Podcast appearances and mentions of Brandon J Johnson

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for June 3, 2024Analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court's South Carolina Gerrymandering Decision Finds Disturbing Guidance for Lower CourtsWe reported last week on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's opinion in a South Carolina case, finding no racial gerrymandering when 30,000 Black voters were moved to dilute Black voting power in the state's 1st Congressional district.  Scholars found even more voting rights damage in the fine print.To view the whole script of today's report, please go to our website.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:NPR - Supreme Court ruling makes it harder to bring racial gerrymandering claimsProf. Rick Hasen, Election Law Blog - Breaking and Analysis: Justice Alito for Republican Justices, over the Dissent of Democratic Justices, Rewrites Racial Gerrymandering Standards to Help White Republican StatesProf. Brandon J. Johnson, Election Law Blog - Brandon Johnson: “There's ‘Clear Error' in the Supreme Court's New Racial Gerrymandering DecisionMichael Li, Brennan Center for Justice via MSNBC - This Supreme Court ruling is a ‘get-out-of-jail' card for racial discriminationPost and Courier - (Opinion) Commentary: 'Good faith'? Not in the SC Legislature and not on the US Supreme CourtGroups Taking Action:NAACP Legal Defense Fund, ACLU, Constitutional Accountability Center, Campaign Legal Center, League of Women VotePlease follow us on Facebook and Twitter and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #RacialGerrymandering #USSupremeCourt #SCOTUS #VotingRightsAct #14thAmendment

In the twelfth episode of season 2, Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, DBH, explores macro approaches to suicide prevention, exploring innovative strategies and community-based initiatives that aim to address this global concern on a larger scale. Panelists include: Brandon J. Johnson, M.H.S., MCHES, is a tireless advocate for positive mental health and suicide prevention services for youth and adults across the country and within the local community of Baltimore, MD. He is a subject matter expert in suicide prevention, with a particular focus on suicide prevention planning and suicide prevention strategies for Black youth. Currently, he serves as a Public Health Advisor at the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the Suicide Prevention Branch at the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this role, Brandon serves as a Government Project Officer (GPO) for various suicide prevention grant programs that target youth, adults, and health care systems. He is the Program Lead of the Garrett Lee Smith State/Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention grant program, which funds states, tribes, and territories to create suicide prevention programs for youth and young adults ages 10-24. In 2020, he served as SAMHSA's representative on the HHS Report to Congress on African American Youth Suicide. Brandon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Morgan State University in 2008 and a Master of Health Science Degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2012. In 2020, Brandon earned the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) credential from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Brandon is the creator of “The Black Mental Wellness Lounge,” a YouTube channel dedicated to discussing Black mental health and healing. The Black Mental Wellness Lounge is YouTube page committed to the promotion of Black mental health tips, education, and resources for the community. The YouTube page has been featured in USA Today, Complex Magazine, and Johns Hopkins Magazine. In 2021, Brandon received the Outstanding Recent Graduate Award from Johns Hopkins Alumni Association and the President's Award from the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA). Previously, Brandon served as the Director of Suicide and Violence Prevention for the State of Maryland where he worked in communities throughout the state to help develop strategies to end violence in various forms, such as community violence and human trafficking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disruptors-at-work/support

In this episode, we are talking with Brandon Johnson about building connections and saving lives as a tireless advocate for positive mental health and suicide prevention services. This is where research meets relationship. Together, we will find our public health joy.  Key Points From This Episode: Introducing today's guest, Brandon J. Johnson, his work with SAMHSA, and his new role as Acting Branch Chief of the Suicide Prevention Branch. [0:00:50] Why any role can serve you and teach you important transferable skills. [0:04:43] Using passion to help you persevere through difficult challenges. [0:09:24] The adversity experienced by people of color, leading to higher rates of burnout. [0:10:50] What it means to understand your community and tap into what they need. [0:11:22] Shining a light on human connection and how it drives public health work. [0:13:19] Brandon's thoughts on community engagement when dealing with sensitive topics like suicide, and violence, prevention. [0:16:09] Meeting people where they are and how vulnerability will help you in the long run. [0:21:28] What Brandon learned about human connection from being a research assistant. [0:23:24] An overview of what you learn as an MCHES, how it differs from being a CHES, and how MCHES training enables you to have a community perspective. [0:27:13] Occupying a leadership role and the opportunity to model behavior for others. [0:29:17] Why the real work happens after you take your MCHES exams. [0:30:49] Brandon shares what brings him the most joy in his work. [0:33:24] Find out how you can get in touch with Brandon online. [0:35:55] If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review!  For more transcripts, show notes, and more visit: https://joyeewashington.com/podcast/

