S2E6:The Importance of Mental Health in Relationships. How to Address the Stigma in the Black Community.
Episode description
In this podcast, we talk with Blake Johnson the host of "The Diary of a Mad Black Man" podcast, and F. Khristopher Blue, the host of the "More Than Therapy" podcast. This podcast will ask questions like; what does the term “mental health” mean to you and why do you feel there is such a stigma around mental health, especially in the black community. We will also look at some barriers preventing access to mental health services in the black community. We also talk about the impacts of mental health challenges in your personal relationships and some indicators someone can see in their relationships that may suggest the need for mental health support. Finally, we look at how we can support each other through mental health challenges and how to practice self-care.
The world is a wonderland...the same one Alice found herself in. Everything is distorted and nothing appears real, while the fakest thing can feel like the most authentic experience.
The podcast will take a look at how our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us impact how we relate to one another. With a male and female perspective from guests in different fields and life experiences, we aim to use real-world examples of how the looking glass self-theory has an impact on all relationships. We will address societal, cultural, and mental health concepts in everyday terms as we work towards personal growth that allows us to build authentic relationships and attract connections meant for us.
While there may have been mental health concepts discussed, this podcast is not meant to be a substitute for diagnosis or mental health care. If anything in this episode triggered you, please seek the care of a professional mental health provider in your area.
Mental Health Resources
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255.
During this difficult time, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. HelpLine volunteers are working to answer questions, offer support and provide practical next steps. The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., ET.
1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or [email protected]
SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.