I'm so proud of you for speaking up to give other black males permission to seek help for MH. It's a disservice/tragedy to men to not be given BPD diagnosis. I see the dynamics in many males i have worked with over the years who could get education in much early years to save a life of torture. You are making the difference!!!!
@ruj913 жыл бұрын
I adore Derek. He is the voice we need in the black community 💕.
@bbrandumbb3 жыл бұрын
Fr
@ruffey17483 жыл бұрын
That Ghanaian nurse was looking out for his brother, because he knew what awaited Derek in psychiatric care. That's a guardian angel.
@ModesOfShan3 жыл бұрын
Culturally competent Therapy or Therapists willing to seek further training when met with a topic they have yet to discover, is essential. Definitely sharing this.
@aneducatedpirate57773 жыл бұрын
Derek seems like a fantastic person. Went through this whole video feeling a vague recognition and nostalgia for Derek's voice, then realised he was on one of my favourite podcasts: Mostly Lit. Big up to Derek for talking about mental health so candidly. We don't have enough of these conversations in the black community.
@moonaa44953 жыл бұрын
Everyones story is different but leads to the same path of hope.and seeing the light in the darkest times.
@PKP13 жыл бұрын
He's the guy we need! Seems like he schooling her in a therapy session!
@donnivhenbrooks49813 жыл бұрын
Aren’t we all but teachers and students
@Saka_Mulia3 жыл бұрын
An interviewee is not your therapist ;)
@porl81582 жыл бұрын
I'm male 41, in a few months 42. Only recently started self harming (cutting) again. Last time I was in my 20's . I still don't know who to turn to. A few ppl have seen my scares and just give me a look of discust and like you're 'male' , 'just stop it'. There's a lot more to what I'm going through and no one asks. So it's in my mind I'm being told to "man up" Stay safe everyone.
@chilenapromedioRU3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant interview. Thanks to Derek for opening up to us and wishing him the best.
@Emily-vv9kh3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video about mental health. Loved the input from Derek, it’s a conversation that doesn’t happen enough and needs to be tapped into more often. All the best to him 💕
@OneEyedMonkey90003 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thanks for putting this out ☺️
@theGuardian3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@georgehennon77813 жыл бұрын
Love Iman and this series!
@natyspaghettighetti67263 жыл бұрын
im really diggin this series, thank you for making it and having available!
@1love1193 жыл бұрын
When people say “ur not alone “ What if u live alone and have no friends and family ? What if u call the Samaritan and they keep saying “ok ok ok” What do u do next
@Tolu19943 жыл бұрын
Such a powerful an important conversation
@tennesseejermyn77053 жыл бұрын
This is so fucking spot on
@jonsmith955 Жыл бұрын
I just watched this after reading Derek's article in the Guardian this morning (Wed 08/03/2023), both are very moving and helpful, even though I'm not black, and much older. Thank you Derek, I really appreciate your courage in speaking out and your insights on mental health and sharing your discovery of literature. You are an inspiration to everyone.
@falloncj3 жыл бұрын
Loving the series. Keep up the great work, any content is really appreciated
@zaphodbeeblebrox29813 жыл бұрын
Nice to see that BPD is no longer presented as "some phase" white edgy female teens have... One of the good things from this pendamic is, that finally people take mental health problems more serious
@marmadukescarlet77913 жыл бұрын
You seem to be confusing self harm with BPD, a serious disorder. They can go together but are not the same thing.
@fergusokane3 жыл бұрын
The first 15 seconds does look like the dude’s opening up and Iman’s just reading a book ignoring him like “ye..... sorry what?”
@donnivhenbrooks49813 жыл бұрын
Reading him
@lunalea12503 жыл бұрын
Just read a report that mental health illnesses are very high in 1st/2nd generation Black British people, dealing with all the micr-agression doesn't help our mental health wherein the perceptions are ur guilty, a robber, in a space u don't belong and the myriad other things that are 'normal' for other, but 'suspicious' for us!☯️🤔
@heat123232 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you guys still make videos I really appreciate
@PKP13 жыл бұрын
Phenomenal young man speaking truth to power epic!!! He totally is aware and understands the importance of collectivism and strength in understanding wisdom and communication.
@SwiftAmhe3 жыл бұрын
Great series
@5ClaireEleanor3 жыл бұрын
What an incredible human being
@dl10833 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the psychologist just needs to get out more
@marmadukescarlet77913 жыл бұрын
Maybe you need to watch the video again? That’s if you watched it at all?
@dl10833 жыл бұрын
@@marmadukescarlet7791 As a matter of fact, I could not. Ran out of my Adderall :)
@meryan75683 жыл бұрын
Respect ✊
@markfisher56282 жыл бұрын
Or self harm in men in general
@Dipsybitsy2 жыл бұрын
I have self harm scars right now 🤪🤪🤪
@jetski2000 Жыл бұрын
Does it hurt when you cut yourself?
@oleksandrlytvyn5322 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@caterinadelgalles87833 жыл бұрын
Going on, and on, and on, and on, and on about colour and race.
@NF-xy6br3 жыл бұрын
deal with it
@jo185333 жыл бұрын
Nobody cares.
