Black Mental Health Matters | Phillip J. Roundtree | TEDxWilmington

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024
  • What is “Black Mental Health” and why does it “Matter”? Hear Phillip’s journey of trauma, resilience, and advocacy as he gives an impassioned talk discussing the impact of trauma on black identity, and black wellness, and why America’s current conversation on mental health is inadequate.
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    Phillip J. Roundtree, MSW, MS is the Founder of Quadefy LLC, an organization dedicated to providing empowerment services to enhance the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual strength of an individual, team, and/or business.
    He is a staunch advocate of destigmatizing mental health, by promoting total wellness, amongst marginalized and often underrepresented communities. His transparency, as it relates to his personal journey in coping with depression and anxiety, gives a face, voice, and hope to those who’ve yet to recognize their emotional and cognitive strength. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @THERSC216
    @THERSC216 5 років тому +237

    I am a brother who takes medication and I go to counselling. I have had my ups and downs but I fight everyday to get myself together. I loved this talk.

    • @Babyfacedblackjesus
      @Babyfacedblackjesus 4 роки тому

      Medication is poison and you know it

    • @murozman
      @murozman 4 роки тому +3

      @@Babyfacedblackjesus Better than being dead.

    • @Babyfacedblackjesus
      @Babyfacedblackjesus 4 роки тому

      @@murozman dead from overdosing on poisonous meds? Yea i feel that. Its no secret that psych meds make you more suicidal and aggressive.

    • @murozman
      @murozman 4 роки тому +3

      @@Babyfacedblackjesus This being based on what empirical evidence exactly?

    • @anthonyvaughan6470
      @anthonyvaughan6470 4 роки тому +3

      BIG UP RESPECT !!!

  • @comfortlord4070
    @comfortlord4070 5 років тому +169

    yall see the crowd in this he's so brave for this speech thats amazing! RESPECT!

    • @Layllen
      @Layllen 5 років тому +6

      I totally agree!

    • @ronhatton2640
      @ronhatton2640 9 місяців тому

      Always talk your talk...be fearless

  • @Collierslife1
    @Collierslife1 5 років тому +112

    This is why I am a therapist. Inspirational speech!

    • @Collierslife1
      @Collierslife1 3 роки тому

      @@fernandoherrera1286 What do you mean?

    • @ThatMexiAlex
      @ThatMexiAlex 3 роки тому +3

      I’m Mexican American I want to help my people the same way! Huge respect towards your cause

  • @jaybrick8973
    @jaybrick8973 5 років тому +99

    They just diagnosed my brother with schizophrenia and I struggle with anxiety and depression not easy

    • @reb0rntrizz
      @reb0rntrizz 5 років тому +4

      truthseeker89 for life 💪🏾✊🏾your brother and you are strong

    • @howtodoit4204
      @howtodoit4204 4 роки тому +1

      Bro as a Muslims we believe schizophrenia is caused by jinn who possess people, you can watch videos of people being removed from the jinn, search “abu nader jinn”

    • @zenobalynel
      @zenobalynel 4 роки тому

      Hang in there!

    • @lashantarolle1754
      @lashantarolle1754 2 роки тому

      You're not alone

  • @gennadirivera3464
    @gennadirivera3464 5 років тому +94

    This need more VIEWS!!!!!

    • @Layllen
      @Layllen 5 років тому +1

      Gennadi Rivera yes yes I totally agree

    • @darakemp2402
      @darakemp2402 4 роки тому

      So true

    • @Hamlett
      @Hamlett 4 роки тому

      Agreed!!!

  • @BrianBranch1968
    @BrianBranch1968 5 років тому +67

    Brother, THANK YOU for sharing this. You never know who is going through whatever it is that hinders them from reaching their full potential.

  • @khalid8271
    @khalid8271 4 роки тому +23

    Yo bro I’ve been diagnosed with Autism. I’m going through depression and anxiety. Everyday I wake up with pain in my heart. Never had an easy childhood due to my autism and family issues. Had to grow up really fast with all the issues I’ve been born with. I was told to be a man when I needed love. It’s ironic now that I can’t feel love and don’t give out love. Pain in my soul. Pain in my mind. Pain in my heart. For all the people suffering from mental health I wish you lot the best and don’t give up. I’m gonna go follow that advice too.

    • @giantopinionsports6119
      @giantopinionsports6119 4 роки тому

      Thank you for your comment. You can read and write and feel love. Being autistic that seems rare. I feel like you have a silver lining. You seem to have a good heart, good luck in life.

  • @brittanycombs6130
    @brittanycombs6130 3 роки тому +17

    Learning history is traumatic alone. It was like learning about horror.

