Sister Circle | Richard Smallwood Opens Up About Mental Health Battle | TVONE

[@deldee]

“Total Praise” is IMO the best gospel songs ever composed.

[@uniqwiab8679]

deldee yes! I love the song “holy spirit” by him as well and “ center of my joy”

[@NateInDC]

Totally agree, you don't see a lot of choirs performing it because it's a hard composition

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

Jesus you're the centre of my joy too.

[@luvmifro1003lovesfamily]

Yessuh!

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

VERY TRUE.

[@simplybeautiful4741]

I’m so grateful for his transparency as a Believer, African American Man, and a Creative person!

[@byrondeacon5122]

Instablaster

[@TJ-gt1zz]

Absolutely ☝🏾

[@letradavis650]

I’m so happy he’s able to share his story and that he got help. Mental Wellness is absolutely imperative for the total wholeness of an individual. Dr. Smallwood, May you Experience joy and happiness and thank you Sister Circle for having him on your show.

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Letra Davis Well said, well said. I’m in the mental health field currently

[@randygivens8421]

Me too. Praise God that he led him to get professional help.

[@Christina-ep8ol]

My pastor John Hannah in Chicago has a mental health clinic in our church for adults and children and it helped my son who was 13 years old when me and his dad got divorce. I think also that churches should have a on site clinic. Thanks Dr. Smallwood for sharing 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Christina I absolutely love your pastors teaching style. He knows the power of prayer! Whew! Anointed Man of God!

[@Krystalonthemove]

Shout out to Pastor Hannah! That is amazing! I get so tired of arguing with traditional church folks about the fact that you cannot just pray it away !!! Jesus and Therapy work!

[@remnantfewministriesminist495]

@@Krystalonthemove Amen!

[@remnantfewministriesminist495]

That is beautiful! May your son continue to heal and may your pastor continue to help remove the stigma!

[@feliciabellinger4995]

Hallelujah! My company trains clergy to become certified coaches. www.lamaduniversity.com I am actually in Chicago this week training a class of 10 clergy from a ministry. #ACoachForEveryChurch

[@poet82n]

This is why I wrote my book, "Depression Wears Lipstick". Just like Richard, it started as a child, but in our community growing up we are taught not to talk about it. Therapy is a good thing when you find the right one. We shouldn't be afraid or judged in the body of Christ as we deal with mental health. Thank you God for keeping Richard. Thank you God for keeping me!

[@ringerlucinda5282]

I am going to buy your book. Thanks for sharing!

[@stephenchristian3636]

So glad he opened up about his struggles. I suffer from Clinical Depression/Anxiety

[@deniseallen3379]

Bless you. GOD promised to provide all our needs including depression and anxiety. He has for me. Shalom.

[@MrsLee-ff2ht]

@Stephen Christian Prayers and Blessings to you! 🙏🏾

[@carmenmunoz3675]

Stephen so did I, and it was SEVERE. I WENT to bed, and awakened every morning to depression. Then I found out just what it was. I was developing ulcers on top of that. I didn't think that any doctor could help me. They couldn't. I needed the power of God through Jesus Name. There's POWER in that NAME. POWER TO BE FREE FROM HARASSING SPIRIT OF INSANITY. THAT'S WHAT WAS AT THE ROOT CONDITION. THE ROOT. WHEN I CALLED ON JESUS THAT WAS IT. THE BEGINNING OF HELP. COMPLETE TOTAL HELP. NO PILLS PRAISE GOD. PEACE, PEACE, AT LAAAST PEACE.

[@geraldsomeone7675]

Stephen Christian, be careful of the prescribed medications...the "side-effects" ARE the effects!!! 🌹

[@karenwhite1619]

One of the Greatest Gospel Legend. We love you...He has touched our life's tremendously in his 🎶 🎶 music.🙏🙏🙏

[@COCOAKA1985]

Love you Mr. Smallwood. Thank you for your transparency and vulnerability. I pray that God will continue to bless and keep you!!!!

[@myimperfectdiary890]

As a black man In the South I can relate to everything he is saying about mental health.

