The Skelton Report

The Skelton Report

By Mark N. Skelton, M.A., EMDRHealth & FitnessMental Health
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The Skelton Report episodes

  • Lifestyle Choices: Navigating Your Pathway to Wellbeing

    Welcome to The Skelton Report! In this episode, "Lifestyle Choices: Navigating Your Pathway to Wellbeing," we journey through the power of lifestyle choices from a healthy psychology perspective. Join us as we explore the profound impact of the decisions we make on our well-being.


    In this episode, we unravel the concept of choices, delve into self-assessment questions, and uncover the motivations behind our decisions. We also shine a light on the top contributors to chronic health issues, including smoking, sedentary lifestyles, and processed foods, and share eye-opening statistics that highlight disparities in health outcomes among various communities. 💡


    Discover how embracing healthier behaviors and a balanced diet can pave the way to optimal health, and how preventative care can be your armor against chronic conditions. 🍏🏋️‍♂️

    To support our mission of spreading well-being, don't forget to like 👍, share 📢, comment 💬, and subscribe 📲 to our channel. And for an in-depth exploration of healthy habits, visit skeltonconsulting.mykajabi.com to enroll in our exclusive Healthy Habits E-Course. 🎓💪


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    Let's embark on this empowering journey together. 🚀


    **Disclaimer:**

    The content presented by Skelton Consulting, L.L.C. and The Skelton Report is for educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by our authors and contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation.

    We want to emphasize that the information shared here is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anything or anyone. It is solely provided to offer educational insights and perspectives.

    Always consult with a qualified medical or health professional for personalized advice and guidance related to healthcare choices and decisions.

    44 min
  • Breaking Chains: Understanding and Overcoming Internalized Racism in the Black Community

    Breaking Chains: Understanding and Overcoming Internalized Racism in the Black Community

    Join us on this episode of The Skelton Report as we explore the topic of Internalized Racism in the Black and African American community. We will take a deep dive into the concepts of psychoanalysis theory and defense mechanisms to understand how internalization operates in everyday life for Blacks and African Americans. We will also hear from renowned Black psychologists, Dr. Amos Wilson, Dr. Francis Cress Welsing, and Dr. Frantz Fanon, on their perspectives and understanding of internalized racism. We will discuss the negative impact of internalized racism on the Black psyche, including the perpetuation of Black on Black violence, and the ways in which individuals may not even be aware that they are operating within internalized racism. But don't worry, we won't leave you hanging! We will also explore various recommendations from theorists on how to work through and heal from internalized racism. Don't miss out on this enlightening and thought-provoking discussion that is sure to leave you with a new perspective on the impact of racism on the Black community.


    References:

    • Fanon, F. (1952). Black Skin, White Masks. Grove Press.
    • Greene, B. (1994). Internalized racism: A psychoanalytic approach. In Psychoanalysis and Women of Color: Questions of Identity, (pp. 87-112). Routledge.
    • Welsing, F.C. (1991). The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Colors. CW Publishing.
    • Wilson, A. (1991). Black-On-Black Violence: The Psychodynamics of Black Self-Annihilation in Service of White Domination. Afrikan World Infosystems.
    • Wilson, A. (1993). The Falsification of Afrikan Consciousness: Eurocentric History, Psychiatry and the Politics of White Supremacy. Afrikan World Infosystems.
    • 👨🏽‍🎓Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student. 🧠Brain Science. 🎩 Mental Health. #brainscience​​ #neuropsychology​​ #tGbtg​​ #mentalhealth​​ #brainhealth​​ #psychology​ #blackpsychology​ #individuation​ #liberation​ #theskeltonreportDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Skelton Neurocounseling, L.L.C. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

      18 min
    • Guess The Psychological Diagnosis (Dx): Clinical Case Mike

      In this episode we work through a clinical case of an middle-aged man named Mike who is experiencing cognitive decline and substance abuse. We talk through presenting problems, diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis consideration. There is a brief discussion of treatment options and further considerations. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and neuropsychology.  Episode was edited with Clipchamp for your listening experience.

      References:  Ventura, E. (2016). Casebook for DSM-5TM (1st ed.). Springer Publishing Company.