  • @MartellThaCool
    @MartellThaCool 5 років тому +40

    Mad respect for this brother

    • @MartellThaCool
      @MartellThaCool 5 років тому +1

      @@phil_roundtree why thank you, good man

  • @kccrowleyii9596
    @kccrowleyii9596 5 років тому +64

    STRONG PRESENTATION KING! ✊🏿

    • @Layllen
      @Layllen 5 років тому +3

      KC Crowley II facts🙌🏾

  • @arlenbeyer5534
    @arlenbeyer5534 5 років тому +37

    I saw this live and it was so moving I was on the verge of tears

  • @AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24
    @AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24 5 років тому +45

    Im a LICENSED MASTER SOCIAL WORKER TOO!!! GREAT JOB MY BROTHA!!!
    EDIT: I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (as of 3 mth ago)

  • @jasonmartinalaska
    @jasonmartinalaska 6 років тому +56

    Awesome talk! Thank you for your bravery and for sharing your story.

  • @bre5525
    @bre5525 5 років тому +10

    the fact that he mentioned x genuinely. rocks with him🤞🏾

  • @AlexisMaria
    @AlexisMaria 5 років тому +40

    Why doesn't this have more views?

  • @misslilly6458
    @misslilly6458 2 місяці тому

    I am moved to tears .... thank you for this speech and bring so real ... this is why my major is Psychology in mental health

  • @dameharris3763
    @dameharris3763 5 років тому +28

    Thank you for the experience and vulnerability my brother. Peace be the journey! I will share this message. 🏆👊

  • @frostkid08
    @frostkid08 3 роки тому +5

    He didn't have to say anything, I teared up...

  • @Layllen
    @Layllen 5 років тому +27

    This is so powerful and much needed. I love the bravery and vulnerability. We need more of this . Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @bubbasmith7807
    @bubbasmith7807 5 років тому +35

    real talk, I suffer from mental illness and I'm on meds, divorced unemployed. I feel terrible

    • @ichizuko
      @ichizuko 5 років тому +6

      Don’t give up. God can help you move from that point to peace - just talk to God.

    • @bubbasmith7807
      @bubbasmith7807 5 років тому +4

      I'm trying

    • @bubbasmith7807
      @bubbasmith7807 5 років тому +6

      I'm taking meds and seeing psychiatrists

    • @bubbasmith7807
      @bubbasmith7807 5 років тому +1

      I hear you

    • @carlamcmullen1
      @carlamcmullen1 5 років тому +4

      Bubba if it matters to you, it matters to God ..I once heard a wise minister say. It helped to changed my perception to one of expectating!

  • @lunadabaybrandon
    @lunadabaybrandon 2 роки тому +4

    Ive been dealing with depression for 6 and a half years, and the COVID pandemic made it sooo much worse!! I didn’t realize how much I needed help until recently. It took a lot of nerve, convincing, and tussling to get the help that I needed to change myself. I am now a brother who is on treatment, takes medication daily, and goes to see a psychologist. I have my issues, I had my highs and lows throughout my life, and to this VERY DAY, I still fight for my mental health, and move one step closer to getting myself together.

  • @wellbodisalone
    @wellbodisalone Рік тому +1

    This speech is so powerful! As health professionals, we must raise awareness and break the stigmas surrounding mental health.

  • @trackstar5915
    @trackstar5915 6 років тому +23

    Thank you for your bravery ❤️

  • @proudgorilla2808
    @proudgorilla2808 8 місяців тому +1

    It's coming to light slowly for many of us. Alot of us don't even realize it for years. I will say from a personal standpoint, I too am in therapy and it was the best decision I made in my life. My wife and kids are so happy, and my life went to a level I thought was not possible at times. If your out there and you come across this message and your contemplating getting treatment please know it's worth it as long as your serious and want to heal it will require honesty, self evaluation, and openness but I can assure you that it's worth it. Choose life and be free!!!

  • @lochan8180
    @lochan8180 2 роки тому +3

    2021 was the hardest, darkest time of my life. I was physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually BROKEN. But now I feel genuinely GRATEFUL and BLESSED that I had to go through that phase because GOD has graciously REVEALED Himself to me in miraculous ways. I am fortunate that He allowed me to know Him at a very young age, but this year is so much SPECIAL because of what WE (yes, GOD and me) have been through last year. He showed me how POWERFUL prayers truly are when I started to focus on WHO HE IS rather than who I am, on WHAT HE CAN DO rather than what I deserve. The experience was MAGICAL. He showed up BIG TIME and assured me that HE is indeed a LISTENING and RESPONDING GOD. Oh how my faith has skyrocketed as a result! Now more than ever, I have very bright HOPE for my future because I experienced first hand how RELIABLE God is. And for that I will forever be grateful. GLORY BE TO GOD, MY EVER FAITHFUL FATHER. ♥️♥️♥️
    (To everyone who's struggling right now, please know that GOD LOVES YOU, TOO. You can completely rely on Him.)

