On this episode not only is it @ImJustJoslyn’s birthday, but she is joined for the first time ever by the lambent, lovable, licensed clinical Psychologist Lee Thompson! They talk about what drove her into Psychology as a profession, she explains the difference between a psychiatrist, psychologist, and therapist, and gives her perspective on whether or not racism is a mental illness! Given its mental health awareness month Lee drops gems on how to search for a mental health professional, the different resources you can use to afford it, and how to practice good mental health hygiene. You don’t want to miss this one!
Call to Action
- Don’t be afraid to take that first step if you haven’t already and get a checkup on your mental. Talk to yourself and loved ones about self-care and best practices in centering yourself and clearing your mind. Check out psychologytoday.com to find your next mental healthcare professional. However you will be able to find the incomparable Clinical Psychologist Lelieth (Lee) Thompson’s decorated profile on the website. I also have a link her profile as followed: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/lelieth-thompson-colorado-springs-co/465415
2. Book recommendations for this episode:
- The Color of Hope: People of Color Mental Health Narratives by Iresha Picot M Ed, and Vanessa Hazzard
- Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching: A Young Black Man's Education by Mychal Denzel Smith
- The Fear Fighter Manual: Lessons of a Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
3. Podcast recommendations:
- NPR Code Switch hosted by journalists of color
- Therapy for Black Girls hosted by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford a licensed psychologist
- The Read hosted by Crissle West and Kid Fury
- In Real Life (IRL) hosted by Angie Martinez the Janelle Monáe interview
Music
- Missin You by Tori Kelly
- Hey Mickey by Baby Tate
- Give it to Me by Miguel
- I Like That by Janelle Monáe
