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As black males, we have a unique set of challenges to navigate around in this game of life. From stereotypes, poverty rates, and high incarceration; mental health rarely makes the list! We are taught to seek medical attention if we experience broken bones, concussion, or even a torn ligament but we're not coached on what to do when mental illness takes us out of the game! So what do we do? Keep Playing! This is a wake-up call about the deeply rooted damage we are doing to black males because of the stifling effects of the mental health stigma in our communities. Injured Reserve will... - Explore the myth that mental illness only affects a particular population - Identify signs and symptoms that are commonly dismissed - Challenge the stigmas surrounding mental health in the African American Community - Provide solutions and practical strategies to acknowledge and address when you are experiencing a mental health challenge.

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Mental health advocate and author, Rwenshaun Miller, is a therapist, speaker, and social entrepreneur. As a licensed professional counselor, Rwenshaun services individuals spanning all ages, with a goal of helping each person understand and take accountability for their own mental wellness. Rwenshaun completed his Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Montreat College. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a speaker before audiences at universities, athletic and government organizations, corporations, churches, professional conferences and more, Rwenshaun creates safe spaces for open and honest dialogue about mental illness. He uses his personal experience living with Bipolar Disorder to educate others and break the stigma associated with mental health challenges. He is the executive producer of the short film Black Friday, which follows Rwenshaun and his fight to bring mental health awareness to the forefront of the black community. In 2013, Rwenshaun founded Eustress, Inc., a nonprofit organization that raises mental health awareness through educational and inspirational content, trainings, workshops, and annual multi-city Let's Talk About It walks. Through Eustress, he sheds light on issues that affect our mental health and provides tools and techniques to manage them. Rwenshaun has been featured on various media platforms, including Huffington Post, Power 105.1FM's The Breakfast Club, Blavity and The Good Men Project.

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