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Hello Minis! Happy Saturday, join me for a conversation on substance use and mental health.

We are continuing with the “What's the diagnosis” segment and today we are getting into substance-induced mood disorder and substance? Listen.Process. Discuss!

The purpose is of this episode is to have a real discussion look at the facts and our experiences; Post your thoughts, your feelings, why do you think; the black community is overrepresented in the substance abuse category?

Lets talk about it! Join me in discussion in the comments or leave me some bits about the the info you learned on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MBMHPC/) or twitter (@mbmbpc). New Episode available at 1pm via Linktree in bio! On Apple and Google podcast 😁 Toolkit provides by : @mentalhealthamerica #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #blackmentalhealth #MENtalhealth #podcastersofinstagram #blackpodcasters #yourmentalhealthmatters

Disclaimer: Remember. IG DOES NOT replace seeking out a helping professional. This is a guide. Please reach out to a licensed therapist 💛

Cites:

These are all from one article I used

Full cites provided on FB/Newletter

1. United States Bureau of the Census. (2019). Quick Facts: Black or African American, percent.
   
   
2. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2019). 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Detailed Tables.
   
   
3. Palamar, J.J., Davies, S., Ompad, D.C., Cleland, C.M., & Weitzman, M. (2015). Powder cocaine and crack use in the United States: an examination of risk for arrest and socioeconomic disparities in use. Drug Alcohol Dependence, 149, 108-116.