During the live broadcasting of Mental Health in the Black community. I had a quick chat with one of our community members/guests listen as she dives into her opinion about dating in her community. Be sure to catch her interview. (Asia Matthews)

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Tap into the dialogue around Mental Health and HIV.

Anyone can have mental health problems. Mental health conditions are common in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in 2019, about one in five American adults experienced a mental health issue.

People with HIV are at high risk of some mental health conditions because of the stress associated with living with HIV. For example, people living with HIV are twice as likely to have depression as people who do not have HIV.

It is important to remember that mental health conditions are treatable and that people who have mental health problems can recover.

The following factors can increase the risk of mental health problems in anyone:

In addition to these factors, the stress of having a serious medical illness or condition, like HIV, may also negatively affect a person's mental health. Situations that can contribute to mental health problems in people with HIV include:

With Guest Speakers.

HIV and Mental Health | NIH

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Tune in as our Guest Speakers dialogue with local community members in reference to the black community engaging in testing, care and basic sexual health conversations:

Black communities have made great progress in reducing HIV. Yet, issues such as racism, discrimination, and mistrust in the health care system may affect whether Black people seek or receive HIV prevention services. These issues may also reduce the likelihood of engaging in HIV treatment and care. To continue to reduce the burden of HIV and other health risks, people need adequate housing and transportation, employment, access to culturally competent health services that are free of stigma and discrimination, and more. cdc.gov

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Listener Jennifer expresses how there are limited men to choose from out of the dating pool in Georgia. Do you agree? Make sure you tune into the FULL Episode.

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The former officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Justin Smith, Emmitt Martin and Desmond Mills Jr., have each been charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, two charges of aggravated kidnapping, two charges of official misconduct and one charge of official oppression for their actions during the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols

According to studies, Blacks are 63 percent more likely to be stopped even though, as a whole, they drive 16 percent less. Taking into account less time on the road, blacks were about 95 percent more likely to be stopped. Blacks were 115 percent more likely than whites to be searched in a traffic stop (5.05 percent for blacks, 2.35 percent for whites).

Tune in and listen to an open dialogue from the community about how colorism, racism and many other factors play into black on black crimes.

What was the reason for the assault?

Why was it necessary?

Did the stop have anything to do with intercultural stigma?

How do white people view/feel the situation?

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In this segment you will hear from the Host (Demario Richardson). He will discuss his background and personal point of views. Check out part 1 of getting to know the Host. If you are interested in coming on the show please email [email protected] or click the message link below.  We highly encourage PLWHIV to engage, collaborate and provide feedback. 

On this episode we talked about the journey and start of the podcast and why Messaging is important within our communities. We touched on social determinants that effect those LWHIV and those experiencing substance use and/or homelessness including mental health.  We also dived into a dialogue about the ”KC Serial Killer” and how it sets as an example of some of the topics and lived experiences that will be discussed throughout the season and the false narrative about missing black women and what could be done better to serve our victim/s and community

On  this episode we had an open forum about the journey and start of the podcast and why Messaging is important within our communities. We touched on social determinants that effect those LWHIV and those involved in sex work  and/or homelessness including mental health.  We also dived into a dialogue about the ”KC Serial Killer” and how it sets as an example of some of the topics and lived experiences that will be discussed throughout the season and the false narrative about missing black women and what could be done better to serve our victim/s and community.