Cities United is a national network that supports Mayors, Community leaders and young leaders from all across the country who are all committed to creating safe healthy and hopeful neighborhoods for young black men and boys. Today, we talk with Brandon J. Johnson for Black Youth Suicide Prevention Week. Brandon is a national advocate for young people living full lives and Black Youth Suicide Prevention Week is a week that equips young people and their families to do just that. With the release of our resource "Preventing Black Male Suicide: A Roadmap to Action," we wanted to connect it to real people who are entrenched in our work. Check out this great conversations, the Black Mental Wellness Lounge and our latest release. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCebATdInxniQlf12aJtmDpA https://mailchi.mp/citiesunited/preventingblackmalesuicides Sponsored by Levi Strauss & Co.

Dr. Chanda is joined by her friends, Brandon Johnson, SAMSHA Public Health Advisor, and Phil Roundtree, LCSW/Activist, to talk about mental health & suicide rates amongst Black men. The Hot Off The Press segment includes a careful analysis of the tragic suicide completion of Regina King's son, Ian Alexander. SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH EVERY BLACK MAN YOU KNOW! Connect with Phil HEREConnect with Brandon HERE ** Join the Paging Dr. Chanda Podcast Community by Texting "Podcast" to 21000.**Weigh In! Share Your Thoughts & Ask Questions by Texting that Number!  Support The Podcast HERE**This episode was brought to you by  the "Black Women's Therapy Group!" The next group begins on Feb. 2, 2022. Sign up for a group consultation HEREDid you Like the Show? SUBSCRIBE & Leave a review!Watch & Subscribe to The Podcast HERE Follow Dr. Chanda on Instagram HERE**Get Your FREE Faith & Mental Health Affirmations HEREShop Black Mental Health Apparel HEREStart Your Own Podcast Using THIS LINK!

Everybody, Relax…..A lifestyle podcast dedicated to helping folks deal with Life, Stress and Mental Health. Facilitated by Trey who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who attempts to spark healing via creativity. Trey blends his clinical expertise with real world experience for a unique, down to earth conversation. So relax, take a deep breath, we're going to get through this thing called life together. Next up we have Brandon Johnson, MHS, MCHES! We chop it up and discuss all things Suicide Prevention and Black Mental Health from a Public Health perspective. The Clinical field and Public Health space collide on this episode!! Check it out!! “Brandon J. Johnson, M.H.S., MCHES is a tireless advocate for positive mental health and suicide prevention services for youth and adults across the country and within the local community of Baltimore, MD. Currently, he serves as a Public Health Advisor at the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the Suicide Prevention Branch at the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this role, Brandon serves as a Government Project Officer (GPO) for various suicide prevention grant programs that target youth, adults, and health care systems. He is a subject matter expert in suicide prevention, with a particular focus on suicide prevention planning and suicide prevention strategies for Black youth. Brandon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Morgan State University in 2008 and a Master of Health Science Degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2012. In 2020, Brandon earned the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) credential from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Brandon is the creator of “The Black Mental Wellness Lounge,” a YouTube channel dedicated to discussing Black mental health and healing. The Black Mental Wellness Lounge is YouTube page dedicated to the promotion of Black mental health tips, education, and resources for the community. Previously, Brandon served as the Director of Suicide and Violence Prevention for the State of Maryland where he worked in communities throughout the state to help develop strategies to end violence in various forms, such as community violence and human trafficking. The Black Mental Wellness Lounge: https://www.youtube.com/c/theblackmentalwellnesslounge IG: @BranJJohnson1 Make sure to check out FeedSpot Top 50 Health Podcast list that includes Everybody, Relax!!! https://blog.feedspot.com/health_podcasts/ Need a licensed speaker or facilitator? https://www.uphold318.com/taylorspeaks Become a member of the Relax Crew on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RelaxVA Black Therapists in Virginia https://www.uphold318.com/blackvatherapists Make sure to subscribe, like, share and comment with your thoughts!! When listening and sharing use #EverybodyRelax #RefreshVA, to let us know you are listening! Visit our website at www.uphold318.com

