It's Levels To This: Medication For Mental Illness Featuring Dr. Doomes&Dr. Glover of the Thrive Mindfulness Project - a podcast by Fireflies Unite

In the words to Meek Mills “It’s levels to this”, said Dr. Glover referring to mental illness during her interview. “You would never tell someone who broke their ankle to smoke weed and their ankle will heal on its own.”

So many times we hear that taking medication for mental illness is for crazy people or it will make you feel like a zombie. It actually discouraged Kea for taking medication. According to an article by NBC, one in six Americans take psychotropic medication---mostly antidepressants. This week's episodes address taking medication for mental illness with two psychiatrists of the Thrive Mindfulness Project, Dr. Doomes and Dr. Glover.

Medical & Mental Health Terms:
Psychotropic medications: any medication that is used to treat a mental disorder (encompasses meds for anxiety, depression, bipolar and psychotic disorders)

Psychologist: One who has a doctorate in psychology (either a Ph.D. or a Psy.D)

Psychiatrist: A type of physician. One who attended medical school then did a four-year residency in psychiatry, a medical specialty focusing on mind-body interactions and mental disorders and license to medication.

Psychiatric NP: nurse-practitioners who are licensed to prescribe medications

Therapist: Can be a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker trained in psychotherapy, LMFT (licensed marriage and family therapist) or LMHC (licensed mental health counselor). Each of the above professionals has a different and distinct way of training and length of time spent in training. Typically, psychiatrists and psychologists spend the most years in training and/or research. Psychologists are usually extensively trained in psychotherapy. Psychiatrists are trained in psychotherapy and in medical and mental health disorders.

Therapist Shout-Out:
Marline Francois Madden, founder, owner and therspist of Hearts Empowerment Counseling Center

Hearts Empowerment Counseling Center (HECC) is a therapy practice located in Montclair, New Jersey that provides a safe space for women and adolescent girls through individual, group and family therapy.

Website:
https://www.heartsempowerment.com/

Girls Brunch and Bond Link: https://www.brunchandbond.com/
Where to find Fireflies Unite?

Facebook Closed Group: Fireflies Unite: Healthy Minds
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References/Links:

NBC News Article:
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/one-6-americans-take-antidepressants-other-psychiatric-drugs-n695141

Huffington Post Article:
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/16/women-and-prescription-drug-use_n_1098023.html

Psych Central Article:
https://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2011/11/02/the-vicious-cycle-of-poverty-and-mental-health/

Let’s Erase The Stigma Article:
http://www.letserasethestigma.com/african-american-mental-health/

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