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The premier podcast all things Black Mental Health; Where we connect relatable talk with real licensed clinical muscle. We talk about what it’s like to move through life in America while living inside a black body and tackle topics often overlooked and deemed unapproachable within the black community. Our goal is to make sure that anyone listening to the show walks away with not only the capability and knowledge to overcome any obstacle, but to heal.
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Thank you for tuning in each and every Thursday to the Amerikan Therapy podcast! We pride ourselves with transparency and clear communication and we wanted to let our listeners know what is going on. We apologize for the mishap and will see you next week with a brand new episode! Thank you once again and we hope you have an excellent week. Support the show
In today's episode, we are joined by Dominic Tolson, a certified dog trainer, and author. Join us as we discuss how to handle our pets' mental wellness and how It correlates with our own wellness. Guest Bio: A dog trainer located in Fort Washington Maryland, an indoor/outdoor facility for dog training. 6 yrs of dog handling and training experience, prior to owning a business Offering beginner to advanced classes along with Behavior Modification and Handler Courses. Self Published Author of The iSpeakDogg book. Currently certified in the following departments: Dog Psychology, Narcotic Detections, Apprehension Patrols, Obedience training for Dogs.Actively compete in Protection & Sport Dog competitions “Dogs are often misunderstood. The pet community needs leadership, balance and psychological understanding...”— Nic TolsonConnect with our guest: Website:  https://www.ispeakdogg.com/Instagram: @ispeakdoggEmail:  ISpeakDogg@gmail.com Support the show
In today’s episode, we sit down with Paster Keith Jossell. In the wake of all the public cases of legal and codified injustice (Julius remaining in prison, Rittenhouse acquittal, the despicable remarks made about Ahmaud Arbery by the McMichaels Defense Team, etc), where do we go from here? So many are distraught. So many are disillusioned. Can we ever get to the place that Dr. King wrote about in the last book, "Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community"? Pastor Keith is a Justice seeker, connecting to the hope in marginalized people, to inspire the transformation of personal identities, families, and communities. Keith is the National Prayer Forum Director for the Justice for Julius Coalition and the Spiritual Advisor for innocent and now reclassified death row inmate Julius Darius Jones. Keith is also an Associate Minister at Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church, the Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Odyssey Leadership Academy, and is a current theologue at Phillips Theological Seminary.Pastor Keith's Instagram: @keith.jossell  @justiceforjuliusSupport the show
This week the ladies minus one are joined by Chef V. Where she discusses how receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis helped Chef V find her way to her passion for the culinary arts.Support the show
In this week's episode, we sit down with Linnita Hosten, an award-winning author, national speaker, and student success strategist. Join us as we discuss post-graduation success planning, parallel planning, and how to THRIVE and not just SURVIVE! Guest Bio:Linnita Hosten empowers high school students how to stand on their own two feet, after graduation.As a respected education-planning professional, Linnita leverages her proven and results-driven strategies to facilitate evidence-based programming to organizations, universities, and community groups, helping their students achieve their educational goals.Linnita has been honored with various awards including: Excellence in Education, Youth Speaker of the Year, 40 under 40 in Education, Education Book of the Year, and University of Maryland Global Campus Alumni of the Year.Linnita is passionate about preparing ambitious students to get clear on their plans and confident about pursuing their DREAM career.Connect with our guest: Website: www.linnitahosten.comInstagram: @linnitahostenSupport the show
