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How can your job impact your mental health? What can you do to make your mental health a priority? Today's episode features Mahmoud Khedr, the Co-Founder and CEO of FloraMind, an organization that develops tools to guide young people toward positive mental health. Mahmoud is a proud Egyptian immigrant passionate about empowering underserved communities through mental health education. His career began in tech, with companies like Facebook and Google, which led to his focus on entrepreneurship and mental health. We discuss his experience working in tech and starting companies, with lessons on entrepreneurship and how to prioritize your well-being. We also dive into the inspiration behind FloraMind, stories from teaching mental health workshops to kids, and why toxic positivity is a problem. Get ready to be inspired! Mentioned in This Episode: FloraMind: https://www.floramind.com Mahmoud's Toxic Positivity TED Talk: https://bit.ly/2LaYw7v Virtual Enterprises International: https://veinternational.org Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org or Text HOME to 741741 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 NYC Well: 1-888-NYC-WELL or text WELL to 65173M Connect with Mahmoud: Instagram:

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This week, Diana chats with Sammy Yuen about how he merges his work in the creative and publishing world with his personal passions to help people fight against anti-Asian hate. Sammy shares how he has contributed to his community through his art and self-defense classes, how his relationship to his Asian-American roots and history has evolved, and how he cares for himself throughout all that he juggles. Diana and Sammy also discuss the pleasant surprises that come with seeing how one thing can lead to another, and the significance of community care.Sammy Yuen (he/him) is an artist, illustrator, designer and self-defense instructor. Who has recently merged his personal and professional life to help fight anti-Asian hate. Connect with Sammy at www.sammyuen.com or @sammynycartMentioned in this episode:Meals for UnityMott Street GirlsYu and Me BooksYou Are Not Alone MuralsSee Sammy's gallery show (starting 9/8/22 through December) with Mott Street Girls at Pearl River Mart to benefit Chinatown businesses that were affected by the pandemicIf you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to any of the 24/7 resources below:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255NYC Well: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741Or go to your nearest ERBridges Mental Health is a stigma-free hub for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and South Asian Americans (APISA) to discuss, navigate, and seek mental health care in NYC.Write to us with comments & questions, we'd love to hear from you.@bridgesmentalhealthbridgesmentalhealthnyc@gmail.comCover photo by Janice ChungTheme music by Will Marshall

When We Were Bullies, The List. Johnny Depp, men and mental health, and Jussie Smollet. Mental Health Hotline: 1888-NYC-WELL https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/get-help-now/ Credit: Law and Crime Trial Network, HBO "When we were Bullies" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chitchatwithe/support

We all know that the US is in a mental health crisis. Fortunately, 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This will signify that mental health is as important as physical health, and is expected to greatly increase use of the hotline.    This week's guest is Kimberly A. Williams, the President and CEO of the Vibrant Emotional Health, a nonprofit organization which reaches over 2.5 million people each year to help them achieve emotional well-being through high quality, innovative programs. As CEO, Williams has overseen the expansion of Vibrant's premier programs they administer, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the Disaster Distress Helpline, and NYC Well, New York City's leading edge, multi-lingual, multi-modal contact center program that responds around the clock to the mental health needs of over 300,000 New Yorkers every year.   Join Marjorie Morrison and Patrick J. Kennedy for an in-depth discussion with Kim Williams on the 988 rollout and Vibrant's other initiatives.    If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to follow or subscribe wherever you are listening, and share the show with your colleagues and friends. You can also subscribe to our YouTube Channel here, https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub.   Future Of Mental Health is a Psych Hub Podcast and is for educational purposes only. Visit https://psychhub.com to dig deeper and access the world's most comprehensive platform for behavioral health education.   Follow us on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOMHshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychhubeducation  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychHub 

Welcome, Jerson to the podcast! In today's episode, Jerson shares his insight into accepting that you can adapt to what you need and remain true to yourself. He talks about how he used his university wellness hotline to get him through his most precarious moments and connect to a therapist. Jerson shares the importance of idenifying vulnerable moments and putting his coping skills to work before his mental health takes a hit. He also shares a bit about how coming out effected his mental health in both positive/negative ways. Through this he's learned that key to being stopping people's homophobia has less to do with changing their mind, but accepting himself and his sexual idenity. Shop our hats!! Mentioned in this episodeNYC Well 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)National Suicide Prevention Hotline available 24/7 (800-273-8255) Thank you for supporting the podcast! Follow me on Instagram @the.activeoptimist or @irinaerickson. Feel free to reach out with any comments or questions, I love them!The content shared here is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, care, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified & licensed healthcare provider.

In this episode we stroll down memory land and discuss a few of the many cases we have dealt with in our careers. We are sure we will have a part 2, 3, 4.....because if you work in social work you know we have stories for days. Although we laugh and joke about some of the cases we have encountered, there are some serious topics discussed here. This maybe triggering for some so please listen with caution.  If you need to please check out these resources:If you or anyone who may be suffering from stress, anxiety, depression or grief you/they are not alone. If you live in the NYC area you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL or text NYCwell at 66173.  You can also call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) or NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline at 1-800-950-6264 Monday to Friday 10a-8p EST.

Jonathan M. DePierro, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is Clinical Director of the Center for Stress, Resilience and Personal Growth. National Suicide Prevention Helpline 800-273-8255 SAMHSA Toolkit. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/suicide-prevention NYC Well - 1-888-NYC-WELL

On this episode we'll share our personal experiences with COVID19, how it's affected our practice as social workers and what it's been like surviving COVID. Resources: *For the latest information about COVID, testing, vaccine and more please visit cdc.gov. *FEMA is now willing/ able to pay families up to $7k to help cover funeral costs for COVID victims. The federal assistance will be limited to a maximum financial amount of $7,000 per funeral, with a maximum of $35,500 per application for multiple funerals of other family members after Jan. 20, 2020.*There's a grassroots organization called Marked By COVID which is a movement to collect stories of people who have been impacted by COVID-19 and inspire safer public health. * If you know anyone who may be suffering from COVID-related stress, anxiety, depression or grief they are not alone. If they live in the NYC area they can call 1-888-NYC-WELL or text NYCwell at 66173.  They can also call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP(4357) or NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Health Helpline at 1-800-950-6264 Monday to Friday 10a-8p EST.

