My Black Mental Health

My Black Mental Health

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My Black Mental Health episodes

  • In session with Sonja Malcolm: Mental health in the work place
    Hello Minis!
    Join me and psychotherapist Sonja Malcolm as we discuss mental health in the workplace from her personal journey as a young, black counselor to how she helps her client cope with work place stress and what they ca do to advocate for themselves. Mental health in the work place can be tricky to navigate, how do you go about disclosing MH? How do you care for yourself during the work week? Listen as we talk about it. #themoreyouknowthebetteryoufeelandheal
    Just remember I am a guide to Mental Health **NOT** a replacement for seeking out a helping professional. 
    Listen to last Thursday episode on Self-care!
    https://anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Mental-Mini-Self-Care-ebm199
    Follow me on Twitter @MBMHPC
    IG @Myblackmentalhealthpc
    Love & light
    40 min
  • Mental Mini: Self Care

    What is self-care? any activity that we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health.

    Join me as I discuss and give some helpful tips to restoring your energy!

    Self Care Checklist:

    §  Create a “no” list, with things you know you don’t like or you no longer want to do. Examples might include: Not checking emails at night, not attending gatherings you don’t like, not answering your phone during lunch/dinner.

    §  Promote a nutritious, healthy diet.

    §  Get enough sleep. Adults usually need 7-8 hours of sleep each night.

    §  Exercise. In contrast to what many people think, exercise is as good for our emotional health as it is for our physical health. It increases serotonin levels, leading to improved mood and energy. In line with the self-care conditions, what’s important is that you choose a form of exercise that you like!

    §  Follow-up with medical care. It is not unusual to put off checkups or visits to the doctor.

    §  Use relaxation exercises and/or practice meditation. You can do these exercises at any time of the day.

    §  Spend enough time with your loved ones.

    §  Do at least one relaxing activity every day, whether it’s taking a walk or spending 30 minutes unwinding.

    §  Do at least one pleasurable activity every day; from going to the cinema, to cooking or meeting with friends.

    §  Look for opportunities to laugh!

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    IG:MyBlackMentalHealthpc

    Twitter: MBMHPC

    9 min
  • Whats the diagnosis? Anxiety

    Welcome to what's the diagnosis, a new segment on my black mental health where i'll be explaining different mental health disorders.

    Join me today as I discuss the different type of Anxiety Disorders, how anxiety presents itself in the black community and how some of the ways to combat anxiety.

    I will be discussing 

    • Generalized anxiety disorder
    • Panic disorder, specific Phobias and Agoraphobia
    • Social anxiety disorder
    • Separation anxiety

      • Check out my episode on different helping professionals as a reference!

      https://anchor.fm/mbmhpc/episodes/Mental-Mini-Helping-Professionals-ea8tei

      Supplement reading: Soothe Your Nerves: The Black Woman's Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety, Panic, and Fear 

      https://www.amazon.com/Soothe-Your-Nerves-Understanding-Overcoming/dp/0743225384

      Cite: https://afropunk.com/2017/09/anti-black-history-behind-anxiety-community-3-ways-tackle/

      https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/anxiety-disorders/what-are-anxiety-disorders

      Follow me on Ig @myblackmentalhealthpc

      Follow me on Twitter @MBMHPC

      25 min
    • Black Pioneers in Mental Health
      Join me as I talk about three major influences to the mental health field. I was inspired by black history month, with it being my last episode of the month. What better way to end it than by discussing some of the black pioneers in the mental health community. if you like this type of content let me know in the comments! 
      Follow on IG: Myblackmentalhealthpc
      Twitter: @MBMH
      Here the link to one of the articles I used as research: https://www.mhanational.org/african-american-pioneers-mental-health
      Dr. Maxie Clarence Maultsby's books:
      https://www.amazon.com/Stay-Sober-Straight-Addiction-Self-Help/dp/0932838006
      https://www.amazon.com/Rational-Behavior-Therapy-Maxie-Maultsby/dp/0932838081
      https://www.amazon.com/Help-Yourself-Happiness-Rational-Self-Counseling/dp/0917476069
      https://www.amazon.com/Coping-Better-Anytime-Anywhere-Self-Counseling/dp/1467962902/ref=pd_sbs_14_3/131-6274503-5332549?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1467962902&pd_rd_r=6e843c1f-1cd6-4bec-ac41-c87b1aa4fc84&pd_rd_w=nLhOg&pd_rd_wg=gGqK1&pf_rd_p=7cd8f929-4345-4bf2-a554-7d7588b3dd5f&pf_rd_r=5DN92M5CE4QAY680PXSS&psc=1&refRID=5DN92M5CE4QAY680PXSS
      https://www.amazon.com/Your-Emotions-M-D-Maxie-Maultsby/dp/0932838014/ref=pd_sbs_14_3/131-6274503-5332549?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0932838014&pd_rd_r=0f62971a-6501-4b4f-a01c-152ac89145f8&pd_rd_w=hdoYh&pd_rd_wg=O3sgl&pf_rd_p=7cd8f929-4345-4bf2-a554-7d7588b3dd5f&pf_rd_r=H6J3AHRMYP3VZQ52GQ75&psc=1&refRID=H6J3AHRMYP3VZQ52GQ75
      8 min
    • Mental Mini: Types of therapy options
      Join me as I discuss the types of therapy. We are going to go over individual, group, couples/marriage and family therapy. What to expect from these form of therapy, what are some reasons to choose that specific type of therapy as well as some of the benefits.
      Follow the podcast on IG @Myblackmentalhealthpc
      love & light 
      MBMH
      21 min
    • Mental Mini: Sudden Loss
      Today we are discussing the sudden loss of a celebrity. How do we cope and move on, when we didn't know the person, personally. Stay tuned as I give some tips that'll help validate those feelings of loss and help move you forward in your grieving process.
      I will not pretend have known everything is to know about the late Kobe Bryant or his daughter Gigi. However, this is a sudden loss in the basketball community and our black community, which has effected many of people.
      Be kind. Be present. Reach out to your love ones. 
      Tomorrow is not promised.
      Mamba Mentality here on out.
      Love & light lovelies.
      MBMH
      15 min
    • Mental Mini: Helping Professionals
      Mental health can be hard when dealing with it on your own. Join me as I discuss the different helping professionals. Which option is best for you and your situation? How can we assess our helping professional to ensure they are cultural competent, I’ll also discuss some tips on assessing if the helping professional has the degrees, specialties to help you heal appropriately.
      Not a replacement to seeking professional help.
      I was assigned this article. The African culture example cited here:
      Bemak, F., & Chi-Ying Chung, R. (2017). Refugee trauma: Culturally responsive counseling interventions. Journal of Counseling and Development, 95, pp. 299-308. DOI: 10.1002/jcad.12144
      19 min
    • Mental Mini: What is mental health?

      What is mental health and wellness? Join me as I debunk myths that surround mental in the black community. I will discuss some of the reason that make the black community reluctant to seek out mental health services.

      17 min
    • Mental Mini: Intro
      A quick introduction on the host Tai Dyer, Join me as I tell you a little about myself and what to except from My Black Mental Health.
      4 min

    About My Black Mental Health

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    Tai Dyer, M.S, aspiring APC/LPC explains "Mental minis", which are mental health concepts that are related to the black community. Made to break the stigma surrounding mental health and wellness and…