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:  Interested in joining the ..read more

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/  Interested in joining the #OurMHM Newsletter? Visit https://www.ourmhm.com/subscribe Musical Credits Intro Music: "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here   Break Music: Break #1: "Mama Used To Say" by Junior Giscombe Break #2 ..read more

"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!  Interested in joining the #OurMHM Newsletter? Visit https://www.ourmhm.com/subscribe Musical Credits Intro Music: "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here   Break Music: Break #1: "Is This Love" by Corinne Bailey R ..read more

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

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 Interested in joining the #OurMHM Newsletter? Visit https://www.ourmhm.com/subscribe Musical Credits Intro Music ..read more

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 Interested in joining the #OurMHM Newsletter? Visit https://www.ourmhm.com/subscribe Musical Credits Intro Music: "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here   Outro Music: "Jet Langing" by Ervin M ..read more

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 Interested in joining the #OurMHM Newsletter? Visit https://www.ourmhm.com/subscribe 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     Outr ..read more

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.  Interested in joining the #OurMHM Newsletter? Write us at ourmentalhealthminute@gmail.com Musical Credits Intro Music: "Rollie" by Yung Kartz | Link here Break Music: "Sorry" by Comfort Fit | Link here   Outro Musi ..read more

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! Interested in joining the #OurMHM Network, write us at ourmentalhealthminute@gmail.com 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 ..read more

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 ..read more