Dr. LaShaunda P. Massey

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DR. LASHAUNDA POINDEXTER MASSEY

BLACK LIVES (+ MINDS) MATTER

FROM THE MIND OF A MENTAL HEALTH EXPERT

The noise of this moment can be deafening, debilitating, and even defeating. You must be deliberate to ensure that you are not destroyed by the moment but dedicated to being a driver of the movement. You must use the power of your mind to quiet the confusion, integrate your true feelings, and guide your activity. Yes, that means mental health is essential to living Black Lives Matter and is highlighted here as Black Lives + Minds Matter . Click here for more on the following strategies to guide your process:
PROTEST, PROTECT and PROFESS.

- Dr. LaShaunda P. Massey

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BLACK LIVES (+MINDS) MATTER

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Monday June 30, 2020

We are in a quintessential moment in our society where people are finding a new and more powerful voice. As we discover this ability to establish that our lives matter, how do we navigate the ugly "truth" that it uncovers about those around us while attempting to heal our land? This week we delve into what keeps our minds strong in the midst of a changing world.

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CONVERSATION STARTERS

Facts: Mental Illness and Mental Health are not one in the same. Mental illness is a condition and mental health is state of being. Consider this.

Mental illness is a disorder/disease that effects thinking, mood, and behavior. Mental health is a person’s condition regarding psychological (mental) and emotional well-being. Mental illness is what many think of when mental health is mentioned. They shy away from addressing mental health because they don’t see their issues as evidence of a disorder nor do they want them to be evidence of such! (More on slide 2)

NEWS AND UPDATES

WHAT'S THE LATEST?

06.15.20 - Dr. Massey appeared on the Facebook Live podcast "Mama Didn't Tell Me This" to address mental health and happiness during these times of unrest in our country. She stated, "As you try to figure out how to deal with everything that is happening, remember to figure out what YOU need."

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06.11.20 - Dr. Massey joined Tennessee State Representative candidate Ruby Powell Dennis and other healthcare professionals to discuss the important topics of healthcare disparities and healthcare expansion, particularly as it relates to mental health.