The Mashup back by popular demand!! **This episode is referred to as #4 throughout our episode... oops, our bad, it is actually #3!! Case #1- A 6 year old girl goes missing from a little league game in Arkansas that she was attending with her mother. 26 years later there is still no sign or trace of her. Case #2- A man with a lengthy wrap sheet goes on a slashing rampage in New York City killing innocent victims in unprovoked attacks.Report tips in the Morgan Nick case to:Alma Police Department- 501–632–3333 Arkansas State Police- 501–783–5795FBI- 202–324–3000The Morgan Nick Foundation: https://morgannickfoundation.com24/7 New York Mental Health Resources:https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/Chat Live: https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/get-help-now/chat-with-a-counselor-now/Text "WELL" to 65173Call: 888-NYC-WELL

Many people are dealing with some sort of mental health issue and aren't aware of it. In this episode we discuss our experience with co workers who may exhibit signs of a personality disorder and how that can affect you as a colleague. Although we do joke around a little in this episode mental health is a serious matter. Please take care of yourselves! If you know anyone close to you who maybe suffering from a mental illness or you yourself are suffering from mental health issues and you live in the NYC area you can call 1-888-NYC-WELL. Outside of NY. Nationally you can call SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP.

At a time when many people are struggling with their psychological well-being, we're taking a close look at the structural and cultural issues that make restaurant workers especially vulnerable. Producer Hannah Fordin starts with the big picture, in conversation with Hassel Aviles co-founder of Not 9 To 5. They look at the restaurant industry and the ways deeply ingrained hierarchies and structures, as well as widely accepted destructive coping methods, need to shift. Then we zoom in, seeking advice from experts like co-hosts of HRN's Processing, Zahra Tangorra and Bobbie Comforto, as well as Restaurant After Hours' Zia Sheikh, on how we as individuals can tend to our psychological well-being and what sort of support is out there. Resources:General:Not 9 To 5Restaurant After HoursCHOWThe Restaurant Workers Community Foundation For free addiction support:Ben's FriendsGay & SoberEleanor Health (Offer specific support groups for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals)Crisis Lines: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline (888) 843-4564The Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860Free support locating resources:Black Mental Health Alliance (410) 338-2642NYC Well offers free and confidential mental health consultations 1-888-NYC-Well or text “Well” to 65173Low-cost addiction support programs:Tempest (targeted at folks who identify as female)The Luckiest ClubLow-cost virtual mental health counseling:Better HelpTalkspacePride Counseling (specifically catering to LGBTQ+ individuals) Resources for finding a therapist:Psychology TodayBlack Mental Health AllianceClick here for a guide to alternate nostril breathing, mentioned in the episode.Have a question you want answered? Email us at question@heritageradionetwork.orgThis project is funded in part by a Humanities New York CARES Grant with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the federal CARES Act. This program is also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.The Big Food Question  is powered by Simplecast.

How can your job impact your mental health? What can you do to make your mental health a priority? Today's episode features Mahmoud Khedr, the Co-Founder and CEO of FloraMind, an organization that develops tools to guide young people toward positive mental health. Mahmoud is a proud Egyptian immigrant passionate about empowering underserved communities through mental health education. His career began in tech, with companies like Facebook and Google, which led to his focus on entrepreneurship and mental health. We discuss his experience working in tech and starting companies, with lessons on entrepreneurship and how to prioritize your well-being. We also dive into the inspiration behind FloraMind, stories from teaching mental health workshops to kids, and why toxic positivity is a problem. Get ready to be inspired! Mentioned in This Episode: FloraMind: https://www.floramind.com Mahmoud’s Toxic Positivity TED Talk: https://bit.ly/2LaYw7v Virtual Enterprises International: https://veinternational.org Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org or Text HOME to 741741 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 NYC Well: 1-888-NYC-WELL or text WELL to 65173 Connect with Mahmoud: Instagram:

For the Season 2 premiere episode, Tearapy Recovery host, Nelchael, discusses the warning signs and recovery journey of victims of domestic violence with psychotherapist, Heidi Elias, LCSW, SEP. Heidi has an impressive background and works primarily with women who suffer with anxiety and residual effects of childhood trauma. Links to Heidi's practice and resources mentioned in the episode can be found below: References and Resources: Heidi's website: https://heidielias.com/ Heidi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidieliaslcsw/ Clubhouse International: https://clubhouse-intl.org/ Safe Horizon: https://www.safehorizon.org/ 888-NYC-WELL: https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today’s episode, we’re opening up about our experiences with anxiety & depression. We’re also talking about some of the ways we’ve coped and handled our anxiety, including self-soothing methods & professional therapy.**Please note, this is a heavy topic and could possibly be a trigger. If discussions involving anxiety and depression are a tigger for you, we ask that you skip this week’s episode. We will be back next week with a fun relationship topic.** *DISCLAIMER*: We said self-medicate at 13:07, when we meant; to self soothe, looking for healthy mediums to manage anxiety and depression such as meditation, yoga, breathing exercise, working out etc. (Please note, you should always speak to a medical professional as these are just a few things that have helped us and it may not work for everyone and a doctor is highly recommended)Keep up with the #FemmeTeaParty @Femme_Tea& Your Hosts;Kat @hereskatBibi @bibilovesradyGeri @gerardineperalta LINKS FOR HELP:Help is availableSpeak with a counselor todayNational Suicide Prevention LifelineHours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Learn moreSUICIDE HOTLINE # 1-800-273-8255If The Person You Care About Is In Crisis, Please Encourage Them To Seek Help Immediately. Direct Them To Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) To Reach A 24-Hour Crisis Center, Text MHA To 741741, Call 911, Or Go To The Nearest Emergency Room. You Can Also Call These Numbers If You Fear For Someone's Safety Or Life.https://www.mhanational.org/im-looking-mental-health-help-someone-else 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) is a free, confidential help line for New York City residents. You can call 24 hours per day/7 days a week. The staff of trained mental health professionals help callers find mental health and substance abuse services. NYC Well is multilingual and multicultural:1-888-NYC-WELL(1-888-692-9355)1-888-692-9355 (Español)1-888-692-9355(中文)711 (TTY for hearing impaired)You can also text WELL to 65173 or go to NYC Well, an online resource for individuals, families and agencies in need of help and information.Additional Resources:The SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator is an on-line source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities in the United States or U.S. Territories for mental health and/or substance abuse/addiction problems.https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression

