We're talking Mental Health!! Although the official mental health month has passed, it's always a good time to talk mental health with a new member of the FGTW family, Alaina Kent. Alaina shares her journey towards understanding the importance of mental health awareness and wellness in her life after realizing that survival mode is "just a mode, not a lifestyle". She also shares a great initiative that she has begun that aims to destigmatize and increase access to mental health services. If you or someone you know is on a journey to achieving mental wellness, you'll want to listen in and share this episode because it includes many jewels to carry and practice. See helpful resources below. 

Helpful Resources: 
Therapy for Black Girls - https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 800-273-8255

We're talking Mental Health!! Although the official mental health month has passed, it's always a good time to talk mental health with a new member of the FGTW family, Alaina Kent. Alaina shares her journey towards understanding the importance of mental health awareness and wellness in her life after realizing that survival mode is "just a mode, not a lifestyle". She also shares a great initiative that she has begun that aims to destigmatize and increase access to mental health services. If you or someone you know is on a journey to achieving mental wellness, you'll want to listen in and share this episode because it includes many jewels to carry and practice. See helpful resources below. Helpful Resources: Therapy for Black Girls - https://therapyforblackgirls.com/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 800-273-8255

We're talking Mental Health!! Although the official mental health month has passed, it's always a good time to talk mental health with a new member of the FGTW family, Alaina Kent. Alaina shares her journey towards understanding the importance of mental health awareness and wellness in her life after realizing that survival mode is "just a mode, not a lifestyle". She also shares a great initiative that she has begun that aims to destigmatize and increase access to mental health services. If you or someone you know is on a journey to achieving mental wellness, you'll want to listen in and share this episode because it includes many jewels to carry and practice. See helpful resources below.&nbsp;

Helpful Resources:&nbsp;
Therapy for Black Girls - https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 800-273-8255

Episode 3: Survival Mode is Not a Lifestyle

Through bi-weekly episodes, the FGTW podcast presents conversations that highlight the voices and lived experiences of young Black females. With both individual and parental consent (where applicable), adolescent and young adult Black females (ages 13-29) now have a space to discuss life experiences, current events, and issues most pertinent to their wellbeing, from their vantage point, uncensored. Join the host Dr. Marquitta Shree Dorsey, Ph.D., in conversation with other Black females about sensitive topics most relevant to their lived experiences. You'll also hear Dr. Dorsey offer subsequent bi-weekly PEP (Promoting Encouragement and Perseverance) Talks to anyone who might find them valuable, but particularly to young Black females. 

Dr. Marquitta Shree Dorsey, Ph.D is a social worker with nearly 20 years of community practice experience with youth and young adult Black females and families. Dr. Dorsey has earned a Ph.D. in Social Welfare, a Masters in Social Work, a Masters in Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Sciences (major: Fashion Merchandising).

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Through bi-weekly episodes, the FGTW podcast presents conversations that highlight the voices and lived experiences of young Black females. With both individual and parental consent (where applicable), adolescent and young adult Black females (ages 13-29) now have a space to discuss life experiences, current events, and issues most pertinent to their wellbeing, from their vantage point, uncensored. Join the host Dr. Marquitta Shree Dorsey, Ph.D., in conversation with other Black females about sensitive topics most relevant to their lived experiences. You'll also hear Dr. Dorsey offer subsequent bi-weekly PEP (Promoting Encouragement and Perseverance) Talks to anyone who might find them valuable, but particularly to young Black females. Dr. Marquitta Shree Dorsey, Ph.D is a social worker with nearly 20 years of community practice experience with youth and young adult Black females and families. Dr. Dorsey has earned a Ph.D. in Social Welfare, a Masters in Social Work, a Masters in Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Sciences (major: Fashion Merchandising). Peace and Blessings

Through bi-weekly episodes, the FGTW podcast presents conversations that highlight the voices and lived experiences of young Black females. With both individual and parental consent (where applicable), adolescent and young adult Black females (ages 13-29) now have a space to discuss life experiences, current events, and issues most pertinent to their wellbeing, from their vantage point, uncensored. Join the host Dr. Marquitta Shree Dorsey, Ph.D., in conversation with other Black females about sensitive topics most relevant to their lived experiences. You'll also hear Dr. Dorsey offer subsequent bi-weekly PEP (Promoting Encouragement and Perseverance) Talks to anyone who might find them valuable, but particularly to young Black females.&nbsp;

Dr. Marquitta Shree Dorsey, Ph.D is a social worker with nearly 20 years of community practice experience with youth and young adult Black females and families. Dr. Dorsey has earned a Ph.D. in Social Welfare, a Masters in Social Work, a Masters in Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Sciences (major: Fashion Merchandising).

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