Brandon J. Johnson has nearly four years of experience working as a landlord in the city of Syracuse, specifically within the Strathmore neighborhood. Operating the company Crossett Property Management, the vast majority of renovations and all aspects of management are handled in house by members of the company. Mr. Johnson's professional experience includes over six years as a Nursing Home Administrator. He currently works as the Vice President for the Mohawk Valley Health System Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a 202-bed hospital-based nursing home in Utica. Responsible for the Center for Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Services, tenants in the building under purview consist of a hospital-based acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, a hospital- based Dialysis Center, the Visiting Nurses Association of Utica and Oneida County, and Senior Network Health, a managed care company. We hope you were able to take some value away from todays episode. To learn more or connect with Danté or DJ visit victorycapgroup.com

Brandon J. Johnson (he/him) is a Suicide Prevention Specialist, the host of The Black Mental Wellness Lounge and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Brandon shares the inspiration for creating the YouTube page "The Black Mental Wellness Lounge" and how he's trying to use it as a healing space. They talk about taking care of your metal wellness while trying to dismantle systemic issues, understanding the importance of resting for the cause and how the metrics for suicide in the Black community have been overlooked. If you or someone you know is in a mental or substance use disorder crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.

In celebration of our first birthday, we’re re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from the past year. Compassion is unequivocally what we need to see for individuals to understand where some of their racist beliefs are and how we can begin to make impactful change. In this episode, Brandon J. Johnson, M.H.S talks with Dr. Graham Taylor about how introspection and empathy are the cornerstones of managing our racism. if we can just make room for the person's experiences, we might find ourselves expanding into a greater shared appreciation for and understanding of what's going on around us and in the lives around us. It's about understanding and loving each other more deeply. We want to move to a point that we're empathetic enough, that when we see it, we feel moved to address it.    If you are interested in learning more about Black Mental Wellness Lounge, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCebATdInxniQlf12aJtmDpA Visit the Black Mental Health Alliance at: https://blackmentalhealth.com/ Visit PsychHub to take action against racism at: https://psychhub.com/taking-action-against-racism/

Today we get the opportunity to sit down with Brandon J. Johnson, M.H.S., MCHES, creator of The Black Mental Wellness Lounge. Brandon is a tireless advocate for positive mental health and suicide prevention services for youth and adults across the country and within the local community of Baltimore, MD.  He is a subject matter expert in suicide prevention, with a particular focus on suicide prevention planning and suicide prevention strategies for Black youth. Today we talk about how his Black Mental Wellness Lounge came to be, the data around suicide and mental health stigma for Black youth, and mental health within faith-based communities. Brandon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Morgan State University in 2008 and a Master of Health Science Degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2012. Brandon is the creator of “The Black Mental Wellness Lounge,” a YouTube channel dedicated to discussing Black mental health and healing. The Black Mental Wellness Lounge is dedicated to the promotion of Black mental health tips, education, and resources for the community. The mission is to create content on Black mental health that anyone, whether a professional in the field or not, can use to increase their knowledge and awareness of the specific mental health needs, challenges, and assets of Black people.Websites1N5.org The Black Mental Wellness Lounge SAMSHA Suicide Prevention Research CenterFaith Hope Life - National Action Alliance for Suicide PreventionPsychology Today - Find a Therapist MindPeace Search for Provider (Cincinnati area specific) Find 1N5 on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/1N5.org.stopthestigma/ Instagram: @1n5.org.stopthestigma/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/1N5_orgFind The Black Mental Wellness Lounge on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBlackMentalWellnessLounge/Instagram: @blackmentalwellnesslounge Twitter: @BranJJohnson1YouTube: The Black Mental Wellness Lounge National Resources: You don't have to be in a crisis to talk with someone. National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1- 800-273-TALK (8255) The National Suicide Prevention Hotline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 mental health support via text message. Crisis Counselors bring texters “from a hot moment to a cool calm” using techniques in empathetic listening. Once they've built rapport and trust, explored the issues, and established the texter's goal, they collaboratively problem-solve to help the texter come up with a plan to stay safe. Texting in will not appear on your bill if you have AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon as your cell phone carrier. 