In the season finale of the Joy+Well Conversations, Dr. Rhonda Mattox, psychiatrist, entrepreneur and sister-friend, speaks with me about rest in the midst of multiple pandemics and how she lives a life filled with joy.Mental Health Resources discussed in today's podcast:https://www.psychologytoday.comhttps://therapyforblackgirls.com/If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotlinehttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/1-800-273-8255If you're in NYC and need someone to chat with immediately or help finding resources to support your mental health, visit NYC WELL https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/ or call them at 888-NYC-WELL. Or text “WELL” to 65173. Find Dr. Rhonda Mattox on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram with the handle @drrhondamattox. Subscribe to the Joy+Well Conversations on Apple podcast or Spotify and leave a rating, review, or comment to let us know what you think. And if you have ideas for future conversations, drop us a comment below or email us at livejoywell@gmail.com. Love joy, be joy, live Joy+Well✨

(July 1) Aimee is quite the prankster. Find out what she did at 7:55. Also, have you ever heard of Times Square in NYC? Well wait until you hear what one advertiser decided to do with their billboards at 12:52. Finally, at 4:00, Jeff’s girlfriend broke and now everything is different with their dog. The post Don’t Let Aimee Pick You Up From The Airport appeared first on 102.7 Coyote Country.

Our Guest: This week on BeREAL, Diana and Ednesha are joined by Dr. Michael Lindsey. The episode focuses on how to uplift student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Dr. Michael Lindsey is the Executive Director at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research in the NYU Silver School of Social Work. Dr. Lindsey has multiple lines of research at the moment, but his work focuses on how to improve mental health experiences for the youth, especially in schools. He also works with moms who have PTSD and require mental health interventions through the program Save Mothers, Save Children. This Week on BeREAL: The episode begins as Dr. Lindsey explains the importance of improving student mental health. He views this effort as a way to break the cycle of generational poverty, and build a better future for people from all backgrounds. He ties this mission into the current day, and goes over the threats COVID-19 poses on student socialization. Schools play an important role in maintaining a healthy mental wellbeing for children. This comes from school sanctioned social workers, but also from everyday social interactions with classmates. How will this affect the students who currently have to do all their schoolwork online? Will mental health services dwindle because of online education, and are schools now just an educational institute? That is what Dr. Lindsey is here to discuss, how we can use virtual learning to be a tool of improving mental health instead of hindering it.    The conversation concludes as your hosts discuss the best way to administer adolescent therapy during these times. Due to stay at home orders, children are struggling to hold online therapy sessions in a place that is completely private. Dr. Lindsey is advocating for a collaboration of therapists, teachers, and parents to create the best environment for positive mental health stimulation at this time.    Thank you so much for tuning in this week to BeREAL. Be on the lookout for a brand new episode next week, but in the meantime, make sure to catch last week's episode if you haven' already.   As mentioned in the episode, if you would like to talk to a professional to get feedback on what is currently happening in your life, and if it warrants the involvement of a mental health professional please don't hesitate to call +1(888)-NYC-WELL.   Our Practice: For more information on The BeREAL Podcast and BeWELL Psychotherapy visit the links below.    To schedule an appointment text BeWELL to 484848 today    www.beher-now.com    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Be.WELL.Psychotherapy/   instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewell.psychotherapy/

In part 1 of this two-part episode, Israa Nasir talks about being raised in Saudi Arabia and Canada, and her work as a mental health professional to reduce mental illness stigma in South Asian communities. In part 2, Israa speaks about mental health issues facing South Asian communities as a result of COVID-19. Resources: - "Sitting with emotions" exercise - https://www.israanasir.com/articles/feelitall - For therapy/counseling support: www.talkspace.com and www.betterhelp.com - NYC Well - https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en - a great resource library of apps/services for mental health support

Ever wonder what it's really like to live as a cook in NYC? Well, today we take you into a part of my own story with my good friend, and former cooking mate, Justin Lee. We take a little break from the usual conversation format that we have and just shoot the shit with our old friend and reminisce about how it was like cooking and living the life in NYC. This was our reality as we saw it in our little bubble of restaurants that we worked in, with 1 ultimate goal in mind and that was to open our own restaurant. I was lucky enough to finally realize my dream, and Justin is just starting to realize that dream with his new project, Fat Choy, but our raw conversation of all the inequities and dysfunctional behavior of choosing this profession in the hardest city in the world is a conversation ALL aspiring chefs and cooks should pay attention to. It's not just about the love of food and cooking. You'll learn that you've got to love the life you have to live in order to make it out alive in this industry. ENJOY THE SHOW!

