Mental Health Videos

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal video - Episode 39, Mental Health Myths & Facts Part 13, I will be discussing one of the many common misconceptions about mental health - "Avoidance is always the best policy".

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal video - Episode 40, Mental Health Myths & Facts Part 14, I will be discussing one of the many common misconceptions about anxiety - "Dig deep and there’ll be a logical reason you have anxiety".

 In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal video - Episode 41, Mental Health Myths & Facts Part 15, I will be discussing one of the many common misconceptions about anxiety - "Anxiety will go away on its own".

 In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal video - Episode 42, Mental Health Myths & Facts Part 16, I will be discussing one of the many common misconceptions about anxiety - "Anxiety is just someone’s way of getting attention".

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 43, "Let's Talk about Stress vs Anxiety", I will be discussing the difference between stress and anxiety. It is absolutely normal to feel stress and anxiety but sometimes we need to support to find better ways of coping. 

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 44, "Let's Talk: It's Okay Not To Be Okay", I will be discussing with you that it's ok to allow yourself to feel every emotion but we must set limits. 

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 45, Let’s Talk: Would You Talk to Someone You Love Like You Talk To Yourself?, I will be discussing the importance of our words along with how the use of positive self-affirmations can assist us in maintaining positive mental health.

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 46, Let’s Talk: What are you GRATEFUL for, I will be discussing the benefits of using one of my newly created journals to help boost your overall sense of gratitude.

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 47, Let’s Talk: 6 Mental Health Benefits of Journaling, I will be discussing 6 benefits of journaling for both your physical and mental health.

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 48, Let’s Talk: Can Journaling Help You Go From Knowing to Doing, I will be discussing the benefits of using one of my newly created journals to help improve your insight and understanding so that you can go from KNOWING to DOING.

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 49, Let’s Talk: Stress-Reducing Benefits of Journaling, I will be discussing the benefits of using one of my newly created journals to help deal with your worries and stress in a healthier way.

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 50, Let’s Talk: How Journaling Can Help You Get Through This Holiday Season, I will be sharing the benefits of using one of my newly created journals to help improve your focus and clear out mental clutter during this holiday season.

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 51, Let’s Talk: New Year's Resolutions For Your Mental Health, I will be sharing 5 self-care strategies to set realistic New Year’s resolutions for your mental health.

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 52, Let’s Talk: Mental Health in 2021, I will be reviewing 3 strategies shared during 2020 to assist us in continuing to make our mental health a priority in 2021.

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 53, "Let's Talk: It's Only The Start of 2021 & I'm Already EXHAUSTED", I will be discussing that it's ok to allow yourself to feel every emotion, take time to show kindness to self, and engage in self-care. I know that we are in the first few weeks of 2021 but in this short amount of time, we have likely felt every possible emotion and that's NORMAL. 

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 54, "Let's Talk: Stress versus Pandemic Fatigue! Part 1", I will be discussing how to identify pandemic fatigue. As the pandemic wears on, it’s understandable that most if not all of us are EXHAUSTED and ready for this to all be over! 

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 55, "Let's Talk: Stress versus Pandemic Fatigue! Part 2", I will be discussing healthy ways to cope with pandemic fatigue. As the pandemic wears on, it’s understandable that most if not all of us are EXHAUSTED and ready for this to all be over!

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​​ video - Episode 56, "Let's Talk: Black Mental Health”, I will be discussing Black Mental Health facts, barriers to mental health care as well as tips for checking in with our Black family members, friends, and colleagues! 

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​​​ video - Episode 57, "Let's Talk: Finding A Culturally Competent Therapist”, I will be discussing why finding a therapist who understands you is important, cultural competence as well as steps for finding a culturally competent therapist!

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​​​​ video - Episode 58, "Let's Talk: Mental Health & The Church Part 1, I will be highlighting some of the myths shared during the Mental Health Matters in the Church: You Can Love Jesus and Have a Therapist question and answer session hosted by Love First Christian Center (LFCC) Co-Pastor, Pastor Charmaine Cousins. The church has been a major source of support for many African Americans. As such, it is important to educate on common myths heard within the church that perpetuates mental health stigma and discourages instead of encourages more Christians to seek out mental health support.

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​​​​ video - Episode 59, "Let's Talk: Mental Health & The Church Part 2, I will be highlighting some additional myths shared during the Mental Health Matters in the Church: You Can Love Jesus and Have a Therapist question and answer session hosted by Love First Christian Center (LFCC) Co-Pastor, Pastor Charmaine Cousins. 

In this #MentalHealthInAMinuteWithDrCrystal​ video - Episode 60, Let’s Talk: Women's Mental Health, I will be discussing the importance for women to make their mental health a priority in 2021 which includes self-care. Women are often busy taking care of everyone else. The burden of all of these responsibilities greatly increases their rates of stress - which not only affects mental health but physical health as well. Journaling can be a great way to gather your thoughts and feel more in control but we often don't know what we don't know so I also discuss using the Mental Health Transformation Journal to assist women on their mental health journey.