Content warning: in this episode we talk about suicideThis week we’re joined by Brandon Johnson, public health expert and creator of The Black Mental Wellness Lounge. We talk about why conversations specific to black mental health matter (including suicide prevention), how a public health lens helps, and the role that the black church can play. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about famous people from their hometowns.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- the Instagram Live that Robert & Holly did recently- order Holly’s book now: The Soul of The Helper: Seven Stages to Seeing the Sacred Within Yourself So You Can See It In Others- The Black Mental Wellness Lounge on YouTube- the video we mention: “Mental Health and The Black Church Roundtable”- CXMH ep. 25 - Race, Faith, & Mental Health (feat. Dr. Sherry Molock & Dr. Amber Thornton)Connect with Brandon on Twitter, or check out The Black Mental Wellness Lounge on YouTube. Connect with The Black Mental Wellness Lounge on Facebook or on Instagram.Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Buy books from previous guests on Bookshop- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

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