My Black Mental Health
By My Black Mental Health
My Black Mental Health Jun 20, 2020
Mental Mini: Trauma & the Brain
Hello, Hello, Hello ✨ We are back with season 3, with a new day and time. we are transitioning from scheduled episodes twice a month to "POP" up episodes; EVERY "POP" episode will come out on Sundays! So keep your eyes peeled for whats to come next! We are continuing with a focus on Trauma. On todays episode we are going to discuss trauma, the brains functions, how trauma effects the brain and how our body functions and then ill wrap you guys up with a deep breathing exercise. If you are ready grab you cup of coffee or tea, have a seat on the couch and lets start episode 2 trauma and the brain ✨
Mental mini: Trauma
Happy Saturday Minis✨💛 Today on this mental mini...
Join counselor in training, Tai Dyer as she discusses different types of trauma as we discuss acute trauma, chronic trauma and complex trauma. We decided to focus this season on understanding the fundamentals of trauma. The first episode of season 3 is focused on getting a better understanding of what different events of trauma can look like.
Discussion: Can you relate? Were you able to identify any incidents of trauma & what do you do to cope with it?
Next episode will focus on how trauma effects on brain and the symptoms we may feel when we are experiencing trauma.
Love & Light
MBMH 💛
Mental Mini: Grounding
Hello Minis, I hope your Thursday is going well! Today, I have some some for you all. Il will be going on a short break as the semester comes to an end. but before I go, ill be leaving you guys with a bonus episode on coping techniques, more specifically grounding techniques.
Listen as I discuss my two favorite techniques.The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 coping technique and Emotional Freedom Technique. Join the discussion on IG @Myblackmentalhealthpc
Goodluck to all my future counselorbaes working towards finishing up the semester and practicum hours, may the counseling odds be in your favor. As always the more you know the better you will feel and heal!
Love & Light
MBMH
In session with Coach Ali: Fitness and Mental health
Hello Minis!
Happy Saturday! on Today's episode, we have a special guest. Joining us for an wonderful conversation on fitness, spiritual and setting our intentions and patterns for working out.
Yes Minis, I know, We want the results & to show off the body we worked hard for. But, as you listen, we dig a little deeper to understanding the root "why" of our fitness goals as Coach Ali speaks on healing our spirit and the impact fitness has on her clients. She show us that fine line between coaching and counseling in how she inspires her clients to checkin with their mind, soul and body.
Coach Ali's social media: @trainingbtali
Check out her IG for motivational posts, simple fitness routines and to inquire for more!
What has quarantining taught you about you physical health? is there room for growth? Continue the discuss on IG: @Myblackmentalhealthpc
Mental Mini: ACEs
Happy Saturday Minis! On our mental Mini today we are discussing Averse Childhood Experiences or ACEs. An ACE score is a tally of different types of abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood. Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). ACEs can have lasting, negative effects on health, well-being, and opportunity. Listen as we talk, how the black community is at high risk for ACEs what are some of the interventions and how the mental health field is pushing toward prevention of ACEs all together. What do you think? Have you found your ACEs score? How Resilient are you?
Below are links to finding your ACEs and reliance score!· https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean
· https://www.acesconnection.com/blog/got-your-ace-resilience-scores
Cites:
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html
Mental Mini: Racial Trauma
Happy Saturday Minis!
This episode is late but it has been a rough couple of weeks, I had to take some time to regroup and get it all together (self-care and a new internship experience has taught me so much in the short month). I posted about this episode last week, and as you'll heard of the episode, this episode concept changed so many ties over the course of the past week and a half. Recent news of George Floyd passing lead me todays episode. Im becoming a mental health professional (hoping to specialize in trauma) because my community is constantly trying to heal from racial trauma and abuse. This conversation that is way over due.
News like this takes a toll on the black community as a whole, everyone feels the ramifications. We have seen decades of injustice and deadly force used by police officers and now the community is expressing feelings of rage and anger.
The community is now trying to heal from racial trauma and the experiences and I just wanted to educate us more on what Racial is. When traumatization is due to experiences of racism it is sometimes called racial trauma. Racial trauma may merit a DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD, according to DSM-5 when there is an identifiable index trauma. A traumatic experience may be as direct as exposure to physical and sexual violence up to and including actual death, repeated exposure to traumatic information in a work setting, and indirect exposure by way of receiving news of a traumatic event involving a close friend or loved one. Racial Trauma effects Black people, People of Color and Indigenous people, now and have been for decades.
Racial trauma can result from major experiences of racism such as workplace discrimination or hate crimes, or it can be the result of an accumulation of many small occurrences, such as everyday discrimination and microaggressions.
A change is needed; we can act in different ways to support the community, we can protest, donate, sign petitions and use your voice to speak awareness. For the people don't share the same experiences, aren't people of color or black; educate yourself and those around you. Speak up for what you believe in.
Florida Bail out Fund:
Miami - (F)empower Community Bond Fund
https://www.paypal.me/freethemall
Orlando - Community Bail Fund
https://communitybailfund.org/
https://www.lgbtqfund.org/donate-1
Donate to Breonna's GoFundme:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Petition for Breonna Taylor:
https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
Listen to hear some of the symptoms to watch and monitor. Remember, I am not a replacement for a licensed mental health or helping professional.
Black Lives MATTER.
