope Notes in this way, to offer a 10% discount on your Cope Notes subscription. Key Takeaways: “Anybody who has experience with some type of hardship, whether you've lost a family member, whether you live with bipolar two, whatever it is, if you have experience with that, don't forget that that could be the thing that qualifies you to serve people who know what you're going through. So please don't lose sight of that.” - Johnny Crowder “What do we need as human beings? And I think one of the biggest things is CONNECTION. And if we don't have that safe space, if we don't feel like we can open up, if we can't be honest, then there is no real connection.” - Johnny Crowder “One of the things that have made me feel comfortable in peer support settings is the feeling of reciprocity. One of the coolest peer support scenarios I was ever in. I wasn't even with like a certified recovery peer specialist. Nobody was certified. It wasn't me sharing and somebody listening and then them trying not to judge me, we were both sharing and the feeling of reciprocity, like both of us being there for the same reason really made it feel nonjudgmental.” - Johnny Crowder Connect with Johnny via the following:  Email: johnny@copenotes.com Website: https://copenotes.com  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/johnnycrowder  Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnycrowderlovesyou Twitter: https://twitter.com/copenotes    Unlearn The Lies About Mental Health is Hosted by Abraham Sculley Contact Speaks 2 Inspire to learn about S2I programs: https://speaks2inspire.com/services/. Mental health resources for students: https://speaks2inspire.com/resources/. Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/. Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies https://amzn.to/32B2jRh. Join the Unlearn The Lies About Mental Health Facebook group: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity. This episode is powered by Speaks 2 Inspire, the mental health solution for young adults suffering in silence. Speaks 2 Inspire works with colleges and universities to create and implement safe, comprehensive programs for campuses across the nation. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis please reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting “Home” to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255.

In this episode, we have an exciting collaboration with Ellie Pike, host of the Mental Note podcast. During the conversation, Abraham opens up about his faith and journey of recovery through the lens of a Christian man struggling with depression. Ellie's thoughtful questions allow Abraham to dive deep into the role that his faith plays in recovery, his cultural background, and the people and things that inspire him to be a mental health advocate.   Mental Note Podcast: www.mentalnotepodcast.com    Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center resources: www.pathlightbh.com     Podcast resources:  Interested in working with Speaks 2 Inspire? www.speaks2inspire.com    Take a FREE mental health screening here: MHAScreening.org  Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Mental health resources for students: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity    If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis please reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting “Home” to 741741 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255. 

What do you do when prayer is not helping your depression but actually making it worse?  For author and speaker Abraham Sculley, answering this question and finding lasting freedom from his mental illness meant rethinking and challenging a lot of the ideas he grew up believing. But this son of Jamaican immigrants knows how to persevere. Join us as we explore Abraham's transformation into the person he is today — a mental health advocate with a special passion for showing how accessing mental health care doesn't mean going against your faith. ______ Also, be sure to check out Abraham's book and podcast! Links are in the resources list below. Mental Note Podcast is brought to you by Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center. If you'd like to talk to a trained therapist or learn more about their specialty track for OCD, depression and trauma, please call them at (877) 850-7199. Resources: Our Website: www.mentalnotepodcast.com Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com  Abraham Sculley's Website: www.abrahamsculley.com  Abraham's Book: Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression - Purchase Here  Abraham's Podcast: Unlearn The Lies Podcast - Listen Here

Abraham introduces the new cohost of the Unlearn The Lies podcast, we share an exciting announcement for September, and we share three steps to support someone who is suicidal.   In this episode, we talk about: The common fears around talking about suicide, The clues to look out for if someone is suicidal, or in crisis, The steps that we can take to support someone who is suicidal.   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

Abraham shares three ways to support a loved one with depression and how support saved his life. If you want to be a source of support for someone with depression, this episode will give you some practical steps to implement today. Abraham Sculley is an author, mental health specialist, and CEO of Speaks 2 Inspire, LLC.   In this episode, we talk about: Listening to understand, rather than to respond, The importance of validating others' experiences, How support can save lives, and much more.   Here is the FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   Schedule a call to work with Abraham: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800.273.8255   Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity    If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800.273.8255 Join my exclusive email list for weekly motivation, mental health, and wellness tips - https://bit.ly/abrahamlist

