Episode 07: Mind-Body Connection
“It is the mind that makes the body.”
-Sojourner Truth
July is National BIPOC, or Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Mental Health Awareness Month, so, in keeping with the theme for this month, I share a bit about my mental health journey. I share this with the hopes that, by me opening up, it will help normalize the conversations we have about mental health in the Black community. I also hope that it will encourage others who are battling mental illness to reach out for help when they need it.
I’ll also share:
Information on the complimentary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy, mind- body medicine.
The science behind different mind-body practices.
Seven of the best holistic lifestyle practices for optimal well-being, especially as it relates to mental health.
References:
Evans, S. Y., Bell, K., & Burton, N. K. (2017). Black women's mental health: Balancing strength and vulnerability. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.
Hoytt, E. H., & Beard, H. (2012). Health first!: the black womans wellness guide. New York: Smiley Books.
Kay-Getzinger, L. (2011). Alternative & Integrative Nutrition (5th ed.). Hoffman Estates, IL: OnCourse Learning Corporation. Retrieved 2017, from https://www.continuingeducation.com/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2016). Creating A Healthier Life: A Step-By-Step Guide To Wellness. Retrieved from https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Creating-a-Healthier-Life-/SMA16-4958
Wolever, R. Q., Bobinet, K. J., Mccabe, K., Mackenzie, E. R., Fekete, E., Kusnick, C. A., & Baime, M. (2012). Effective and viable mind-body stress reduction in the workplace: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 17(2), 246-258. doi:10.1037/a0027278
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