Strategies for Mental Wellness with Phillip Roundtree

Phillip J. Roundtree, CEO of Quadefy LLC, has been practicing professionally in the areas of Behavioral Health and Child Welfare since 2005. During his professional career he’s recognized society’s lack of emphasis placed on mental health and emotional awareness, which has resulted in him evolving into a staunch champion of awareness among various communities and as an advocate for the marginalized and oft underrepresented.

Phillips Podcast #YouGoodMan?

Phil’s Article on XXXTentacion: https://allhiphop.com/opinion/black-boy-rage-xxxtentacion-mental-health-m-VvpI9kH0GLTqRVYF8kFQ/

Phil’s TedX Talk : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meHVNJ5Y05g

Timestamps For this episode

6:00 - Phillip Talks about his personal battles with depression and anxiety
12:37 - Is there an influence that Hip-hop is having on youth and mental wellness?
16:35 - Does everyone need therapy?
21:25 - Destigmatizing depression
27:00 - The role of social media as it pertains to negative mental health
35:00 - Physical activity and how it affects mental health
40:20 - Being in the present moment with others.
45:20 - Measuring progress as it pertains to your mental health
54:20 - Concrete things that people can do immediately that will have a positive effect on their mental health.