Love & Light
Williams, M. T., Metzger, I. W., Leins, C., & DeLapp, C. (2018). Assessing racial trauma within a DSM–5 framework: The UConn Racial/Ethnic Stress & Trauma Survey. Practice Innovations, 3(4), 242–260. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pri0000076
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What's the diagnosis? Substance-Induced Mood Disorder
Hello Minis! Happy Saturday, join me for a conversation on substance use and mental health.
We are continuing with the “What's the diagnosis” segment and today we are getting into substance-induced mood disorder and substance? Listen.Process. Discuss!
The purpose is of this episode is to have a real discussion look at the facts and our experiences; Post your thoughts, your feelings, why do you think; the black community is overrepresented in the substance abuse category?
Lets talk about it! Join me in discussion in the comments or leave me some bits about the the info you learned on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MBMHPC/) or twitter (@mbmbpc). New Episode available at 1pm via Linktree in bio! On Apple and Google podcast 😁 Toolkit provides by : @mentalhealthamerica #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #blackmentalhealth #MENtalhealth #podcastersofinstagram #blackpodcasters #yourmentalhealthmatters
Disclaimer: Remember. IG DOES NOT replace seeking out a helping professional. This is a guide. Please reach out to a licensed therapist 💛 Cites:These are all from one article I used
Full cites provided on FB/Newletter
- United States Bureau of the Census. (2019). Quick Facts: Black or African American, percent.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2019). 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Detailed Tables.
- Palamar, J.J., Davies, S., Ompad, D.C., Cleland, C.M., & Weitzman, M. (2015). Powder cocaine and crack use in the United States: an examination of risk for arrest and socioeconomic disparities in use. Drug Alcohol Dependence, 149, 108-116.
Whats the diagnosis? Depression
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Toolkit provides by : @mentalhealthamerica
#mentalhealthawarenessmonth #blackmentalhealth #MENtalhealth #podcastersofinstagram #blackpodcasters #yourmentalhealthmatters
Cabin Fever: Managing Burn out
Check out the latest episode:
anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Cabin-Fever-Quarantined--Social-Distancing-eclmbg
Check out whats the diagnosis? Anxiety
anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Whats-the-diagnosis--Anxiety-ebh4qb
Check out self- care episode below!
anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Mental-Mini-Self-Care-ebm199
I urge you to do a google search for proper self-assessments *** An example of what Self-Assessments look like:
www.onelegacy.org/docs/BurnoutQuestionnaire_PublicWelfare1981_Modified2013.pdf
Available now Apple, Google Podcast
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Twitter: @mbmhpc
Cabin Fever: Quarantined & Social Distancing
Happy Saturday Minis! 💛
I hope you are staying home and safe from COVID19. Today we are talking about social distancing, self-isolation and the mental health effects they may cause. Ill briefly discuss some ways to combat those quarantine blues.
Check out the episode on Anxiety: https://anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Whats-the-diagnosis--Anxiety-ebh4qb
check out the episode on self-care: https://anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Mental-Mini-Self-Care-ebm199
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If you are new, follow me on IG @ Myblaclmentalhealthpc and on twitter @ MBMHPC. Like the FB page (https://www.facebook.com/My-Black-Mental-Health-108310380760739/?modal=admin_todo_tour) for updates, tips and extra resources!
Available on Apple, Spotify and Google podcast.
In session with Sonja Malcolm: Mental health in the work place
Mental Mini: Self Care
What is self-care? any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health.
Join me as I discuss and give some helpful tips to restoring your energy!
Self Care Checklist:
§ Create a “no” list, with things you know you don’t like or you no longer want to do. Examples might include: Not checking emails at night, not attending gatherings you don’t like, not answering your phone during lunch/dinner.
§ Promote a nutritious, healthy diet.
§ Get enough sleep. Adults usually need 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
§ Exercise. In contrast to what many people think, exercise is as good for our emotional health as it is for our physical health. It increases serotonin levels, leading to improved mood and energy. In line with the self-care conditions, what’s important is that you choose a form of exercise that you like!
§ Follow-up with medical care. It is not unusual to put off checkups or visits to the doctor.
§ Use relaxation exercises and/or practice meditation. You can do these exercises at any time of the day.
§ Spend enough time with your loved ones.
§ Do at least one relaxing activity every day, whether it’s taking a walk or spending 30 minutes unwinding.
§ Do at least one pleasurable activity every day; from going to the cinema, to cooking or meeting with friends.
§ Look for opportunities to laugh!
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Whats the diagnosis? Anxiety
Welcome to what's the diagnosis, a new segment on my black mental health where i'll be explaining different mental health disorders.
Join me today as I discuss the different type of Anxiety Disorders, how anxiety presents itself in the black community and how some of the ways to combat anxiety.
I will be discussing
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder, specific Phobias and Agoraphobia
- Social anxiety disorder
- Separation anxiety
Check out my episode on different helping professionals as a reference!
https://anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Mental-Mini-Helping-Professionals-ea8tei
Supplement reading: Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman's Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear
https://www.amazon.com/Soothe-Your-Nerves-Understanding-Overcoming/dp/0743225384
Cite: https://afropunk.com/2017/09/anti-black-history-behind-anxiety-community-3-ways-tackle/
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders
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Black Pioneers in Mental Health
Mental Mini: Types of therapy options
Mental Mini: Sudden Loss
Mental Mini: Helping Professionals
Mental Mini: What is mental health?
What is mental health and wellness? Join me as I debunk myths that surround mental in the black community. I will discuss some of the reason that make the black community reluctant to seek out mental health services.