Band of Brothers Mental Health Podcast
Why the podcast exists. According to a survey by the Trevor Project, 60% of young Black transmasculine folks considered suicide; and according to the Williams Institute, 45% of Black transmen also considered suicide.
Band of Brothers Mental Health Podcast
Podcast Intro
Welcome
SPEAKER_00:to the Band of Brothers Mental Health Podcast, where the focus is Black trans masc and trans men mental health and well-being and Black trans joy. The podcast will be a mix of solo episodes focused on improving mental health and well-being, interviews with Black trans mascots and trans men sharing their mental health journey, the tips for improving mental health and current mental health struggle, and with other mental health professionals and therapists training in gender-affirming mental health care. I started this podcast because 60% of young Black trans mascots considered suicide according to a research study by the Trevor Project. And 45% of Black trans men consider suicide, according to a study conducted by the Williams Institute. When I'm questioned or receive pushback for focusing on just Black trans men, I cite these two statistics. The podcast will also talk about the importance of creating a Band of Brothers peer support group to foster mental health and well-being through social support for Black trans men and what that would look like. So join me in bettering our collective mental health and well-being as Black trans men. The podcast encourages getting gender-affirming professional mental health care from a licensed gender-affirming mental health therapist and participating in peer support groups like Band of Brothers. The podcast does not provide mental health care nor diagnosis. The podcast does not condone ostracizing or isolating those who are diagnosed and or suffer from any form of mental health conditions. The podcast strives to be a safe and healing space. The podcast is educational and provides tips and resources to improve mental health and wellness. The topics the podcast covers may be triggering. Therefore, listen at your own discretion. If you are suicidal or suffering from suicidal ideation, You can call Trans Lifeline 877-565-8860, Blackline 800-604-5841. You can text Thrive Lifeline at 313-662-8209 or the Travel Project 866 or 887396.
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