Abraham Sculley is an author, mental health speaker, advocate, and the CEO and Founder of Speaks 2 Inspire, LLC. In this episode, Abraham talks about how perfectionism is detrimental to our mental health and ways to overcome it.   Here are three tips to overcome perfectionism: Give yourself permission to be imperfect Set small, achievable goals and celebrate all successes Take a few deep breaths    Check out these Mental Health Resources: https://bit.ly/3i9e5uH   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800.273.8255   SPECIAL OFFER: Buy 1 Get 1 FREE of my book Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping The Way We Think about Depression at abrahamsculley.com only for a limited time in recognition of BIPOC Mental Health Month (July). Use promo code BIPOCFREE in the checkout for your free gift!   Take a Mental Health Test - https://screening.mhanational.org/    Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

Abraham Sculley is an author, mental health speaker, advocate, and the CEO and Founder of Speaks 2 Inspire, LLC. In this episode, Abraham talks about the importance of seeking professional help when experiencing mental health challenges. Having the support of friends and family is great, but there comes a time when you must seek help from a professional.   Take a Mental Health Test - https://screening.mhanational.org/    Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

In this episode, Abraham shares the story of how he was introduced to journaling and the benefits of developing the positive habit of gratitude journaling.   Join the 30-Day Journaling Experience http://bit.ly/journaling30   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

In this episode, Abraham shares the three-step process to kill the automatic negative thoughts. Thoughts come, thoughts go, and they only have power when we give them power by accepting them as truth.   3 Step-process to kill the automatic negative thoughts: Step 1: Become aware of the thought by writing it down. Step 2: Challenge the automatic negative thought. Ask yourself, “Is it true?” Step 3: Replace the automatic negative thought with the truth.   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

In this episode, Abraham explains the difference between having feelings of anxiety and an anxiety disorder. He shares simple, practical ways for college students to cope with the pressures of college and resources that students have access to on campus. Abraham Sculley, author, mental health speaker on a mission to eradicate the stigma of mental health.   Focus points:  The difference between feeling anxious and having an anxiety disorder  Potential triggers of anxiety  How to know when it's time to seek help, and how to get help  Mental health resources that college students have access to   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity  

In this episode, Meghan talks to Podcast Host and Author of the book Unlearn the Lies, Abraham Sculley. They discuss his struggles with depression, "feeling weak" and refusing help until he found himself with no other options. Abraham has authored a book called "Unlearn the Lies" to try to break the stigma about young men getting therapy. Resources: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800.273.8255 Contact Abraham Sculley: Website: https://www.abrahamsculley.com/ Social Media: @abrahamsculley Contact Meghan: Website: www.judgingmeghan.com Social Media: www.instagram.com/judgingmeghan

In this episode, Abraham shares one of his toughest lies to unlearn, “I Can Pray Depression and Anxiety Away.” He talks about his upbringing being raised in a Christian household and how it was difficult to get professional help for his mental health as a person of faith.  Abraham Sculley is an author and mental health speaker on a mission to eradicate the stigma of mental health.  Focus points:  What is the difference between feeling depressed and being clinically depressed  Why many religious, or spiritual people think that WE don't suffer from mental illnesses  How God views mental health and examples of mental illness in the Bible  Resources:  Visit Mental Health America's site to take a mental health test.  To locate mental health treatment facilities in your community, use the "Find a Provider" feature on the National Council's website.  Take the depression screening test to see where you fall on the spectrum!  Visit NAMI's website. For resources on mental disorders that are helpful for people who have experienced mental illness and their families, including support groups, education, and training.  Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

Bernard Bergan, Former Sergeant, Special Forces, U.S. Army, has spoken with hundreds of Veterans and Business Leaders since leaving the Military. Benard served for six years in the U.S. Army, also serving abroad on three occasions, including an 11-month deployment in Afghanistan's Helmand Province. Bernard continues to lead beyond the uniform by empowering the Veterans community. He is a phenomenal Public Speaker, Coach, and Author of the Amazon bestselling book, Veteran's Transition: A Contact Sport, where he captures the principles that helped him move beyond a career in the military to a career in technology.   In this episode, Abraham Sculley invites his friend, brother, and mentor Bernard Bergan to discuss his mental health journey as a military veteran and what it looks like to seek help after leaving the military.   Visit www.bernardbergan.com to learn more about Bernard and the impact he is making in the world.   For coaching with Bernard, and to learn more about GMEN Worldwide, visit gmenworldwide.com.   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

