S6E5: Unapologetically Addressing Black Mental Health with Dr. Rheeda Walker - a podcast by Terri Lomax & Dr. Dominique Broussard

from 2020-05-01T03:04:23

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Lady, we are not okay. You. Me. We. Us. How do you address your mental health? How does your family address it? How is it addressed in your community? Is it working? Why are we still doing what we have always done? In today’s episode, Terri and Dom are joined by Dr. Rheeda Walker to discuss how we can develop psychological fortitude.

Dr. Walker provides us with actionable steps that will allow us to function at our highest capacity. Not just individually but on a nationwide Black community level. This is a real conversation our community needs to have so we can all do the work to heal ourselves. We all we got!

Quote of the Day:

“You will have to continually evaluate whether what you are doing is working for you in life or you will find yourself in a rut that is hard to escape.” -Dr. Rheeda Walker

Takeaways:

Ways to Cope During This Time:

Document this time
- What is it about this situation that is stressing me out the most
- What can I do about this situation?
Identify what is within your control
Give ourselves some slack
Listen to our bodies and do what makes sense
Identify a small project in the house to achieve a sense of purpose

The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigating an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve (Paperback) (Kindle)

Website: Dr. Rheeda Walker

Twitter: @RheedaWalker

TalkBack Tuesday with Dr. Dom

Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri

H.E.R Space Sanctuary

Resources:

Melanin and Mental Health

Therapy for Black Girls

Psychology Today

Therapy for QPOC

Where to find us:

Twitter: @HERspacepodcast