Podcast appearances and mentions of Dior Vargas

In this episode of Disability Inclusion: Required, host Emily Ladau welcomes mental health activist Dior Vargas for a conversation about the role philanthropy can play in supporting mental health, wellness, and self-care. Vargas shares a powerful call to action for accessible and equitable mental health care, highlighting the flaws in the current system and calling for community-based support and trauma-informed care.Our podcast theme music is by Andre Louis and Precious Perez. Thank you to Recording Artists And Music Professionals With Disabilities (RAMPD) for connecting these talented disabled musicians with the Disability & Philanthropy Forum.

There's a new number in town! One that's so needed, and so ready to be there for us when we need it most. It's 9-8-8. The brand new nationwide hotline number for those in emergency mental health crisis. Just three simple numbers are the lifeline you won't forget – and that won't forget you. On this episode of Call Me Curious, Nikki and Malone talk to Chief Officer of the new 988 Lifeline, Dr. John Draper, and mental health activist Dior Vargas about the hardships of mental health crisis, the power of crisis support, and the creation of a brand new way to make a healthy connection day or night. Let's get the 4-1-1 on 9-8-8!New episodes come out every Thursday.Call Me Curious is available now on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify or wherever you listen. You can listen ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app.Support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CONTENT WARNING: Please be advised that this episode mentions suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and psychiatric hospitalization. This episode, Judy interviews Dior Vargas. Dior is a Queer Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist. Judy and Dior discuss the importance of mental health, resources available to different communitites, and Dior's personal journey to advocacy. Follow Dior @dior_vargas on Instagram. Dior Vargas is a queer Latina feminist mental health activist. She works to deliver education and resources to all communities, with an emphasis on the QTBIPOC community. She is a native New Yorker and grew up in Spanish Harlem. Dior experienced a lot of trauma as a child. After several attempts to end her life, she was hospitalized and placed in a psychiatric ward. Dior's experience forced her to realize that she didn't want to have a passive role with her mental health nor her life in general. Dior lives with PTSD, persistent depressive disorder, and traits of borderline personality disorder. She believes that every day is an endeavor towards a better quality of life. Dior has identified as an activist since she was in high school. She has covered issues like body image, reproductive rights, and domestic violence but in 2013, she decided to focus on mental health. For the past several years, Dior has been able to connect with hundreds of people and learn about their experiences. Related Links: Dior's website The People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project The Color of My Mind: Mental Health Narratives from People of Color Book The Color of My Mind on Amazon The Color of My Mind on Barnes and Noble  Therapy for Latinx Latinx Therapy National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network The Steve Fund Resources relating to this episode's Ask Judy question about Roe v. Wade: DREDF Infographic about #DisabledAndProChoice Statement from Disability Organizations about Supreme Court decision REV UP Voting Information If you'd like to submit a question for Ask Judy, send it to media@judithheumann.com or DM Judy on Instagram or Twitter. Find a video version of this interview on Judy's YouTube channel.  Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

WARNING: This episode contains a discussion of mental illness and suicidal ideation. If you need support, please reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at ​​800.950.6264. Stop me if you've heard this one: A Queer Latina activist from NYC, a Black CEO and author from DC, and a white therapist from Idaho all walk into The Waystation. What do they have in common? Find out as they share their mental health journeys and learn where they (and you) can find some common ground.

Join host Allison KT for this conversation with special guest a mental health activist, Dior Vargas about having the conversations we *aren't* having. In 2014, Dior noticed a gap in seeing BIPOC individuals in her research about mental illness and this lead to the creation of The People of Color & Mental Illness Photo Project which has since lead to features in The New York Times, Forbes, Jezebel, USA Today, and MTV News. In this episode we talk about finding the strength to lead the conversations people aren't having, and how to be in those spaces in a safe and re-affirming way. Hear candid conversation about balancing mental health with leaving a legacy and walk away with skills for listening and stepping into your own types of advocacy. Learn all about Dior (including how to work with her!) here: https://www.diorvargas.com/ You can check out The People of Color & Mental Illness Photo Project here: https://www.diorvargas.com/work/poc-mental-illness You can also find her on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Why don’t you see more people of color in the mainstream talking about mental health? American, LatinX, feminist mental health activist, Dior Vargas talks about breaking the stigma of mental illness for people of color.