In today’s episode, Sasha and Dr. T sit down with Dr. Amber Price, join them as they discuss the racial and ethnic disparities in breastfeeding, where and how to obtain support, and why breast is considered best. Guest bio: Dr. Amber Price is a native of Indianapolis but considers herself a Chicagoan after calling Chicago her home for the past 18 years. She has an incredibly supportive husband who has been her life partner for over 20 years. Together they have two beautiful daughters, both of whom have directly inspired her career path. Dr. Price is a board-eligible pediatrician and breastfeeding medicine specialist. She earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Psychology from Indiana University and later obtained a Master of Science degree in Biology from Purdue University. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed her pediatric residency training at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital. While in residency she also received pediatric integrative medicine training through The University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and was a medical education scholar. Additionally, Dr. Price is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), with expertise in breastfeeding medicine.Dr. Price is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), as well as the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM). She has been involved in numerous breastfeeding projects at both the local and national levels. Presently, she is a committee member for the CDC-funded development of the AAP Action Plan for physician training around breastfeeding and the safe implementation of evidence-based breastfeeding practices in maternity care facilities. She also has a clinical instructor appointment through the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she teaches medical students and residents.Support the show
In today’s episode, we sit down with Will Mooney, a popular TikTok marriage guru, and discuss the relationship dynamic between black men and women. Join us as we talk about the “business” of marriage, learning to love the person your partner is becoming, and why LIKE is so different from LOVE. Guest Bio: Originally from Pine Bluff, AR, and currently, in North Little Rock in school as a Sociology student (graduating with a Bachelor's in December). Will Mooney has been married for 10 years, with two children a boy, and a girl. He has a continually growing TikTok following where he shares his experiences as a father, husband, and Black man to the public.TikTok: BlackAmericanBadBoySupport the show
In today’s episode, we sit down with Shay Stone to talk about her new book and how we can use mindfulness as a tool to improve our overall mental health and quality of life.Guest: Shay Stone, Life Coach and Author of her new book “Be Better Than You”; She is also an animator with the Walt Disney Animation Studios Be Better Than You ABOUT | Be Better Than YouConnect with our guest: Instagram @shaystone.sSupport the show
Today’s episode is dedicated to understanding how to talk to our children about expressing their emotions and mental health needs. We sit down with Dr. Ashley Elliott, author of a new book titled My Feelings Matter, which is intended to help parents and children work through these types of conversations. This show is critically important given the turbulent times that we live in and all that is going on in the world.Guest: Dr. Ashley "Vivid" Elliott, Clinical PsychologistAffectionately known as Dr. Vivid, I am a pint-sized Doctor of Clinical Psychology. I'm a D.C. native, motivational speaker, author, educator, advocate, and mommy of the coolest 5-year-old in the galaxy. Dr. Ashley Elliott, PsyD, Pre-Licensed Professional, Arlington, VA, 22201 | Psychology TodayConnect with our guest: Email:  contact@vividinnovators.com; contact@doctorvivid.comInstagram: @drvividSupport the show
In today’s episode, the ladies sit down and do a check-in with show resident psychiatrist Dr. Tanya Royster, MD-Psychiatry. They talk about the mental health impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, racial and social justice, and everything else under the sun. The ladies get a chance to share their personal struggles and how they are feeling in such turbulent times. This is a moment for the host to get real and personal regarding their own lives.Dr. Royster is a Board-certified general, child, and adolescent psychiatristBio: Currently operating a private practice. Dr. Tanya A. Royster is the past Director for the DC Department of Behavioral Health appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Dr. Royster is a Board-certified general, child, and adolescent psychiatrist who prior to her appointment served as the Director of Behavioral Health at the Franciscan Physicians Network in Illinois. Previously, Dr. Royster served as the Chief of Clinical Services System with the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health. She is a seasoned clinician, teacher, researcher, and innovator. Dr. Royster earned tenure at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she taught in the departments of medicine, nursing, social work, and Honors College. She also has served as a medical consultant to an Illinois care coordination entity that provides care coordination services for the Illinois Medicaid agency. Dr. Royster is well published and was selected as a Child and Family Fellow at the Annie E. Casey Foundation. She is a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry residencies at New York University/Bellevue Hospital Medical Center.Connect with Dr. T Email: tarbewell@gmail.comInstagram: @drt4abetterworldSupport the show
