More Than Melanin- The Podcast

Happy May & Mental Health Awareness Month!In today's episode, we highlight a month near and dear to my heart for many reasons, but more specifically, it being Mental Health Awareness Month. When did this start, and what is this month's purpose? How can you tell when your mental health needs more love, support, and intention? Let's take a deeper dive into these topics together. Mental Health Assessment discussed in episode--https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/health/mental-health-assessment

Burn Out. Something many of us may know, all too well. What does it mean to actually be burnt out, versus being "tired"? What can it do to us? Physically? Emotionally? Mentally? 

In today's episode, we will be talking about the topic of Depression. But more importantly, looking at how Depression, and its symptoms, can manifest in many different ways. Especially, for Black people. What's different? Well, we will get into that today. 

In today's episode, we will be starting to talk about Mental Health, but more specifically, Black Mental Health. What led us here? What diagnoses are most prevalent? Why is there such a gap in care? Let's explore this, together.

Hello friends! Welcome to the More than Melanin Podcast, hosted by your favorite therapist and gym girly, Janaí. In this introductory episode, you will learn a little bit about me, my "why" behind this podcast, and what you can expect in episodes to come. Thank you for joining this journey with me!