Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast

Fireflies Unite: Welcome Teaser

It all started with a suicide attempt – eight months following my major depression and generalized anxiety disorders diagnosis. After 10 years of struggling with suicidal thoughts, I could no longer mask my pain. Upon waking up in a psychiatric unit I knew hiding this secret was doing more harm than good. Meet Kea and learn more about her story.

Underrated New Year’s Resolutions: Mental Health Goals

It's the start of the new year and many of us have goals that we want to accomplish. We set goals such as losing weight, rebuilding credit, saving or maybe we want to start a business. While all of our goals are certainty obtainable we tend to forget to focus on goals that improve our mental and emotional health. Kea discusses goals that will enhance your mental health while providing encouragement and resources. 8 Ways Forgiveness is Good For Your Health Huffington Post Article: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/25/forgiveness-health-benefits_n_6029736.html Fireflies Website: www.firefliesunite.com Join the conversation and get social! Facebook Closed Group: Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1714131805325103/ Facebook Fan Page:https://www.facebook.com/firefliespod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Firefliespod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Firefliespod/ Therapist Shout-Out: Dr. Tameka Tucker, Inceptus Psychological & Consulting Services in Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA Website: http://inceptuspsych.com/ Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habit. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.- Lao Tzu Proclamation Of Forgiveness: Today, I am forgiving (person’s name) for (what did they do?). I am releasing hate, guilt, and pity, and embracing love, peace and serenity. I am no longer holding myself in bondage. I am free. 5 Mental Health Goals to Incorporate Into the New Year https://themighty.com/2017/12/mental-health-goals-2018/ All podcast inquiries: podcast@firefliesunite.com

You're Acting Bipolar Featuring Dr. B. Duke

Some of us are guilty of casually saying things such as the weather is bipolar or we'll jokingly say someone is acting bipolar without understanding what the illness consist of. More than 5 million people in the United States have bipolar disorder. People with bipolar disorder typically have mood swings that range from highs called mania to lows called depression. Learn more about bipolar disorder. Kea interviews Dr. B. Duke who shares her battle with bipolar and generalized anxiety disorders. Therapist Shout-out: Karen Allen, Imani Consulting Website: http://www.imaniconsulting.com/ Services located in Bowie, MD Please don't forget to send your therapist shout-outs and journal entries to podcast@firefliesunite.com with your therapist name, website and city that his or she is located. Send your therapist name, website and city that his or she is located. Your name will not be stated on the podcast unless you state otherwise. Healthline Article: https://www.healthline.com/health/could-it-be-bipolar-signs-to-look-for#diagnosis-and-treatment7

Black Girl Boss: Depression & Entrepreneurship Featuring Candice Nicole, Lauren Carson & Dr. Taylor

Many times, we see black women who are social influencers and entrepreneurs that are thriving in all of their black girl magic, but we have no idea of what goes on beneath the surface. In this episode, Kea shares the story of two amazing black women who struggle with the illness of major depressive disorder yet are still thriving in their businesses. She speaks with Candice Nicole of Candice Nicole PR and Lauren Carson of Black Girls Smile, Inc. Dr. Taylor of Minding My Black Business offers tips, resources and strategies to help entrepreneurs maintain a healthy mind and business. Lauren Carson, Black Girls Smile, Inc Website: www.blackgirlssmile.org Email: lcarson@blackgirlssmile.org Candice Nicole, CNPR Website: www.candicenicolepr.com Email: candice@candicenicolepr.com Dr. Taylor: Minding My Black Business Website: http://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/ Dr. Taylor’s Practice Wesbite: http://www.taylorcounselingconsultingservices.com/ 5 Tips for Black Girl Bosses To Manage Their Mental Health https://21ninety.com/5-tips-for-black-girl-bosses-to-manage-their-mental-health Golden Krust CEO Article http://firefliesunite.com/blog/black-people-financial-education-and-career-success-does-not-exempt-you-from-mental-illness Therapist Shout-Out: Hope Coleman Hope in Her Organization Website: http://www.hopeinher.com/ Hope Coleman’s Direct Website: http://www.hopecoleman.com/ Email: letstalk@hopeinher.com Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The Connection Between Mental Illness & Homelessness Featuring Lauren Hope & La Shawn Paul

What do you do when you have a rising career as a news reporter, in a depressive episode and become homeless? Well, that is the story of Lauren Hope of Good Girl Chronicles. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 20 to 25% of the homeless population in the United States suffers from some form of severe mental illness. Serious mental illnesses disrupt people’s ability to carry out essential aspects of daily life, such as self-care and household management. Mental illnesses may also prevent people from forming and maintaining stable relationships or cause people to misinterpret others’ guidance and react irrationally. This often results in pushing away caregivers, family, and friends who may be the force keeping that person from becoming homeless. As a result, these factors and the stresses of living with a mental disorder, people with mentally illnesses are much more likely to become homeless than the general population. In this episode, Kea interviewed Lauren and learns more about her story, and the connection between mental illness and homelessness. During the mind, body and soulness segment, La Shawn Paul of Social Work Diva offers insight on how to unpack trauma such as homelessness. Lauren was featured on CBS 6, check it out here: http://wtvr.com/2017/10/23/once-silent-woman-battling-depression-using-voice-to-help-others-survival-is-a-choice/ Lauren Hope’s Blog http://goodgirlchapters.blogspot.com/ Lauren’s Facebook: Good Girl Chronicles LLC Lauren’s Twitter: @laurenhope84 Lauren’s Instagram: @laurenhopespeaks Social Work Diva Website: http://www.socialworkdiva.com/#home Instagram: @socialworkdiva Therapist Shout-out: Northside Center Located In: East Harlem, New York and have various locations throughout New York Website: https://www.northsidecenter.org/ National Coalition for Homeless http://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/Mental_Illness.pdf