Our Breaking Distance Team sat down with Art Therapist Dawn Ippoliti LCAT, ATR-BC for Mental Health Awareness Month. We had an opportunity to delve into her practice as an art therapist and speak about mental health issues people are dealing with, particularly in regards to quarantine and the lock-down. Dawn is a licensed, board certified, art therapist and registered with the American Art Therapy Association. For almost twenty years Dawn has worked in a variety of clinical settings and institutions both in California and New York, providing art therapy and mental health services to children and families in crisis. Currently, she works as the program supervisor for New York University Art Therapy in the Schools Program providing supervision and trainings to school art therapists and their graduate level interns. https://www.art-therapy.com/     More About Art Therapy and Dawn’s ApproachArt therapy is a unique form of therapy that integrates the creative process for emotional health and healing. Many of the people I see are looking for alternatives to traditional talk therapy. Using art can be extremely beneficial to the therapeutic process as it can help illuminate your internal world. When you engage in discussion and the creative process together, both the left and right hemispheres of the brain are stimulated promoting the whole brain to function simultaneously.Our focus is more about the process of creating and finding a place you feel safe to freely explore. However creating art is always your choice and if you prefer verbal means of expression, I will always welcome the direction you choose.I offer a supportive and nurturing environment with practical feedback to help my clients effectively address the challenges they face. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve behaviors or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.  I know it is a difficult decision to start therapy and often times people can even feel conflicted about whether or not they are ready, or the time is right. I acknowledge your courage for beginning the process and taking action to move in a new direction. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.ARTICLES AND RESOURCESCOVID Crisis and Mental Health:https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2020/supporting-mental-health-during-the-covid-19-pandemic.shtmlhttps://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/covid-19-coronavirushttps://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2020/05/professors-must-support-mental-health-trainees-during-covid-19-crisishttps://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/05/04/mental-health-coronavirus/https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2020/05/19/the-other-covid-19-crisis-declining-mental-health/#39f354ab3d65https://www.mountsinai.org/care/behavioral-health https://jewishboard.org/ https://med.nyu.edu/departments-institutes/child-adolescent-psychiatry/clinical-services  https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/crisis-emergency-services-mobile-crisis-teams.page    CRISIS SUPPORT: To request a mobile crisis team in NYC, call NYC Well at (888) NYC-WELL (888-692-9355  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/1-800-273-8255 Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counselinghttps://www.crisistextline.org/topics/suicide/?msclkid=0a3213d1a8ca1fa199234d1c6f9dbe41#how-to-get-help-if-youre-thinking-about-ending-your-life-1   National Domestic Violence Hotline  1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).  https://www.thehotline.org/help/  Other helpful resources for parents and young people:  You can find similar guidelines in English, Spanish, Chinese, Amharic, Korean, French, and Vietnamese at https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource    Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks: https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/pep20-01-01-006_508_0.pdf How to Talk to Teens About the New Coronavirus:    https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-talk-to-teens-about-the-new-coronavirus-2020031419192   Talking to Kids and Teens About Coronavirus (by age-group):  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-parenting-smarter-kids/202003/how-talk-kids-and-teens-about-the-coronavirus  Stress and Coping: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html   Caring for Children in a Disaster: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html  Supporting Kids and Teens through the Pandemic:   https://www.mghclaycenter.org/hot-topics/7-ways-to-support-kids-and-teens-through-the-coronavirus-pandemic/  How Teenagers Can Protect Their Mental Health During Coronavirus:  https://www.unicef.org/coronavirus/how-teenagers-can-protect-their-mental-health-during-coronavirus-covid-19              LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ANTI-TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION BEAUTY FOR FREEDOM AT:    https://beautyforfreedom.org/       BEAUTY FOR FREEDOM MISSION STATEMENT      Art Therapy. Education. Empowerment. This is how we help survivors of human trafficking. We support recovery through creativity and skills training. We nurture our youth by removing potential stigmas surrounding self-expression, legitimizing their ideas, hopes, and dreams. In light of the COVID-19 global pandemic, we realize it’s our time to step up. Using the platform we’ve built to usher in change in the lives of people across the globe, we hope to help the world heal in this time of crisis. Here’s to paying it forward.  

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the latest episode of “Prep Talk” features Ali Gheith, certified emergency manager (CEM) and professional disaster mental health counselor. Gheith discusses steps individuals can take to cope with stress related to these difficult, unprecedented times, identifies the signs and symptoms of stress and anxiety, describes their effects, and outlines tips for stress management. New York City’s NYC Well is available for anyone who may have trouble coping with problems like stress, depression, anxiety, or drug and alcohol use. Any New Yorker in need of mental health support can call 1-888-NYC-WELL or text “Well” to 65173. If an individual is in danger or needs immediate medical attention, call 911. NYC Well is your connection to free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services, in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365.

Millions of people are trying to make sense of their new reality caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Restricted movement, quarantine, and social distancing are causing many to experience anxiety, sadness, frustration, anger, isolation, depression and grief. In Ep. 34, Seneca Williams, LMHC, joins Jay Blessed in a discussion on how we can grieve our old normal while taking control of our mental health during these unprecedented and uncertain times. Ep. 34: "Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic" with Seneca Williams, LMHC Hailing from St. Vincent, Seneca Williams, LMHC, shares her life's story, as she walks us down the path that led her to become a licensed mental health counselor and professional coach. In Ep. 34: "Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic,” Seneca delivers helpful tips to surviving this pandemic.  She covers: Growing Up In A Seemingly Perfect Yet Toxic Home. Walking Away From An Accident That Should’ve Killed Her. Therapy In The Caribbean Community. Identifying Anxiety Signs and Symptoms. 5 Tips To Managing Your Mental Health During A Pandemic. Plea To Those Presently In A Very Dark Place. Seneca Williams is available for online therapy in Florida, New York, and New Jersey. For more information visit www.senecawilliams.com.   THE SOCAMOM® SUMMIT: On April 10th and 11th, The SocaMom® Summit will virtually engage and empower Caribbean people across the diaspora, with online panels and discussions from some of the Caribbean’s leading voices and creative minds. Learn more and register for FREE — HERE!   Need someone to talk to while you cope through these tough times? Check out these resources:  NY's COVID-19 Mental Health Hotline. For FREE emotional support, consultation, and referral to a provider, call 1-844-863-9314   NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) COVID-19 Information & Resources HERE.  Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Free 24/7 assistance via 1-800-273-8255 or online at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  NYC Well is providing FREE digital mental health resources for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic HERE. Or call 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or Text WELL to 65173. Contact your personal health insurance providers for referrals and guidelines on online therapy.      PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   This is a Jay Blessed Media LLC. Production. 

We are fully operational yet again! In this week's episode, we decided to chat about mental health in today's world and some of our life experiences related to this multi-faceted topic. There was a lot to discuss, and hopefully we've provided you all with some useful, potentially unique, insight on the matter. Enjoy the episode, and have a great weekend! NYIT Counseling and Wellness: https://www.nyit.edu/administrative_offices/counseling_wellness If you are a New Yorker in need of mental health support, consider contacting NYC Well: https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/ Call 1-888-NYC-WELL or text "WELL" to 65173 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-TALK (8255) If you enjoyed this episode, let us know what you think! Follow us on Instagram @manhattansvoice_pod and feel free to shoot us a DM! #iammanhattansvoice

In a wild twist, the girls talk about going out on the town. So put down the oven mitts and put on your pants, we’re Having A Night in New York City! Whether you live here, visit here, or never want to set foot in this cesspool, this episode is sure to make you crave a steak, a pizza, and a lifelong career as a waiter. Restaurants, bars, even some mentions of clubs. What more could you ask for? Oh— a detailed guide to the girls’ favorite places to go in NYC? Well lucky you, it’s coming to the website next week— provided they can figure out how the internet works.  Xoxo Sophie & Ari @havinganight Havinganightpodcast.com

Victor Cruz and Psychotherapist Amy Edelstein, LCSW sit down and talk about the emotional wellness of actors and some of the mental health issues that they face. For more information on Amy and her practice, visit: Amy Edelstein LCSW In-Home & In-Office Therapy P: 201.981.9318 W: www.amyetherapy.com A: 516 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 2, Montclair, NJ 07042 Other Resources 1. The Renfrew Center For Eating Disorders - NYC 38 East 32nd Street, 10th Floor, NYC 10016 1 - 800 - Renfrew 2. Maria Droste Counseling Services 171 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 889-4042 3. SUICIDE HOTLINE NUMBER 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) DISCLAIMER: The information on this episode of The Victor Cruz Acting Studio Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available during this video or podcast is for general information purposes only. The Victor Cruz Acting Studio makes no representation and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained on or available during this interview. You are encouraged to confirm any information obtained from or through this podcast with other sources, and review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician. NEVER DISREGARD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR DELAY SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT BECAUSE OF SOMETHING YOU HAVE HEARD OR SEEN DURING THIS PODCAST..