For today's show, we will focus on the topic of medication and mental health.  Dr. Dempsey explains why it's critically important to cultivate a relationship with your pharmacist as part of your mental and physical wellness plan.Dr. Angela Dankwah-Dempsey BS., Pharm.D, Rph., MHI.Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente Medical Group. Largo Medical CenterBio: With over a decade of experience as an Ambulatory and Community care pharmacist with extensive knowledge in providing pharmaceutical care and a managing workforce of over twenty pharmacy technicians and staff, Dr. Angela Dankwah-Dempsey offers a unique blend of leadership, vision, talent, and knowledge.  Dr. Angela Dankwah-Dempsey holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Doctors of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Hampton University School of Pharmacy; and a Masters of Healthcare Informatics (MSHI) from the University of Illinois at Chicago.  She is licensed to practice pharmacy in both Maryland and Virginia and is hoping to acquire her license in Washington District of Columbia (DC) shortly.  Dr. Dempsey is a member of  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated and is currently active in the Sigma Psi Zeta Chapter of  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority of Ft. Washington, Maryland. She is also part of the Southern Maryland Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction.  She is an active member of the Union Bethel AME of Brandywine Health care ministries.   Outside of providing care to her patients and supporting her organizations and church through community services projects and events, Dr. Angela Dankwah-Dempsey is an active military spouse and has 3 boys 11y, 6y and 7 week old that keep her busy. She enjoys cooking and has a keen interest in shopping and fashion, but most importantly, she enjoys time with loved ones. Dr. Angela Dankwah-Dempsey believes that she has a calling to serve and takes great pride in her career as a pharmacist and providing service to her community.Connect with Dr. Dankwah-Dempsey:Email: angeladankwah@gmail.com; angeladankwah@yahoo.com Instagram: @dr.divamom07Support the show
In today’s episode, we discuss the cross-sectional impact of race and sleep on our mental health. Our guest, Dr, Dayna Johnson, shows us how sleep health directly correlates to mental health, and why African Americans as a function of race consistently suffer from poor.  Dr. Dayna Johnson’s Bio:Dr. Dayna A. Johnson, Ph.D., MPH, MSW, MS is a Sleep Epidemiologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University in Atlanta GA. She received her doctorate degree in Epidemiologic Science from the University of Michigan and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Harvard Medical School. Her research is aimed at understanding the determinants and health consequences of sleep deprivation by 1) addressing the social and environmental determinants of sleep disorders and insufficient sleep, and 2) investigating the influence of modifiable factors such as sleep disorders and disturbances on health disparities. More specifically, Dr. Johnson’s research quantifies the contribution of social, household-level, and neighborhood-level factors with objective and well-validated subjective measures of insufficient sleep using data from different epidemiologic cohort studies. She is also exploring how stress reduction programs and improvements in the home environment can improve sleep and reduce subsequent risk of poor health outcomes. Dr. Johnson’s research group specializes in sleep measurement, utilizing well-validated questionnaires, actigraphy, and polysomnography.Connect with Dr. Johnson: dayna.johnson@emory.eduSupport the show
In today’s episode, we sit down with one of the rising stars of the latest social justice movement, Queen YoNasda to understand what it takes to stay well while battling systemic oppression. YoNasDa (Yo-Naja-Ha) LoneWolf, Human Rights Activist, National Organizer, Published Writer, Public SpeakerIs a National Community Organizer/Human Rights Activist and a motivational speaker. Being self-driven she is living her divine calling from her early beginnings in the entertainment industry as a rap artist and choreographer for BET’S own Teen Summit to her most recent work as an active activist and a voice against any injustice that affects people worldwide.  