Five Mental Health Podcast to Uplift Your Spirit
Author: Mehgaan Jones
Many of us may be tackling our New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get fit. While our physical health is extremely important, we cannot overlook the relevance of maintaining your mental health.
Erase the Stigma
In the black community, the topic of mental health and wellness is often stigmatized although statistics show that black Americans are “20% more likely to have serious psychological distress than whites are,” according to Therapyforblackmen.org.
Coming Out of the Dark
Black people often times have been taught to suppress the pain, anxiety, depression and trauma that often haunts us everyday to ourselves. It has only been in recent years that Black people as a whole have stepped out of the shadows of the stigma against mental illness. Celebrities such as actress Taraji P. Henson have made huge strides in shedding light on mental health. In her father’s honor, Henson created mental health foundation, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation geared towards African Americans.
You Want It, We Got It
Here are five podcasts that highlight mental health and therapy. Check them out and listen to ideas and helpful tips which will help you live your best life.
Don’t be ashamed to get assistance in navigating this thing called life. Utilize your resources and make this year the best one yet!