Visit agreatbigcity.com/support to learn how to support New York City local news and allow us to keep bringing you this podcast. If you are a New York-based business and would be interested in sponsoring our podcasts, visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. The ridership on crosstown buses at 14th Street has increased to more than 32,000 daily riders, an increase over last year's 26,000 daily riders, and now the city is looking at increasing service along the route. Now that buses are moving faster thanks to the clear streets and the installation of bus loading platforms, some are beginning to need to hold at bus stops to avoid getting ahead of schedule. The 14th Street buses will also be getting on-board camera systems that photograph any bus lane blockers and send that info to the Department of Transportation. Any scofflaws caught blocking buses by those on-board cameras or street-mounted cameras will be subject to fines. These are the same on-board cameras that made a dramatic debut recently when the Transit Authority posted a video on social media showing the bus camera zapping a delivery truck out of the bus lane. Although there haven't been any reports of disintegrating delivery vans, the cameras have been operating on the M15 and B44 Select Bus routes. Good and bad news for any holiday shoppers hoping for some traffic relief in Midtown this holiday season: City Council Speaker Corey Johnson said the success of the 14th Street busway should lead the city to expand the program to similar streets like 34th and 42nd, but Mayor de Blasio's view is still that instituting busways on other streets would be a premature move before the 14th street pilot program has completed. The current busway pilot program is scheduled to last 18 months, after which the DOT will examine the results and decide whether the program will continue. Midtown bus riders may still be stuck behind empty Ubers on 34th Street, but visitors to Rockefeller Center will get a bit more breathing room. The city announced on November 22nd that, beginning Friday, November 29th, movable barriers will be installed to close streets around Rockefeller Center and add more pedestrian space during the holiday season. The plan is to completely close 49th and 50th Streets from Fifth to Sixth beginning in the afternoon until midnight, when most shoppers and visitors will be in the area. Along Fifth Avenue from 48th to 52nd, a lane of the road on each side will be reclaimed for pedestrian traffic with movable barriers. On Sixth Avenue, a similar barrier setup will take over one lane of traffic, but only when the NYPD and DOT observers see that crowds are growing and more pedestrian space is needed. According to State Senator Brad Hoylman, the Rockefeller Center area attracts 125 million visitors during the holiday season. When news of the potential street closure plan leaked at the end of October, Mayor de Blasio emphasized that it had not yet been approved by City Hall and that someone at the DOT may have accidentally or intentionally leaked it "trying to further their own agenda". The plan will take effect the day after Thanksgiving. You may notice one problem when you combine the previous two stories: In response to news of the Rockefeller Center street closures, Transit Authority head Andy Byford released a short statement criticizing what he called a unilateral decision by the city that will slow down buses in the Rockefeller Center area since they are not given priority in the current plan. Fifth Avenue is a major north-south route for buses, and it remains to be seen how the four-block narrowing of the street will impact traffic or transit times. This week, the Port Authority announced this week that they hope to use autonomous vehicle technology to more closely space their buses through the Lincoln Tunnel. While they plan realistically wouldn't eliminating drivers, the technology would allow the buses to drive close to each other and maintain a higher speed by closely monitoring the surrounding environment and avoiding collisions with greater accuracy than a human driver. Today's podcast is brought to you by City Survival: The AGBC Holiday Gift Guide — Whether it's a tiny replica of a fire escape to hang on your wall or a gadget that may one day help you escape a stalled subway train, find all your gifts this year through our Gift Guide at agreatbigcity.com/gift-guide and your purchases will financially benefit AGBC. Coming up November 28th, the 93rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving parade will fly 16 giant balloons from 77th Street to 34th Street, with new giant balloons this year of Astronaut Snoopy, Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham, a new Spongebob Squarepants design featuring Gary the snail, and the reappearance of Smokey the Bear, but those new balloons will hopefully stop to pay their respects to some of their fallen comrades. Over the 93 years of Macy's parades, there have been three major balloon crashes: 26 years ago in 1993 — The Sonic the Hedgehog balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade knocks down a streetlight in Columbus Circle, injuring a child and an off-duty police officer 22 years ago in 1997 — Four are injured, two seriously, when a Cat in the Hat balloon from the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade knocks down a streetlight on Central Park West — Hear more about the Corey Lidle plane crash on Episode 44 of the podcast 14 years ago in 2005 — Two are injured when an M&M balloon from the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade knocks down a streetlight in Times Square Safety limits are now set on where balloons may only fly if sustained winds are below 23mph and gusts are below 34mph. For this Thanksgiving, the winds are predicted to be in the 20mph range, so it remains to be seen if high winds may ground the balloons this year. No matter what happens to this year's Macy's balloons, it won't be as exciting as the parade's end from 1927 to 1932, when parade balloons were simply launched into the sky after the parade, where the helium-filled balloons would rise into the air and Macy's predicted they would deflate and land, so they attached a note that offered a $100 reward to anyone who returned the balloon's remains. The tradition ended, however, when one of the loose balloons finally ended up getting stuck on the wing of an airplane and sent the plane into a tailspin. 13 years ago on November 25, 2006 — Sean Bell is shot and killed by police in a controversial shooting that raised protests over how police handled the encounter and whether anyone in Bell's bachelor party was actually armed — Sean Bell is shot and killed by police in a controversial shooting that raised protests over how police handled the encounter and whether anyone in Bell's bachelor party was actually armed. Upon leaving the bachelor party at a strip club, undercover police testified that they heard one of Bell's friends say he was going to get a gun, so police, who were outside the club investigating possible prostitution at the location, drew their guns and fired on the group, killing Bell and severely injuring two others. The NYPD response hinged on whether a gun was mentioned or displayed, with witnesses saying no one in the bachelor party mentioned a gun and none being found at the scene. Mayor Bloomberg called the shooting unacceptable and said it looked like a case of excessive force, with five officers firing a total of 50 shots, hitting Bell four times, Trent Benefield three times, and Joseph Guzman 19 times. Protests took place comparing Bell's death to similar police shootings of unarmed men and protesters called for the officers to be held accountable. Three of the five officers involved in the shooting were indicted and went before a judge in a bench trial where all charges were dropped on April 25, 2008. Despite their acquittal, all officers and their commanding officer were fired or forced to resign by 2012. Liverpool Street from 94th to 101st Ave in Jamaica, Queens was named in honor of Sean Bell on what would have been his 27th birthday. 109 years ago on November 27, 1910 — The original Penn Station opens to the public, with an estimated 100,000 visitors on the first day — The original Penn Station opens to the public, with an estimated 100,000 visitors on the first day The city operated a bit differently in those days, with the New York Times noting the increase in pedestrians on a Sunday in the "usually very quiet" area in Midtown between Penn Station and Times Square, and that the crowds were "impressed with the lack of confusion" at Penn Station on opening day. One aspect of the opening day report did seem all too familiar: The new station caused a notable increase in subway passengers at both the Times Square and 33rd Street stations, causing passengers to question why there had not been extra capacity added to the Seventh Avenue cross-town trolley. The increase in train traffic also relocated a large number of support personnel to the city, with many settling in southeast Queens near the newly-constructed Sunnyside train yards. This increased the population of Long Island City by at least 2,000. The original above-ground structure of Penn Station would remain until 1963, when it had fallen into disrepair and was torn down and replaced with Madison Square Garden. The loss of what was once an architectural wonder led to the formation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission that would save Grand Central Terminal from a similar fate just two years later. Today, the Moynihan Train Hall near Penn Station is being renovated into a modern version of what Penn Station once was. The new train station will service Amtrak and LIRR customers and feature a soaring glass atrium ceiling about the size of Grand Central's main hall. A Great Big City has been running a 24-hour newsfeed since 2010, but the AGBC News podcast is just getting started, and we need your support. A Great Big City is built on a dedication to explaining what is happening and how it fits into the larger history of New York, which means thoroughly researching every topic and avoiding clickbait headlines to provide a straightforward, honest, and factual explanation of the news. Individuals can make a monthly or one-time contribution at agreatbigcity.com/support and local businesses can have a lasting impact by supporting local news while promoting products or services directly to interested customers listening to this podcast. Visit agreatbigcity.com/advertising to learn more. AGBC is more than just a news website: Every evening, just before sundown, A Great Big City checks the Empire State Building's lighting schedule and sends out a notification if the tower's lighting will be lit in special colors for a holiday or celebration. Follow @agreatbigcity on social media to receive the alerts. Park of the day Bergen Triangle — E. 181 St., Anthony Ave., Grand Concourse, the Bronx — Named for William Bergen, one of the largest developers in the Bronx, who spotted vacant lots and bought them, constructing over two hundred homes on his land. One of Bergen's most notable achievements as a developer was the construction of the Bergen Building, built in 1915 at the intersection of Tremont and Arthur Avenues, about one mile southeast from Bergen Triangle Park. Parks Events The city will be hosting Black Friday Hikes on November 29, 2019 as a way to clear your mind from any holiday stress and avoid any ravenous shopping crowds. There will be one official hike in each borough, but you're encouraged to visit any park and take your own hiking adventure. Concert Calendar Here's the AGBC Concert Calendar for the upcoming week: Snoh Aalegra with Baby Rose is playing Webster Hall on Sunday, November 24th at 7pm. Bob Dylan is playing Beacon Theatre on Sunday, November 24th at 8pm. Hozier with Angie McMahon is playing Hammerstein Ballroom on Monday, November 25th at 8pm. Jaden Smith and Willow Smith are playing Terminal 5 on Tuesday, November 26th at 7pm. Hozier with Angie McMahon is playing Hammerstein Ballroom on Tuesday, November 26th at 8pm. Bob Dylan is playing Beacon Theatre on Tuesday, November 26th at 8pm. Bob Dylan is playing Beacon Theatre on Wednesday, November 27th at 8pm. Lil Tjay is playing PlayStation Theater on Wednesday, November 27th at 8pm. Mega Bash with Luis Fonsi, Reik, Ozuna are playing Prudential Center on Friday, November 29th at 7pm. Bob Dylan is playing Beacon Theatre on Friday, November 29th at 8pm. Fobia is playing PlayStation Theater on Friday, November 29th at 8pm. Madeon with Instupendo is playing Brooklyn Steel on Friday, November 29th at 8pm. Pentatonix is playing The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, November 30th at 7pm. Guster with Rubblebucket is playing Terminal 5 on Saturday, November 30th at 7pm. Bob Dylan is playing Beacon Theatre on Saturday, November 30th at 8pm. Hot Tuna is playing The Town Hall on Saturday, November 30th at 8pm. Find more fun things to do at agreatbigcity.com/events. Today's fact about New York Here's something you may not have known about New York: You can call, text, or chat with a trained counselor 24 hours a day at the city's NYC Well program Weather The extreme highs and lows for this week in weather history: Record High: 77°F on November 20, 1985 Record Low: 13°F on November 22, 1880 Weather for the week ahead: Light rain this weekend, with a chance of wind on Wednesday and Thursday Thanks for listening to A Great Big City. Follow along 24 hours a day on social media @agreatbigcity or email contact@agreatbigcity.com with any news, feedback, or topic suggestions. Subscribe to AGBC News wherever you listen to podcasts: iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify, Player FM, Pocket Casts, or listen to each episode on the podcast pages at agreatbigcity.com/podcast. If you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review wherever you're listening and visit our podcast site to see show notes and extra links for each episode. Intro and outro music: 'Start the Day' by Lee Rosevere — Concert Calendar music from Jukedeck.com

