Anxiety, Depression and SI | Health Education

Welcome everyone to the Melanin Initiative! “In healthcare, there is often too much information and not enough time. Here at The Melanin Initiative, we avoid TMI by breaking things down into language you can understand, we create a safe space to ask your questions, and share our nursing perspective without taking too much of your time." By the end of the show, we hope you’ll be able to: Define anxiety and depressionIdentify signs and symptoms of anxiety and depressionDiscuss common causes of anxiety and depression, as well as risk factorsDefine suicidal ideationDiscuss what to do if you’re experiencing thoughts of suicideDiscuss what to do if someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicideUnderstand treatment options for anxiety, depression, &  suicidal ideationResources:-Anxiety disorders https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders-What is depression? https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression#:~:text=Depression%20(major%20depressive%20disorder)%20is,in%20activities%20you%20once%20enjoyed.-Bipolar depression https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355955#:~:text=Overview,or%20pleasure%20in%20most%20activities.-Perinatal depression https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/perinatal-depression -Postpartum depression https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/depression/index.htm- What is suicide? https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention- Suicide Prevention Resource Center https://sprc.org/-5 action steps for helping someone in emotional pain https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/suicide-prevention-Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplinePractices accepting new clients in Maryland and Virginia: Kelsey Wilson PLLCWebsite: Kelseywpllc.comContact: [email protected] Virginia Clients A Rhaea HopeWebsite: https://www.arhaeahope.comContact: [email protected] Virginia and Maryland Clients True Mission ServicesWebsite: https://truemissionservices.comContact: [email protected] Virginia ClientsStay in touch!-Email: [email protected]  -Listen to the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2186156 -Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Melanin Initiative https://www.youtube.com/@themelanininitiative  -Follow us on Instagram: @tmi.melanin https://www.instagram.com/tmi.melanin/  -Follow us on TikTok: The Melanin Initiative  https://www.tiktok.com/@themelanininitiat?_t=8dAhVy7KLgQ&_r=1 -Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Melanin-Initiative/100093548520316/ Thank you for tuning in! Disclaimer *This show is for educational purposes only. The opinions expressed are our opinions alone, they are not a representation of any of our affiliations. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should seek medical attention and medical guidance from your healthcare provider. If you’re having a physical emergency you can call 911 and if you’re having a mental health emergency you can call 988.Send us Fan MailStay Connected with The Melanin Initiative Podcast:✨ Mahogany Dermatology Nursing Bookstore: https://www.cosmeticnp.org/mahogany-dermatology-bookstore✨ https://tmi-melanin.my.canva.site/tmi✨ Email Us: [email protected]✨ Increase your Health Literacy IQ: Caring For Us: www.caring4us.org