[@MsLH208]

He is a musical Legend and a composer of art God bless him

[@moniquewrites9046]

Honor him while he’s a live. I need to see him in more shows secular and sacred.

[@dchild]

Felicia Moniq secular and sacred... what?

[@monique4540]

Another Monique!

[@dreasheart5098]

Such a blessing to see his transparency and honesty. Love his music.

[@dazzarg5]

Amazing to know that he was going through all that while ministering everywhere. You never know what someone is going through!

[@ShyeNYC]

The songs "I Love The Lord", He Won't Leave You" and "You Did It All" ministers to me daily! God bless him...I'm so glad he's better! looking forward to reading the book.

[@racqueenus]

He was such a handsome baby and young boy.

[@ditame6366]

That baby picture was 😍

[@ladennayoung2939]

He is still handsome.

[@racqueenus]

@@ladennayoung2939 Facts

[@nickymills2494]

Bless him father ... a truly anointed one ... honesty is the most powerful testimony there is 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🎶🎶🎶... thank you for the music sir Richard... you are a gifted vessel ! Praise God !

[@walenawellness6449]

Praise God✝️🛐🛐🛐🛐🛐❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾I thank Mr.Smallwood for sharing his journey....I haven't been to my church in 2 months because I was battling depression!!!! But I THANK God I'm SET FREE!!!!! I went to a classmate funeral yesterday... tomorrow ain't promise!!!! We got to surrender and find JOY! BE GREATFUL,BE THANKFUL,BE HAPPY,LOVE AGAIN AND BE BLESSED MY FRIENDS!!! Someone loves you and his name is Jesus ✝️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾♥️

[@joannastanczyk853]

Mr.Smallwood we love You and thank You for all of extremely beautiful gospel songs known all over the World. Greetings from Sienna Gospel Choir from Poland🇵🇱

[@MUSIQMAN43]

I love Richard Smallwood’s music ministry. It has blessed millions. I pray for his healing in the name of Jesus. Amen.

[@ISayToMyself]

I wish we could trust the body of Christ to confide in them. It’s sad that Dr. Smallwood had to suffer alone. Praise God that he finally reached out.

[@BenIsFiguringitOut]

So true! It's one of the biggest black marks on the body of Christ imo....SMH!

[@shaewhitfield6870]

richard smallwood saved my soul with his music..healing...hebrews 11, psalms 8, all of his works...thank God for his works

[@CoachHC]

A blessing for Richard Smallwood used his platform to talk about Mental Health. It’s real and I be been working in the field for over 13years and had to deal with it in my own family. Love Total Praise, Blessings to you for sharing

[@barbarastarks2905]

I’m so happy that you’re talking about it because people don’t want to believe that it’s real and the church need to listen Up on this one

[@tandt7694]

Praise God for giving Smallwood strength to get his story out there. It's so needed, especially in the black churchgoing community.

[@kmac729]

Thank you so much for this. God will always send you what you need exactly when you need it!🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@kimgray4154]

Amen

[@claudegunn243]

Thank you so much, Brother Smallwood, for your transparency concerning this serious health issue. Every family deals with the pain of mental illness at some level, every family. But when it comes to getting professional help, we in the black community have been late to the party. May God continue to use you to set the "mental captives" free.

[@timthomas598]

Bless to see him!

[@CherryJ2911]

I love his song “ we magnify Your Name “ Isaiah 61:1-3 . Depression is a spirit. Praise God that He has given us Garment of Praise for the spirit of heaviness 💜

[@michaeltrotter3701]

Just want to add prayed for my wife sister having issues with sleeplessness and dying all the time GOD set her free threw the power of prayer and hasn't had any occurrences since but this has come threw much prayer and fasting like CHRIST study the four gospels and acts it's time for the church to get back to principal be blessed

[@carmenmunoz3675]

Amen...the work of Christ. He said we would do greater WORKS THAN HE. DID HE LIE ? HE HAD THE POWER TO RUN OFF A LEGION OF DEMON AND SET A MANIAC FREE. HE'S STILL THE SAME SAVIOR. HE HAS THE SAME POWERFUL NAME. THE SAME POWERFUL FATHER. THE SAME LIGHTNING FAST HOLY GHOST.

