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We offer a multimedia approach to addressing mental health disparities, yet presented creatively with a touch of art therapy. And like the big cats, we encourage you to unleash your power and live your truth.
Featured Articles
Expectations: An Essay on API Mental Health – Part 1
Cultural and Familial Expectations - The topic of mental health is rarely brought up among Asian and Pacific Islander (API) groups. There are various factors that discourage the discussion of mental health in these communities—ones that are driven by cultural and...
ACEs, Trauma, and EMDR: My Journey – Part 1
People have often said that our eyes are the windows to the soul. In my case, my brown eyes were the keys to relief from the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), anxiety, and episodic depression that, over the decades, I had become quite good at masking....
A Traumatic Event by Justin Martinez- Part 1
It was a beautiful day in the Martinez home. My father and I were setting up our stereo equipment in the living room. We enjoyed bonding over our favorite music and playing air instruments. My father was a drummer, and I loved playing electric guitar with a...
Stress and Social Media – An Unlikely Partnership
Twice during a recent workday, I found myself discussing The Social Dilemma, an excellent Netflix docu drama. Both Justin Martinez, Brother Be Well Youth Advocate and Content Contributor, and Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses...
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Featured Podcasts
Distract the Distractions
Join our host, Justin Martinez, for an uplifting youth chat on: Distract the Distractions. This broadcast is supported by BBW Clinical Advisor, Dr. Michael Houston.
Positive Mental Momentum
Join Brother Be Well host, Justin Martinez, for an uplifting youth chat on: Positive Mental Momentum. This broadcast is supported by BBW Clinical Advisor, Dr. Michael Houston.
Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Join our Content Director, Michael P Coleman, for a conversation on: Chronic Pain and Mental Health. This broadcast is supported by BBW Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, MFT, and Carter Todd, RN, President, Capitol City Black Nurses Association. [buzzsprout...
Choose Your Peers Wisely
Join our host, Justin Martinez, for an inspiring youth chat on: Choose Your Peers Wisely. This broadcast is supported by BBW Clinical Advisor, Dr. Michael Houston.
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Featured Videos
Acts of Kindness
A message from Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Carter Todd, RN, President, Capitol City Black Nurses Association.
Positive Self-Talk/ Mirror-Talk – Part 1
Join our host, Justin Martinez, for an inspiring youth chat on: Positive Self-Talk/ Mirror Talk. This broadcast is supported by BBW Clinical Advisor, Dr. Michael Houston. [yotuwp...
Trauma: Its Toll on the Body – Part 1
A discussion on trauma and its toll on the body with BBW Content Director, Michael P Coleman; Host/ Youth Advocate, Justin Martinez; BBW Clinical Advisor, Dr. Michael Houston; CCBNA Member, Esther Muriithi, RN; and Trauma and Healing Advocate/ Trainer, Henry Ortiz....
Homeless Youth and Mental Health – Part 1
Join BBW Content Director, Michael P Coleman, for a conversation on: Homeless Youth and Mental Health. This broadcast is supported by BBW Healthcare Advisor, and Secretary, Capitol City Black Nurses Association, Aron King, RN; BBW Clinical Advisor, and Integrated...
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Featured Virtual Reality
Mushroom Forest
A virtual reality experience with artist Lisa Padilla, designed to creatively soothe and heal.
Cattails at Night
Take a moment to chill and venture into the blue night with virtual reality artist Lisa Padilla.
Lightbeat
A virtual reality experience with artist Lisa Padilla, designed to creatively soothe and heal.
Mystical Forest
A virtual reality experience with artist Lisa Padilla, designed to creatively soothe and heal.