      Free Coping With Depression For Minorities E-Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/coping-with-depression-for-minorities/

      👨🏽‍🎓Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate. 🧠Brain Science. 🎩 Mental Health. #neuropsychology  #tGbtg  #mentalhealth  #brainhealth  #psychology #blackpsychology #theskeltonreport

      Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Skelton Neurocounseling, L.L.C. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

      23 min
    • Clinical Case Study: A Case of Dysphoria (Delirium) Updated Version

      In this episode we work through a clinical case of an elderly gentleman, Victor Alvarez, experiencing delirium. We talk through presenting problems, diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis consideration. There is a brief discussion of focus points and a reasons for delirium. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and neuropsychology.  Episode was edited with Clipchamp for your listening experience.

      References:  Barnhill, J. W. (Ed.). (2014). DSM-5™ clinical cases. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc..   

      Free Coping With Depression For Minorities E-Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/coping-with-depression-for-minorities/

      👨🏽‍🎓Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate. 🧠Brain Science. 🎩 Mental Health. #neuropsychology  #tGbtg  #mentalhealth  #brainhealth  #psychology #blackpsychology #theskeltonreport

      Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Skelton Neurocounseling, L.L.C. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

      22 min
    • Psychological Case Study: A Case of Delirium

      In this episode we work through a clinical case of an elderly gentleman, Victor Alvarez, experiencing delirium. We talk through presenting problems, diagnostic criteria and differential diagnosis consideration. There is a brief discussion of focus points and a reasons for delirium. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and neuropsychology.  


      References:  Barnhill, J. W. (Ed.). (2014). DSM-5™ clinical cases. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc..  Mayo Clinic. (2017, August 29). Melanchonic features.  Free Coping With Depression For Minorities E-Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/coping-with-depression-for-minorities/

      👨🏽‍🎓Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate. 🧠Brain Science. 🎩 Mental Health. #neuropsychology  #tGbtg  #mentalhealth  #brainhealth  #psychology #blackpsychology #theskeltonreport

      Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Skelton Neurocounseling, L.L.C. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

      22 min
    • Interview with Epidemiologist Dr. Justin Xavier Moore

      Interview with Epidemiologist Dr. Justin Xavier Moore


      What a great interview! Dr. Moore is an epidemiologist with vast skills in biostatistics, epidemiology, database design, geographic information systems (GIS), mediation analysis, and cancer prevention and control. Dr. Moore serves as an Assistant Professor in the Cancer Prevention, Control, & Population Health Program, Department of Medicine; and the Institute of Public and Preventive Health at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Dr. Moore’s research explores the intersection between race (including effects of racism) and place (social and built environment) on various health outcomes including cancer and infectious diseases. We discuss COVID-19, the Culture, educational journey and so much more! Be sure to tune in!

      👨🏽‍🎓Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student. 🧠Brain Science. 🎩 Mental Health. #brainscience  #neuropsychology #tGbtg #mentalhealth #brainhealth #psychology #blackpsychology #individuation #liberation#theskeltonreport

      Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Skelton Neurocounseling, L.L.C. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

      1 hr 1 min
    • What Is Meant By Health Disparities in the Black Community?

      Continuing the Dissertation Journey: What is Meant By Health Disparities?

      In This Segment, We Discuss:

      • What is Meant by Health Disparities?
      • What Factors Contribute to Uneven COVID 19 Infection Rates in Black Americans?
      • Research from Black medical professionals and much more!  Mark N Skelton Udemy E Courses https://www.udemy.com/user/mark-n-skelton/
      • 👨🏽‍🎓Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student. 🧠Brain Science. 🎩 Mental Health. #brainscience  #neuropsychology #tGbtg #mentalhealth #brainhealth #psychology #blackpsychology #individuation #liberation#theskeltonreport

        Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Skelton Neurocounseling, L.L.C. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

        References:


        Kricorian, K., & Turner, K. (2021). COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Beliefs among Black and Hispanic Americans. PloS one, 16(8), e0256122. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256122

        Laurencin, C.T., McClinton, A. The COVID-19 Pandemic: a Call to Action to Identify and Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities. J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities 7, 398–402  Peek, M. E., Simons, R. A., Parker, W. F., Ansell, D. A., Rogers, S. O., & Edmonds, B. T. (2021). COVID-19 Among African Americans: An Action Plan for Mitigating Disparities. American journal of public health, 111(2), 286–292. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2020.305990

