In this episode of Black Mental Matters, hosts Vince The

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mental health, awareness, therapy, cultural perspectives,

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…

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...

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...

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!

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.

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!!

Many things get passed down through families, like heirlooms, genetic conditions, and physical characteristics. In some cases, trauma can be inherited, too. Generational trauma (also known as intergenerational trauma or transgenerational trauma) is still a relatively new field of study, meaning researchers have a lot to discover about its impact and how it presents in people who suffer from it. We discuss this important topic with Dr Eugene Herrington identify some of the ways this condition can consciously and unconsciously affect our behavior

Every year in the United States, more than 45,000 people take their own lives. Their final act doesn’t need to define their life. From his personal experience Vince and Makeba share ways you can try to navigate the shock, confusion, and despair and begin the healing process. We admonish listeners to try to remember and celebrate the important, joyous aspects of their life and of your relationship together. This Episode and the Black Mental Matters Podcast Series is dedicated to Vince's Dad, Sidney Bailey, Jr. and Brother Theodore "Tony" Bailey. RIP

While the birth of a child can be a wonderful and joyous time for many women, for some women it is a time of sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and worry that does not go away. In fact, up to 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression, a very real and serious mood disorder. What if we were to tell you that women of color experience postpartum depression at double the rate of the general population? This is because a disproportionate number of women of color are not screened for depression and do not receive the necessary treatment and services. In fact, it is estimated that up to 60% of women of color do not receive any services! Think about the devastating impact this can have on them and their families. On this episode we talk with Perinatal Wellness Coach Christina Lumpkin to learn more about this Silent Epidemic which affects us all...