Did you know that one in five people live with a mental health condition, but stigma and misinformation keep many from seeking help and finding support? May is mental health awareness month and featured on this episode are two mental health advocates to help us understand the issues facing millions of Americans and the obstacles that stand in the way of recovery. Madlyn Epstein Steinhart is the author of a book of poetry called, Put Your Boots on and Dance in the Rain, and Dior Vargas is on the staff of Bring Change to Mind, founded by actress Glenn Close. Learn more at bringchange2mind.org. For more grownup fun, sign up for our newsletters at The Three Tomaotes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If we want to be inclusive leaders at work and in our communities, we also need to be allies and advocates for those who experience mental illness.In this episode, we are joined by two guest experts and advocates who are using nontraditional means to raise mental health awareness. First, we hear from Dr. Jonathan Singer, Associate Professor of Social Work at Loyola University Chicago and President of the American Association of Suicidology who leverages social media to make suicide and mental health research accessible. Next, we connect with Dior Vargas, a Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist who is working to make mental illness awareness more inclusive through a grassroots initiative called the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project.Want more behind the scenes materials? Sign up for our newsletter on our website https://www.thewaywelead.com/. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thewaywelead)

Welcome to our last break the stigma segment of this season! This special episode on Mental Health Awareness month concludes Season 2 and we will begin Season 3 with Children's Mental Health next week! Today’s guest is Dior Vargas - a Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist living in New York City. She is the creator of the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project, a response to the invisibility of people of color in the media representation of mental illness. She is also the editor of The Color of My Mind, a photo essay book based on the photo project. Dior tours the country giving keynotes, hosting workshops, and speaking on panels. Her work has been featured in many media outlets such as Forbes, NBC News Latino, and The Guardian. She has received The White House Champion of Change for Disability Advocacy Across Generations award and is currently a Master of Public Health Candidate at NYU's College of Global Public Health.  TRIGGER WARNING: Part of Dior’s story is her experience with suicidality. We talk about this throughout her entire episode.  Resources: Visit: www.latinxtherapy.com/therapists to find a Latinx Therapist near you. Suicide Prevention Hotline Call 1-800-273-8255 for free, bilingual 24-hour support. Crisis Text Line: Anyone in the US can text: 741741 to get the support they need. Little Things to Curb Depression from Buzzfeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/anthonyrivas/little-things-to-curb-depression Mental Health Professionals: If you would like to sign up for the directory, use discount code: LATINXT2 to get 2 months free (pay $151 instead of $181). Get access to our private Facebook group of Latinx Therapists, client referrals, monthly peer consultation groups, discounts & more!  To Help Our Community Projects: Please consider donating to us via Venmo @LatinxTherapy, or Zelle: info@latinxtherapy.com to help us with our next community mental health event.   

KCBS Radio afternoon anchor and A2A founder Jeff Bell spotlights Dior Vargas, who describes herself as a Latina feminist mental health activist. Vargas lives with depression and anxiety, and created the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project as a response to what she describes as ”the invisibility of people of color in the media representation of mental illness.” Her mental health activism also includes crisis counseling, leading support groups, hosting workshops and keynote speaking across the country.

Dior Vargas, Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist, and White House Champion Of Change recipient is featured in this week’s episode of Immigration MIC. In this candid conversation, she talks about The Color Of My Mind; a book/ photo essay highlighting the diversity in the mental health community, the self-imposed pressures that can come with activism, and how her family’s generational immigration story is important to who she is today. If you enjoy this episode and want to hear more like it, find Immigration MIC on iTunes, subscribe/ leave a review, and we’ll be sure to bring you more great conversations on immigration and mental health!

