May is Mental Health Awareness month and on this episode of The Nancy Ruffin show, Nancy talks about why mental health is everyone's responsibility. In NYC, at least one in five adults suffer from depression, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts or other psychological disorders every year. Poor and minority residents are disproportionately affected by mental illnesses and are more likely than whites to be misdiagnosed or untreated.
Nancy discusses mental health in communities of color, the lack of effective resources, and how barriers to treatment stop people from getting the care they need. She also shares her own personal experience with losing loved ones to suicide, depression, and drug abuse and offers tips on what you can do to help those around you who may be struggling.
Did you know in NYC:
20% of lower-income mothers develop symptoms of depression after pregnancy. 25% of the 230,000 veterans who live in New York, are estimated to have PTSD and/or major depression (that's one out of every four veterans). 35% of NYC Department of Homeless Services shelter clients have a serious mental illness; it’s closer to 40% among homeless who live on the streets.For more information and resources visit: Thrive NYC
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamnancyruffin/support This podcast is sponsored by AnchorThe Blessing In Letting Go: Saying Goodbye to 2021
Dream Weaver: A Conversation with Apollonia Keys Martinez
Blooming Soul: A Conversation with Mairi Bloom
Self Love: The Importance of Saying "I Love You"...to Yourself
You Don't Have To Do It Alone
Turning Trials into Triumph
Mindset Matters: How What You Think Shapes Your Reality
Increase Your Faith: Believing in Things Unseen
New Levels Bring New Devils: Preparing for the Blessing
Defeating Goliath
Set Apart
Answer The Call!
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: What Are You Believing About Yourself?
In Conversation with A.R. Garcia Part 2
In Conversation with A.R. Garcia Part 1
Why Investing in Yourself Is Critical for Success
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Purpose!
Leaving Legacies: How Do You Want To Be Remembered?
To Thine Own Self Be True: The Importance of Self-Awareness
Rethinking Purpose
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Hello Heaven Podcast
Devoted To Prayer
Cast The Word
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CT
The Bible Recap
BardsFM