Ep. 41. Depression & Suicide Shedding Light in the Darkness

Talking Off The Couch podcast focuses on mental health and mental wellness within the community of color. Tatiana Smith who is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, Texas decided that it is time to shed light and break stigmas about mental health/wellness in the communities of color. This podcast is a voice for the mental health community as well as the average person. Talking Off The Couch will make you feel Ok about not being Ok. This week's episode I speak with my guest Mental Health Advocate T-Kea Blackman. T-Kea shares her story about suicide, depression diagnosis, hospitalization, and why she wants to be a voice for mental health. We also speak on the church and lack of support. T-Kea wants to educate and help bridge the gap of mental health. T-Kea Blackman is a mental health advocate, speaker and writer who lives by the Toni Payne quote, "I rather be living my truth happily than living a lie miserably." She is the creator and host of the Fireflies Unite Podcast, a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing light into darkness (just like the fireflies) by sharing the stories of individuals thriving with mental illness within communities of color despite the disadvantages and racism that negatively impact their mental health. T-Kea's articles have been published on The Mighty, Urban Faith, Blavity, and 21 Ninety. Making a digital footprint, her articles have garnered over 50,000 views and encouraged individuals to seek treatment. To follow T-Kea's journey and listen to her podcast, visit and connect with her @firefliespod on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Where you can find T-Kea Blackman: Web: Facebook: @firefliespod Instagram: @firefliespod Twitter: @firefliespod Resources and Books Mentioned: NAMI Podcast hashtag and Email: info@talkingoffthecouch.com Facebook-Talking off the Couch Podcast Facebook Group-Talking Off The Couch Village Instagram-talkingoffthecouch Twitter- podcasttotc If you are interested in working with Tatiana as a therapist you can find out more about her services at If you have questions or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities, email us at: talkingoffthecouch@gmail.com Make sure to also visit our website at ​

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Ep. 41. Depression & Suicide Shedding Light in the Darkness is an episode from Talking Off The Couch with Tatiana Smith, M.A., LPC-S, Mental Health and Wellness Counseling, Personal Development, Psychology by Tatiana Smith, M.A..

This episode is 01:04:10 long.

This episode was published on Aug 9, 2018.

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