EP82: Black men, Mental Health and Relationships featuring Black Minds Matter UK

Published: June 2, 2021, 8 a.m.

Black people have worse experiences of mental health than white people but are less likely to get the help they need.

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In this episode, I'm joined by Minowa from Black Minds Matter, a charity that connects black individuals and families with free mental health services. They have provided over 1500 black people courses of free therapy in the last 12 months.

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Minowa and I discuss the multiple issues black men face regarding mental health, getting the help they need and breaking down the taboos in black communities about mental health.

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In this episode, you hear our personal experience with mental health, the unseen issues that mental health issues can cause in relationships and how to stay in top mental health.\xa0

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The tips and advice are invaluable to people of all genders and races.

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Key Topics in this episode:

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\U0001f5a4What is mental health

\U0001f5a4Five main warning signs of mental illness\xa0

\U0001f5a4Negative assumptions in black communities about mental health issues

\U0001f5a4How mental health adversely affects our romantic relationships and dating lives

\U0001f5a4Hypermasculinity in black men and the links to mental health problems

\U0001f5a4Steps to take to get back to good mental health

\U0001f5a4The connection between self-worth, text messaging and codependency

\U0001f5a4Post lockdown social anxiety

\U0001f5a4Why physical touch is good for mental health

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Connect With Black Minds Matter:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BLACKMINDSMATTER.UK

Website: www.BLACKMINDSMATTERUK.COM

Donate: https://oxfordshire.enthuse.com/pf/bmmuk21k-354b0

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For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net

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