In this episode, Abraham Sculley shares the difference between mental health, mental illness, and stigma? One of the main reasons stigma exists is because of a lack of education. Listen to this episode to gain a basic understanding of mental health and mental illness.   Abraham Sculley is an author and mental health speaker on a mission to eradicate the stigma of mental health.   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

In this episode, Abraham Sculley shares the 3 stages of a coping mechanism. Our coping mechanisms don't happen overnight, they happen over time. There are stages to developing the habits that ultimately run our lives, and Abraham talks about how awareness was key to changing the coping mechanisms that were not aligning with his core values.   Abraham Sculley is an author, mental health speaker, and coach on a mission to eradicate the stigma of mental health.   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

In this episode, Abraham Sculley invites Dr. Judi-Lee Webb to share her experience and expertise as a licensed psychologist and Eating Disorders Specialist. Dr. Webb talks about how anyone can struggle with an eating disorder, and in this episode, she provides a ton of great tools and resources. Dr. Judi-Lee Webb is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Atlanta, GA. She has been the owner of Psychological Solutions of Atlanta since 2003, where she conducts therapy with adolescents, adults, couples, and families and provides trainings, consultation, and supervision for mental health professionals. In addition to helping her clients with various psychological issues, Dr. Webb is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist & Supervisor and is trained in EMDR to treat trauma and other emotional issues. Dr. Webb truly believes everyone can benefit from therapy throughout various stages of life, not just during difficult times. Connect with Dr. Webb at www.psychologicalsolutionsatl.com | Psychological Solutions of Atlanta on Facebook Here is a list of resources from this episode: Solace (film) Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat: A Story of Bulimia by Stephanie Covington Armstrong Eating Disorders Catalog - www.edcatalogue.com National Eating Disorders Association - www.nationaleatingdisorders.org International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals - www.iaedp.com   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

In this episode, Abraham Sculley shares his mental health story of battling with depression and his journey of treatment and recovery.   Abraham Sculley is an author, mental health speaker, and coach on a mission to eradicate the stigma of mental health.   Unlearn The Lies is a self-help podcast focused on encouraging and equipping leaders with the tools and education necessary to unlearn the lies about mental health and embrace the truth about what it means to be human. Hosted by Abraham Sculley, episodes will include honest, open, and transparent conversations with people who have experienced the depths of mental illness, have survived, and are thriving.   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

Sam has an insightful conversation with Abraham Sculley.  Abraham shares his journey with depression and has some informative tips for how he learned to cope.  He shares snip-its from his book Unlearn The Lies (link below)Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about DepressionBy Abraham Sculley

Unlearn The Lies is a self-help podcast focused on encouraging and equipping leaders with the tools and education necessary to unlearn the lies about mental health and embrace the truth about what it means to be human. Hosted by Abraham Sculley, episodes will include honest, open, and transparent conversations with people who have experienced the depths of mental illness, have survived, and are thriving.   Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook   Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop   FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27    Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry  Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/  Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/   If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity

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Today’s episode features Abraham Sculley Abraham Sculley is a servant of God, husband, author, speaker, and coach. From his own experience battling severe depression, he has developed a passion for helping black Christian entrepreneurs overcome depression and achieve wellness. Abraham received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of West Florida and continued his education and training in related disciplines such as suicide prevention, wellness, and physical fitness. Abraham currently lives in Pensacola, Florida with his wife Fani Sculley and dog Gypsy. Over the last 6 years, Abraham has been using his story and professional experience to impact numerous audiences around the United States. As a coach, his programs focus on helping clients develop positive coping mechanisms, gain clarity, and overcome the mental and emotional barriers preventing them from achieving their full potential. Get to know Sculley! Contact information and business inquiries: www.abrahamsculley.com Learn about his group coaching program: https://www.workwithabraham.com/ Schedule a discovery call if you're interested in coaching with me: bit.ly/abrahamcoaching Order a signed copy of my book, Unlearn the Lies: bit.ly/3jAYotc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/abrahamsculleyspeaks LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/   Things we chat about… Tony's confession about going through depression right now Getting out of your funks based on your boundaries and values What you must do if you're feeling resentful to others who have the things that you long for What to do if you're feeling depressed right now The gift actors are all getting right now - because of the pandemic Thoughts on the Chris Jones Chicago Tribune article about "will actors be off their game?" Episode links Why You Need Therapy (And How to Get it) - with Abraham Sculley (July 2020) Actor Safety During COVID - with Duane Sharp   Actor Resources  Wanna do a free 1 on 1 call with me??  Click here to grab a spot!  Join us!  "Actor Problems" Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems  Join the actor self-care newsletter! www.tonyrossicoaching.com Plus gain access to my free video series - “Why You Think You Suck (Even Though You Really Don’t)”   For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Actor Problems Sponsor” in the subject line. Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation options, starting at $1/month.  Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi TikTok: @tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching    Remember - we can be messy and still get the things that we want #notperfect #stillenough  

