Fonda Bryant
Fonda Bryant
Self Medication vs. Professional Help
Self Medication vs. Professional Help
Self Medication vs. Professional Help
Saturday 3rd July 2021
Fonda Bryant discusses why some prefer self-medication over professional help, focusing on stigma in the Black community.
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Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
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Stigma & Social Perspectives
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Get the buttons here!Self-Medication or Professional Help? A Deep Dive into Mental Health Choices
We don't want that people to think that my family's crazy. And again, the earlier that we help people to get the help, the less ashamed that they will be, because shame is a terrible thing.
Why do some people prefer to self-medicate rather than seek professional help for mental health issues? In this episode of the W.A.R. Podcast, Fonda Bryant tackles this question head-on, with a particular focus on the Black community. She sheds light on how stigma often leads individuals to choose self-medication, sometimes with devastating consequences. Take Sha'Carri Richardson, for instance. Poised to become an Olympic star, her dreams were nearly derailed due to marijuana use.
Or consider Randy Gregory, whose career with the Dallas Cowboys was marred by depression and substance use until he sought professional help and turned his life around. Fonda also debunks the myth of 'unbreakable' mental health, using Chaz Ah You's story to illustrate how untreated mental health issues can lead to poor decisions and chaos. Through personal anecdotes and real-life examples, this episode offers a compelling look at why professional help is crucial and how societal views need to change.
It's a must-listen for anyone grappling with mental health challenges or looking to support someone who is.