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Myleik Teele's Podcast

188: Unmasking Depression: Mental Health Deep Dive with Dr. Rheeda Walker

Myleik Teele's Podcast

Myleik Teele

Business, Self-improvement, Education, Society & Culture, Careers

4.82.2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Dr. Rheeda Walker discusses mental health as a communal issue, exploring our pressures and the importance of psychological fortitude. Drawing from her book, "The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health," she offers valuable insights and strategies for mental wellness. This episode is essential for anyone interested in therapy or mental health awareness. Listener discretion is advised due to sensitive topics, including suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Hey guys, this is my leak and this is the podcast. Today, I am thrilled to bring you a discussion that has the potential to reshape your perspective on mental health, personal growth, and the idea of purpose. Our guest today is the esteemed Dr. Rita Walker, a renowned psychologist whose recent book, The Unapologetic

0:28.8

Guide to Black Mental Health, has not only deepened my understanding of mental health but

0:35.0

also left a lasting impact on me and I am sure it will do the same for you. I am

0:42.2

serious. I have been on my therapy journey for over a decade

0:47.4

and trust that I have learned a lot. However, when I started listening to Dr. Walker's book, I realized that there was still so much more that I didn't know.

0:59.0

This book is filled with so many valuable insights and strategies that will change how we

1:06.3

think about mental wellness, whether you're going through difficult times or not.

1:11.8

So let me tell you about today's episode. Today we

1:16.0

will discuss the importance of mental health as a communal issue, the

1:21.3

different pressures that affect us and the significance of

1:25.2

understanding our psychological fortitude. Write that down because I don't

1:30.0

ever want you to forget that. This episode benefits everyone. Whether you

1:36.8

were thinking about going to therapy or you just want to enhance your

1:41.1

knowledge about mental health or you just want to

1:45.0

hear about a popular book that a lot of people are talking about.

1:50.0

This is for you.

1:52.0

Now, I need to tell you that today's episode contains conversations about

1:57.6

mental health difficulties, including mentions of suicide.

2:06.9

These topics can be sensitive and may trigger distress.

2:10.8

If you find such content distressing, please prioritize your well being.

2:14.8

If you need any support,

2:16.9

please do not hesitate to seek help

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