Fireflies Unite Podcast With Kea

Self-Advocacy During Mental Health Treatment

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IntroductionT-Kea and Jordan discuss the importance of speaking up when you have questions or concerns during the course of mental health treatment. Advocating for your needs is a great way to become an active participant in your recovery.SpotlightChris Vaughn died by suicide in 2021 after struggling with PTSD. The following year, his mother, Deneen Vaughn, and brother, Cameron Vaughn, founded the Mind and Wellness Foundation in Chris’ honor. To learn more about Chris’ life and the foundation, visit https://www.mindandwellnessfoundation.org/.ResourceThe Black Women’s Mental Health Institute is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building awareness of and support for the mental and holistic wellbeing of Black women and girls. BWMHI’s No More Martyrs Sisterhood Support Collective is an online community of support for Black women and girls managing mental health concerns. You can follow BWMHI on IG at @blackwomensmhi and @no_moremartyrs. Community ChangemakerHydeia Broadbent was a prominent HIV/AIDS a