Welcome MHD FAM,  Check out the closing episode of season 2 has we bring back our CEO Brandon Teixeira as we look back on season two and the progress of MHD as well as touch upon Suicide prevention month.  A few reminders: -Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok & LinkedIn for more MHD content and events! -Looking to collaborate with MHD, check out our website mentalhealthdeclasified.org Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and check out our new "Introspect Your Mental"...

Welcome back MHD Fam to "The Power of Communication" episode 2! This time around we have Astrid back as well as Miriam,a pediatric speech pathologist  A few reminders: -Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok & LinkedIn for more MHD content and events! -Looking to collaborate with MHD, check out our website mentalhealthdeclasified.org Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and check out our new "Introspect Your Mental"...

Welcome back MHD Fam to "The Power of Communication" episode 2! This time around we have Astrid back as well as Miriam,a pediatric speech pathologist  A few reminders: -Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tik Tok & LinkedIn for more MHD content and events! -Looking to collaborate with MHD, check out our website mentalhealthdeclasified.org Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and check out our new "Introspect Your Mental"...

Welcome to the first episode of "The Power of Communication." Our co-host for this podcast series will be Astrid Esquilin Nieves, a Bilingual Speech Pathologist located in MA. This episode will explore the responsibilities and workload of a bilingual speech pathologist, balancing personal time and work time within this role, and the transitions Astrid has gone through as she grows within her career. We highlight the impact of her job on her mental health as well as her clients because as...

Happy July MHD Fam! With a new month comes a new podcast series; Therapy 101. Come take a journey as we get to learn more about therapy and mental health & wellness through the perspective of a therapist. In this first episode, get ready to meet Grisel Vargas ; “a bilingual, Spanish- speaking, queer-identifying woman” who is a therapist for Multicultural Clinical Services located in Amherst, MA. Tune into our conversation and send us any questions you may have related to her practice or...

MHD Family, welcome to episode 5 of the “Share Your Story” podcast series. Today we are exploring the journey that has created the executive director, education advocate, and author Keshawn Dodds. Tune in as we take a first hand look at his journey with mental health, especially as a black man and trauma survivor. We are truly appreciative of Keshawn’s vulnerability knowing he is sharing his story for the first time with MHD. Make sure you check out Mr. Dodd’s socials:...

MHD Family, this is the 4th episode of “Share Your Story” with Angelica Gullazo. She is the mind behind the Revolutionized Mind podcast. Similar to ourselves, she is on a mission to break the stigma surrounding mental health through conversation. Trigger warning, our conversation will touch upon suicidal thoughts, self harm, and depression. We continue to support Angelica and hopefully you will too as she blesses you with helpful advice and gems of knowledge for us to use in our day to day...

Here we are again with episode 3 of the “Share Your Story” podcast series. This episode allows you to dive into the journey that has created Kyle Mitchell aka Social Anxiety Kyle. As a Teen Social Anxiety Speaker & Coach, Co-Founder of The Social Ninjas, you’ll learn more about his experiences that helped him get to the point where he is now. Join us to learn some tips to help with social anxiety, to be a part of a helpful support system, and the connection between his own mental health...

MHD Fam , we would like to introduce to you our second episode for “Share Your Story” and our guest Ms. Hailey Rose! Hailey is a mental health activist that utilizes social media to help educate others and break the stigma surrounding mental health. In this episode, you’ll learn more about her perspective and her journey when it comes to navigating social media and mental health/wellness. Make sure you check out her content at @mind.over.mood !   Social Media...

MHD Family, you know what time it is! The beginning of a new month, therefore a new podcast series called “Share Your Story.”  Come join us as we dive into the personal journeys of different influential people, from different backgrounds and industries. Our first guest is someone many of you may recognize, especially if you are a fan of the NBA. Without further ado, we would like to introduce to you our first guest Dana Bruce Barros. He is an American former professional basketball player...

 MHD Family, welcome back to a bonus episode. With full transparency, a trigger warning  regarding sexual assault/traumas is needed as three brave guests were able to share their stories on MHD. Creating a safe space is one of  our goals and providing an opportunity for one to speak their truth is a grateful experience. Hopefully you are able to learn from these experiences and highlight the connections mental health and wellness. If you or anyone you know is need of resources, please...

Welcome back to episode 2 of “Podcast Series Name”! If you haven’t listened to episode 1, make sure you pause and catch up before anything. This time around, Nurse Mark joins us as he provides his expertise on both marijuana and psychedelic use. Nurse Mark is a registered Nurse in both NY and MA with a focus specifically on cannabis and psychedelics. With his help, we are able to explore the connect between one's mental and physical health in connection to the use of marijuana and...