In this episode of DreamTalk, D and T discuss boundaries. Inspired by friend and recent guest to the show Abraham Sculley, D and T give their take on boundaries, what they are, what it means to have them, etc. They also dig deeper into taking life one step at a time, having compassion and grace, and what they've been doing recently to love themselves first! All this and so much more is in this episode and you don't want to miss it! Peace and blessings! ❤️

Today’s episode features Michael Turrentine Michael Turrentine is an actor, writer, activist strutting over originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, but is happy to live currently in the Windy City of Chicago. He a twin, a proud uncle, and a hoot and a half! He is currently working on writing projects for such as Broken Nose and About Face, as well as The New Colony. He also the proud host of his POC and Queer forward podcast "How's Your Heart?" Get to know Michael!  Instagram: mturrentine5 - https://www.instagram.com/mturrentine5 Facebook: Michael Turrentine How’s Your Heart:  Twitter: @HowsYourHeart1- https://twitter.com/HowsYourHeart1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowsYourHeartPodcast/ Podcast: https://www.audaciousmachinecreative.com/howsyourheart   Things we chat about… Finding Positivity in Trying Times Happy People Aren't Always Happy Taking Days off When Not Working is A Thing Social Media Venting (or Lack thereof) Negativity and Venting -  have a time and place Sex Talk 101 You Can't Compare Your Actor Journey to Other People's Destination Why Your For Now Is Not Forever  Episode links:    Check out Michael’s Broken Nose Theatre Reading! - brokennosetheatre.com   Previous episode: Why You Need Therapy (And How To Get It) - with Abraham Sculley   Because Josh, the editor, believe people need to see Michael and the stuffed avocado... it's the law: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGXmbVCJGw6/   Also...it’s on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3keWOO5 Get a free Audible Trial**www.audibletrial.com/tonyrossishow (affiliate link)    Actor Resources  Guess what?!  I'm giving away ANOTHER round of free coaching sessions: Click here to grab a spot!  Join us!  "Actor Problems" Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/actorproblems  Join the actor self-care newsletter! www.tonyrossicoaching.com Plus gain access to my free video series - “Why You Think You Suck (Even Though You Really Don’t)”   For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Actor Problems Sponsor” in the subject line. Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation options, starting at $1/month.  Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi TikTok: @tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching     Remember - we can be messy and still get the things that we want #notperfect #stillenough

In this episode, D and T interview their very first guest ever author, public speaker, and mental health advocate Abraham Sculley! Abraham joins D and T to discuss his new book titled: “Unlearn the Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think About Depression”! In this episode, Abraham goes in depth explaining his book, his journey overcoming depression, tips to help those who may be suffering, and so so much more! You can purchase his book NOW at AbrahamSculley.com and you can also get in touch with Abraham by emailing: info@abrahamsculley.com. Feel free to contact him via email to discuss anything from speaking engagement bookings to mental health awareness. This episode is powerful and I promise you won't want to miss it! Peace and blessings❤️