Dior Vargas Feminist Latina on Mental Health Even when Dior Vargas was depressed and suicidal, she felt she shouldn't complain. 'Mental illness is considered a privileged white person thing', she says. Vargas is the founder of the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project, created to counter the invisibility of people of colour in media coverage of mental health. Vargas has won numerous awards, is a 'proud feminist Latina', and works as a mental health counsellor and activist-speaker in New York City.

This week we welcomed Dior Vargas to the podcast for what was a very important and inspiring conversation. Dior is an American Latina feminist mental health activist and the instigator of a project focused on creating a community to eradicate the stigma of mental illness for people of color.    Dior’s work is so important for our communities and her conviction and commitment towards social justice, advocacy and activism for women and people of color is inspiring for us all.    Full show notes can be found at www.livingblacksheep.com. You can learn more about Dior and her work at www.diorvargas.com  

Dior Vargas is the Creator behind the People of Color & Mental Illness Photo Project, a social media campaign that took over Twitter and emphasized the importance of representation in the conversation around mental health. As a Latina who has successfully launched her career and embraced self-care, Dior sheds light on how prioritizing your mental health doesn’t have to go against having the career you want.

Join host Elisa Camahort Page and Nancy Lublin, A'Driane Nieves, and Dior Vargas, as they discuss their services focused on addressing mental health and mental illness issues, especially in online and tech-enabled communities. Show Notes: Starts at 0:00: Interview with Nancy Lublin, founder of Dress for Success, former CEO of DoSomething.org, and now founder of CrisisTextLine.org, an innovative text-based crisis intervention service. Starts at 19:12: Interview with artist, writer, and activist A'Driane Nieves. A'Driane embodies the idea of creating what you need, but cannot find, in the world, and is also now the Founder of the Tessera Collective, a resource and community site dedicated to mental health empowerment and support for women and girls of color. Starts at 36:50: Interview with Dior Vargas, founder of the People of Color & Mental Illness Photo Project, which is about visual representation and acknowledgement of the many people of color dealing with mental health issues, but rarely seen in... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mental illness affects a large number of people each and every day. We chatted with a group panelists which included Dior Vargas, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, and Agyei Ekundayo to discuss mental health and how the current racial climate affects Black people in America Co-hosts: Tiffany and Mel Hosted by: Jamie Broadnax

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Publisher, Author and Radio Host www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest Starring Dior Vargas and Crispin Jackson. About Dior Vargas: Dior Vargas is a Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist. She was chosen as an Honoree for #BlogHer15: Experts Among Us Voices of the Year for her online photo project, People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project. She is a member of NAMI - NYC Metro’s Young Professionals Advisory Board and a member of the Third Wave Legacy Council. She is a CrisisTextLine crisis counselor and a facilitator at the Young Adult Support Group at NAMI-NYC Metro. She was chosen as a member of the 2014 class of the Women's Media Center's media training program, Progressive Women's Voices. She has a B.A. in the Study of Women and Gender from Smith College and an M.S. in Publishing from Pace University.  She is a proud Feminist Latina and wants to remove the stigma of mental illness in communities of color. She is a native New Yorker and currently lives in Manhattan. About Crispin Jackson: Crispin Jackson is an undergraduate student at The City College of New York currently pursuing his BA in Psychology.  Crispin has worked as a peer advocate for Baltic Street AEH, Inc. As a volunteer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), he is a member of the Young Adult Advisory Board. Crispin has also devoted himself to NAMI as a Peer to Peer Mentor, In Our Own Voice presenter, and Ending the Silence leader. In his leisure time, Crispin enjoys fiction writing for his blog on WordPress, entitled "Underground Fiction," as well as singing, bike riding, and practicing the piano. For NAMI NYC Metro: www.naminycmetro.org. Helpline: 212-684-3264