Our Mental Health Minute: Session Notes

In this episode, Marlena and Rolanda discuss the importance of self-care for Black folks. We also discuss the temptation to fall into performative self-care and strategies to take better care of our minds. Join us for our season premiere episode!

Resources 

For our first tool, we’ve added a link in the episode notes for a quick video that gives a deeper overview of Core Beliefs. This can be helpful for those who may not be familiar with the concept but want to learn more about what Core Beliefs are and how they impact our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors: 

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Intro Music

4AM by HoliznaPATREON | Link here

Break Music

"Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here

Outro Music 

"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael 

(all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

In this episode, our team comes together to discuss why we are dedicated to Black Mental Health and where we see conversations about Black mental health going in the future. Join CT, Marlena, Rolanda, Raven, Timothy, and Chandler as they discuss what keeps them passionate about this work.

Resources from this episode: 

Recognizing burnout

Therapy on Both Sides of the Couch

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Musical Credits

Intro Music:

"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here  

Break Music: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here    

Outro Music

"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

Y'all know we had to address it! In this installment of session notes, join CT & Timothy as they share their perspectives on "The Slap" & Black masculinity, grounding their work in belle hooks' The Will To Change! 

Resources for this Episode:

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Will-to-Change/bell-hooks/9780743456081

https://www.mentoheal.com/ 

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Musical Credits

Intro Music:

"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here  

Break Music:

Break #1: "Mama Used To Say" by Junior Giscombe

Break #2: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here    

Outro Music

"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

"All's fair in love and basketball" "I love you, and that's urgent like a.." Nothing makes us love love like our favorite romantic scenes in TV and movies. But are these scenes and depiction healthy and healthy for us? Join Rolanda and Marlena as they break down the importance of how Black love is depicted in media and how we can make sure our love stories are based in reality! 

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Musical Credits

Intro Music:

"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here  

Break Music:

Break #1: "Is This Love" by Corinne Bailey Rae (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

Break #2: "Wanna Be Loved" by Jill Scott (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

Outro Music

"How Deep is Your Love?" by PJ Morton ft. Yebba (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

Join OurMHM for an un-presidented (get it) exploration of the intersections between politics and the mental health of our communities. We discuss CRT and Student Loan Debt. This is not an episode you want to miss! Be sure in particular to catch our One Minute for Your Mind (24:33) to see how you can get involved! 

Resources from this episode:

1. Make a donation to the 1619 Freedom School -- https://www.1619freedomschool.org/donate
2. Sign up to volunteer for a local candidates’ campaign
3. Call or email your U.S. Senator or Representative to advocate for student loan forgiveness (here's a template) 

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Musical Credits

Intro Music:

"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here  

Break Music:

Break #1: "Land of The Free" by Joey Bada$$

Break #2: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here    

Outro Music

"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

Join R&R (Rolanda and RI) on this week's episode as they reflect on the things we did, and can learn from our time in the pandemic. Plus, get some real tips on rest in this week's One Minute For Your Mind (25:20)

Resources from this episode:

• https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2020/grief-covid-19
• https://www.mhanational.org/rest-relaxation-and-exercise
• https://www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/health/publications/so-stressed-out-fact-sheet/20-mh-8125-imsostressedout.pdf

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Musical Credits

Intro Music:

"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here  

Break Music:

Break #1: "Lesson Learned" by Alicia Keys

Break #2: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here    

Outro Music

"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

History often fails to acknowledge the revolutionary that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. truly was. He had radical ideas for how this country should be transformed on so many levels–and he had radical ideas for the fields of social science, psychology, & mental health! Join our entire team as we reflect on and respond to MLK's call! 

Resources for this episode:

King's Challenge to Social Scientists

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Musical Credits

Intro Music:

"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here  

Outro Music:

"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

New Year, Same Me? On this episode join Raven and Chandler as they discuss the benefits and drawbacks of thinking about and operating from so-called social clocks. Make sure to check out this week's One Minute for your mind (11:28).

Resources for this episode:

Passion Roadmap by Passion Planner

SOL Affirmations

Today I Affirm Journal

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Musical Credits

Intro Music:

"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here  

Break Music:

Break #1: "20 Something" by SZA

Break #2: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here    

Outro Music

"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

What's up OurMHM family? Missed us? We are starting off Season 5 just right with our annual Thanksgiving episode. This session notes is on binge eating and obesity. You may hear two new voices: Deaweh and Chandler! The new addition comes to our Thanksgiving table as OurMHM expands to be more than just Ri + CT. Meet the new members of our family here: ourmhm.com/our-team. 

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Musical Credits

Intro Music:

"Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here

Break Music:

"Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here  

Outro Music

"Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

On this episode, Ri & CT reflect on the journey that has been Our Mental Health Minute, while sharing their vision for the future of the network!

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Musical Credits

Intro Music:

• "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here
  

Break Music:

• "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here  
  

Outro Music

• "Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)