
Explore depression in minority communities with practical coping strategies, reduce stigma, and access affordable, self-guided modules from do it yourself mental health, taught by Mark Skell.
The instructor introduces Nathaniel Skelton, detailing his psychology and clinical mental health training, trauma experience, and EMDR practice to support minority mental health in coping with depression.
Examine depression in the black community, including prevalence, longer duration, co-occurring disorders like addictions and post-traumatic stress disorder, and how racism and stigma limit culturally sensitive care and treatment hope.
Depression Test
(https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/depression-quiz/)
Neuroscience and its link to depression are explored, showing how brain structure and the four lobes influence mood, cognition, movement, memory, and emotion.
Explore the four prime brain areas affected by depression—the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and thalamus—and their roles in emotion, memory, executive function, and sensory relay.
Develop a plan to cope with depression by starting small, building momentum with little wins, staying connected through support groups and safe social activities, and balancing self-care with professional help.
Welcome to this E-Course series, Do It Yourself (DIY) Mental Health! In this Psycho-educational E-course you will learn about Depression for a Culturally Sensitive perspective! As an African-American mental health provider and advocate, I created these courses as a mental health resource for minority populations. There are many challenges with mental health in our communities, including stigma, limited access and culturally competent providers. These courses can be seen as a supplemental way to overcome these barriers by providing access to relevant topics on mental health empowerment. At Skelton Neurocounseling, LLC we understand the stigma of mental health. We have created courses from a culturally sensitive perspective and shared research that is helpful for all. This course is loaded with helpful information that will help you better understand depression in your life and the life of others. There are activities and resources that will allow you to engage in the material and and easy to follow format that allows you to go at your own pace. Below are a number of features you can expect from this course.
We also know the barriers with accessing mental health. Such as:
-Lack of Cultural Providers
-Unwillingness to Seek Help
-Cost of Services
-And Asking, “Where Do I Start?”
This is where Do-it-Yourself comes into play! What is best about our psycho-education courses are:
-Easy to follow
-Affordable
-Allow you to go at your own pace and
-Address concerns specific to African American & Minority populations
Our E-courses are a great way into mental health services. In this course you will learn about:
-What Exactly is Depression
-Signs and Symptoms
-How depression impacts the brain
-and Ways to Cope
You will also have activities and a certificate of completion when done! Welcome to Do It Yourself Mental Health.