Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsBlack People Die By Suicide Too Podcast (formerly Fireflies Unite Podcast with Kea) is hosted by T-Kea Blackman and Jordan Scott. Their mission is simple; normalize the conversation about suicide in the Black community, provide hope, and resources. New episodes are available bi-weekly on Wednesdays.
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If you are in a mental health crisis, dial "988."
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Episodes
I Hear Voices: Let's Talk About Schizophrenia Featuring Life Coach & Self Care Strategist Latisha Carr
March 05, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBSend us a Text Message. How do you respond when your mother has a mental illness that causes her to hear voices? Schizophrenia it is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves. According to a study on race and risk of schizophrenia, it was found that African Americans are about three more likely than whites to be diagnosed with schizophrenia. Kea explores the mental illness of schizophrenia with Life Coach Latisha “Tish” Carr. Tish shares what it...
Don't Suffer From Your Depression In Silence Featuring Emmy Award Winner & I Love For Founder Nikki Webber Allen
February 26, 2018 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Kea interviewed Emmy Award-winning and I Live For founder Nikki Webber Allen about millennials of color impacted by mental illness. Unfortunately, Nikki lost her nephew Paul R. Webber V to suicide yet found her strength by starting an organization I Live For (ILF) and its mission is to end mental health stigma in communities starting with millennials of color. Through short films, live events and social media, ILF informs, inspires and connects by creating a safe spac...
Why Hollywood Must Tackle Mental Health?: Featuring Giants Cast Member Vanessa Baden Kelly
February 19, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Where are my late 80's & early 90’s babies? I had the pleasure of interviewing Vanessa Baden Kelly. She formerly played in some of our favorite 90’s children TV Shows such as Kenan & Kel and Gullah Gullah Island on Nickelodeon. Vanessa currently plays the character Journee who battles bipolar disorder on Giants which is executive produced by FOX’s Empire Jussie Smollett. You can see Giants, it premieres on Wednesday, February 21st on Issa Rae’s YouTube Channel. Therap...
It's Levels To This: Medication For Mental Illness Featuring Dr. Doomes & Dr. Glover of the Thrive Mindfulness Project
February 12, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In the words to Meek Mills “It’s levels to this”, said Dr. Glover referring to mental illness during her interview. “You would never tell someone who broke their ankle to smoke weed and their ankle will heal on its own.”So many times we hear that taking medication for mental illness is for crazy people or it will make you feel like a zombie. It actually discouraged Kea for taking medication. According to an article by NBC, one in six Americans take psychotropic medica...
Do Therapists Need Therapy?...Featuring Shivonne Odom of Akoma Counseling Concepts
February 05, 2018 05:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Kea comes from the school of thought that everybody needs a therapist, and this includes therapists too. Whether they have experienced trauma, have a mental illness or not, therapy is beneficial to them as well. As therapists are sitting in sessions listening to their clients, it can take a toll on them if they do not take care of themselves. But, what happens when a therapist who experienced trauma and has a mental illness? How do they help your clients? During this ...
Suicide Will Send You To Hell: Mental Illness, Suicide & The Church Featuring Pastor Alnicia Gibson, Pastor Xavier Small & Kiaundra Jackson
January 29, 2018 05:00 - 2 hours - 55.7 MBSend us a Text Message. The highly requested and anticipated episode entitled 'Suicide Will Send You To Hell: Mental Illness, Suicide & The Church' is now live, featuring Pastor Alnicia Gibson who lives with bipolar disorder and Pastor Xavier Small who battled depression. During the mind, body and soulness segment, Kiaundra Jackson, a licensed therapist who offers faith-based counseling recommends how the church and mental health professionals can work together.Reference/Links: Saved & Depr...
The Connection Between Mental Illness & Homelessness Featuring Lauren Hope & La Shawn Paul
January 22, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBSend us a Text Message. What do you do when you have a rising career as a news reporter, in a depressive episode and become homeless? Well, that is the story of Lauren Hope of Good Girl Chronicles. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 20 to 25% of the homeless population in the United States suffers from some form of severe mental illness. Serious mental illnesses disrupt people’s ability to carry out essential aspects of daily life, such as self-care a...
Black Girl Boss: Depression & Entrepreneurship Featuring Candice Nicole, Lauren Carson & Dr. Taylor
January 15, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Many times, we see black women who are social influencers and entrepreneurs that are thriving in all of their black girl magic, but we have no idea of what goes on beneath the surface. In this episode, Kea shares the story of two amazing black women who struggle with the illness of major depressive disorder yet are still thriving in their businesses. She speaks with Candice Nicole of Candice Nicole PR and Lauren Carson of Black Girls Smile, Inc. Dr. Taylor of Minding ...
You're Acting Bipolar Featuring Dr. B. Duke
January 08, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Some of us are guilty of casually saying things such as the weather is bipolar or we'll jokingly say someone is acting bipolar without understanding what the illness consist of. More than 5 million people in the United States have bipolar disorder. People with bipolar disorder typically have mood swings that range from highs called mania to lows called depression. Learn more about bipolar disorder. Kea interviews Dr. B. Duke who shares her battle with bipolar and gene...
Underrated New Year’s Resolutions: Mental Health Goals
January 01, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBSend us a Text Message. It's the start of the new year and many of us have goals that we want to accomplish. We set goals such as losing weight, rebuilding credit, saving or maybe we want to start a business. While all of our goals are certainty obtainable we tend to forget to focus on goals that improve our mental and emotional health. Kea discusses goals that will enhance your mental health while providing encouragement and resources. 8 Ways Forgiveness is Good For Your Health Huffington P...
Fireflies Unite: Welcome Teaser
December 01, 2017 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBSend us a Text Message. It all started with a suicide attempt – eight months following my major depression and generalized anxiety disorders diagnosis. After 10 years of struggling with suicidal thoughts, I could no longer mask my pain. Upon waking up in a psychiatric unit I knew hiding this secret was doing more harm than good. Meet Kea and learn more about her story. Support the Show.