  • @weready1264
    @weready1264 3 роки тому +5

    I've been in counseling for two years now, and I love it. I'm understanding myself a lot better than I did before.

  • @Leah_mrie
    @Leah_mrie 5 років тому +18

    This video is so inspiring and has encouraged me to take better care of my mental health. ❤️

  • @antoniojones5107
    @antoniojones5107 3 роки тому +6

    Good stuff KING. I love your courage man.. Resilience at its finest. God bless you.

  • @invadercem2
    @invadercem2 4 роки тому +4

    I am THRIVING! And will continue to thrive!

  • @Beverlyu
    @Beverlyu 5 років тому +20

    Thank you for sharing your story. This was inspiring to listen to.

  • @abrahamthomas215
    @abrahamthomas215 4 роки тому +2

    7:55: “ We remember traumatic situation.”
    Absolutely true!

  • @baratunde
    @baratunde 3 роки тому +4

    So powerful

  • @r.i.g.i.d_music4174
    @r.i.g.i.d_music4174 5 років тому +5

    Salute my brother!

  • @yokbd9631
    @yokbd9631 5 років тому +8

    WOW,Great speech! One of the most articulate and moving speech I have ever listened..I have learned so much from this. And, this speech will definitely have an impact on my thoughts.. Salute you brother

  • @miginiel
    @miginiel Рік тому

    I saw this necessity in the 80's. I just wasn't as prepared as my young self thought. I'm ready now and working in helping my brothers...and my sisters. PTSS is real!

  • @brittanycombs6130
    @brittanycombs6130 3 роки тому +5

    Any one that has had traumatic things happen to them. Deserve a therapist that cares. Actually cares. Without judgement.

  • @crobinson5448
    @crobinson5448 6 років тому +12

    This was a good one lil brother. Keep doing your good work, love always dude 👍🏾👍🏾.

  • @donnabat7808
    @donnabat7808 Рік тому

    True vulnerability is so powerful. It touches hearts ❤️

  • @jayshawnmckiver1328
    @jayshawnmckiver1328 5 років тому +13

    This is amazing

  • @10dejibest
    @10dejibest Рік тому +1

    Powerful.

  • @ariewill
    @ariewill 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for your talk! You are a great example!

  • @ImThatChosenOne
    @ImThatChosenOne 4 роки тому +1

    Man when he broke down and teared up I lost it.

  • @jumokeogunsola9549
    @jumokeogunsola9549 2 роки тому +1

    this is SO powerful. love you brotha

  • @ZanaharyBunziMaat
    @ZanaharyBunziMaat 2 роки тому

    Thank you Phillip.

  • @JasonCrawfordWilliams
    @JasonCrawfordWilliams Рік тому

    Thank you for the Talk. It moves me to appreciate my community of people even more.

  • @deyemondnicole9183
    @deyemondnicole9183 3 роки тому +1

    WHEEEWWWWW I was cringey for him. I just knew the crowd would start booing.... more power to this brother

  • @cloudiak9241
    @cloudiak9241 Рік тому

    AMAZING TALK!!

  • @ToniBlackman4
    @ToniBlackman4 4 роки тому +2

    This is so good! So powerful!! Yes!!!! I appreciated listening to this talk!

  • @omegasterling2569
    @omegasterling2569 4 роки тому +3

    Truth my brother ✊🏿🤴🏿

  • @inhumanjoey310
    @inhumanjoey310 2 роки тому

    my cousin Marques RIP, lot more RIPs my solders behind the walls. I love yall blood 1 love

  • @musicmind2029
    @musicmind2029 5 років тому +4

    Wonderful speech! Listening to this I felt the emotions and the strengths of survival.

  • @anthonyvaughan6470
    @anthonyvaughan6470 4 роки тому +2

    BIG UP RESPECT !!!!!

  • @kaylamccain
    @kaylamccain 5 років тому +10

    Yes, bro. The suicide epidemic is real. Thank you for sharing this. ♥

  • @Torryhankton
    @Torryhankton 4 роки тому +3

    👏🏿🙏🏿💪🏿👌🏿💯💯💯 this needs to be viral

  • @marlenej152
    @marlenej152 2 роки тому

    This is very relatable. Thank you.

  • @mckensyq
    @mckensyq 4 роки тому +1

    God Bless You

  • @kensington1199
    @kensington1199 4 роки тому +1

    Man big ups Phil, I love this!

  • @princeosceola9637
    @princeosceola9637 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for this....

  • @epifanny
    @epifanny 5 років тому +3

    Excellent talk!

  • @GuildfordThug
    @GuildfordThug 4 роки тому

    Respect my Brother

  • @briandawsonii4451
    @briandawsonii4451 3 роки тому

    This is so true.

