Breaking the Silence: Suicide Prevention and Awareness Featuring Montrella Cowan

Unfiltered with Roxy: Episode 8 - Breaking the Silence: Suicide Prevention and Awareness with Montrella Cowan

In this enlightening conversation, Roxana Feenster and Montrella Cowan delve into the unique mental health challenges faced by Black women, emphasizing the importance of inner harmony and self-care. They discuss the significance of suicide prevention awareness, particularly in light of alarming statistics regarding youth suicide. The conversation also highlights the cycle of trauma and the need for individuals to break free from harmful patterns. Montrella ishares her AAA formula—Acknowledge, Ask, Affirm—as a practical approach to mental wellness, encouraging listeners to seek help and affirm their worth.

Key Takeaways:

• Mental health issues affect Black women differently due to systemic factors.

• Therapy helps complete the past, while coaching helps create the future.

• Inner harmony is essential for effective therapy and personal growth.

• Suicide prevention awareness is crucial, especially among youth.

• Depression is often a silent killer, affecting many who appear fine.

• Breaking the cycle of trauma requires personal responsibility and healing.

• Self-care is not selfish; it's necessary for overall well-being.

• The AAA formula can guide individuals toward better mental health.

• Therapists also experience human emotions and challenges.

• Community support and open conversations are vital for mental health awareness.

Quotes:

"We have to be ready to do that."

"Stop passing on tragedy, start creating legacy."

"You are not illegitimate, you are God's child."

Connect with Montrella:

• Instagram:⁠ @affinity411

• Website:⁠ Affinity Health Affairs, LLC

• Linked in Article: Depression: One of the Deadliest Threats to Humankind

• Check out Montrella’s Book: The Purse: An Essential Guide to Healthy Relationships 

Resources Mentioned:

• Every year, the 988 Lifeline and other mental health organizations and individuals across the U.S. raise awareness of suicide prevention during September, National Suicide Prevention Month. We can all help prevent suicide.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988

• Washington Post Article: What does ‘high-functioning depression’ mean? We asked experts.

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