Episode Details

Missed tonight’s show? Don’t worry—you’ll want to lock in for Parts 2 and 3 of our Mental Health Awareness series on Basic Blaque After Dark. This movement is just getting started.Episode 1: Breaking the Silence — Understanding Mental Health On September 5th at 8 PM EST, we opened our four-part series with a courageous conversation featuring Dr. Carolyn Stephens, Clinical Christian Therapist. Together, we set the tone for awareness, healing, and ending stigma in our communities.Episode 1 highlights:

• Why language matters: how we talk about mental health shapes how we seek help
• Stigma and silence: naming the barriers that keep us from care
• Faith and therapy can coexist: integrating spiritual support with clinical tools
• Awareness as the first step: recognizing signs, tending to our emotional health
• Community care: how families, friends, and faith spaces can support healing

Couldn’t tune in live? Catch the replay on our channels and share it with someone who needs encouragement. Your story matters—and you’re not alone.What’s coming in Parts 2 and 3 We’re going deeper with Dr. Stephens to move from awareness to action.

• Practical tools for stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation
• Healing pathways: therapy, faith-based supports, and community resources
• Boundaries, burnout, and burnout recovery
• Live Q&A: your questions, answered with care

How to stay connected

• Watch live at 8 PM EST on Basic Blaque After Dark ON DA CREW PODCAST VIA FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE, TWITCH AND KICK
• Turn on notifications so you don’t miss Parts 2 and 3
• Send your questions and topics you want covered
• Tag a friend and share the series—let’s break the silence together

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (US) for 24/7 support. If you’re outside the US, check local emergency and mental health resources.Stay tuned—this is more than a show. It’s a movement toward clarity, compassion, and change.#BasicBlaqueAfterDark #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakingTheSilence #DrCarolynStephens #FaithAndHealing #HealingTogetherThree-Part Mental Health Series with Dr. Carolyn Stephens Episode 1 – Breaking the Silence: Understanding Mental Health Highlights: awareness, stigma, faith + therapy, community care @highlight @followers

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