PTSD does not just affect combat veterans. In this series premiere, actress Gabrielle Union shares how being raped at gunpoint sparked her condition and why 2020 has been so triggering. Our second guest talks about suffering from PTSD following an abusive relationship, while Taraji opens up about how PTSD has personally touched her family.
Women are twice as likely to suffer from PTSD as men. Taraji and Tracie sit with therapist Melody Murray to tackle the misconceptions of PTSD and the issues raised by this week’s guests, including Gabrielle Union. What are signs you have it and how you can treat it?
Tamar Braxton in a no holds barred conversation on her mental breakdown, suicide attempt and what pushed her over the edge. Then, a mother & daughter share their mental breakdowns and how they broke the generational cycle.
Taraji reveals her shocking mental collapse as Dr. LaShonda Green breaks down mental breakdowns. Why do Black women in particular try to heal on their own, the toll that takes and tips to help.
No more ‘stinkin thinkin’ this holiday season as Mary J Blige reveals how she is conquering her feelings of isolation. Can she inspire two young women who are struggling with loneliness and despair from being separated from their families over the holidays?
How to tell if you’re experiencing real depression or just holiday blues with Dr. Akilah Reynolds. Dr. Reynolds will also help us find a little joy and Peace of Mind this holiday season despite feelings of isolation and despair.
With so many young Black men being lost to violence, Asian Doll and Pop Smoke's brother talk about the toll losing a loved one suddenly has taken on their mental health and how they are navigating their profound grief.
Taraji suffers an emotional breakdown while sharing her story of working through the grief of suddenly losing her son’s father. Therapist Sierra Hillsman helps with tools on how to work through the grief of losing someone suddenly.
What toll do the injustices Black Americans face at the hands of police take on their mental health? Comedian Jay Pharoah shares his shocking encounter with police and Amaurie Johnson reveals the mental health anguish he's struggling with as a result of his mistreatment by the police.
Therapist Dr. Michael Lindsay unpacks the severe mental health effects from experiencing police brutality both first and second hand and gives tools on how to manage.
A gifted basketball player and daughter of a schizophrenic share their journeys with bipolar disorder from a young age and how it affects their daily lives.
Thinking you’re Jesus, not sleeping, and mood swings could all be signs of Bipolar disorder. Dr. Dion Metzger shares the biggest misconceptions surrounding Bipolar disorder and what to look for if you think you or a loved one might have it.
Black girls are 50 percent MORE likely to become bulimic than white girls. We talk with actress Gabourey Sidibe about her mental health struggles with depression, anxiety and bulimia and how therapy has changed her life. Then, a woman who was bullied in her predominantly white community as a child shares how that experience led to her depression and bulimia.
Why are depression and bulimia common in the Black community? Therapist Jay Barnett shares how bulimia is not a "white girl problem" and offers tips and tools to those struggling to help cope.
76% of transgender homicide victims in the U.S. are Black. Taraji and Tracie try to make sense of this epidemic with the stories of 3 African American trans women on their struggles with depression, anxiety and suicide.
Transgender people are twice as likely to commit suicide when people don't use their correct pronouns. Therapist and Stanford University psychologist Dr. LaWanda Hill breaks down how you can help break the bad cycles and improve the mental health of our Black trans women.
Megan Thee Stallion shares how she has overcome so much adversity in her life and still maintains a positive outlook. Amber Morino tells how she overcame childhood abuse and the difficult years she faced in the foster care system. Dr. TK Jackson offers tips on staying mentally healthy in the face of toxicity and adversity.
NBA Player Karl-Anthony Towns reveals how losing 8 relatives to Covid-19 and getting it himself took a toll on his mental health. Dasia Childress shares how the sudden loss of her father to Covid-19 drastically impacted her mental health. A therapist shares tools on coping with grief from Covid loss and how to spot signs a loved one's mental health may be suffering.
Black women are 30-50 percent more likely to experience domestic violence than white women. Angela Simmons reveals why she stayed in a physically, emotionally and verbally abusive relationship and what suffering in silence did to her mental health. Then, a go-go dancer shares her story of how she endured an abusive relationship for years and almost lost her life because of it. Therapist Dr. Lena Green tells how to identify domestic violence and how to get out of an abusive relationship.
Taraji and Tracie talk how the pressure placed on Black men to “Man Up” affects their mental health and how we can make it safer for them to share their truth. Chance the Rapper shares why he is working to help break the cycle for the next generation of Black men. Then, a 19-year-old shares how he felt ashamed to ask for help when he came out as bi-sexual. Therapist Rwenshaun Miller offers tools for men who want to start bettering their mental health but aren’t sure where to start.
Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles shares the pressures to perform she’s faced, what it was like stepping in for teammate Simone Biles at the Olympics and the impact it's had on her mental health. Former NFL player, Bruce Davis Jr. opens up about his own mental health struggles with depression and alcohol as a result of his time in the NFL. And sports psychologist Dr. Ross Flowers shares some insight into the extreme pressures placed upon the athletes we idolize and the toll that takes on their mental health.
While most of us don’t think twice about things like going to the grocery store, for people living with social anxiety disorder, those little everyday things can become terrifying. Social media star Bretman Rock shares his experience with social anxiety and how he has learned to manage it. Then, an investment broker reveals how her social anxiety has affected so many areas of her life. And licensed therapist, Minaa B. offers tools to help whether you suffer from social anxiety yourself or are trying to help a loved one who might be struggling from it.
Do you ever look for your phone with your phone in your hand? Maybe you have Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). #NailedIt’s Nicole Byer opens up about not being diagnosed with ADHD until she was an adult and how it affects her life and mental health. 25-year-old Christina Brown shares her traumatic experience growing up with ADHD and how she struggles with it today. Psychiatrist Dr. Eraka Bath shares tools and insight about the diagnosis, treatment and how it’s often mislabeled in the Black community.
2021 is tracking to be the deadliest gun violence year in decades. Each day on average 26 Black Americans are killed by guns. Rapper G Herbo reveals how he suffers from PTSD as a result of growing up around gun violence and why he is now using his platform to help other Black men seek mental health services. Community activist Harry Bell shares how witnessing multiple shootings left him struggling with alcohol and suicidal thoughts. Therapist Isha Metzger sheds light on the personal and community impacts of gun violence, and how these life-threatening weapons specifically cause harm to the Black community.
Church is known for being a safe haven for many people but being gay in the Black church can be extremely difficult. Two young men share their mental health struggles with embracing their faith and sexuality. Clinical Psychologist Shelly Collins unpacks some of the ways that religion and sexuality can clash, the impact that it can have on mental health and how to move forward.
Chloe Bailey opens up about how the hurtful comments and backlash she received on social media impacted her mental health and how she's learned to deal with the bullies while staying true to herself. Beauty influencer Okaysophi shares how the relentless bullying she receives both online and off has driven her to contemplate suicide. Therapist Dr. Ayanna Abrams shares tools to help all of us set social media boundaries to keep our peace of mind.