[@eileenmiller7522]

The best person you could’ve talked to is God! He blessed Mr. Smallwood with such a gift. He writes some special songs! Total Praise, OMG!!! Center of My Joy, WOW! Such a blessing!❤️

[@michaeltrotter3701]

Medicine treats God heals

[@terrygreen3553]

SAY THAT....

[@grammyj17988]

Michael Trotter ~ well said👍🏿 gonna remember/use that

[@aprilhurd8677]

For a group of people.. Who always screaming predjuice....why can you honor black history ..butnot say you'll honor one color over another.. If we sad white history.. You scream you'll prefjuice. But you want black history... Honor... That's fake.. And one sided.. So why can't whites honor there history... And just be proud.. Like you'll unit your month...... Very hypocrital... .

[@canuhandleit06]

@@aprilhurd8677 white people in America were not oppressed at the level as African Americas...so it's necessary for us to celebrate our history and overcoming obstacles of oppression and segregation. We couldn't even drink out of the same water fountains as whites, less than 50 years ago. So that's the big difference 😉. You may never understand or relate, but we need a month (at least) to celebrate our history and culture and how we overcame slavery!

[@sherrisolomon8673]

@@aprilhurd8677 You have white history all day every day by default because America was designed for White people by default. The rest of us have to get in where we fit in. Black people only got the rights we have if we were willing to sacrifice our lives to fight the system for them and even then many in our community had to make deals with the devil to keep them.

[@c.farmer2918]

I love and respect Richard Smallwood for having the courage to do this. So needed. Blessings to you, Sir💖

[@jaemoyo1867]

Greatest gospel composer I have ever had the pleasure of listening to.

[@nateoz839]

Great interview, so many people are dealing with mental issues and are afraid to open up face them. Good to hear a well known Christian artist say that he prayed and got needed help!!

[@SuperSlindz]

I thank God everyday for Richard Smallwood and Total Praise...🙌🙌🙌

[@jalstonmedia9437]

Rev. Dr. Richard Smallwood, you are AWESOME! TOTAL PRAISE is AWESOME! May God continue to supernaturally bless you as you minister musically & socially/psychologically to others.👊😃🎹🎶 READ THE BOOK & BE BLESSED!!👏👏👏

[@barbaraperry2364]

Wow! I never would have guessed,his songs/voice is so inspirational, especially, "IN THE SHELTER" I really connection with God through that song. Richard, you are good looking, extremely talented and a Christian, cling to the positive. I am glad you got help. I will be looking for the book!

[@DruFall]

I love you Mr. Richard smallwood❤

[@LetGodRestoreU]

Thank you Richard Smallwood for being so honest and transparent about your struggle. This video, along with your book, will help a lot of people get back on their feet.

[@ministersd]

Dr. Richard Smallwood has opened doors for other black people to admit about the mental illnesses they suffer with. His music is second to none. TOTAL PRAISE to the one who has supplied us with doctors to help us.

[@trippettfamily4686]

So awesome! Love his transparency!

[@valenciamiles1083]

Don't be silent about our human frailties. Thank you for your open ness and most of all, your blessed music.

[@motherjean2920]

And the TRUTH will set us free. It's sad to think about how many more of the gospel artists are in torment and scarred to tell anyone because of the fear of judgement but y'all the Word says why fear those who only have power to destroy the flesh when we ought to be fearing THE ONE who not only can destroy the body but HE can destroy the soul too!!! I pray that others will be encouraged by his testimony and they too will allow God to fully free them. Thank u for sharing this!

[@mishonwhite111]

I love you so much Richard Smallwood you have no idea how much you are loved by people, your music blesses my soul on a deep level, I'm praying for you and God bless you 🙏

[@highlyblessedandhighlyfavo7437]

Wow what a testimony it helps me and others ladies are going through the same thing on the panel but cant talk about yet.