She has used entertainment to bring awareness on the condition of oppressed people whether it's releasing two albums and touring with Wutang Clan or performing at the Annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow and Festival she walks in many cultural paths. She organized cities from Phoenix, AZ to Baltimore, MD, and was asked by the family of Mike Brown Jr in Ferguson, MO to speak at his 1-year anniversary. Her electrifying speech made it on all international media platforms and she was featured in Elle Magazine (France) as one of the women in the Stopping Police Brutality that is changing America. When YoNasDa Lonewolf is not protesting in the streets you can catch her speaking to college and high school students. She also was on the BET Rap it Up Tour, promoting sexual education. Since 2006, she has directed entertainment panel discussions at various colleges and universities and at the annual Nation of Islam conference called Saviors Day with over 100,000 people. This truth-teller is a published writer who has a weekly column in the Final Call Newspaper and is now bringing her artistry to the world with a children’s book called “The Adventures of Star Song” and a daily devotional book called “Journey 2 Peace”. She is also filming a docu-series based on connecting the similarities of people from all walks of life. She started a cultural tour called "Rez Tours" in which she opens cultural tours to Indigenous communities to learn more about the culture of Indigenous people. She has hosted a radio show on Chuck D Rapstation.com and Atlanta's Voice of the People radio. In October 2015 she was a special guest on NYC Power 105’s The Breakfast Club where she spoke on “Indigenous Peoples Day.” From the huge response, she was asked to be on The Breakfast Club again in October 2016. She has spearheaded 32 and  64 city fundraising events called Hip Hop 4 Haiti, and Hip Hop 4 Flint in 2016, respectively. YoNasDa was on the executive planning committee and co-convener for the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March- Justice or Else!. YoNasDa Lonewolf is a woman with a purpose of promoting love, justice, and equality.Connect with YoNasDayonasda@gmail.comP.Williams3@yahoo.com@queenyonasdaSupport the show
In today’s episode, we sit down with Tig to understand the growing trend in increased gun ownership by African Americans, especially black women, in the wake of the last two years of social unrest, the Trump presidency, the rise in visible white supremacy, and so much more.  We talk about the long-held racially oppressive history of gun control laws, which have always been targeted at reducing legal “black” gun ownership.Marchelle “Tig” Davis is the owner of My Sister’s Keeper Defense (formerly Trigger Happy Firearm Instruction), located in Atlanta, GA. She is also the owner and founder of Iron Sharpens Iron, My Brother’s Keeper Defense LLC, and National Range Day. Connect with Tig:marchelle@mskdefense.com@mysisterskeeperdefenseSupport the show https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPYSupport the show
The Amerikan Therapy Podcast sits down with Dr. Joseph Richardson and Che' Bullock the creators of the “Life After The Gun Shot” documentary.  This episode is dedicated to understanding the psychodynamics of black-on-black violence. "Life After The Gunshot" Episode 1https://www.facebook.com/lifeafterthegunshot/Dr. Joseph Richardson’s Bio: Dr. Richardson is the Joel and Kim Feller Endowed Professor of African-American Studies and Anthropology. This endowment supports his research on gun violence and trauma among Black boys and young Black men. Dr. Richardson received his Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Rutgers University-School of Criminal Justice and his bachelor's degree in African and African-American Studies from the University of Virginia. He completed a Spencer Foundation Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Chicago and an NIMH clinical post-doctoral research training fellowship in Substance Use, Mental Health, and HIV/AIDS in Correctional Healthcare at the Morehouse School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Dr. Richardson holds a Joint Appointment in the Department of Anthropology (Medical) and a Secondary Appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Division of Preventive Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.Che' Bullock – Producer and Executive Director of C. Bullock & Associates LLC.  Connect with our guests Dr, Joseph Richardson: Email: jrichar5@umd.edu Instagram: @docjorichChe' Bullock : bullockmanagement@gmail.comInstagram:  @bullets_with_no_nameSupport the show https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPYSupport the show
We often times overlook our military veterans, but none more than our minority military veterans and the impact of what serving a country who doesn't always serve you look like and or the impact from the experience. Amerikan Therapy sits down with Tim Scott to talk all things PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and his recovery from a path that was at one point leading him to destruction and how he has been able to reshape that experience to now helping others through civil rights. Tim Scott Bio:Tim Scott was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps who served from 2003-2008 and completed a thirteen-month deployment to Al Anbar, Iraq. After being honorably discharged, he graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's degree in Sociology & Anthropology in 2011. He then attended Ohio Northern University and received his juris doctorate in 2014. Currently, Scott is a civil rights investigator at Texas State University where he addresses sexual misconduct, discrimination, and harassment complaints. He is married to his wife, Sydney and they recently welcomed a son named Lennox.Support the show