@perrollorando83513 жыл бұрын
don't watch it then
@dmtelves11762 жыл бұрын
Not to mention comment
@shafiq_ramli3 жыл бұрын
Great that the interviewee got great support and do the right thing in the end. I hope I can also get rid of my depression asap. Pray for me and all the other mental health fighters 🙏🏻
@SpaztasticSheep3 жыл бұрын
We'll be praying for you. You're strong and you're gonna make it through this ❤
@rolandkristo1413 жыл бұрын
Praying for you!
@customfittedinc3 жыл бұрын
Be kind to yourself ☺️😜😜 give your self some time to feel what your going through light always comes after darkness it's the inevitable just believe
@Reninius3 жыл бұрын
you cant get rid of depression. it's like a deep scar. it never fades. and you will always be reminded of it.
@c.j.griffin3 жыл бұрын
Knocked it out of the park, again. Great episode. Great series.
@bryancline88933 жыл бұрын
Really it was trash. Like everything else rhey come up with.
@c.j.griffin3 жыл бұрын
@@bryancline8893 Why do you think that about this series?
@jo185333 жыл бұрын
How's your latte?
@amethyst49903 жыл бұрын
This is really important. Thank you for sharing. He is Soo handsome and making a difference for the better by sharing his story ❤️
@trodriguez60243 жыл бұрын
This hit so close to home. I love his support system around him.
@johncalhoun9335 Жыл бұрын
People ,society self harm doesn't discriminate
@idaloup67213 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your grandma. Yes he's right when he says you can't save anyone. One of my best friend took her own life in 2008 and It was her decision despite my words encouraging her to live. You can listen but not save and of course as long as It doesn't drain you energitically because people only speaking about their trauma, problems on and on without wanting to get through and win the victory, It's a waste of time and energy and that can unconsciously draw you down. It is better for someone who has mental disorders to seek for a therapist rather than exchange with people who also have problems because they remain stuck in a low mood by repeating that they feel bad. I don't believe that social network is a good solution to find solace because finally you don't know those who claim having mental disorders and even don't know If It's true or just to get noticed
@imanamrani59593 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it.
@progressthroughpain3 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent comment and something I think about a lot lately thanks for putting it into words! All the best.
@idaloup67213 жыл бұрын
@@progressthroughpain 🙏
@mel-me3rf2 жыл бұрын
thank you for this content. having self harm scars, i feel incredibly isolated and like i need to hide this part of myself unless someone asks about it (which makes me uncomfortable anyways). it is so comforting to know that other people, especially black men, share the similar experience as me.
@sw.75193 жыл бұрын
How about the figures in Africa?
@krakowian3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this talk. You are doing an amazing work.
@schwyzerdrache3 жыл бұрын
What an important series you created here. Keep on doing this! And all the best to Derek, thanks for speaking up and telling your story.
@Vanilla91459 Жыл бұрын
As the majority, a white female. I am glad I am not alone.
@Ivyscalls Жыл бұрын
Ha😂
@johncalhoun9335 Жыл бұрын
Dont get it confused guys she knows nothing about self harm
@ifeelallfidgetyandwarm6098 Жыл бұрын
hardest thing about seeing a man cry is knowing how much he hates you seeing him cry
@jeffersongomes37693 жыл бұрын
I loved that episode! It's urgente to talk about the mental health of black man! Thanks for that! And for enterviewing that very handsome man. I can't help saying that
@sgreg63253 жыл бұрын
Be well, be you no matter . you will one day be fine. I cannot watch yet as I have a life long , as calle complex ptsd, personality disorder and severe depression. I find these hard to live with and my depression has stolen my life. I'm part Indigenouse and whitest in my family. I am not sure It Is just a black persons illness, though I believe treatment Is not the same. I see and have experienced this, by the mother and the gov that knew of the abuse. they killed my brother in their Institutions. go oz!, Our aboriginal people are also treated as The African American men and women. ours are killed on a weekly basis, or Just dissapear. "WE THE PEOPLE CARE", love , peace and power to you. truth 'eh.
@1love1193 жыл бұрын
I cut the phone to Samaritans to 😂at least advice and help just there like ok ok ok Kmt waste of time
@savannahm.laurentian12863 жыл бұрын
Different in UK and US. In US our people act out publicly. In UK, it's chin up.
@anthonyrohio4293 жыл бұрын
inspirational video bro
@derricktaylor73632 жыл бұрын
This one hit home
@urbanspaceman13 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful episode, thank you so much for sharing.
@flourbvoy12693 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jdmmg49043 жыл бұрын
💟
@PKP13 жыл бұрын
I recommend you do this series on women with these mental health issues and ask them their views on men with these life challenges and see why the biases are their towards men and how they can be broken down.
@tennesseejermyn77053 жыл бұрын
We are one, we are connected- when we smile at people and they smile back we get a feeling of love knowing they smiled. The issue is this sort of talk has always been demonised, but the tide is slowly turning more and more people are saying I don't want to wear a mask any more.
@Tyler.i.813 жыл бұрын
Quick I'm feeling vulnerable I need my safe space now.