In this episode, D and T summarize their year thus far. They discuss the pandemic, the loss of idols, how they've learned to cope with their anxieties, their predictions for the remainder of 2020 and so much more! The two also mention an exciting new read that is now available titled: “Unlearn the Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think About Depression” by author and great friend, Abraham Sculley. To help you learn more about mental health and wellness you can find this book, as well as so much more, at abrahamsculley.com! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today’s episode features mental health educator & professional, Abraham Sculley. Abraham Sculley is an educator who shares his personal experience with depression to inform and inspire others. Abraham uses his personal story and professional expertise in the field of mental health to conduct suicide prevention training programs, host mental health awareness workshops, and educate others about the unique challenges the black community faces regarding mental illness.  He has impacted numerous audiences around the country, including professionals in health care organizations, leaders in for-profit organizations, nationally acclaimed non-profit agencies, and college students and professors at major universities. Connect with Abraham!  Instagram: @abrahamsculley Website : www.abrahamsculley.com HEADS UP -  This episode will include:  Strong language Mentions of Suicide Mentions of Depression Mental health-related challenges  Episode topics:  Abraham’s experience getting married during a pandemic His journey suffering from depression Tony’s initial resistance to therapy How religion made Abraham more resistant to therapy The problems men have showing feelings Why other people have pushback against therapy How to manage emotions when having difficult conversations Why people don’t invest in therapy How to find a therapist Therapy options without insurance Why you need therapy - even if you “don’t need it”          Therapy resources  Click here to grab your own word doc of all of these    Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 for FREE 24/7 support for a crisis counselor   Suicide Prevention Hotline 1800-273-8255 FREE 24/7 support from crisis counselors   Psychologytoday.com/us Enter your zip code and find therapists who are local. The site shows what they specialize in along with their cost per session   openpathcollective.org This site shows a lot of therapists who are offering their services at discounted rates...starting at $30 per session   Betterhelp.com This site has a list of therapists who offer virtual sessions and the sites offers financial aid if you qualify   https://www.beam.community/bvtnnj List of black therapists, most of whom are offering their services at affordable prices.   Download the 7Cups app: https://www.7cups.com/about/howitworks.php   Chicago Specific Resources:    If you’re insured - Call or email to ask if they accept your insurance If you’re insured - Ask about sliding scales or income-based payments  Offers income based/discounted therapy options:    DePaul University https://offices.depaul.edu/student-affairs/support-services/counseling Lincoln Park office (773 325 7779) Loop Campus office (312 362 6923)   Chicago Counseling Associates http://www.cca-cct.com/ (773)-281-7200 Other options:  Cathedral Counseling Center  https://www.cathedralcounseling.org/ (312)-252-9500   Live Oak  https://liveoakchicago.com/ (773)-880-1310   Center for Contextual Change  centerforcontextualchange.org (847)-676-4447   Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy  https://www.lakeviewtherapy.com/ (773)-525-3322 Actor Resources    Join us!    Free Facebook Group Join the actor self-care newsletter!  Head on over to www.tonyrossicoaching.com to sign up for the free actor self-care newsletter. I’ll share tips, tricks, and stories (that I don’t post anywhere else) every week, just for us actors.  Plus gain access to my free video series - “Why You Think You Suck (Even Though You Really Don’t)”     Interested in coaching?  Schedule a free call with me here!  Don’t see a slot that fits your schedule? Shoot me an email - tony.rossi@gmail.com   For Sponsorship Inquiries Shoot an email to tony.rossi@gmail.com and put “Actor Problems Sponsor” in the subject line. Wanna just support the podcast? You’re the best. Head to patreon.com/tonyrossi for donation options, starting at $1/month.    Are we connected? (We totally should be….) Instagram: @tony.rossi Twitter: @_tonyrossi TikTok: @tony.rossi Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonyrossicoaching     Remember - we can be messy and still get the things that we want #notperfect #stillenough

Summary  Abraham and I discuss the importance of mental health during confinement. We also get into why the journey is more important than the goal at the end. Relating to High School, College, and University graduations.  Socials Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/abraham.sculley YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ3F7L2P7ZbVFAUbbIIvg0w Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/speaks2inspire Web - https://abrahamsculley.com  Notes Mental Health First Aid Certification. What is it and why you need to get certified to support your family and others around you. Including signs of suicide, depression and panic attack. How should parents and kids adjust to confinement life? A students perspective to adjusting to confinement? Emotions, Thoughts, & Feelings around students having a major milestone stripped  away like graduation. External Validation and more. Why open ended questions are effective in developing better relationships with family.  The importance of Journaling, no its not just for girls keeping a diary. Practical steps to implement with your family while confined. The importance of sharing your story. Not writing off your "crazy" kinfolk who actually might just have some mental health challenges that you can be apart of helping them recover. Hear what Abraham is curious about… Abraham's promise… Black on Black on Black on Black Segment How can we pair black businesses with black consumers? Abraham talks about identifying pain points to put yourself in the best position as a business owner to solve problems for black consumers. What do you know now that you wish you knew when you started out? Abraham talks about not having it all figured out to start. Don't work towards perfection, but work towards progression. Abraham elaborates on dealing with myths that carry over into the black business community  Community Resources: Mental Health First Aid Training - https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Suicide Prevention Program - QPR - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Active Minds - College Students Mental Health Aid - https://www.activeminds.org/ Bio Meet Abraham SculleyAbraham Sculley understands the importance of using his story and experiences to educate and inspire others, whether for one-on-one conversations or while speaking to an audience. After graduating high school in 2014, Abraham studied at the University of West Florida where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. During the second semester of his freshman year, Abraham fell into a deep depression. At the time he did not know it was depression because growing up in a Jamaican American household, mental health was never talked about nor was how to seek help. He thought to himself, “I can't be depressed, I am an optimistic guy and I love people.” At the time, he did not understand that what he was experiencing was a mental illness. After accepting the advice from a concerned friend, Abraham sought out the counseling services on campus and was then diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. He later decided to withdraw from school to focus on his mental health. Abraham's 3-month hiatus helped him to return to school with a new outlook and new vigor. His medical withdrawal did not stop him from completing his degree, it empowered him. Depression became the catalyst for his purpose and he is now a mental health advocate, speaking around the country about his life, his story, and his passion for mental health awareness. From Abraham's experience with depression, he now facilitates mental health workshops, has spoken to over 1000+ individuals including professionals in health care organizations, for-profit organizations, nationally acclaimed non-profit agencies, college students and professors at major universities. Abraham is a certified Mental Health First Aid advocate and uses his passion to inspire others. He continues to use his story to promote the importance of mental health and assist others in reaching their highest potential in their physical, spiritual, and mental health. "I'm on a mission to eradicate the stigma of mental health"Abraham Sculley

