Introduction
T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Dr. Rheeda Walker to discuss her book, The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health. Dr. Walker gives practical tips on how to manage mental health while living life unapologetically black.
Spotlight: Lee Thompson Young, star of Disney’s The Famous Jett Jackson, died by suicide on August 19, 2013, at the age of 29.
Resource: The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health authored by Dr. Rheeda Walker, The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health explores the current crisis of mental health for Black people and helps us to understand the challenges and connections to racism, religion, and physical health. This guide provides practical tools to help neutralize stressors and live life more fully.
You can purchase your copy: https://www.rheedawalkerphd.com/book
Community Changemaker: Charlamagne tha God
Charlamagne is the host of the Breakfast Club and a mental health advocate who founded the Mental Wealth Alliance and the Black Effect Podcast Network. He’s been transparent about his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks.
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Mental Wealth Alliance: https://www.mentalwealthalliance.org/
Moment of Inspiration
Thanks to the work of amazing professionals such as Dr. Walker, Black mental health continues to be studied and highlighted. This can provide hope to individuals living with mental health disorders. Our lives are valuable and worth saving.
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