Black Mental Matters

Although it isn’t freely discussed, depression in Black men is an issue that is all too real. Due to stigma surrounding mental illness, men of color will often suffer in silence, thinking they should simply be able to deal with the pressures of life on their own, believing that otherwise they are to be considered “weak.” Vince talks with Voiceover Artist, Entrepreneur, and World Traveler Dane Reid...

Police killings of people with mental illnesses are a huge problem for those of all races. One study states that people with untreated mental illnesses are a staggering 16 times more likely to be shot and killed by police. But African Americans are at even higher risk due to the racism in our country and in our police forces. Police officers are also much more likely to suffer from a Mental Issue...

Suicide is fast becoming an epidemic in black communities, particularly among school age children... The numbers are astonishing. It has become a growing health crisis. Vince talks with Mental Health Advocate and Educator Makeba Reed Johnson about the rising numbers, the signs, and ways parents and adults can help our young people...

Vince "The Voice" Bailey and Dr. J. P Griffin Jr., LPC / Certified Anger Management II discuss the stigma surrounding the Black Community getting help for their mental health. Dr Griffin also provides some strategies and techniques for having good mental outcomes when challenges arise in our families. Contact Dr. Griffen: 404-341-7642 www.psychologytoday.com - Search - Dr. J. Parker Griffin Jr.

Addiction is a psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a chemical, drug, activity, or substance, even though it is causing psychological and physical harm. Vince talks Addiction with Master Addiction Therapist and Psychologist Dr. Eugene Herrington. The causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment strategies... Dr Eugene Harrington 404-422-5682 herrphd@aol.com Vince info@blackmentalmat...

Vince talks with Health and Wellness Educator and Mental Health Advocate Makeba Reed-Johnson about Emotional Wellness. Data show that for Black women, anxiety is more chronic and the symptoms more intense than their White counterparts. This description, however, only tells half the story. What it does not tell us is how anxiety is perceived and experienced daily by Black women.

Vince talks with Health and Wellness Educator and Mental Health Advocate Makeba Reed-Johnson about Self Care and what that means to those suffering from stress and mental challenges...

Vince interviews Dr. Eugene Herrington, Ph. D, M.S.M, M.Div, L.C.S.W., Clinical Psychologist and Master Social Worker (now in Private Practice) on Mental Health Disorders and ways to spot and deal with them... Contact Dr Eugene Herrington 404-422-5682 herrphd@aol.com

Vince "The Voice" Bailey and Dr Eugene Herrington, Ph. D, M.S.M, M.Div, L.C.S.W, Clinical Psychologist and Master Social Worker discuss Depression, it's causes, symptoms, and treatment... Contact Dr Herrington 404-422-5682 herrphd@aol.com

Vince discusses Narcissism with Dr. J. Parker Griffin, Licensed Professional Counselor. Dr. Griffin specializes in working with males and also partners with survivors of narcissistic abuse. Get his book, "The 25th Demon" at Amazon.com. Contact Dr. Griffen: 404-341-7642 www.psychologytoday.com - Search - Dr. J. Parker Griffin Jr.

Meet the host of Black Mental Matters, Vince "The Voice" Bailey. Vince “The Voice” Bailey is a 35+ year media & entertainment veteran who began his career as a United Way volunteer reader for the blind in his hometown of Gary, Indiana. For the past twenty-two years, he has operated the successful Vince Bailey Productions, now Vince The Voice LLC, a full-service audio-video production and consultin...