On today's episode, T-Kea and Jordan discuss why they think it's important to add suicide to the mental health conversation.

Spotlight: Stephen “tWitch” Boss (9/29/1982 - 12/13/2021) who was the DJ and Dancer on The Ellen Show. He was also a contestant in So You Think You Can Dance.

Moment of Inspiration: A Semicolon is used when an author could’ve chosen to their sentence but chose not to. The author is you, and the sentence is your life. PS: your story isn’t over.”

Semicolon Project was founded by Amy Bleuel.
Website for Semicolon Project: thesemicolorproject.com.

"Disclaimer….listening to the podcast is not a substitute for therapy or any form of clinical treatment. The podcast is for educational purposes only. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please dial 988 to be connected with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or go to your nearest emergency room."

Resources:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | https://nami.org/Home
NAMI Support Groups | https://nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) | https://www.dbsalliance.org/
DBSA Support Groups | https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/
Alcoholics Anonymous | https://www.aa.org/
Narcotics Anonymous | https://na.org/
Emotions Anonymous | https://emotionsanonymous.org/
Celebrate Recovery | https://www.celebraterecovery.com/
Semicolon Project | https://projectsemicolon.com/
The Mental Health Empowerment Agency | www.mheagency.com/ 
988 | Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

"Black Mental Illness and Suicide: Dismantling the Stigma"

SUMMARY 

Jordan and T-Kea, the co-hosts of the podcast Black People Die by Suicide, discuss why they decided to start the podcast and the mission of the newly formed organization, the Mental Health Empowerment Agency. 

They do a wellness check and discuss the importance of incorporating healthier habits into one's lifestyle, as well as suicide in the black community. Emphasizing that suicide is not just a ‘white person’s problem’, and the passing of Stephen Twitch from the Ellen DeGeneres Show in December 2020 brings the issue to the forefront of conversation amongst the black community. Bringing to light the importance of recognizing the issue of suicide and the need to address it, and the need to create a safe environment for those struggling with mental health issues. They also discuss the need to de-stigmatize mental health within the black community and provide resources for those who are in need.

Moment of Inspiration (The Light ): If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. - African Proverb

Start thinking about creating a support network, even by listening to this podcast. A support network can provide you with a safe space to talk about your feelings and find others who are recovery minded. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please dial 988.

Kea of Fireflies Unite launches a new show Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast. In this episode, Kea shares why she is launching the podcast and introduces you to her co-host.

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During the last episode, Kea says her final goodbye to the podcast and hello to the other opportunities for Fireflies Unite.
 
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During the last episode, Kea says her final goodbye to the podcast and hello to the other opportunities for Fireflies Unite.
 
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On this week's episode, we are joined by Jamie Rockymore-Bess, Editor in Chief of Healthful Living Magazine, who discusses why she created her mental health magazine. Learn more about Healthful Living Magazine!

Jamie Rockymore-Bess is the Founder of Helpful Living Magazine, a mental health magazine that educates readers about mental health/wellness. She recently launched the 4th issue focusing on social injustice and the coronavirus. Her goal for Helpful Living Magazine is to provide education to individuals as her ultimate goal is to be a part of ending the stigma on mental illness. Jamie graduated with a B.A in Psychology from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, post graduating she relocated to Maryland to pursue her goal in the mental health field.  Connect with Jamie on Instagram and Facebook!

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On this week's episode, we are joined by Jamie Rockymore-Bess, Editor in Chief of Healthful Living Magazine, who discusses why she created her mental health magazine. Learn more about Healthful Living Magazine!

Jamie Rockymore-Bess is the Founder of Helpful Living Magazine, a mental health magazine that educates readers about mental health/wellness. She recently launched the 4th issue focusing on social injustice and the coronavirus. Her goal for Helpful Living Magazine is to provide education to individuals as her ultimate goal is to be a part of ending the stigma on mental illness. Jamie graduated with a B.A in Psychology from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, post graduating she relocated to Maryland to pursue her goal in the mental health field.  Connect with Jamie on Instagram and Facebook!

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On this week's episode we are joined by Tyshiana Johnson and she discusses self-love and self-care while offering tips to become the best version of ourselves.

Articles By Tyshiana:
How To Practice Self-Love
How To Practice Self-Care For Beginners
 
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On this week's episode we are joined by Tyshiana Johnson and she discusses self-love and self-care while offering tips to become the best version of ourselves.

Articles By Tyshiana:
How To Practice Self-Love
How To Practice Self-Care For Beginners
 
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On this week's episode, Evolve joins us to talk about burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands.

More About Evolve:
Evolve Benton, MA, MFA is a speaker, educator and curator who inspires audiences to think about questions of performance, diversity, inclusion, transformation, climate, and equality. They are the founder of MAR Media, LLC, through which they offer services as an Educational Consultant and their online educational platform called Speaking 4 Profit Academy.

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