TheHelpShow

NiEtta and Tiffany interview Afro-Latino artists Frederick Douglass Moore @twentyone7 and Choke @cho_ke explore their love for art and how it has helped them with challenging life experiences. Wisconsin native Myles Cordae aka Facin Art @facinart speaks openly about his history with depression and how discovering gave his life new meaning. All of our artists discuss how their cultural identity impacts their mental health.

NiEtta interviews psychologist Dr. Michael Selders on the importance of minority mental health and understanding stigma. They also talk about racial/ethnic disparities in health and mental health status that have received increasing attention, that reflect access to care in the mental health arena.

NiEtta and Tiffany interview artist and activist Frank Frazier, an artist that endured much pain but also have brought joy to many. Black history and culture influence his love of art, Mr. Frazier had doubts about who his father was but was heavenly affected by the men in his neighborhood. Art has always been a part of his life but never really a part of his plan. Art saved Mr. Frazier's life; it gave him meaning. A father of 5, he expresses his journey to manhood started to flourish once he became a father.

NiEtta and Tiffany talk about how fatherhood changes a man's identity, and how men can benefit through artistic expression with Von Eaglin MED, LPC-S with Preston Place Counseling.

Mr. Eaglin discusses the unique contribution that men bring to the lives of young children, and how male presence works to promote development. We will also discuss how ongoing nurturing interaction with their own and other people’s children affects men—frequently significantly