Black Mental Health Matters with Dr. Kerry-Ann

How does quiet quitting affect your mental health? Are you truly quiet quitting or just "editing"? In today's episode, I share my perspective as a psychiatrist.

In this episode, I share seven short phrases for you to consider saying out loud each day for self-reassurance and resetting your perspective. If any of these phrases don't feel true to you at this time, then let these daily phrases be a reminder to seek the resources that you need for your psychological health. 

Why would I bring a pediatrician to talk about breastfeeding on a mental health podcast? Listen in and meet the author of "Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks!". Available for purchase on DrAmakaNnamani.com.

Are you still trying to figure out how to manage your stress? Find out what a clinical psychologist, Dr. Monica Blied, does to reduce her daily stress. For more information, check out her 5-part online masterclass at https://drblied.com/app/masterclass/

In this final Summer Classics episode, I revisit my show with Ayanna Parrent, founder and CEO of B FREE Wellness, Inc. She spoke about her model for healing and recovery. For more info, check out her website at bfreewell.org. 

In this bonus episode, I revisit a show from Nov 2020 on why family therapy can be helpful in the Black community. My guests for that episode were Liz Brenner, LICSW and Marie Pierre-Victor, MSW, LICSW. 

In this bonus episode, I revisit a show from May 2021 where I spoke with Jasmine Akinsulire, PsyD about tips for managing child behavior. 

In this bonus episode, I revisit a show from October 2020 where I spoke with Jonathan Regis about JRI YouthHarbors, a program that supports youth who are homeless or have insecure housing situations which place them at risk of dropping out of high school.

In this bonus episode, I revisit a show from 2021 where I interviewed financial coach, Curtis Chambers, and I provide additional commentary. 

In today's episode, I review the highlights of Season 2 of the podcast. For first-time listeners who may be trying to decide which episode to listen to next, maybe start with this summary and go from there! Have a great summer!

Another week. Another mass shooting. Here are my thoughts on how we can take care of our mental health and the mental health of our children following this heartbreaking event.

What are your tips for leveraging the Spring season to boost your mental health? Here are some of mine. 

In today's episode, I talk about how events such as the supermarket shooting in Buffalo affect the mental health of our community. 

In this replay, I share some timeless tips for boosting your child's mental health. 

Time for a check-in! How are you doing in this phase of the pandemic?

Does your child have ADHD?

This is part two in my series on Grief in the Black Community. Check out episode 2 for Part I. 

In today's podcast, I talk about seven nutrients/supplements that you can consider to boost your brain health.

Do you enjoy gardening? Gardening is great for the mental health of adults and children. 

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in African-Americans, so why aren't we talking about it? In today's show, I'm joined by Dr. Dana Hubbard to start the discussion.  Check out the video on my FB page (/drkerryann) for links and some resources. If you or someone that you know if at risk for suicide, call your emergency service number (911 in the US) or go to the nearest emergency departm...

Do you have chronic insomnia? This is the episode for you.

OCD is underdiagnosed and undertreated in African Americans. Hoarding disorder worsened during the pandemic for many people. I wanted to talk about both hoarding and OCD in today's episode. 

Though this topic is not specific for Black mental health, it is a topic that is relevant for children all across the world. In fact, half of refugees worldwide are estimated to be children. What are their mental health needs?

Immigrating as a young person can bring challenges related to fitting into your new culture. This is particularly the case in moving to the US where racial and cultural identity can lead to stereotyping and bias. In this episode, Dr. Onwong'a discusses her qualitative study of six young Kenyans who have gone through the process of acculturation in the US.

Have you often wondered if you or someone you know has Bipolar Disorder? Check out my brief overview for some helpful tips!