Often times in the black community, many think that being a professional athlete is not only one of the greatest things to achieve, but seen as one of the only ways out of unfortunate circumstances. We see so many of our youth who want to play sports, but don't know or understand what comes with being  a pro-baller to include the dedication and disappointments.  The Amerikan Therapy team sits down with pro-ball player Shelvin Mack who helps dissect the ups and downs through navigating going pro and maintaining ones mental health.Shelvin Mack:is an American professional basketball player for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Butler Bulldogs. On June 23, 2011, Mack was selected with the 34th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards. On December 9, 2011, he signed with the Wizards following the conclusion of the NBA lockout. Shelvn has played with other NBA teams such as the Atlanta Hawks throughout his career and has a nonprofit entitled The Mack Foundation which is designed to promote unity, security, responsibility and versatility through a positive atmosphere for today’s youth http://shelvinmack.com/foundation/Support the show
In the black community, we really just don't talk about death and hardly ever prepare for the transition of assets from one generation to the next. These conversations are often not had until after our loved ones have passed on and we start trying to unravel the financial life of the deceased either in a funeral home or via probate court.  While we all know the stress that losing a loved one puts on a family, just imagine the drama that transpires after Big Mama is gone and her home and assets need to be equitably distributed throughout her 12+ descendants.  While this sounds like the start of a black BET Network movie, this is the reality that many of us face.  The Association of Black Estate Planning Professionals notes that "Black Americans today own little ⎯ if any ⎯ of America’s land, produce little if any of the country’s resources, and possess negligible amounts of this nation’s immense wealth. Yet Black Americans still project an aspiration based on blind faith in the American Dream".  Much of our community's current lack of wealth is due in large part to how we plan for death versus funerals.  So the Amerikan Therapy team sits down with some savvy legal and insurance experts to help us better understand how to ensure the effective passing on of generational wealth via legal, tax, and insurance structures. Ashley Stepps, Esq:Ashley was born and raised in the Arkansas Delta in Pine Bluff. She is a graduate of Delaware State University and received her law degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock – William H. Bowen School of Law.Formerly with The Raymon B. Harvey Law Firm, Ashley’s career has been spent serving elderly and special needs clients, their families, and loved ones as they encounter the legal issues that accompany aging and disability.  She works to assist her clients in making sense of the intricate legal areas of elder law including probate, estate planning, and long-term care/Medicaid planning. She aids her clients with accomplishing their specific goals by developing plans that are unique to them.As well as being a frequent National Business Institute speaker, she has written, planned, and presented programs on various elder law subjects for several professional,s and her writings on pet trusts have been published by Outskirts Press. Ashley is also a Veterans Administration (“VA”) Accredited Attorney.She is a past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Arkansas Bar Association, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity International, and the American Bar Association. Ashley has been selected as a Rising Star in Elder Law by Super Lawyers since 2018 and has been named one of the Top Attorneys in Arkansas in the area of Elder Law by Arkansas Life Magazine on multiple occasions.Location:   Conway, ArkansasPhone:   501-428-9139Fax:   877-415-3706https://rsalawgroup.com/emailVanessa Lindley:  Vanessa A. Lindley, the CEO of Lindley Consulting Group LLC is a transformative thought leader, trainer, coach, and author. She has 25-plus years’ in the finance industry and is an alumnus of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business program. Her company is a certified Minority Women Business Enterprise (MWBE). Her mission is to transform the lives of individuals, organizations, and communities. As an author, Vanessa has written publications and curricula such as, “Achieve Financial Victory, 7 Ways to Win With Your Money,” “Realizing the American Dream,” “Life Balance for the Women on the Rise, “Financial Coaching: Helping Clients Reach Their Goals” and “Delivering Effective Financial Education for Today’s Consumer.”  She is also the financial contributor for Women of More Magazine and a blogger on Medium.As a nationally recognized leader, she’s worked with fortunSupport the show