[@alenashelbia6604]

This is so liberating to know that a prominent gospel figure is being transparent about a "long-time" issue that has plagued the African American community and church. I thank you Richard for sharing your truth and providing a way to have the "church" look at issues affecting the Christian world. We need "total health" to be able to give "total praise!" Thanks Sister Circle for airing this segment. I just wrote a scholarly paper on treating mental illness in the minority community and this segment helps validates my explanations and support some of the solutions offered.

[@michaeltrotter3701]

Amen GOD IS ALL POWERFUL BE BLESSED

[@assatanoir86]

I understand Mr. Richard Smallwood I've been battling depression and anxiety is a helluva battle

[@ladennayoung2939]

Total praise is one of my favorite songs.

[@krober147]

Richard Smallwood is an amazing Musician and man of God. Coming out abt mental illness issues will help even more especially in the African American Church/community.

[@lovecmh62]

Thank God! He looks Amazing! One of my favorite singers.

[@TJ-gt1zz]

He is absolutely correct we have been told our whole lives to just pray your way out of this. I am so glad that I had a Mother who always told us, there is nothing wrong with going to therapy. I have God and a therapist. ☝🏾

[@tanyarivers5527]

Blessings upon Blessings to you Min. Smallood.

[@jessicajohnson6785]

Wow, such a great interview! Thank you Mr. Smallwood for your honesty and transparency!! God bless you

[@sheilaclark-coleman8968]

I’ve loved his ministry for almost 40 years. His music has blessed me on many occasions, thank God for his transparency.

[@ChosenJudaHiTess_TheShemiTess]

W😭W.....He Spoke Pure TRUTH❣️ Yet, We're Still Used By TMH Even w/Our Depression & Anxiety❣️

[@queendomnation]

I met him once. He came to our church, shook my hand and signed a cassette tape for me. He was really nice, I’ll never forget that day.

[@nicoleandcamille]

I've always admired Richard Smallwood for his musical expertise but I admire him even more now knowing of his struggles and his courage to write his book to share with others. It is even more imperative that someone of his Gospel music caliber to show their human side to show we ALL suffer from something, yet the strength of God keeps him and allowed him to write the most beautiful gospel songs every written. His catalogue of music is off-the-charts. Thank you for sharing because I suffer as well and attempted suicide twice, BUT GOD!!

[@angelbarrett4477]

What courage!! Thanks Bro Smallwood. Your testimony will help a lot of people be honest with themselves and get the help they need. God bless you.

[@mcpheejesus5945]

He's right about churches needing to address mental health issues and assist folks who need deliverance and help. Christ is the healer of all issues: mind, body, and spirit, the total man. There are mentally ill folks in the Bible that Jesus took the time to minister to. He was always moved with compassion, no matter the need; He healed then and still does now. On another note, who is the beautiful co-host on the far left (in Selena's usual seat)? I really enjoyed what she shared, as well as her delivery. She'd make a superb permanent addition to Sister Circle. God bless and keep you, Bro. Smallwood! Thanks for being transparent and honest about your situation.

[@sisfayfay]

Thank you so much for helping us as christians know and realize mental heath sickness is real. This is a sickness of the flesh. Jesus died for our soul. This body will go back to dust. Bless you Bro Smallwood.

[@vshaver11]

Love Richard he's God's gift to us. I'm glad he got the help he needed.

[@can_you_guess_my_new_username]

Richard Smallwood is being transparent... his songs were birthed from somewhere

[@harriettubman6641]

Thank God for his truth and his testimony.

[@lisahalliburgh4935]

Wow I am so glad he was able to get the help he needed and continued prayers for his healing . I love him and would have been totally devastated had something terrible had happened to him🙏🏾

[@cdjblue52]

Thank you Dr. Smallwood for sharing.

[@thedeliveranceintercessorp8150]

God bless this Man of God for telling his story! The body of Christ need to address mental health. I’m looking forward to reading this book!!

[@LRamey]

Very impactful very transparent very liberating #thank You Lord for your strength 💕💕💕💕💕💕🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@KendellLenice]

Glad he’s now free! Where did Trina go?

