Black Women's Health Imperatitve Tackle Depression:Find a Therapist That’s Right for You!

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One out of five Black women suffers from depression.

Last month, Byllye and Ngina led a thought-provoking discussion on Black women and depression. This month, they are bringing you expert advice on how to find the right therapist.

With the insight, passion and wisdom that have won them a loyal following on BlogTalkRadio, Byllye and Ngina will shed light on an issue not often discussed - Black women and depression.

Terrie Williams will unveil the truth about the faces of depression - helplessness, dissatisfaction, illness, loss, addiction and anger - and offer strategies for tough times and exercises for recovery, as well as answer your questions.

Listen to Cheryl’s Advice on First Wednesday: Conversation with Byllye and Ngina Wednesday, June 2, 2 p.m.

Cheryl will provide unique insight into an issue rarely discussed among Black women - seeking professional help for the emotional and mental health challenges that many of us are facing.Cheryl will take your questions live on the radio or via e-mail. Call 646-381-4662 with your questions beginning at 2 p.m. EST or submit them prior to the show at

http://asktheexpert@blackwomenshealth.org

Stay in touch with Black Women's Health Imperative at http://blackwomenshealth.org

Cheryl Chisholm, is a licensed therapist and director of the Imperative-produced documentary, "On Becoming a Woman: Mothers and Daughters Talking Together a few links to flim provided below:

http://www.wmm.com/filmcatalog/pages/c124.shtml

http://www.movierevie.ws/movies/1030675/On-Becoming-a-Woman-Mothers-and-Daughters-Talking-Together.html

Freedom For Survivors of Sexual Abuse:Forum

Received this in a email and thought someone can benefit from this. I also looked up a few websites with their links provided below:

http://www.tamarsvoice.org/
http://www.snap-network.net/
http://hopeforsurvivors.org/

Outreach for clergy sexual abuse victims, their families and loved ones.

Saturday May 2,2009 @12:15 p.m. St.Francis Convent 116 8th Ave. SE, Little Falls, MN 56345

Minnesota men who were sexually abused as children openly discuss their injuries and steps to recovery, survivors of clergy sex abuse and male victims of incest will discuss the following:

• decades long history and understandings of the Catholic Crosier Religious Order
• sexual abuse of area boys and the negative impact of the abuse on area families.
• the battles of stepping out of the shadows of silence of childhood rape and victimization
• the long-term ramifications of the abuse on the men, their families and loved ones.

The forum includes: a written questions and answer session (written questions are to insure anonymity)
sharing of survivor stories resources from area child advocacy centers and agencies established area support groups

*A private and confidential SNAP Survivor Support Group will follow the public presentation.

Listed below are just some of the reasons you should attend or take a loved one. Equally important, when left unchecked or talked about it will continue to affect our community, your personal environment. Please help spread the word about this!

Childhood sexual abuse is associated with a greater risk of: Suicide; Alcoholism; Drug abuse; Re-victimization; Unintended pregnancy; Eating disorders; Self-mutilation; Depression; Insomnia; Seductive behaviors, Prostitution; Confusion of sexuality and nurturing behavior; Relationship problems; Sexually transmitted disease; Identity disturbances; and Involvement in physically abusive relationships as adults.

Need more information?

contact any of the following or check http://www.snap-network.net/ website for updates.

Bob Schwiderski from Wayzata, MN SNAP Director, 952-471-3422, skibrs@mchsi.com

Craig Martin from St. Cloud, CMSAC, Male Services Coordinator, 320-251-4357

Julie Kapsch from Little Falls, Hands of Hope, Sexual Assault Services Coordinator, 320-632-1657