Black Mental Matters

By Vince The Voice

The Black Mental Matters Podcast with Vince "The Voice" Bailey seeks to strip away the stigma of discussing Black mental health. Black Mental Matters features a series of in-depth interviews and discu... more

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The podcast currently has 107 episodes available.

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May 21, 2020 Black Mental Matters Ep 36 Standing On The Verge Of A Mental Health Pandemic
TW - Nearly half of Americans report the coronavirus crisis is harming their mental health and yet, out of the trillions of dollars Congress passed in emergency coronavirus funding, only a tiny portion is allocated for mental health. Social distancing and quarantines could increase suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and depression and anxiety is on the rise... On this episode we discuss Mental Health Pandemic Preparedness to help us all!
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32min
May 14, 2020 Black Mental Matters Ep 35 "Breathe" With Nina Rose Bailey
Have you ever paid attention to the fact that often when you are upset, afraid, or angry, that you are also holding your breath creating even more stress on your mind and body? This episode we talk with Nina Rose Bailey, founder of The Rose Project on how using yoga and other self care techniques can improve your mental health outcome during this Covid 19 pandemic and other stressful times..
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34min
May 07, 2020 Black Mental Matters Ep 34 Black America Today - Weathered and Still Weathering
Scientific research shows that stressors that impact Black Americans are chronic and repeated through their whole life course. The term "Weathering" is a metaphor, first to illustrate the sense of physical erosion by constant stress. But also, "Weathering" describes the ways that the Black Community has coped with the constant drumbeat of big and small stressors that has marked their lives. Both definitions; making it through a difficult experience, along with being damaged in the process has had a devastating effect on the health vulnerability of Black Americans. Vince and Makeba discuss this research in our latest episode...
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37min
April 30, 2020 Black Mental Matters Ep 33 LGBTQ Before, During, and After the Coronavirus with David Johns
COVID-19 has serious implications for the mental health of LGBTQ youth. Even prior to the pandemic, LGBTQ youth have been found to be at significant increased risk for depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicide... We talk with Mr David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition about advocating and supporting LGBTQ+ young people always but especially now
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40min
April 23, 2020 Black Mental Matters Ep 32 "Lemons to Lemonade" with Kathy Williams
This episode we talk with Mrs H. Kathy Williams, a wife, mother, and advocate for saving lives. After the tragic loss of her son, she dedicated herself to helping communities understand depression and come to grips with the tragedy of suicide. She refers her transformation as "Turning Lemons to Lemonade" and "Loss into Love". Together we share the mission to eliminate the stigmas and myths associated with mental health, which allows people to embrace the help that’s needed.
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32min
April 16, 2020 Black Mental Matters Ep 31 A Conversation With Renowned Mental Health Scientist, Dr Alfiee
Inspiration Alert! Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble (Dr. Alfiee) is a gifted media personality, public speaker, researcher, consultant and fully licensed psychologist who has realized her passion for helping young people with research and care for depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses. Learn more at www.DrAlfiee.com
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36min
April 09, 2020 Black Mental Matters Ep 30 Coping During The Coronavirus
For a lot of folks, the uncertainty surrounding coronavirus is the hardest thing to handle. We don’t know how exactly we’ll be impacted or how bad things might get. And that makes it all too easy to spiral out into overwhelming dread and panic. But there are many things you can do—even in the face of this unique crisis—to manage your anxiety and fears.
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33min
April 02, 2020 Black Mental Matters Ep 29 Up And Coming Therapists of Color - Asia Jones
Like it or not, the medical community has some glaring issues with race. Many Black people have difficulty trusting the Mental Health care system, but being able to sit down with a therapist that looks like you and speaks your language can revolutionize your Mental Health Care. We talk with Asia Jones, an up and coming Mental Health Professional and celebrate the future for more Therapists of Color in our communities!
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34min
March 26, 2020 Black Mental Matters Ep 28 Maintaining Your Mental Health During Coronavirus Lockdown
As many of us are being told to hunker down in our apartments and houses, and limit trips outside and social contact, things are feeling pretty “real” at this point. Concerns of fear, job uncertainty, family dynamics, finances and more can have a huge effect on our personal psyche... Vince and Makeba discuss various ways to help maintain your Mental Health during this Coronavirus Lockdown
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29min
March 19, 2020 Black Mental Matters Ep 27 Telemental Health - The Time Has Come
As if the shame, resistance, cost, and lack of professionals that look like me wasn't enough, now we gotta social distance, quarantine, and stay at home because of the coronavirus! But guess what? Telemental Health is here, and now you can STILL get your mental health needs met via technology and innovation that benefits both patients and therapists. Join Vince and Makeba and learn more as they talk to Michael S. Jones, a leader in Telemental Health
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38min

FAQs about Black Mental Matters:

How many episodes does Black Mental Matters have?

The podcast currently has 107 episodes available.