BLKMHC: Office Hours

Marquita LaGarde
  • 5.0 (7)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

Let’s talk about mental health. Come into my office and let’s explore all things mental health and wellness from my lens as a Black woman in conjunction with other health professionals.

  1. 11/06/2023

    Color on the Spectrum

    ASD affects people of all races and ethnicities. Still, studies show that African-American and Latino children with autism are diagnosed at older ages than white children, giving them less of an opportunity for proper intervention and treatment. Dr. Marisol Marroquín of Rutgers University has made it her life's mission to make changes to the access, equity, and changes needed for the Latinx community.

    50 min

  2. 04/17/2023

    Politics of Academia

    Post COVID world for children has been difficult emotionally and schools providing social emotional learning set out to address those concerns. Many schools are now facing an ever changing political climate that has its sites set on K-12 education and SEL. Welcome Francesca Villarreal, MSW, MBA to the office hour as we discuss politics in academia, how to get involved as parents and exploring the views of the other side.

    54 min

  3. 02/27/2023

    Transitions and Crucial Conversations

    Transitioning and how to have those crucial conversations when the stakes are high. Crucial conversations occur in all aspects of our lives. Tonights Guest Nizhonlii Robinson former Marine, Founder of Spark: The Pop Up and current Customer Success Manager for BreakLine Education will share with us how to navigate life transitions and learning from the importance of having crucial conversations. Nizhonlii can be found on LinkedIn (Nizhonlii Robinson) and the book referenced is Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson.

    59 min

  4. 02/01/2023

    What's On Your Plate?

    Having a culturally sensitive discussion around food and food choices is important to growth and care of ourselves and our community. Today's episode is with a Registered Dietitian and Lactation Counselor Manyil Danshey, RD, where we discuss how food changes mood, ways professionals can have conversations about food changes that acknowledge the cultural implication of food in communities of color and how the dietitian profession can grow to be more inclusive and diverse. Black families are 3x's as likely to face hunger than white families and 20% of Black individuals live in food insecure households. There are currently only 13% of Black dietitians practicing today, without them we will continue to see health disparities (e.g., chronic disease, obesity, maternal and fetal mortality) that can be addressed through diet.

    54 min
  5. Finale: Let's Talk About Integrated Health Care

    01/09/2023

    Finale: Let's Talk About Integrated Health Care

    What is integrated health care and how can Black and Brown voices be elevated in these spaces to ensure adequate care is being provided? Yvette Beltran, LCSW and I talk about the beauty and pitfalls of integrated care, the intersection of race in the medical and behavioral health world and the effective role social workers play in bridging these two worlds together.

    1h 11m
  6. Dear ASWB, Stop Gatekeeping Pt 1A

    10/24/2022

    Dear ASWB, Stop Gatekeeping Pt 1A

    This is Pt 1A of our conversation on what is happening in the social work profession and how the ASWB is utilizing the clinical exam to prevent Black and Brown people from accessing positions of power and equitable pay. Please go to the BLKMHC Instagram page to access the change.org petition. Also, email the BLKMHC page blkmhc@gmail.com and provide your feedback on what does change look like.  More info and data: https://www.aswb.org/exam/contributing-to-the-conversation/

    36 min
  7. Dear ASWB, Stop Gatekeeping Pt 1

    10/10/2022

    Dear ASWB, Stop Gatekeeping Pt 1

    Sitting down with my friend and colleague Yvette Madrid, MSW, LCSW to discuss the recent numbers that have been released by the Association of Social Work Board on their pass rates. The numbers are disheartening and we could sit on the side line and complain, but that is not social work. Let's discuss the concerns and have an honest conversation about how flawed the profession is. This is just pt 1. https://www.aswb.org/exam/contributing-to-the-conversation/

    31 min

  8. 11/22/2021

    Boys Do Cry

    November is Men's Mental Health Month. This is important because 1. Men die by suicide 3.5x the rate of women. 2. about 60% of men are likely to experience trauma in their lifetime. 3. 1 in 10 men experience major depression. 4. 50% of men are too afraid to seek help. Tonight's guest, Jonathan Jackson and I sit down to discuss everyday life experiences and how to navigate with mental health concerns in a way that is supportive and understanding. How to be an ally and how to speak up and ask for help, understanding you aren't alone and it is okay to say "I need help". In 2017 Jonathan Jackson, a management consultant, and graduate student decided that there was a void in the digital world for millennials. So he founded The Wkender - a lifestyle brand dedicated to creating a road map for millennials thriving in their passions, while navigating multiple venues in-style. His goal is to empower you to challenge norms, change your reality, and thrive from 5-9! Web: TheWkender.com IG: @thewkender_ To learn more about Miles Hall go to: https://www.justiceformileshall.org/miles If you are wanting help and don't know where to start check out: findhelp.org, 211, talk to your doctor or reach out to your local county mental health. The national crisis hotline is 1-800-273-8255

    1h 18m
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Let’s talk about mental health. Come into my office and let’s explore all things mental health and wellness from my lens as a Black woman in conjunction with other health professionals.

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  • Creator
    Marquita LaGarde
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Marquita LaGarde
  • Show Website
    BLKMHC: Office Hours