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Mental Health- Is Mama Okay? | Episode 1
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This week we cover the importance of addressing mental health with BLACK mothers!
We are joined by Mecca East. Mecca is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Imani Wellness Inc., a holistic health and wellness brand committed to improving health outcomes of the community in which she serves through education, nutrition, and stress management. She currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Salaam Clinic, a free clinic located in Cleveland, OH. Mecca is committed to uplifting her community by empowering individuals and families to embrace nutrition, exercise, and engagement in healthy behaviors, a natural part of their daily lifestyles.
In this episode we talk about:
1:24: What is so unique about the mental health experience of African American Mothers?
3:20: The strong black woman
5:30: What can we do as African American Mothers to ease the guilt we feel when we do decide to reach out for help?
9:55: What are some signs that you’re having mental health issues?
15:22: The taboo of mental health in African Americans
18:23: Self care is essential
21:13: What can we do to raise more awareness of mental health in the African American community?
24:40: Resources for those suffering from mental health issues.
27:48: Getting the RIGHT mental health care provider.
29:47: Childhood Trauma
31:22: Guilt of seeking out blackness in others
33:15: What is Mecca working on right now
35:28: 9 dimensions of mental health
Connect with Mecca East
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/imani.wellness/?hl=en
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Step by Step Family Services https://stepbystepohio.com/
Meal Train https://www.mealtrain.com/
Don't forget to check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melaninmamaspodcast/?hl=en
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