I Thought I Told Ya

In today's topic for the Mental Health Monday's segment will focus on Trauma Compatibility. We've all heard the saying of 'Like Attracts Like." But when we are dealing with our unaddressed traumas, the same saying still applies. Today's topic will discuss an overview of what trauma is and how it affects us; physically, cognitively, and emotionally. When we are dealing with our unaddressed traumas, we attract those that are on the same wavelength and speak the same language. 

In today's episode for the Mental Health Mondays segment, the Power of Negative Thinking and how much it affects our reality. Negative thinking is one of the biggest components when we are battling our depression. However, the power of thought can alter our reality, especially if its negative. Today, the focus will be on the 7 common types of negative thoughts and how to combat them.

In Today's episode, the focus of discussion is on Self Awareness and Triggers. What is Self-Awareness? It is essentially seeing where our thoughts and emotions guide us and take us. Self-Awareness is the the first step to self-development and obtaining our overall mental health. When we are in a state of awareness, we are able to see how and why we react to certain situations. The 3 Key Steps to Self Awareness: 1. Asking Ourselves Why? 2. Being Objective with Ourselves 3. Self-Reflection

In today's episode of the Generation of Silence segment, the topic of discussion will be about Society's Perception of Child Sexual Abuse. Child abuse/sexual abuse does not limit itself to just one gender or race. Everyone is susceptible to it! The primary focus is on the African American household and how this has had its affects on us since slavery. Two key points of discussion will be: 1. Kids' needs come last. 2. Girls are weak, boys are strong. When listening to outside influences such as other kids, society, and media, the messages being sent out are: a) Kids are expendable b) Men's needs matter most. and c) Blacks are viewed as inferior.

Today's episode will focus on Parents and Caregivers that battle with depression. When working with youth and their behaviors, often times the caregivers (i.e. parents, guardians, aunts, grandmothers,etc.) battle with depression that goes overlooked. Growing up as a child, it is never realized because our parents or caregivers may not often show it because it can be perceived as a sign of "weakness". Parents and caregivers' priority shift to the needs and well-being of their children or loved one; often overlooking and neglecting their own mental health needs and self-care. The sacrifices of parents and caregivers own physical, emotional, and mental health needs often create the feelings of anger, isolation, sadness, anxiety, exhaustion and guilt. Many times, these emotions and feelings get suppressed. The assumption that these emotions and feelings come with the territory of being a parent or caregiver cannot be treated and helped is quite untrue. Lastly, just a few quick tips to assist with combating caregiver-related depression.

Today's episode of Mental Health Mondays focuses on Social Anxiety and Isolation. Both go hand in hand. Known as a mental disorder, Social Anxiety has its rotts in fear of social rejection and judgment of others. When dealing with social anxiety, we avoid any social situations that may provide embarrassment and perceived humiliation. Thus in turn, this leads to isolation and overall loneliness. Social Anxiety may lead to Panic Attacks as well. One of the ways to help combat Social Anxiety is therapy.

Today's episode of the Mental Health Mondays segment focuses on Self Care and Depression. Often, when battling with depression, neglecting ourselves becomes second nature. When we neglect ourselves, we often feel as if we are "too busy" or just "have a lot going on" to even stop and care for our overall well-being. In addition, we put others before ourselves. Self-Care in terms of dealing with depression, address the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being overall. Within the discussion, there are several key ideas and techniques used for self care.

Today's episode of the Mental Health Mondays segment focuses on Self Care and Depression. Often, when battling with depression, neglecting ourselves becomes second nature. When we neglect ourselves, we often feel as if we are "too busy" or just "have a lot going on" to even stop and care for our overall well-being. In addition, we put others before ourselves. Self-Care in terms of dealing with depression, address the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being overall. Within the discussion, there are several key ideas and techniques used for self care.

Today's episode will focus on the negative thought patterns when battling depression. Self-Awareness is the first key to open all doors of not only understanding our depression, but being able to recognize certain patterns of negative thoughts. When we're at our lowest moments, there's this pre-recording of negative thoughts that plays in a constant loop. This pre-recording is telling us about all the things that's wrong with us, how everything we do is pointless, and you feel utterly hopeless. The inner self-critc is all an all-time high, thus leaving us in the spiral of constant hopelessness and despair. Today's topic will focus on spotting the negative self-talk as soon as it begins and ways to help combat it.

Today's topic of discussion will focus on the affects of social media on our mental health. According to studies and researh, it has been found that Facebook, one of the few social media platforms, has a negative effect or exacerbate our mental health issues. With that, the focus is lead to the "How's and What's". Another study shows that internet addiction has the same reward systems of the brain similar to heroin. Posting on social media releases the domapine chemical. Some of the mental health affects are that of self esteem, self-worth, validation, and intimacy. With the negative affects, there are advantages and positives. Some being genuine connections with others, maintaing close relationships, and a form of a support system.

In today's episode, the topic will be focused on Triggers and Self-Awareness on the Mental Health Mondays segment. At some point in our lives, we all have our triggers. The things that "set us off." With mental health, triggers create an emotional and mental uncomfortableness that some of us may not be ready to face. Triggers are a mere normal reaction. Many of us are not aware of our own triggers, thus causing the same repetitive negative reactions and outcomes; It is like starting the cycle of patterns all over again. Triggers can lead to negative self-talk, discouragement, anger, anxiety, panic, and a road to despair. When discussing self-awareness, it is importance to acknowlege the benefits of being self-aware when it comes to our mental health. When to use healthy coping skills to cure those patterns that cause self-harm.Self-Awareness within mental health has its benefits as well.

Today's episode will focus on the taboo topic of child sexual abuse in black families. Within the episode, the roots of generational silence will be addressed. The stigmas that come along when faced with such trauma often times prevent many of children, as well as adults from speaking out.Often, the abusers are rarely held accountable for their actions, increasing the likelyhood for the abuse to continue. Lastly, the discussion of the individual and generational affects of this trauma and stigmas of seeking counseling and therapy among black families.