Mike Veny

Also, check out this video: “Anger Management: How to Control Anger – 2019 – (Actionable!)”
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Today you’re going to learn EXACTLY how you can overcome challenges in your mental health.

In fact, in this video, you will hear author and speaker Vikie Shanks share some of her own personal story with mental health along with how she was able to overcome obstacles that life brought her way.

Here’s a quick overview of what’s in the video:

Vikie has been through many trials throughout her life. She was sexually abused as a child, lost her mother at sixteen years old, suffered a mental breakdown at nineteen, had a husband who struggled with mental health and eventually committed suicide, and has helped her seven children cope with struggles from cerebral palsy and autism to eating disorders and depression.

Yet she has remained optimistic through it all. Her ability to overcome adversity makes her an inspiration we can all learn from. Sometimes when overcoming challenges we have to focus on one minute at a time. One of the tips that Vikie explains during our conversation is the importance of finding the thing or person that is your motivation to keep going.

She draws from her own experience to empathize with others in their trials. She also offers up some sound advice throughout our conversation that’s beneficial for anyone in the midst of a mental health struggle. And having been on both sides – being through trials and helping others through them – she has some wise words about being honest with those who are supporting you, both when you are doing well and when you aren’t.

In short, this video will show you actionable ways to overcome challenges in 2019.

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AND I’M ISSUING YOU A ***CHALLENGE***, FRIEND!

1) Film yourself sharing something that has helped you overcome challenges in the past (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

2) Send it to me or tag me on social media @mikeveny:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeveny. . .
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeveny. . .
Instagram: http://instagram.com/mikeveny. . .

Imagine if you had a guide to help you work through your mental health challenges. That’s exactly why I wrote Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero. I urge you to read it and discover additional ways to overcome challenges in your life. http://amzn.to/2py3T28

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

Purchase your copy of Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero HERE: http://amzn.to/2py3T28

Watch my TEDx talk “Mental Illness is an Asset”: https://youtu.be/nma0Gey-KEU

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Also, check out this video: “Anger Management: How to Control Anger – 2019 – (Actionable!)”
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Today you’re going to learn EXACTLY what I think is contributing to the mental health challenges facing teenagers (and adults) that many people are overlooking.

In fact, in this video, I’m going to show you a practical step you can take to improve your mental health that is so easy ANYONE can do it.

Here’s a quick overview of what’s in the video:

The statistics are being discussed all over the place. The number of teens dealing with mental health challenges is continuing to rise. There is talk about bullying and suicide and people are searching for an answer. There are plenty of theories out there in the world including too much time on the phone and social media. But I have my own theory—it all started with air conditioning.

We live comfortable lives with many conveniences, like air conditioning that made it possible for us to not need to go outside of our homes even during hot summer months. Before that happened it was hot inside, which pushed people outside where they came face-to-face with neighbors and friends. Now cell phone use allows us to go about our lives without really connecting with other people face-to-face. We have our friendships over social media and the number of people working from home is increasing.

And it’s not just in our homes. Even when we are with people we aren’t looking at them and conversing with them. Cell phone use at school and cell phone use at work is stealing away the time when we should be having these face-to-face connections. How many times have you been at a restaurant and noticed groups sitting at the table together but everyone was looking down at a phone? It’s an epidemic that we need to change so we can improve our mental health awareness.

In short, this video will show you an actionable way to control cell phone use and connect with others to improve mental health in 2019.

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AND I’M ISSUING YOU A ***CHALLENGE***, FRIEND!

1) Film yourself sharing an app, trick, or tip you use to control your cell phone use and connect with others face-to-face (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

2) Send it to me or tag me on social media @mikeveny:

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We need to improve mental health for teens and adults. I urge you to purchase and read Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero to learn more practical tips that you can apply immediately in your own life and with those around you. http://amzn.to/2py3T28

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

Read my article “How Mental Illness Affects Families” HERE:
https://www.mikeveny.com/how-mental-illness-affects-families.html

Watch my video “Mental Health in Schools”:
https://youtu.be/XF0uyMUlqCU

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Also, check out this video: “Anger Management: How to Control Anger – 2019 – (Actionable!)”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxbiqfNu8w

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Today we’re talking about how societal consciousness impacts mental health in the black community.

In fact, in this video, I’m going to show you how this has impacted my own life as a black man with mental health challenges.

Here’s a quick overview of what’s in the video:

Vikie Shanks, a white woman, and I, a black man, sit down to discuss a topic that often gets swept under the rug—the role societal consciousness plays in mental health within the black community. It’s an “uncomfortable” conversation that we were both very comfortable discussing.

As a black man who lives with mental health challenges, it’s been difficult. There is a stigma in society about the “strong black man”, yet there is no real definition of what that means. Can I be a strong black man if I have mental health challenges? Absolutely!

I’ve been working to redefine what this definition looks like. In order to do this, I’ve identified a few things that we need to work on changing in the black culture such as using the common mental health terminology and improving access to healthcare. To improve black mental health, these areas need to be addressed along with others.

To improve black mental illness we need to be willing to have these types of uncomfortable conversations. In this video, Vikie and I share some ways to make this possible. If we want to break down the barriers between races we need to stop walking on eggshells and starting talking to each other.

In short, this video will show you actionable ways that we can improve mental health in the black community in 2019.

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AND I’M ISSUING YOU A ***CHALLENGE***, FRIEND!

1) Film yourself sharing your story on how societal consciousness has impacted your mental health (on Instagram Stories or YouTube or any other platform you prefer).

2) Send it to me or tag me on social media @mikeveny:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeveny. . .
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeveny. . .
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Right now, I’m inviting you into the conversation. Create the video above and check out the resources below. We can make a difference together!

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RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

Read the article “Depression vs. the Strong Black Man” HERE:
https://www.mikeveny.com/depression-black-man.html

Watch my video “Minority Mental Health: 5 Things to Consider” HERE:
https://youtu.be/IXz2fgSIDng

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