Urban Tools For Change

Effective January 1, 2021, "recreational" marijuana use became legal in New Jersey. But what does "recreational" mean? Also, are employers obligated to hire candidates who don't pass a drug test just because the substance is legal? What consequences can happen to the Black community as a result of the legalization of marijuana? Can this legal move in fact lead to poverty for those in the urban community? Let's discuss this in The Urban Suite with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon. #marijuana #drlisalacon #urbantoolsforchange

Medications can be a pathway of treatment for those who are diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities. But what are the meds taken that are affiliated with the chronic brain disease of schizophrenia? Also, let's take a look at bipolar disorder. What are the symptoms and treatment options? Find out with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon in The Urban Suite.

#drlisalacon #bipolar #psymeds #urbantoolsforchange #theurbansuite

Let's take a deep dive in understanding schizophrenia, a chronic brain disease in the Urban Suite with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon. If you have a friend or family member with this diagnosis, please watch so you can have a better understanding of this brain disease and possible treatment options.

Staggering statistics show Black Americans have the highest rising suicide rate in America. In the Urban Suite with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon, let's discuss risk factors associated with suicidal ideations. It's an uncomfortable truth that is happening in the urban community. Remember, not all that glitters is gold.

When navigating through life, are you more inclined to make decisions based on your thoughts or your feelings? But, is there really a difference? Find out with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon in the Urban Suite if there is in fact a difference between the two with special guest Tajh Hutchins, Monk Satori. #urbansuite #thoughts #feelings #monk #drlisalacon

Today in the Urban Suite, we're discussing hallucinations. What are they? How are they different from delusions? How would you know if you're hallucinating? All of these questions and more will be answered with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon in the Urban Suite. #hallucinations #drlisalacon #urbantoolsforchange #urbansuite

In the Urban Suite with Councilman-at-Large Weldon Montague, of Orange, New Jersey, we're discussing how to successfully interview for a job. The last time we were in the Urban Suite with Councilman Montague, we discussed job interview ratchetness. No longer are we focused on unwanted interview behavior(s), but behavior(s) that can get you much closer to getting hired. Take a look and listen with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon in the Urban Suite. #jobinterviews #urbansuite #weldonmontague #drlisalacon #urbantoolsforchange

Several months ago, Councilman Dupre' Kelly of Newark, New Jersey (West Ward) was in the Urban Suite. Unfortunately, he abruptly left. Find out why today. Also, find out what's taking place in his ward, his community, his hometown of Newark. He's back! And today we talk health, community beautification and much more in the Urban Suite with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon. #dupre'kelly #doitalldupre #drlisalacon #urbansuite #urbantoolsforchange

Today in the Urban Suite, Orange, NJ Councilman-At-Large, Weldon Montague is discussing how some in the urban community appear to employers when interviewing for a job. Candidates aren't appropriately dressed; some arrive to job interviews smelling of marijuana; some are a no-call, no-show. Are interview standards changing? What are your thoughts? Let's find out in the Urban Suite with me, Dr. Lisa LaCon and Councilman-At-Large Weldon Montague.

#urbansuite #jobinterviews #urbantoolsforchange #employmentmatters

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. And, in the Urban Suite, we have Dr. Bryce Ratliff who will discuss colon health and the pathway of food, from mouth to anus. So my Urbanites, are you full of sh*t? #drlisalacon #urbantoolsforchange #coloncancer #drbryceratliff