
DEPRESSION: Family Support Can Save Your Life with Sheri A Brooks Jr (PART 1) | EP. 17
06/28/21 • 31 min
Sheri A Brooks Jr. is an author, speaker, and relationship coach. As the co-founder of the Marriages and Parenting Successfully (M.A.P.S) Relationship Academy, she is committed to helping couples and parents thrive in their relationships.
This conversation was so impactful that we had to split it up into two episodes.
In this first episode, we talk about:
- The signs and symptoms of depression,
- The difference between sadness and clinical depression,
- Risk factors that lead to depression,
- and the importance of having family support when dealing with a mental health disorder.
Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity
Check out Sheri’s Book: The Journey From Rejection To Significance
Connect with Sheri A brooks Jr:
- Visit Marriages and Parenting Successfully to learn more about the M.A.P.S Relationship Academy!
- Follow Sheri on Instagram @sheriabrooksjr
- Connect with Sheri on Facebook Sheri A. Brooks Jr
If you need to talk to someone or are in crises please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800.273.8255
Mental Health Resources: https://bit.ly/3eZgxR8
SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER: Buy 1 Get 1 FREE of the book Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping The Way We Think about Depression only for a limited time in recognition of BIPOC Mental Health Month (July). Use promo code BIPOCFREE in the checkout for your free gift!
Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook
Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop
FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27
Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry
Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/
Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/
If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity
Sheri A Brooks Jr. is an author, speaker, and relationship coach. As the co-founder of the Marriages and Parenting Successfully (M.A.P.S) Relationship Academy, she is committed to helping couples and parents thrive in their relationships.
This conversation was so impactful that we had to split it up into two episodes.
In this first episode, we talk about:
- The signs and symptoms of depression,
- The difference between sadness and clinical depression,
- Risk factors that lead to depression,
- and the importance of having family support when dealing with a mental health disorder.
Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity
Check out Sheri’s Book: The Journey From Rejection To Significance
Connect with Sheri A brooks Jr:
- Visit Marriages and Parenting Successfully to learn more about the M.A.P.S Relationship Academy!
- Follow Sheri on Instagram @sheriabrooksjr
- Connect with Sheri on Facebook Sheri A. Brooks Jr
If you need to talk to someone or are in crises please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800.273.8255
Mental Health Resources: https://bit.ly/3eZgxR8
SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER: Buy 1 Get 1 FREE of the book Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping The Way We Think about Depression only for a limited time in recognition of BIPOC Mental Health Month (July). Use promo code BIPOCFREE in the checkout for your free gift!
Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook
Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop
FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27
Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry
Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/
Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/
If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity
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Abraham Sculley is an author, mental health speaker, advocate, and the CEO and Founder of Speaks 2 Inspire, LLC. In this episode, Abraham talks about the importance of seeking professional help when experiencing mental health challenges. Having the support of friends and family is great, but there comes a time when you must seek help from a professional.
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Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook
Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop
FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27
Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry
Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/
Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/
If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity
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Black Women, Superwoman Complex, and Mental Health with Sheri A Brooks Jr (PART 2) | EP. 18
Sheri A Brooks Jr. is an author, speaker, and relationship coach. As the co-founder of the Marriages and Parenting Successfully (M.A.P.S) Relationship Academy, she is committed to helping couples and parents thrive in their relationships.
This conversation was so impactful that we had to split it up into two episodes. You can listen to Part 1 by going to https://apple.co/36bKD06
In this episode, we talk about:
- The challenges that women face with the different roles that they fill,
- Living productive lives even with mental illness,
- Taking time for yourself so that you can show up for others.
Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity
Check out Sheri’s Book: The Journey From Rejection To Significance
Connect with Sheri A brooks Jr:
- Visit Marriages and Parenting Successfully to learn more about the M.A.P.S Relationship Academy!
- Follow Sheri on Instagram @sheriabrooksjr
- Connect with Sheri on Facebook Sheri A. Brooks Jr
If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800.273.8255
Mental Health Resources: https://bit.ly/3eZgxR8
SPECIAL OFFER: Buy 1 Get 1 FREE of the book Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping The Way We Think about Depression only for a limited time in recognition of BIPOC Mental Health Month (July). Use promo code BIPOCFREE in the checkout for your free gift!
Order a copy of Unlearn The Lies: A Guide to Reshaping the Way We Think about Depression https://bit.ly/utlbook
Get your Unlearn The Lies Merch now! https://bit.ly/utlshop
FREE list of mental health resources: https://abrahamsculley.activehosted.com/f/27
Schedule a call to work with the Speaks 2 Inspire team: https://calendly.com/fanisculley/programinquiry
Connect with Abraham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abrahamsculley/
Follow Abraham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abrahamsculley/
If you need to talk to someone or are in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Join the Unlearn The Lies community: https://bit.ly/UTLcommunity
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