Unapologetically Black Unicorns
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
Dr. Jonathan P. Edwards (he/him) has worked as a public health professional for more than 25 years, serves as adjunct faculty at Columbia School of Social Work, is an emerging researcher, plays a major role nationally in peer support workforce development and as a Board Member of National Association of Peer Supporters and he is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Dr. Edwards shares his personal story including his upbringing and his recovery journey. They talk about Dr. Edwards working in both social work and peer support, advancing leadership for people of color, and the impact of the self-help tools and resources on his personal growth.
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“Learning to Laugh on your Own” with Arkayla Tenney Howard
“Black Lives Matter: Crisis and Black Mental Health” with Taun Hall
“The Trauma and Celebration through Hair” with Kelechi Ubozoh
“People Who Support People Support Each Other” with Lynnae Brown
“If You’re Not at the Table, You’re on the Table” with Laura Evans
#BlackMentalHealth with Ellis Gordon Jr.
“Where There is No Listener, There is No Noise” with Howard A. Myrick
“Cultural Silence and Wounded Souls: Black Men Speak about Mental Health” with Mark Tuggle
“Get In Where You Fit In” with Jalyn Radziminski
“What it Takes: Wisdom from Peer Support Specialists and Supervisors” with Dr. Jonathan Edwards and Rita Cronise
“Spirituality and Black Mental Health: Meeting Care and Support Needs in Community” with Rev. Dr. Najuma Smith-Pollard
“Recovery is Real and Recovery is Possible” with Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon
“Oppression Hides in Ambiguity” with Carolina Valle
“Providing Humane and Compassionate Care” with Dr. Rupi Legha
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“Black Lives Matter: Crisis and Black Mental Health” with Taun Hall
“The Well-Being Model for Young Black Adults” with Crystal L. Brandow, Hakim Asadi & Lawrence Hines
“Empowering Ourselves for Our Future” with LaVerne Miller, JD
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