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The Black Mental Matters Podcast with Vince "The Voice" Bailey and Makeba Reed-Johnson seeks to strip away the stigma of discussing Black mental health. Black Mental Matters features a series of in-depth interviews and discussions around mental health in the Black community. Follow Vince and share The Black Mental Matters Podcast with your friends and family. Join our group therapy!

Black Mental Matters Vince The Voice

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The Black Mental Matters Podcast with Vince "The Voice" Bailey and Makeba Reed-Johnson seeks to strip away the stigma of discussing Black mental health. Black Mental Matters features a series of in-depth interviews and discussions around mental health in the Black community. Follow Vince and share The Black Mental Matters Podcast with your friends and family. Join our group therapy!

    The Aftermath: The REAL COVID Effect On Our Children

    The Aftermath: The REAL COVID Effect On Our Children

    According to a new scientific report, the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on Black and other children of color, leading to higher rates of severe cases, hospitalizations, deaths and many other adverse effects. Compared to white children, Black children died 2.7 times more often, were hospitalized 2.2 times more often and were vaccinated at lower rates than white children. We discuss the devastating effects and give recommendations to improve outcomes, including steps to address access to health care, mental health services and more…

    • 31 min
    Employees & Co Workers Need Mental Health Support Too!

    Employees & Co Workers Need Mental Health Support Too!

    Although the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the job market is still unknown, it is definitely possible to identify some of the main effects on employers, employees and workplaces. A rash of surveys have painted a bleak picture of workers' mental health because of the coronavirus pandemic. As people are "getting back to work" willingly or not, companies, supervisors, and even co-workers cannot ignore their role in supporting employees who are struggling. Makeba and Vince discuss the workplace situation and provide some direction as we "work" to get back on track and on the job...

    • 28 min
    "We're Not Okay" Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies

    "We're Not Okay" Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies

    In the United States, only 6% of the 1.5 million faculty in degree-granting postsecondary institutions is Black. The new book, We're Not Ok: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies shares the experiences of Black faculty to take the reader on a journey, from the obstacles of landing a full-time faculty position through the unique struggles of being a Black educator at a predominantly white institution. We talk with the authors and discuss some of those obstacles which can be experienced not only in higher education, but in the workplace as a whole...

    • 30 min
    Mental Health Myths & Misconceptions

    Mental Health Myths & Misconceptions

    Over recent years, mental health has slowly moved out of the shadows. Yay!!!! After centuries of being sidelined, our state of mental well-being is gradually receiving more of the attention that it deserves. However, many myths persist. On this episode we talk with Shelly-Anne Johnson, MSW, LCSW to address the untruths related to our mental well-being!

    • 33 min
    Trauma Hurts. Empathy Heals.

    Trauma Hurts. Empathy Heals.

    Whether you realize it or not, you and someone you know is experiencing the debilitating and life altering impact of individual and collective trauma. Well that’s pretty depressing, right? Well, yes and no! What is the point of feeling shame for experiencing something that every person is experiencing, and feeling alone in, simply because we are too ashamed to share our stories and reshape them in a healthy way! On this episode we talk with Dr. Alauna, Trauma Psychiatrist, whose work and hope is for an 'Empathy Evolution’ in healthcare and beyond that will be a catalyst for a healthier, peaceful human species on Earth.

    • 32 min
    Finding Mental Health Help and Resources

    Finding Mental Health Help and Resources

    Each year millions of Americans with mental illness struggle to find mental health care. Nearly half of the 60 million adults and children living with mental health conditions in the United States go without any treatment. People who seek treatment must navigate a fragmented and costly system full of obstacles. As a result, many people cannot access mental health care when they need it most. We talk with Lisa Boylan of Navigate Hope which is dedicated to improving the mental health & well-being of all members of the community through outreach, education & support! Listen and Learn!!

    • 35 min

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