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Intersections with Phil Allen, Jr.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Episode: 033 \u201cStomping the Stigma of Mental Health\u201d\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Airdate: September 22, 2021Length: 54:45Guests: DeShun Radcliff\xa0\xa0It is always sacred space when someone is vulnerable enough to be transparent and share their journey with others. That is not something to take lightly. Mrs. DeShun Radcliff does just that, she invites us into a sacred space to hear her struggle and continued victories over depression. She is the founder of the \u201cStigma Stomping\u201d Brand where she hopes to encourage people to not be afraid to talk about their mental health struggles.\xa0In this episode Mrs. Radcliff discusses what inspired her to become an advocate in this area. Between her own battle and her daughter\u2019s, she has learned a great deal about noticing and attending to the signs. She acknowledges her mistakes as a mother, yet she is committed, as a mother, to not allow those mistakes to keep her from nurturing and championing her daughter as she allows others to champion her.\xa0This episode is vital for parents. She shares practical steps to consider if there is a child fighting this battle. She is also honest about the role the church has played historically in her silence and what she ought to do moving forward to shepherd people through mental health concerns. The stigma around mental health has been perpetuated by the church, but this is a time for redemption. She is real. She is passionate. She is wise. Listen to her wisdom and accept her challenge to not be afraid of the stigmas.\xa0\xa0Here are some resources for anyone needing help for themselves or a loved one.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa01 800-273-8255Crisis Text Line\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Text HOME to 741741 for free 24/7 crisis counselingAmerican Foundation for Suicide Prevention\xa0\xa0\xa01 888-333-AFSP (2377)SAMHSA\u2019s National helpline\xa0\xa0\xa01 800 662 HELP (4357) a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline. (https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline. )Mental Health https://nami.org/Home (https://nami.org/Home)Sexual Abuse and Incesthttps://www.rainn.org/ (https://www.rainn.org/ )Domestic Violencehttps://www.peaceoverviolence.org/ (https://www.peaceoverviolence.org/)Support for LGBTQ+ Youthhttps://www.thetrevorproject.org/ (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/)Black Mental Health\xa0https://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-and-african-american-communities-and-mental-health (https://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-and-african-american-communities-and-mental-health)NAMI Latinx Mental Health:https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Hispanic-Latinx (https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Hispanic-Latinx)Asian Mental Health :\xa0https://www.asianmhc.