Ep.007 - Reginald Howard from the Black Mental Health Podcast

Pushin’ Through Blu

Welcome to the 'Pushin’ Through Blu' Podcast.

Joined with me for episode 7, host and creator of the Black Mental Health Podcast, Reginald Howard.

Reg and I talk about:

- his experiences dealing with his own mental health / mental illness struggles, surrounding his family relationships, the pressure of becoming a father for the first time, and a recent car accident he was involved in and how his physical injuries have also left mental challenges for him to now overcome

- what the 'Black Mental Health Podcast' is all about and why it was created

- Reg shares his insights and perspective on the mental health and mental illness situation within his own community, the African American community within America, and how he is trying to make a difference within his own community, by sharing his and other's stories

- what options of treatment are available and other alternatives (not replacements) for those who may not be able to access professional help straight away

- the problems surrounding self medicating and the concerns surrounding this short term 'band-aid to a broken arm' type fix to your mental well-being

- the power of having open and honest conversations about your own mental health.

If you or someone you know may be experiencing the same or similar signs of mental health / mental illness as discussed on this podcast, please know that help is available and that you are not alone. Please speak with your doctor about it, to access professional help and support.

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Australian Support Contacts

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Lifeline Texting Service: 0477 131 114

Beyondblue: 1300 224 636

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/home

Sane Australia Helpline: 1800 187 263

Information on the 'Mental Health Care Plan':

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-care-plan

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/pacd-gp-mental-health-care-pdf-qa

American Support Contacts

Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

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Reginald Howard - Contact Details

The Black Mental Health Podcast

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/464IOIGOsIUZPDV7ani1VB

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-mental-health-podcast/id1394583671

PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/black-mental-health-podcast

Twitter: @ReginaldAHoward

Instagram: @reginaldahoward

Website & Book (Suffering into Success): https://reginaldahoward.com/

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