Brother Be Well

Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, together with Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Gustavo Garcia-Rojas, MA, AMFT, and youth guest, Richard Toledo, discuss mental health challenges facing the Latinx community.

Join the conversation with Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, who invites Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Carlos Martinez, Psy.D, AMFT, to discuss the importance and usefulness of the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988.

Healthy self-esteem and self-compassion play an important role in maintaining positive mental health. Listen to explore practical strategies and insights that help students develop a healthy sense of self with Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, and students. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Peer pressure can affect youth in many ways. Listen as Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, converses with Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, and students, on how young people can learn to handle the challenges of peer pressure. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, and students, explore the connection between emotional well-being and mental health. Listen as they provide insights and tips to help students navigate difficult times and prioritize mental well-being. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Practical tips and strategies can help students make informed food choices. Join Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, Plant-Based Registered Dietitian, Delilah Bisase, and students, as they discuss the relationship between nutrition and mental health. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

In this conversation, Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, invites Clinical Advisor, Alie Garza, LCSW, and students, to uncover the power of embracing challenges, seeking feedback, and developing resilience to foster personal and academic growth. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Laughter has the power to uplift our spirits, relieve stress, and improve overall well-being. This conversation explores the benefits of laughter as a coping mechanism for student mental-wellness. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Uncover the connections between depression and obesity. Join Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses Association, as they answer questions about weight loss prescription medications, their complications, and side effects.

We can beat arthritis with knowledge. Join Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses Association, as they explain overall joint health and the facts about arthritis detection and treatment.

Let's learn vital facts about type 2 diabetes. In this podcast, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses Association, clear the confusion about this chronic ailment.

Reducing blood pressure improves quality of life. Join Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Advisors: Sheree Criner, RN, Vice President of the Capitol City Black Nurses Association, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, and Primary Care Physician, Dr. Milan Ratanasen, Kaiser Permanente, as they collaborate to control the silent killer.

Grief is a universal experience. Join Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, Clinical Advisor, Marc Clanton, LCSW, HearYou.org, and students, as they delve into this important topic and learn how to navigate grief during mentally and emotionally-distressing times. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

Fentanyl poses grave dangers to young individuals. Listen in as Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, talks with Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, LMFT, and students, to discuss the devastating affects of fentanyl, its accessibility among youth, and the urgent need for awareness and prevention. This Into the Classroom podcast is sponsored by Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative.

With the increasing prevalence of screens and social media in the lives of young people, it’s important to explore the potential impact on their mental well-being. Join Into the Classroom Host, Latrell Carr, Clinical Advisor, Christian Jacobs, MFT, and students, as they have a discussion on the effects of excessive screen time and the influence of social media on youth mental health.

Sound sleep is our mood elevator. Join Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, and Brother Be Well Healthcare Advisor, Aron King, RN, Secretary, Capitol City Black Nurses Association, as they cover effective treatments for sleep apnea and insomnia.