Our Mental Health Minute: Session Notes Our Mental Health Minute
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Tune in as OurMHM take you beyond their one minute videos (alright we know they are usually a little longer) and go more in depth on mental health topics relevant to all of us!
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Episode 18| Healthy Relationships Part I: Choosing Me
In this episode, Marlena and Rolanda discuss the importance of self-care for Black folks. We also discuss the temptation to fall into performative self-care and strategies to take better care of our minds. Join us for our season premiere episode!
Resources
For our first tool, we’ve added a link in the episode notes for a quick video that gives a deeper overview of Core Beliefs. This can be helpful for those who may not be familiar with the concept but want to learn more about what Core Beliefs are and how they impact our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors:
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Intro Music
4AM by HoliznaPATREON | Link here
Break Music
"Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here
Outro Music
"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael
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Episode 17| Why Black Mental Health?
In this episode, our team comes together to discuss why we are dedicated to Black Mental Health and where we see conversations about Black mental health going in the future. Join CT, Marlena, Rolanda, Raven, Timothy, and Chandler as they discuss what keeps them passionate about this work.
Resources from this episode:
Recognizing burnout
Therapy on Both Sides of the Couch
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Musical Credits
Intro Music:
"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here
Break Music: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here
Outro Music
"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended) -
Episode 16 | The WILL to Change
Y'all know we had to address it! In this installment of session notes, join CT & Timothy as they share their perspectives on "The Slap" & Black masculinity, grounding their work in belle hooks' The Will To Change!
Resources for this Episode:
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Will-to-Change/bell-hooks/9780743456081
https://www.mentoheal.com/
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Musical Credits
Intro Music:
"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here
Break Music:
Break #1: "Mama Used To Say" by Junior Giscombe
Break #2: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here
Outro Music
"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended) -
Episode 15 | At the Movies: Black Love Stories in Film & TV
"All's fair in love and basketball" "I love you, and that's urgent like a.." Nothing makes us love love like our favorite romantic scenes in TV and movies. But are these scenes and depiction healthy and healthy for us? Join Rolanda and Marlena as they break down the importance of how Black love is depicted in media and how we can make sure our love stories are based in reality!
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Musical Credits
Intro Music:
"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here
Break Music:
Break #1: "Is This Love" by Corinne Bailey Rae (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)
Break #2: "Wanna Be Loved" by Jill Scott (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)
Outro Music
"How Deep is Your Love?" by PJ Morton ft. Yebba (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended) -
Episode 14 | In The Land of The Free: Politics & Mental Health
Join OurMHM for an un-presidented (get it) exploration of the intersections between politics and the mental health of our communities. We discuss CRT and Student Loan Debt. This is not an episode you want to miss! Be sure in particular to catch our One Minute for Your Mind (24:33) to see how you can get involved!
Resources from this episode:
Make a donation to the 1619 Freedom School -- https://www.1619freedomschool.org/donate
Sign up to volunteer for a local candidates’ campaign
Call or email your U.S. Senator or Representative to advocate for student loan forgiveness (here's a template)
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Musical Credits
Intro Music:
"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here
Break Music:
Break #1: "Land of The Free" by Joey Bada$$
Break #2: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here
Outro Music
"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended) -
Episode 13 | Lessons from the Pandemic
Join R&R (Rolanda and RI) on this week's episode as they reflect on the things we did, and can learn from our time in the pandemic. Plus, get some real tips on rest in this week's One Minute For Your Mind (25:20)
Resources from this episode:
https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/grief-covid-19
https://www.mhanational.org/rest-relaxation-and-exercise
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/health/publications/so-stressed-out-fact-sheet/20-mh-8125-imsostressedout.pdf
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Musical Credits
Intro Music:
"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here
Break Music:
Break #1: "Lesson Learned" by Alicia Keys
Break #2: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here
Outro Music
"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)
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Great conversations about important topics presented in a manageable format. Our mental matters but how it’s presented as well! Thank you.
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Entertaining and based on science. Great podcast about mental health!