Spotlight on Black Voices & Black Stories

Black & Mental Health

Season 1 E 6 • 05/11/2021

Don Brumfield from Black Ink Crew Chicago opens up about why mental health care is stigmatized in Black communities, his own battle with depression and supporting mental health advocacy.

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08:24

Phor Opens Up About His Battle with Depression
Black Ink Crew Chicago

Phor begins vocalizing suicidal thoughts and opens up to Ryan, Van and Charmaine about his depression.
02/06/2019
Exclusive
02:35

Ryan and Melyssa Ford Discuss Mental Health
Black Ink Crew Chicago

Melyssa Ford meets up with Ryan to talk about her near-fatal car accident, undergoing physical and mental therapy and battling severe bouts of depression.
07/16/2019
Highlight
02:03

Ryan Recalls Trauma from His Past
Black Ink Crew ChicagoS7

On the first day of a mental health retreat, Ryan discusses his response to past traumatic events, including the separation of his parents and his sister's death.
11/15/2021
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05:25

Ryan's Friends Share Some Hard Truths
Black Ink Crew ChicagoS7

At Ryan's mental health retreat, his therapist brings in Charmaine, Phor and Don to share difficult observations about how he deals with stress and trauma.
11/15/2021
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03:43

Ryan and Phor Get Real on Steve Harvey's Show "Steve"
Black Ink Crew Chicago

Steve Harvey welcomes Ryan and Phor to his show "Steve" to discuss misconceptions about Black Ink Crew Chicago, and Phor opens up about his struggles with depression.
07/16/2019
Interview
04:44

Phor Is Feeling More Positive Than Ever
Black Ink Crew Chicago

Phor opens up about his battle with depression, how the support of his 9MAG family has helped him and what advice he'd share with anyone else struggling.
06/17/2019
Full Ep
04:28

S1 • E6
Spotlight on Black Voices & Black Stories
Black & Mental Health

Don Brumfield from Black Ink Crew Chicago opens up about why mental health care is stigmatized in Black communities, his own battle with depression and supporting mental health advocacy.
05/11/2021
Highlight
02:29

Cobra Opens Up About Her Depression
Black Ink Crew Chicago

Cobra opens up about her mental health struggles with Ryan and Don, who is dealing with his sister's own battle with depression.
10/18/2017