In this episode of “prayers on the porch podcasts” we discuss the importance of mental wellness in this current and busy societal jungle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shanti Das, and her co-host, Free The Vision speak with student Abraham Sculley from the University of West Florida & creator of the Speak 2 Inspire movement about college depression. Abraham gives a very transparent account of his experiences and journey to mental health wellness during the semester. They are also joined by Licensed Mental Health Professional Vaughn Gay. Be sure to Rate! Comment! Subscribe! And SHARE!

Shanti Das, and her co-host, Free The Vision speak with student Abraham Sculley from the University of West Florida & creator of the Speak 2 Inspire movement about college depression. Abraham gives a very transparent account of his experiences and journey to mental health wellness. The episode touches on the signs, symptoms, & treatment for anxiety and depression. They are also joined by Licensed Mental Health Professional Vaughn Gay. Be sure to Rate! Comment! Subscribe! And SHARE!

This week we discuss one of the most stigmatized areas of our lives and that’s our Mental Health. With the help of our special guest Abraham Sculley we discuss how mental health can impact your current and future relationships.  We also learn some helpful tools to help us maintain our mental wellbeing.    Where you can connect with Abraham Sculley! Instagram: @AbrahamSculley & @Speaks2Inspire Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abraham.sculley   Brand Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/speaks2inspire/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/QUCmQeWLyyQ

When it comes to the fight against mental illness there are many who we know and love but we've never known their struggle. That's why we wanted to bring Abraham on to share his experience of being diagnosed with depression and he's here to shine a light on what we can do to combat and ultimately eradicate the stigma. Also, be sure to take advantage of his buy one get one free offer by going to https://www.abrahamsculley.com/ entering the promo code BIPOCFREE Connect with Abraham here:https://www.abrahamsculley.com/https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculleyConnect with Jonathan here:https://solo.to/jonathanjonesspeakshttps://twitter.com/JonathanJSpeaksS U B S C R I B E & Join the Fam: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt4_jEC4--5s9gwxNsqEjrg?sub_confirmation=1​And if you send me a text at 678.658.3627, you'll get connected to me and my team so we can help you successfully start your first podcast and be in a position to monetize your message. Your time is now!Connect with me!+ Website: https://jonathanjonesspeaks.com/+ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanjonesspeaks+ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanJonesSpeaks/+ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonathanJSpeaksHey, y'all! I'm Jonathan. I'm really excited to meet you in a real, relevant, and relatable way. On my YouTube channel, we'll be having honest conversations about all things around personal development, professional development, and podcasting. After struggling to navigate life graduating college at 23—just working any and every job I could get —I began to see the light at the end of the tunnel by beginning to speak, and I decided to start my podcast and since then I have decided to dedicate my life to helping people share their stories and their message through speaking and podcasting. Today, I'm grateful by the grace of God, that's what I'm doing every day through my company Jonathan Jones Speaks! You can rock with me on Instagram @jonathanjonesspeaks or online at https://jonathanjonesspeaks.com/.#BeyondTheBall #UnlearnTheLies #JonathanJonesSpeaksSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/beyond-the-ball/donations