With the start of 2021, many of us are determined to get our financial houses in order and Amerikan Therapy is here to help.  One of the #1 goals for the new year is to purchase a new home for ourselves and our families.  If you have purchased a home while black then you know that it can be a stressful and intrusive process.   Many of us are on our way but need to know the mortgage rules that are often stacked against us.  So the Amerikan Therapy team is here to help us navigate through this now much more rigorous process.  The team sits down with industry veteran, Assistant Vice President Branch Manager, Chris Hines of Ameris Bank.  Chris is here to be a guide for our community well beyond the home purchase process.  This episode illustrates how important it is to work with a culturally competent financial professional who has the patients to walk you through what might be a year-long process.  Chris encourages us to take the time to properly prepare our finances to succeed in the long term.  Chris Hines Bio:  Chris Hines is an expert in the mortgage and financing field with over 26 years of hands-on business experience. He has strong organizational and managerial skills demonstrated as a loan officer and branch manager for more than 20 years. He is committed to providing outstanding customer service and considers the individual needs of his clients. Chris specializes in Public Relations and Consumer Education through sponsoring and conducting periodic “First-Time Homebuyer” and “How to Refinance” seminars free to the community. Chris’s level of commitment, dedication, and passion for excellence is demonstrated through his volunteerism with the youth. Chris is a mentor and has been a Head Coach and Commissioner for youth football for over 20 years. He is experienced, committed to excellence, passionate about his professional work and personal interest. Christopher HinesAmeris Bank |AVP/ Branch Manager4415 Nicole Drive Ste A  |  Lanham, MD 20706301-683-0269 (Office) 202-438-1793 (Cell)443-920-9049 (E-FAX)christopher.hines@amerisbank.comSecured Website:  chinesloans.com   NMLS#:  75601Support the show
If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 OR text GO to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor through Crisis Text Line, a global not-for-profit organization. Free, 24/7, confidential. Amerikan Therapy sits down with Tari Cox, the author of "The Wilderness: Saved and Suicidal", to talk about her harrowing journey through multiple suicide attempts and her road to wellness. Tari's story offers a necessary picture of how someone who is successful by all external accounts and seemingly well adjusted could be quietly in the midst of a mental health crisis. Tari was in a rigorous graduate program studying clinical psychology when she first started realizing that something was seriously wrong. This episode offers a powerful insight into how "normal" people can be living and succeeding in life on the outside, while deeply struggling on the inside. The Amerikan Therapy team wants all of our listeners to know that there is help out there.  If you are struggling, know that you do not have to suffer in silence and that you are not alone.  Please stay steadfast on your journey to wellness, because you are necessary.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Leading Causes of Death Reports, in 2018:Suicide was the tenth leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 48,000 people.Suicide was the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34, and the fourth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35 and 54.There were more than two and a half times as many suicides (48,344) in the United States as there were homicides (18,830).Tari Cox Bio:  Tari Cox is a  devoted woman of God and seeks to be a vessel of encouragement in diverse atmospheres by vulnerably sharing her story, candid conversation about battling mental illness as a believer, and her academic training in the realm of psychology. She received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from Winston Salem State University and her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Western Carolina University. She is passionate about advocating for mental health awareness in minority communities and in the church. She is also the author of “The Wilderness: Saved & Suicidal,” a book shining a light on the front row seat to her life as she endured and overcame severe depression, self-harm, and multiple suicide attempts by way of therapy, medication, and the power of Jesus. Buy The Book - "The Wilderness: Saved and Suicidal":  https://taricox.com/?post_type=productNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Support the show
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