Hola MHD Fam and Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! We would like to welcome you to our podcast series for the month of May, “Cannabis & Psychedelics ”. Knowing some of our team is more familiar with this area than others, this month CP and Lee will be hosting with the help of some special guests! In episode one, come explore the realm of marijuana and psychedelics with the creator of Cannachick, Leah Babroudi. We dive into some general questions, fun facts, and our own experiences....

Welcome back MHD Fam  to our podcast mini series.  In this episode we welcome both of our partners Irv, Dino, and Mike as we discussed the challenges and experiences of a student athlete. Check out the Ball Never Lies on Instagram @bnl_ballneverlies  Don’t miss out on the rest of our partnership, make sure you stay tuned in. You don’t want to miss this. Our Podcast mini series will end with our first collaborative 5v5 event May 1st check out our sites and social media accounts for more...

Welcome back MHD Fam  to our podcast mini series.  In this episode we got to hear Irv and Dino's perspective on burnout. We also discussed the benefit's and the impacts that the game as on ones mental health. Dino shares from a coaches perspective as Irv shares from and athletes perspective.  Check out the Ball Never Lies on Instagram @bnl_ballneverlies  Don’t miss out on the rest of our partnership, make sure you stay tuned in. You don’t want to miss this. Our Podcast mini series will end...

Welcome MHD Fam  to episode one of our April podcast mini series.  This month you will get to learn more about  our very first partner “Ball Never Lies”. Often times we never discuss the battles athletes face and struggle with in silence, but now its time to break that silence with our “Never Too Late To Rebound” partnership. Ball Never Lies camps and clinics are designed for student athletes to get the exposure they deserve while learning from current and former college coaches. In episode...

Welcome to the second episode of our podcast mini series, Break a Sweat! Once again, our co-host Mike Roach will be joining us as we learn more about different things to consider when starting your fitness journey. Our guest for today, Renee Roach, provides her expertise to help us unpack the connections between physical health and mental health. Make sure you take some notes and take advantage of the free knowledge given! Never know how it can apply to you! • • • Make sure you tune in and...

MHD Fam welcome to our THIRD podcast mini series, Break a Sweat. This month we will be working with Mike Roach, CEO and Head Trainer of Sweat Factory LLC based in Springfield, MA. We will be showcasing and unpacking the the connections between physical and mental health. However before we do, enjoy episode one where you get to formally meet Mike and learn more about his mission and journey here. Check out the Sweat Factory on Instagram @sweat_factory_ma.  Don’t miss out on the rest of our...

MHD Fam, today we present to you our panel event, Unapologetically Black: Then vs Now. Tune in and join our conversation as our panelist and host unpack mental health across generations, the impact of one’s race and ethnic identity on resources, opportunities, and their own mental health perspectives and journeys. From the podcast record to the video, please join the conversation. Add your perspectives and take a minute to continue educating yourself and others. All of our wonderful panelists...

MHD Fam, welcome to the second episode of Claiming Your Blackness during Modern Times. In this episode Bryce and Lee dive into the ambiguity and denial that comes when other cultures and ethnic backgrounds address blackness. Join us as we discuss colorism, how black identity can shift across cultures, society’s understanding of race and ethnicity, and our personal experiences! We invite you to join the conversation so feel free to message us on our personal accounts or through our business...

Welcome MHD Fam! As we enter Black History Month, we want to take the opportunity to expose and educate our listeners when it comes to identity and the different experiences that come with claiming your blackness. In today’s episode, we get an inside look into Bryce Boggs’ mind, as the owner of Lifescrazy and as a genuine and proud black man in America. Come join us as we discover more about Boggs’ encounters with mental health and how his identity as a black man in America has influenced his...

 MHD Fam, we know connections and support are super important so it’s always a blessing to get an inside look into someone else’s family dynamic. In this episode, we look deeper into this Village while testing everyone’s knowledge with Jeopardy (MHD Edition) *hint~ you can find the answers in our posts on IG* We get an opportunity to meet part of Auntie Lee’s Village and get another perspective on the foundation she has set. You also get an opportunity to hear from the MHD Team and Auntie...

Hey MHD Fam, here we are with our first mini series ~ Looking Within the Village w/ Auntie Lee. All month long, each episode will explore the foundation of a community Auntie Lee has made with those she loves; where love and compassion are made a priority. This first episode, Understanding Multiple Perspective, gives you an inside look of the many perspectives that go into someone’s mental health journey, aspects to consider, boundaries that may come with it; of course, all based on the first...

HAPPY NEW YEAR MHD FAM! Today’s episode is all about reflect on 2021, the good, the bad, and everything in between. Feel free to use the guiding questions to have a reflective moment and check in with yourself and/or loved ones. We are finally here and that means you made it. We appreciate you for sticking through all the challenges, the changes, and the surprises that may have came your way. We see your strength and your determination. We are glad you choose you every day whether or not you...