A fundamental goal for all of us in service professions is to integrate research and practice in ways that improve the outcomes of those being served. Evidence-based practices have long been a tool to bridge clinical expertise and the science. Unfortunately, these tools do not consistently support equitable implementation and outcomes. Today we join Dr. Juliette McClendon, Brandon J. Johnson, MHS, and Déjà Clement, M.S to learn more on how institutions can employ strategies and build structures that elevate equity through evidence-based practices.   Keep in Touch and Connect with our Speakers   Déjà Twitter:@ClementDeja  Brandon Twitter: @BranJJohnson1 Brandon YouTube: The Black Mental Wellness Lounge Dr. Juliette McClendon Twitter: @DrJulietteM    Listen & Subscribe to Equity Matters Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify  Follow us on Twitter & Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe to the Equity Matters E-Zine

Brandon J. Johnson, M.H.S talks with Dr. Graham Taylor about how introspection and empathy are the cornerstones of managing our racism. They discuss how compassion is unequivocally what we need for individuals to understand where some of their racist beliefs are and how we can begin to make impactful change. If we can just make room for the person's experiences, we might find ourselves expanding into a greater shared appreciation for and understanding of what's going on around us and in the lives around us. It's about understanding and a loving each other in a deeper way.  To learn more:Black Mental Wellness Lounge: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCebATdInxniQlf12aJtmDpABlack Mental Health Alliance: https://blackmentalhealth.com/Visit PsychHub to take action against racism at: https://psychhub.com/taking-action-against-racism/

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Brandon J. Johnson, M.H.S. is a tireless advocate for positive mental health and suicide prevention services for youth and adults across the country and within the local community of Baltimore, MD. Currently, he serves in the Federal Government working on suicide prevention.  He provides guidance to states, tribes, and healthcare systems on suicide prevention initiatives. Another highlight of Brandon’s career is his current role as the Co-Lead of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s Faith Communities Task Force.  Brandon is also the creator of “The Black Mental Wellness Lounge,” a YouTube channel dedicated to discussing Black mental health and healing.  Dr. Rheeda Walker is a licensed psychologist and award-winning Professor of psychology. She has published more than 60 scientific papers on psychological risk and resilience and African American mental health and been cited in or appeared on Good Morning America, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and the Houston Chronicle.  Her recently released book is The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health.        

In this episode of BHT, Brandon J. Johnson joins Dr. Graham Taylor as an advocate for black mental health in a discussion around oppression, race, and mental health. Oppression is centered on the control of a group of people and it’s happening on multiple levels of power. Recent events remind us that racism isn’t over and that it is something trauma-based that’s etched into the psyche of our nation. We invite all to individually, and as a community, to look at this collective unconscious and to understand our behavior and the impact of oppression.For more information on black mental health:Change the conversation with BMHA: https://blackmentalhealth.com/If you would like resources for free virtual therapy, enrollments are opening at the Boris Al Henson Foundation: https://borislhensonfoundation.org/If you would like more information on healing circles and sharing of stories: https://www.depressedwhileblack.com/