S3 Episode 26: Brain Love with Dr. Delvena Thomas, Psychiatrist

Dr. Delvena Thomas is a nationally recognized mental health consultant, a physician, a scientist, a soldier, a mother, and a pioneer in the development of evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies. Dr. Thomas earned her undergraduate degree at Notre Dame of Maryland University, master’s in public health at Morgan State University, medical training at the University of Maryland Medical Systems, medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and she completed her residency at the University of Maryland and Sheppard Enoch Pratt Psychiatry Program. Dr. Thomas holds key leadership roles with local and national congressional and community leaders, is a consulting psychiatrist for the National Football League, and she developed the Healing Heroes Mental Wellness Program, where she teaches police officers techniques to handle the stress, anxiety, depression, and other pressures that come with these critical and challenging roles in community service. Dr. Thomas is a tireless advocate working hard to end the stigma of mental illness, educate the public about the brain, and strengthen individuals, families, communities, and workplaces throughout the country. Connect with Dr. Thomas: Instagram - @drdelvena Website - www.drdelvenahelp.com LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/DrDelvena Is there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.