  • @michaelmcdougall7367
    @michaelmcdougall7367 3 роки тому +1

    Well done!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Collective522
    @Collective522 Рік тому

    Amazing. ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @monicaszymanski2043
    @monicaszymanski2043 5 років тому +2

    Beautiful !

  • @Shootingstarz22
    @Shootingstarz22 5 років тому +3

    Inspirational

  • @SabastianCrow
    @SabastianCrow 4 роки тому +1

    My heart ..❤🙏

  • @saniquathompson7969
    @saniquathompson7969 2 роки тому

    God bless u💪🏾♥️

  • @WABBNMedia
    @WABBNMedia 5 років тому +4

    Thanks for sharing your story!

  • @MissUnderstoodasAlways
    @MissUnderstoodasAlways 3 роки тому

    Great speech bravo

  • @ecilpsgg
    @ecilpsgg 3 роки тому

    I wish I could talk to this man.

  • @126769
    @126769 4 роки тому +1

    I love you for this!!

  • @sharonroseman5918
    @sharonroseman5918 3 роки тому

    Powerful

  • @Paaka
    @Paaka 5 років тому +3

    Good video

  • @neslon841
    @neslon841 3 роки тому +1

    Brandon Tatum, please talk to this man

  • @roxywyndham
    @roxywyndham 6 років тому +5

    ❤️❤️

  • @gulfcoastpinebelt8600
    @gulfcoastpinebelt8600 3 роки тому +1

    I went to college, hard time

  • @shaythecreator227
    @shaythecreator227 5 років тому +7

    Who tf is unliking this video??

  • @inhumanjoey310
    @inhumanjoey310 2 роки тому

    Philadelphia Freeway

  • @Jay-hr3rh
    @Jay-hr3rh 4 роки тому +2

    Phill is me.

  • @LeelosAdventure
    @LeelosAdventure 4 місяці тому

    I’m really struggling

    • @henrietta9206
      @henrietta9206 26 днів тому

      Leelos, God is Deliverer
      Today, now, you are delivered
      Praise God, hallelujah! amen🙏🏻

  • @allenglish6247
    @allenglish6247 4 роки тому

    If you keep your flowing speech like it was the first minute everyone would leave abruptly.

  • @t.robersonbey9862
    @t.robersonbey9862 4 роки тому +1

    This topic is a old one from the very first voice of a victim our country is in denial of the roll they play Everyday in oppressing people.

  • @terrencegriffin5953
    @terrencegriffin5953 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the video I'm in school for Marriage and Family I want to work with men and young men Congitive Behavior Therapy

  • @blackatheist6549
    @blackatheist6549 5 років тому +5

    Products of your environment,
    Faulty manufacturing.

  • @joshuastgermain3418
    @joshuastgermain3418 5 років тому +5

    Real Hip Hop Culture would not influence you to drink or tattoo away your sorrows. What he was referencing was an aspect of African American street culture.

    • @germxv
      @germxv 4 роки тому +6

      No.....he was referencing what the white controlled media wants to push and wants to create in the streets in the African American community. Don't buy what they selling. Physically or mentally

    • @8v71buses
      @8v71buses 4 роки тому

      Joshua Stgermain FACTS

    • @8v71buses
      @8v71buses 4 роки тому

      germxv Well said

  • @AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24
    @AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo24 5 років тому +1

    I thought about QUEST LOVE!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @hajasesay2509
    @hajasesay2509 5 років тому +1

    😔💯

  • @shuiwahlee5836
    @shuiwahlee5836 2 роки тому +1

    Who said it doesn't?

  • @calvinblack2167
    @calvinblack2167 2 роки тому +2

    So does white, Asian and Hispanic……

  • @swizchamberlainthedon47
    @swizchamberlainthedon47 4 роки тому +1

    @2:29

  • @jonjonEnt1
    @jonjonEnt1 4 роки тому

    4:39

  • @Scorch1028
    @Scorch1028 5 років тому +5

    Phillip J. Roundtree fails to mention the fact that XXX-Tentacion "savagely beat" one of his girlfriends, and stuck a gun to her head. This woman had to flee the home she was living in. "Those who live by the sword shall surely die by the sword." That includes XXX-Tentacion.

  • @krisac
    @krisac 3 роки тому

    LLSloan #33

  • @africanqueenmo
    @africanqueenmo 4 роки тому

    Oh so sad. This is why I don't believe in antidepressants.

  • @chaouatibros9291
    @chaouatibros9291 2 роки тому

    XXxtenation

  • @carlosnunez415
    @carlosnunez415 3 роки тому

    I dont care

    • @phil_roundtree
      @phil_roundtree 3 роки тому +4

      Thanks for the impression ✊🏾✊🏾

    • @pandaboogus
      @pandaboogus 2 роки тому

      @@phil_roundtree keep doing you maji

  • @moriahaddison
    @moriahaddison 5 років тому +5

    Beautiful !