[@dainnasinclair1724]

Why am I in tears. Thank you for your testimony!

[@ThatCrazyAuntie]

Glory be to God for having Mr Smallwood on I've gotta get the book you think you are battling this demon alone and you are not The devil is a liar this disease makes you want to check out a life day to day you truly wear two masks thanks for this segment blessings to you all and Mr. Smallwood

[@ckbmusik]

This is SOOOOO valuable. Thanks to you all.

[@JustBrewing]

This was an powerful and impactful interview. God bless you Richard for not giving up!!!! Just one powerful testimony like this has the power to prevent someone who’s contemplating suicide to change their mind and get help, as well as pray! This message will bless the masses. Hallelujah!

[@hope_revjfgsmith7410]

I am grateful he is telling his story! When will we acknowledge that medicine is God’s domain too! I thank Him for the medical knowledge He has given to man!

[@dg3017]

Thank you for talking about it. Alot of people are experiencing this.

[@makeHimknown3]

Thank you for your Courage and Encouragement sir. Thank you for sharing your gifts and your scars

[@neetrab]

Oh wow! I love this video. Thank you Richard for sharing your story!! Always love(d) his music!

[@emmetthouse5600]

Thx you for sharing your gift with everyone and for your realness mr Richard smallwood 💯♥️

[@LaToya_C.]

Much needed conversation in our community! We need to have more of these! ❤❤

[@getyourkicks]

Thank you Bro Richard .. .Oh and me too ... The pastor of a church ..

[@darrylthornton5377]

May God continue to bless you for your courage and insight in dealing with this issue! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@JustBrewing]

This was an awesome interview. God bless you Richard for not giving up!!!! This message will bless the masses. Hallelujah!

[@reestillbloom]

I love Glorify the Lord....gets me going everytime.

[@PinkElephantTV1]

I love his Music so much and I am so glad to have seen this Interview. When ppl we admire speak about their struggles it helps us all. I could see before that he had anxiety when he was conducting his beautiful music. Anyway, I am impressed by him throughout.

[@ladennayoung2939]

God bless him for sharing his testimony.

[@flowerbirds2961]

BELIEVE ME!!! GOD GOT HIS CHILDREN SAFE 💯♥️♥️♥️

[@1blairt]

Just checking out the neighborhood and found your channel. You girls are something else! Thanks for interviewing the great Dr. Smallwood and his courageous testimony on healing and dealing. Thank you so much. A big GBY to all. Better--Stronger--Higher--and JOY!

[@DSmith-xv4vv]

Wow didn't know his story was so similar to mine..We think people who are performers, especially gospel singers who sing songs that bring us so much joy or help us purge with emotions are imortals or are not human with their own trials and tribulations... His song """ TOTAL PRAISE "" Is a masterpiece ,,,, I had my two neice's sing it at my father's funeral. Thank God he kept his angels around him and brought him back. Because after u make that stand for Christ , depression goes with demons trying to attack you when your spiritual strength is down or you've missed a lot of church....

[@theoasissanctuary9]

I am so thankful he is speaking out about his mental health struggles and I wonder how much of this is connected to an internal struggle with self acceptance. The black church has made it very difficult for people to be who they are...all of who we are....we are built to mask our real thoughts about self, sexuality, and spirituality. It's a true dichotomy that's killing many particularly in the black church.

[@teannaabraham9090]

We love you Richard ❤❤❤ #forreal

[@crystalclearmedia3554]

Another Iconic giant sharing the truth about faith and metal Illness

[@mznxun4261]

Hard topic to discuss. Sometimes it difficult to ask the personal questions. Great Job ladies. Keep raising awareness on mental health treatment

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Jesus said, some things only come by *prayer & fasting.* Whenever we pray, we are to pray in the name of Jesus, and believe that we already have it, and it *will* be done.

[@itspossible3381]

StrongnBeautiful He also said: “There is safety in the multitude of counsel...”. “In the world you will have trouble...but I have overcome the world.” It takes a LOT for a believer to share their vulnerabilities to the world, to redirect them back to something that they have already done further stigmatizes mental health challenges. It’s good to know that he feels he has found both support & help in therapy and medication supports. I do believe that Christ is The Wonderful Counselor, but He also created & anointed counselors as well.

