Episode TWO of The Black Mental Health Alliance’s Real Talk: Black Minds Matter podcast is HERE! This episode titled, Blacktivist: Activism in the Black Community and How it Affects Our Mental Health includes Mr. Dayvon Love as our guest speaker alongside co-hosts Andrea Brown and Nia Jones and this discussion leaves minds BLOWN. This episode unpacks Black Liberation, politics, Black leadership and SO MUCH MORE! We are getting to the nitty-gritty of what really could be holding us back as a people and how we can move forward. You do not want to miss this one! BRING A PEN AND PAPER BECAUSE YOU ..read more

The Black Mental Health Alliance’s Real Talk: Black Minds Matter podcast is BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! What better time to kick off season three than in July, during BLACK Mental Health Awareness month AND on The Year of Transformation/ Road to 40! In this episode, co-hosts Andrea Brown and Nia Jones are back with the topic “Don’t BIPoC Me!”. This discussion unpacks issues in relation to reclaiming our importance as Black people, making mental health and wellness a priority in our community and so much more! You might want to take some notes for this one, it gets GOOD!   Links/Informatio ..read more

Join Andrea Brown, Executive Director of the Black Mental Health Alliance for an interactive discussion with Pastor Veron Blue about Mental Health care and the church. Resources mentioned in the episode are listed below: Madness and Grace : A Practical Guide for Pastoral Care and Serious Mental Illness by Matthew Stanford : Madness and Grace: A Practical Guide for Pastoral Care and Serious Mental Illness (Spirituality and Mental Health): Stanford, Matthew: 9781599475790: Amazon.com: Books Family Life International Ministries Website: Church | Family Life International Ministries | San Antonio ..read more

The Masai Warriors of Kenya and Tanzania greet each other with the words “and how are the children?” It is an homage to the wellbeing of the children. The response is “all the children are well”, meaning that life is good. Our children are the barometer for understanding our present and future. The Black Mental Health Alliance believes that it is our duty to work towards a day in which the response is “All the Children are Well”. This programming fits into the greater mission and vision of the organization is to develop, promote and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, train ..read more

As we prepare to exit Mental Health Awareness Month and enter Men’s Health Month, the month takes on an entirely different meaning for black men and boys.  Black men have the lowest health status and lowest life expectancy of any demographic. 60% of Black men are more likely to die from stroke than non-hispanic and white men, 75% of Black men are less likely to have health insurance than white men. It is no secret that for years structural forces have been in place to the detriment of the health and well-being of Black men. Social conditions like racism, segregation, stress, incarceration ..read more

It's been a long time, but we promise it's worth the wait! Join podcast co hosts Andrea Brown and Nia Jones for a review of season 1 and what to expect for Season 2.  How can you get involved? Join the BMHA Social Media Community https://www.facebook.com/blackmindsmatter1 , subscribe on YouTube at Black Mental Health Alliance, and follow us on instagram at @bmhaofficial and @youngblkmindsmatter. BMHA membership offers an opportunity to connect with a premiere mental health organization of clinicians, educators, researchers and change agents all focused on emotional healing and whole h ..read more

Politics can often be guided by ethics drawn from religion. December’s episode of Real Talk: Black Minds Matter is entitled Your Righteous and Political Black Mind. Religion influences what political party many stand by and what political viewpoints they agree with based on their religious upbringing. There is a power within the church that can shift the narrative of politics for many Black people and also guide them in their times of darkness. Our Co-hosts Andrea Brown and Nia Jones are joined by Rev. Brenda D. White and will discuss the role religion plays in politics and the REAL impact tha ..read more

Bipolar Disorder. A mental illness that causes people to have episodes of mania and depression. All too often a term thrown around in the Black Community...what’s wrong with Aunt Jackie? Oh you know she bipolar! Meaning that she’s moody, unpredictable, toxic, or chaotic. We are here today for the Sistahs. We are alright. Our mental health is impacted by so many factors- body image, imposter syndrome, physical appearance, etc. Our emotional responses have been labeled long enough, and it’s up to us to In the Spirit of Auntie Maxine...reclaim our time, and tell the world who we are before they e ..read more

Having originated from black culture, streetwear is one of the most hyped commodities in fashion today. The birth of streetwear as we know it started in the 70’s and today it remains alive and well. The Hundreds is no exception and its popularity continues to rise. Today we talk about the ties that bind us to black culture, the role and response of streetwear brands in this moment. Join hosts Andrea Brown and Nia Jones, LMSW today for a REAL conversation with Hundreds Co-Founder, Bobby Kim aka Bobby Hundreds! How can you get involved? Join the BMHA Social Media Community https://www.facebook ..read more

Based upon Audre Lourde’s quote, Our Silence Won't Protect Us is the Black Mental Health Alliance’s inaugural podcast for Real Talk: Black Minds Matter. In this episode, co-hosts Andrea Brown and Nia Jones are joined by Stefanie Brown James, co-founder of The Collective PAC. This timely discussion unpacks issues in relation to the upcoming local and national elections, the Black vote, the impact of systemic racism at play in the elections and our current political climate. It gets REAL!  Links/Information discussed in this episode: The Collective PAC: A consortium of organizations inclu ..read more