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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

Depression isn’t a choice or a little case of the blues. It’s a physical illness as serious and life-altering as diabetes, heart disease, or arthritis. An estimated 19 million Americans are currently going through depression, many who are married or involved with a significant other. A depressed spouse can’t just “snap out of it” or “get on with life,” and that can cause serious problems in relationships. On the bright side, up to 80 percent of people report seeing an improvement within four to six weeks of starting treatment. We discuss the pressure depression can put on a relationship and give some tips on getting that "intruder" out of your love life!

The term PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) gets thrown around a lot... But do we really understand what it is and how devastating it can be to those who truly suffer from it. This episode we talk to a specialist, Dr Felicia Berry-Mitchell whose practice is dedicated to revolutionizing trauma treatment.

Whether as a boss or employee, workplace stress isn’t uncommon, but when left unchecked, it can lead to bigger problems, such as depression and anxiety. When this happens, stress not only creates negative emotions, but it also results in lower productivity, the inability to concentrate on work and strained relationships with colleagues. Makeba and Vince discuss ways to have better days at work through simple Workplace Wellness techniques and attitudes...