The Skelton Report

In This Segment, We Discuss:

✅ Being Black Women in Psychology

✅ The Culture, Stigmas, Misdiagnosing, Going to Therapy

✅ Intersection of Faith and Counseling, Colorism, and More!

In this episode we interview members of the Kansas City Association of Black Psychologists Student Chapter. Janet Folarin and Teja Fuller are both second-year graduate students in the Doctorate of Clinical Psychology Program at Kansas City University. These are two tremendous individuals that together bring experience from drug addiction counseling, research experience, working with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, military experience, parenting and much more! We cover topics from Black psychology, stigmas in mental health, the intersection of faith and counseling, colorism, being Black women in psychology and much more! Join the conversation as we share more about ABPsi and some plans for the community. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and brain science.

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In this episode we discuss work through a clinical case of an African American female living with clinical depression. We talk through presenting problems, diagnostic criteria and cultural consideration when seeking mental health resources. There is a brief discussion of focus points and a psychodynamic considerations. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and brain science.

👨🏽‍🎓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.

In this episode we discuss further what psychotherapy is. We talk about the associated cost, barriers, and dynamics of counseling. By the end of this episode you will have a better idea of where to start you search for counseling, how often you should attend, and what to expect in a therapeutic relationship. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and brain science.

Klee, A.S. & Moore, B.A. (2019). EPPP Fundamentals step one: Review for the examination for professional practice in psychology (2nd ed.). Springer Publishing Company.

👨🏽‍🎓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.

In this episode we discuss the myths and facts of the mental health system. In particular we share some of the common misunderstandings and myths of mental health. I also give some of the facts that counter these myths. Also, we give a good description of the different types of mental health providers including therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists. We also talk about the different mental health settings (inpatient, private practice, etc.) and discuss different scenarios when to seek mental health services. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and brain science.

National Alliance on Mental Illness. (2020, April). Types of mental health professionals.

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.

In this episode we discuss the current social, economic, and psychological status of the Black Male, as well as, their effect on their behavior. We also discuss the four core psychological issues (i.e. Gender Role Strain, Invisibility Syndrome, Mishandling Anger and Cool Pose), according to the The Handbook of African American Psychology, that African American males are challenged with. We end the discussion with the potential solutions to the Black Male dilemmas in America. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and brain science.

Black Demographics. (2013). Black Male Statistics.

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In this episode we interview Aaron Bethea. Aaron is a Black PhD candidate in the counseling psychology PhD program at the University of Akron. Aaron is a native of Trenton, NJ. He received his BA in English from the University of Pennsylvania, and his MA in Psychology from LaSalle University and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.. His research interests include: positive psychology, resilience, grit, post-traumatic growth, Afrocentric psychological theories, and high achievement in within underprivileged populations. In this segment we discuss Western psychology, Afrocentric psychology, stigmas to mental health, the culture and much more!

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.

In this episode we take a look at the controversial Doll experiment conducted by Black psychologists Drs. Kenneth and Mamie Clark. We take a look at the social and legal landscape during the era of segregation in the United States. The NAACP legal team lead by Thurgood Marshall asked social psychologist for expert testimony from the doll experiment to support that segregation negatively impacts Black ego development and racial preference. The Brown vs the Board of Education case overturned segregation in state sponsored schools. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and brain science.

Kennedy & Clark: https://www.assessmentpsychologyboard.org/edp/pdf/The_Doll_Studies_Kenneth_B_Clark_and_Mamie_P_Clark_1947.pdf

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.

In this episode we give a basic overview of common neurological disorders. We help you understand some of the common medical jargon and classification of brain diseases. You will learn more about traumatic brain injuries, epilepsy, dementia and more! Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and brain science.

Alzheimer's Organization

https://www.alz.org/

Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Disease Inteview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3l6diJ2oZ4

Parks, A. Clinical Neuropsychology 276: Neuropathology. Kansas City University. Class lecture.

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In this episode we give a basic overview of the debate between Emotional Intelligence and IQ. Learn what Emotional Intelligence is and why it is important. We also look at how it compares to IQ (cognitive abilities) in determining success.We highlight a number of research findings and literature reviews discussions on the subject. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about topics and concerns within mental health and brain science.

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.

In this episode we give a basic overview of a Cardiovascular Accident, more commonly known as a Stroke. Learn how strokes occur, what impact it has on a patient, and ways to prevent and treat strokes. We also take a look at some demographic disparities as well. Our hope is to keep the general public informed about the latest science concerning mental health and brain science.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

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