In this week's episode of Mental Health Matters with Marty, I address the topic of Loving Yourself Again. This is such a difficult thing to do because so many of us want the approval of others. Sorry, but that oftentimes won't happen to the degree that we would like. Also, we have not forgiven ourselves from past mistakes. Learn how to get past your past by beginning to love yourself again. Stay updated with Mental Health Matters with Marty by texting “I MATTER” to 31996. I would l...

In this week's episode of Mental Health Matters with Marty, I address the topic of The Blame Game. This is a toxic game of blaming others for things that have gone wrong in our own lives due to people using it as a defensive mechanism, as a point of attack, or because people will simply lie on you. But, you are NOT to blame. Stay updated with Mental Health Matters with Marty by texting “I MATTER” to 31996. I would love to stay in touch with you. #SpeakUp #SpeakOut #LIVE Follow me on Fac...

In this week's episode of Mental Health Matters with Marty, I address the toxicity of SELF-HATRED. Self-hatred continues to fan the flames of low self-esteem and not loving oneself. It begins in our childhood when we are not shown proper love and encouragement from our parents. However, there is hope because I am loveable. Stay updated with Mental Health Matters with Marty by texting “I MATTER” to 31996. I would love to stay in touch with you. #SpeakUp #SpeakOut #LIVE Follow me on...

In this week's special edition of Mental Health Matters with Marty, I discuss the dynamics of being a black man in America in the backdrop of COVID-19 and the racial tension due to the senseless death of George Floyd. I share my heart, hurt and healing for a hurting community, a hurting nation, a hurting world. We can no longer suffer in silence in the shadow of privilege and shame. We have to Speak Up! We have to Speak Out! So that we can LIVE as the common race...

In this week’s episode of Mental Health Matters with Marty, I discuss the Power of Positivity by declaring, “I am OKAY.” Too often we allow TOXIC EMOTIONS to determine our behavior. Thoughts and emotions go together like cookies and milk. Change your behaviors by changing your thoughts. Yes, you matter because you are OKAY. Stay updated with Mental Health Matters with Marty by texting “I MATTER” to 31996. I would love to stay in touch with you. #SpeakUp #SpeakOut #LIVE Follow me on Facebook a...

In this week’s episode I discuss the Power of Positivity by declaring, “I am ALRIGHT.” Too often we allow TOXIC THINKING to negatively affect our brain in such a way that we expect and look for the problems of our lives while living in defeat. You can speak up and speak live! Yes, you matter because you are ALRIGHT. Stay updated with Mental Health Matters with Marty by texting “I MATTER” to 31996. I would love to stay in touch with you. #SpeakUp #SpeakOut #LIVE Follow me on Facebook at https:...

In this week’s episode I discuss the Power of Positivity by declaring “I am ENOUGH.” Get rid of the “stinking thinking” that has plagued your thoughts and behaviors. Although simple, this can be a difficult declaration when you think negatively about yourself. Yes, you matter because you are ENOUGH. Stay updated with Mental Health Matters with Marty by texting “I MATTER” to 31996. I would love to stay in touch with you. #SpeakUp #SpeakOut #LIVE Follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.co...

In this week’s episode I discuss the Power of Positivity! Too often we have a misconception about therapy. Mental health does not care who it affects! Mental health is an equal opportunity employer. YOU Matter! Don’t suffer in silence. Stay updated with Mental Health Matters with Marty by texting “I MATTER” to 31996. I would love to stay in touch with you. #SpeakUp #SpeakOut #LIVE Follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MarSellMHS Follow me on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/chan...