        Laurencin, C.T., McClinton, A. The COVID-19 Pandemic: a Call to Action to Identify and Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities. J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities 7, 398–402

        Moore, J. X., Gilbert, K. L., Lively, K. L., Laurent, C., Chawla, R., Li, C., Johnson, R., Petcu, R., Mehra, M., Spooner, A., Kolhe, R., & Ledford, C. (2021). Correlates of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among a Community Sample of African Americans Living in the Southern United States. Vaccines, 9(8), 879. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines9080879

        Yancy CW. COVID-19 and African Americans. JAMA. 2020;323(19):1891–1892.

        30 min
      • Interview with Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Shar'ron Mason

        Interview with Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Shar'ron Mason


        Shar’ron Mason has a passion for helping families, couples and individuals to become their best selves and to live fulfilling lives.  It is Shar’ron’s desire to create an atmosphere of safety and trust in which each client is able to engage in generative conversations that bring them closer to where they desire to be.  Shar’ron received her Masters of Art Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Christian Theological Seminary and is currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in her private practice, Love That Relationship located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

        Shar’ron published her first book, Marriage Ain’t for Punks in 2017 and enjoys using it as a platform for equipping, preparing and maintaining healthy relationships. She published her second book, Even Boss Ladies Need a Break, in 2019 and uses it to support women in making their health and well-being a priority and putting themselves on the front burner. 2021 was a busy year for Shar’ron. She published her third book, Entrepreneurship Ain’t for Punks as well as her his and hers gratitude journals. Shar’ron enjoys facilitating workshops and retreats that focus on healthy relationships and self-love.

        You can learn more about Shar’ron’s practice and find her books and journals at:

        https://www.lovethatrelationship.com/


        We talk about relationships, boundaries, pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, mental health in the black community and much more! be sure to tune into this episode of the Skelton Report!

        👨🏽‍🎓Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student. 🧠Brain Science. 🎩 Mental Health. #brainscience  #neuropsychology #tGbtg #mentalhealth #brainhealth #psychology #blackpsychology #individuation #liberation#theskeltonreport

        Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Skelton Neurocounseling, L.L.C. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

        1 hr 1 min
      • Bridging the Gap: Mental Health and African Americans

        Bridging the Gap: Mental Health and African Americans

        **Special discussion around Black College Student Experiences

        The purpose of this presentation is to highlight some of the unique challenges that Black and African American students face. We plan to discuss the historical background and status of African Americans, challenges specific to Black college students, and ways to take advantage of mental health services. We discuss historical context and societal issues that have created cultural mistrust and mental health stigmas. We also talk about the prevalence of mental illness in the Black, unique experiences of Black college students, and ways to close the gap! Tune in to this episode of the Skelton Report!  


        Mark N Skelton Udemy E Courses https://www.udemy.com/user/mark-n-skelton/

        👨🏽‍🎓Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student. 🧠Brain Science. 🎩 Mental Health. #brainscience  #neuropsychology #tGbtg #mentalhealth #brainhealth #psychology #blackpsychology #individuation #liberation#theskeltonreport

        Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Skelton Neurocounseling, L.L.C. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

        33 min
      • Interview with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Randal Horton

        Interview with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Randal Horton


        What a wonderful interview! In this episode I speak with my psychology mentor and fraternity brother, Dr. Randal Horton. Dr. Horton is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and the first African American male to obtain Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Indiana State University. Dr. Horton has experience in research, diagnosing, and treating individuals with mental health and addiction issues. He has also has consultation and treatment planning in areas of behavioral health integrative care. We discuss the stigmas of mental health, integrative health care, different career options in mental health, and so much more! Be sure to tune in to this episode of The Skelton Report!

        Mark N Skelton Udemy E Courses https://www.udemy.com/user/mark-n-skelton/

        👨🏽‍🎓Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student. 🧠Brain Science. 🎩 Mental Health. #brainscience  #neuropsychology #tGbtg #mentalhealth #brainhealth #psychology #blackpsychology #individuation #liberation#theskeltonreport

        Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Skelton Neurocounseling, L.L.C. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.



        59 min

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