September is Suicide Prevention Month however we know suicide prevention is EVERY month. Joi shares some of the signs and ways we can all help prevent suicide. Need to talk to someone? National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio 888-628-9454 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org In New York City - NYC Well Call 888-NYC-WELL or Text "WELL" to 65173

September is Suicide Prevention Month and Jay gets very personal on the topic. Have you ever been in a very dark place? Seemingly falling deeply into an abyss of pain? Well, Jay has contemplated suicide...a few times. In Episode 18, "Pain So Real You Want To Die," she speaks of her own experiences with suicide and gets emotional, as she shares private details of her life. Listen to the vulnerability, honesty, and compassion which you've grown to love and respect of her.   EPISODE 18: “Pain So Real You Want To Die.”   According to the World Health Organization, One person dies every 40 seconds from suicide  Other information shared: Astronomical local, national and world statistics on suicide. The alarming rate of suicide among black youth ages 5-18. Myths on black people and suicide. How to Identify someone who is suicidal. How to best offer help to someone having suicidal ideations Watch Pastors Greg Laurie and Kay Warren deliver a painful sermon on suicide after Jarrid Wilson’s death HERE. Resources: Senator Carlucci Hold Hearing On Suicide Prevention For NYS' Black Youth.  CDC's Leading Causes of Death Reports, 1981 - 2017 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Statistics   Recognizing Suicidal Behavior: WebMD  If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts and need someone to talk to, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-TALK, 1-888-NYC-WELL, or check out the app Talkspace. Check out Safe Space for iOS and Andriod users.     “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” I Need You To Survive by Bishop Hezekiah Walker.    What are you grateful for? What are your reasons for staying in the game of life? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media.   Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production. 

