Our Mental Health Minute: Session Notes

On this episode, Ri & CT invite scholars Lydia Ahn & Annabelle Atkin to courageously share their perspective on the rising surge in anti AAPI sentiment.

Resource: https://stopaapihate.org/

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 get vulnerable and share their earnest perspective on our collective struggle to find our breath during these trying times. This is a critical episode, discussing lamenting, justice, and healing! 

Breathing Exercises: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (30:54), Deep Breathing (36:20), Meditation (40:20)

Musical Credits

Intro Music:

• "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here

Break Music:

• "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here
  
• "The Blacker The Berry" by Kendrick Lamar (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

Outro Music

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

It is 4/20! RI & CT, plus two special guests & members of the OurMHM team, Marlena & Amour, discuss cannabis in both societal and clinical settings. They answer some questions from the public on the perceptions of cannabis use and therapy.

Resources:

• Marijuana, NIH
• Marijuana Use and Depression, Journal Article 2000
• Chronic Adolescent Marijuana Use as a Risk Factor for Physical and Mental Health Problems in Young Adult Men, Journal Article 2015
• Factsheet made by Rethink Mental Health
• Criss Jami, Venus in Arms | Quote

Musical Credits

Intro Music:

• "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here

Break Music:

•  "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here
• "Mary Jane" by Rick James (all rights reserved; no copyright infringement intended)

Outro Music

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

In this session, Ri + CT take a minute to discuss ethics in the field of psychology. Why is it important to be certified? What is the big deal with getting a doctorate? And what is up with people fronting on the interwebs?

Resources

• APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct | https://www.apa.org/topics/ethics/

Musical Credits

• Intro Music: "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/July_2019/Rollie_1546
• Break Music: "Attitude, Belief and Determination" by Martin L. Dumas, Jr.
• Outro Music: "Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael

In this session, RI & CT tackle the role of media-both mass and social--on mental health, highlighting both the good and the bad!  Resources: https://www.verywellmind.com/best-mental-health-apps-4692902 https://www.psycom.net/25-best-mental-health-apps Musical Credits: Intro Music: "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/July_2019/Rollie_1546 | CC BY-NC-ND Break Music:: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Comfort_Fit/Forget_And_Remember/03_Sorry | CC BY-NC-ND Outro Music: "Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael 

On this week's episode, Ri & CT kick off Black History Month by exploring the "why", "what", and "what's next" behind what they do, and invite you to explore how you are striving to make Black History! Pressed for time? Go straight to "One Minute For Your Mind" (11:15)

Musical Credits:

Intro Music: "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/July_2019/Rollie_1546 | CC BY-NC-ND

Break #1 Music: "Young, Gifted, & Black" by Nina Simone

Break #2 Music:: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Comfort_Fit/Forget_And_Remember/03_Sorry | CC BY-NC-ND

Outro Music: "Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael 

Resources:

OurMHM Video on Coping: https://youtu.be/lhfUICA8Nm8

Musical Credits:

Intro Music: "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/July_2019/Rollie_1546 | CC BY-NC-ND

Break Music #1: "Runnin'" by Pharcyde 

Break Music #2: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Comfort_Fit/Forget_And_Remember/03_Sorry | CC BY-NC-ND

Outro Music: "Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael 

To kick off the new year, we wanna hit you with a new format: #OurMHM Session Notes PODCAST! Listen to our brief discussion about therapy: what we think about it, our experience with it, and how to find it. Pressed for time? Go straight to "One Minute For Your Mind" (11:28)

Resources:

Mental Health Assessment CT referenced: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/health/mental-health-assessment

Low-Cost Therapy Search Engine Ri referenced: https://www.needymeds.org/free-clinics

Musical Credits:

Intro Music: "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/July_2019/Rollie_1546 | CC BY-NC-ND

Break Music: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Comfort_Fit/Forget_And_Remember/03_Sorry | CC BY-NC-ND

Outro Music: "Jet Langing" by Ervin Michael