[@purposedpatience6597]

Fay H amen!!! You are speaking wisdom from the holy spirit🙏🏽🙌🏽💯❤️

[@Followerof_YAH]

Yes I agree Strongnbeautiful , fasting and prayer is what is needed to break demonic oppression. The disciples could not cast out the demon because of it. Counseling is good and yes is a great resource, but does not apply for demonic strongholds. We wrestle not against flesh and blood but against spiritual wickedness. Only spiritual weapons can defeat spiritual battles.

[@aprylholloway4559]

@@Followerof_YAH i agree. So many times the Drs solution is medication which only masks the symptoms but dont get to the root problem . And alot of times is triggered through "feelings". The medical society says its a disease and sometimes people do have chemical imbalances but alot of times it's triggered by feelings. When you ask what happens when you get depressed they start off well i just "feel " this and feel that.

[@chayilc149]

It’s some things going on now that Jesus or any of the Apostles was not dealing with... you got A.I. stuff going on today synthetic, computers and stuff that is unheard of... never stop praying never stop fasting never stop getting help until you are free...Dan Duval Bride Ministries deal with those issues that run deep that give the enemy a legal right to do things. They have a website and KZbin that’s very helpful, it has help to shed light and help me deal with some deep rooted issues as well. Thank GOD for him speaking out, thank GOD for this interview, Richard Smallwood is one of my favorite gospel ministers.❤️

[@gcbwoods]

Thank you soooooo much for this review.

[@bresnaturallife7778]

Awesome! Mental illness awareness!

[@assatanoir86]

I love that song

[@jermainereed9143]

I'm glad to see church folks starting to be honest about their severe mental illness issues. Long overdue, thanks Richard.

[@mammogram9]

Even God dealt with sin in the garden. Jesus asked the man by the pool of Bethseda " Do you want to be heal?' God dealt with sin head on. He never dismissed or avoided it. We as Christians have been taught to cover up our sins, and what I mean by that is; if i'm going thru something that is a sin issue, then I'm to act as though i'm blessed and highly favored while i'm going thru depression (sin), anxiety (sin), fear (sin), sexuality misconceptions (sin) etc. Let's call it what it is and face it and get the help that is needed. I don't know about anyone else on this page, but I am tired of covering up suffering and pretending everything is BLESSED when it is not. If God knows what I am going thru then why should I hide in shame and condemnation? We as Christians need to rise up scream from the mountaintop and begin to walk towards, walk out and be free from our hidden shame! ..... I'm about to cry.. I feel the tears welling up and I am tired.

[@billiemason4466]

mammogram9 you preaching!!!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@billiemason4466]

mammogram9 you have a gift the anointing is priceless!

[@Live2Live1]

Agree, the struggle is very real, even for a born again Christian!

[@shunnguyborne4517]

MAMMOGRAM...So glad that God allows us to not compete with HIM and HE accepts our humanity and allows our "sins", as you have labeled them, of anxiety, depression, fear, and sexual misconceptions to be presented to HIM. I hope there does exist HIS grace for those who are in dangerous situations (like abused children) to be humane in their fears, anxiety, and depressed moods. You've given quite a blanket statement for common human emotions. Not all of your listing represents "sin". But I really applaud your stamina.

[@walenawellness6449]

Hang in there!!!! I completely agree!!!! I battle with depression but I'm so happy to say I've surrender all NOW!!!!!! LETTING GO AND LETTING GOD WORK IT OUT✝️🛐❤️🙏🏾

[@margotmaines7427]

book ordered this a.m. ~ Bless God!

[@ChosenJudaHiTess_TheShemiTess]

*W😭W, Richard Spoke Pure TRUTH❣️ Yet, We're Still Used By TMH GOD Even w/Our Depression & Anxiety Like Our MESSIAH WHO SWEAT🩸, PROPHET JEREMIAH ie THE WEEPING PROPHET❣️*