Are you a D.C. native who loves NYC? Well, you’re not alone! We talk Woodstock, Katie Ledecky, and a new train service designed for those of us who love to travel from D.C. to NYC and back.

How do you manage the loss of a loved one, a child, a relationship, a job, a pet? Jay shares that she’s been dealing with a loss and tries to explain her present state of mind. EPISODE 10: “I’ve Been Numbing My Pain” After cheerily reviewing the events she recently attended and addressing Brooklyn's Caribbean party scene, Jay got down to the uncensored truth of the matter…she’s not okay! What do you do when you “just don’t know?” When you feel like you’re a walking zombie...a sad clown...not yourself...just numbly existing? Listen as Jay keeps it 100 on Episode 10. READ: Jay’s 10 Ways To Keep Caribbean Culture Alive in NYC   On Aug 7th, 2019, Jay Blessed presents... “In My Head - The Live Experience” “What’s Playing In Jay’s Head:” Practice- GBM Nutron  Trouble coping? Don’t struggle alone. There is someone at NYC Well ready to listen and help with problems like stress, depression, anxiety or drug, and alcohol misuse. TALK, TEXT or CHAT to someone 24/7 at NYC Well! CLICK HERE. Are you presently numbing your pain? Use the hashtag #HeadwithJB and share your experience with us on social media. Listen to IN MY HEAD with Jay Blessed on Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn, Soundcloud or Spotify PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, DOWNLOAD, SHARE, LEAVE A POSITIVE RATING AND COMMENT!  Click to follow and tag Jay Blessed on social media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Make sure to visit her official website www.JayBlessed.com – “A Human Experience From A Caribbean Perspective.”   In My Head Soundtrack by Venor Yard.  Jay Blessed Media & KSAP Production.

Trigger Warning: This episode of Pan con Titeres will features discussion of violence, child abuse, and mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and suicide. Listener discretion advised. Welcome back to another episode of Pan con Titeres! On this episode we interview the incredible poet and mother, Jasmine Aequitas. We speak about growing up in Brooklyn, the hardships of violence and mental illness, motherhood, and poetry! This isn't an episode to miss!If you, or someone you love, is currently struggling with these issues, please reach out for assistance. NYC Well (1-888-NYC-Well) is a free, confidential help line for New York City Residents. A staff of trained mental health professionals will help you find the services right for you. Please reach out.Love to all of you, from Pan con Titeres.

Mahia sits down with the guys from Hour Truths to discuss mental health, answer listener questions, and spoil Avengers for the two people who haven't seen it yet. She also recaps #PodinLiveNYC. St John's Wort: Do your research and consult your doctor. NYC WELL: https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/ Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 GUEST(s) INFO Hour Truths: IG: @hourtruthspodcast Rhome: IG/Twitter: @rebel__rhome JB: IG: @jb_thekid23 | Twitter: @JBsofocused HOST SOCIAL MEDIA Mahia - IG: @mahiasinn Yana Eff - IG: @yanaa.eff Extra Juicy - IG/Twitter: @extrajuicy_ | FB: Extra Juicy the Podcast

This month The Executive Innovation Show in collaboration with the non-profit Humans Helping Humans debuts the series “Mental Health is Health!”. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we will be releasing five podcasts all covering the topic of mental health. In this episode of The Executive Innovation Show Podcast, Carrie Chitsey and Daniel Miller speak with Jordan Lichay and Dr. Anitha Iyer of Vibrant Emotional Health. Jordan Lichay is Co-founder and Chair of Minds Ahead, a group of next-generation philanthropists and leaders who support the mission of Vibrant Emotional Health. She is also a moderator at the peer-to-peer online community 18percent. Dr. Anitha Iyer is a NYC Licensed Clinical Psychologist. As Chief Clinical Officer and Vice President of Crisis and Behavioral Health Technologies, for Vibrant Emotional Health, Dr. Iyer provides clinical leadership and management oversight to ensure Vibrant’s services, including crisis support services like BRAVEline, incorporate the highest clinical standards, training, and best practices in the field. She is a recognized leader in the innovative use of technology in delivering crisis services, is an advisor to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Listen in as we discuss topics such as: Learn more about Vibrant Emotional Health, while based in New York City, they have both a national and local reach. You may be familiar with some of the hotlines such as National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, NYC Well, HOPEline, Veteran Crisis Line and BRAVEline. Listen to hear how they are making an impact. Who understands the youth better than youth? Hear why Jordan Lichay, the Youth Council Chair, found it important to start the youth council and how it’s helped Vibrant Emotional Health relate to youth and Millennials. BRAVEline, started in 2011, was an early hotline for anti-bullying in NYC public schools. Started with the Teachers Union, hear how BRAVEline began and the lessons learned over the past eight years. How has it changed with cyberbullying vs. when they started 8+ years ago when social media depression and anxiety wasn’t at its peak. How has communication preference changed when you look at Millennials compared to Gen Z? Carrie talks about Gen Z’s being a video-first calling demographic vs. most national hotlines adding text chat years ago to accommodate Millennials. Learn how Vibrant Emotional Health is staying innovative to reach Gen Z now and in the future. Who should be responsibility is it to have the conversation “What is Mental Health?” with our youth? Should it be the parents or schools? Dr. Anitha Iyer shares how we should all be having a conversation from parents to schools that help youth understand what mental health is.Peer-to-Peer counseling is on the rise. How does peer-to-peer increase the percentage of individuals who are scared or don’t think they need to talk to a professional to get help? Listen to and learn more about the future of video peer-to-peer counseling. Support groups and traditional hotlines should think about when mental health starts in youth ages 10-24 years old and building authentic relationships if we want to really impact behaviors. To learn more about the missions and hotlines of Vibrant Emotional Health. To join a free, peer-to-peer online support community for mental health, visit 18percent. All month long we will be covering mental health topics in honor of Mental Health Awareness month. To learn how to get involved with Humans Helping Humans to raise awareness for mental health

Akua, Sam, & Rebecca are at Wig Crucifix Studios to workshop Sams love life, talk about a recent break up, and lament over closed strip clubs. Bae(s) of The Week: @shezuschrist, Who Tells the Story of our Future Panel, The Podcast Baddie Brigade, Black femmes at Werk It, and BRUHMove + LuvStory Hoe(s) of the Week: @ogStefani, @princeshortyfly, Aly Lew Self Care Tips: How To Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays: 1. Reenforce your boundaries 2. Take care of yourself 3. Remove yourself from situations when and if possible as soon as possible Celebrate and connect with lost loved ones during the holidays using altars, art, music. Hotlines 
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 NYC Well: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) or TEXT “WELL” to 65173 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Grief recovery support: 800-395-5755 Crisis Text Line: text “HOME” to 741741 Fuck That (Current Events): Sex Science wit Sam - Why do Clits and Dicks experience morning wood; RIP to King of Diamonds & Sharkey’s lounge, the strip club that accepted food stamps. Fuck Me (Our Lives): Finding a therapist is difficult, ending a co-dependent relationship, dealing with the being alone, and a workshop on how to be single properly: 1. Cut THAT person off. You know the one 2. Enforce and Reenforce your boundaries 3. Broaden Your Horizon HASHTAGS Use #InnerHoeUprising and #Podin to keep up with this conversation on social media and let others know that you are listening. SPONSOR(S) Hot Movies For Her: Go to VOD.HotMoviesForHer.com/bonus and enter the promo code IHU to get your free minutes. RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES Sex Trivia Sundays: THIS SUNDAY Come down every first Sunday of the month starting Sunday November 4th 9PM-11PM to Luv Story Bar 894 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 for sex trivia. First Place Winner Gets a prize! Tea With Queen and J LIVE: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/10350620?fbclid=IwAR3l1xdafB5QveVvXaPxTHDe_rTKzXDVDzKIJPvCj5ta74U77A2pNcToqpk IHU + Bag Ladiez: https://soundcloud.com/bgladies/you-should-look-at-yourself-naked-sometimes-featuring-inner-hoe-uprising WEBSITE
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Opening: “Queen S%!T” by SheReal https://soundcloud.com/shereal/04-queen-s-t-produced-by
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How would you like to know about a particular WALL FEATURE that, in certain markets, could knock more than a MONTH off your time on market? I’ve got all the details in today’s episode. I’m Carole Ellis. This is episode 86. ---- So wouldn’t you want to know the one particular wall feature that in a certain market nearly ALWAYS knocks a little over a month off the time on market? I’ll tell you all about it, but first, I want to mention something that might leave you feeling a little let down. It has to do with the Better Business Bureau and, well, a certain guilty pleasure a LOT of real estate professionals enjoy. Get your mind out of the gutter! We’re talking about reality real estate television! According to the Better Business Bureau of St. Louis, reality television personalities are abusing their positions of authority, and the triple B wants to make sure you’re prepared. Find out exactly WHICH STAR got an F rating from that agency and how to make sure YOUR educational investment dollars are being respected by checking out this story right now in the News & Networking Section at www.rei.today. It’s not NEARLY as simple as you might think, and I’ll go ahead and tell you there’s a “surprise ending” of sorts… Now, back to knocking a month off time on market. So where were we? Oh, that’s right, we’re somewhere that a WALL FEATURE is worth 36 days (that’s a whole mortgage payment saved, folks) on market. Here’s the deal: According to Zillow Digs, the online real estate listing and data giant’s design and home improvement division, when you put about 2.8 million residential real estate listings from January 2014 to March 2016 into the Zillow Digs analyzer and shake them all up, some trends emerge. And those trends can clearly, in some cases, be distinctly tied to higher home sales and shorter times on market. Sometimes, the trends are national, (you may remember when we talked about how a barn door installation in your home could snag you more than $13,000 extra at closing, and if you don’t, check out episode XX) but sometimes they’re local, and one particularly distinct trend has to do with something in NEW YORK CITY that makes a property in a hot city even hotter, raising the sales price, on average, 4.9 percent and saving owners with this snazzy little feature a full 36 days on market. Are you ready for it? EXPOSED BRICK. If you have an exposed brick wall in your New York City condo or co-op, then you have a distinct edge when it comes to getting at or above asking price and to selling fast. Now, you may be thinking, “Why on earth would 36 days matter in the Big Apple? Isn’t it basically a GIVEN that you’ll make money when you buy and sell in NYC? Well, not so much these days. Of course, New York City real estate is still in high demand, but sellers who bought in the last few years at peak values are starting to get a little worried as more and more buyers are opting to hurry up and WAIT to make a purchase in hopes that the market will soften and they’ll get a better deal. At present, New York City’s home values are still rising - median value is at present nearly $600,000 and analysts predict another 3 percent appreciation in the next 12 months, but that’s a dramatic slow-down from last year’s 9.1 percent appreciation. Even if you don’t invest in New York, which is a pretty intimidating market, the exposed brick look is likely to spread if it’s popular in the trend-setting big apple. One high-end real estate agent noted that regardless of market, buyers with money are looking for quote “authenticity” in their homes, and that a feeling of “brand-new old,” which exposed brick can certainly provide, is in high demand across the board. Want to know what other home features are particularly hot and in what markets? Don’t worry! I’ve got all that information – including one feature that can knock nearly TWO months off time on market and add more than 13 percent to your sales price – laid out for you in the REI Today Vault. Not yet a member? you can join right now by texting REITODAY no spaces no periods to 33444. When you do, I’ll provide you with fast, immediate access to the report as well as a lot of other timely, insightful, PRACTICAL information that will help make your investing safer, faster, and more profitable. And folks, remember, when you join the Vault you join our community, which means you have the opportunity to network with me, my guests, and your fellow listeners across the country. So go ahead right now and text REITODAY no spaces no periods to 33444 or visit us online at www.rei.today/vault. REI Nation, thanks for listening in and please always remember this: Your best investment is your own education. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.