Derek seems like a fantastic person. Went through this whole video feeling a vague recognition and nostalgia for Derek's voice, then realised he was on one of my favourite podcasts: Mostly Lit. Big up to Derek for talking about mental health so candidly. We don't have enough of these conversations in the black community.

I adore Derek. He is the voice we need in the black community 💕.

I'm so proud of you for speaking up to give other black males permission to seek help for MH. It's a disservice/tragedy to men to not be given BPD diagnosis. I see the dynamics in many males i have worked with over the years who could get education in much early years to save a life of torture. You are making the difference!!!!

That Ghanaian nurse was looking out for his brother, because he knew what awaited Derek in psychiatric care. That's a guardian angel.

Great that the interviewee got great support and do the right thing in the end. I hope I can also get rid of my depression asap. Pray for me and all the other mental health fighters 🙏🏻

Everyones story is different but leads to the same path of hope.and seeing the light in the darkest times.

Culturally competent Therapy or Therapists willing to seek further training when met with a topic they have yet to discover, is essential. Definitely sharing this.

He's the guy we need! Seems like he schooling her in a therapy session!

I'm male 41, in a few months 42. Only recently started self harming (cutting) again. Last time I was in my 20's . I still don't know who to turn to. A few ppl have seen my scares and just give me a look of discust and like you're 'male' , 'just stop it'. There's a lot more to what I'm going through and no one asks. So it's in my mind I'm being told to "man up" Stay safe everyone.

Knocked it out of the park, again. Great episode. Great series.

Brilliant interview. Thanks to Derek for opening up to us and wishing him the best.

Beautiful video about mental health. Loved the input from Derek, it’s a conversation that doesn’t happen enough and needs to be tapped into more often. All the best to him 💕

This hit so close to home. I love his support system around him.

Amazing. Thanks for putting this out ☺️

This is really important. Thank you for sharing. He is Soo handsome and making a difference for the better by sharing his story ❤️

im really diggin this series, thank you for making it and having available!

thank you for this content. having self harm scars, i feel incredibly isolated and like i need to hide this part of myself unless someone asks about it (which makes me uncomfortable anyways). it is so comforting to know that other people, especially black men, share the similar experience as me.

What an important series you created here. Keep on doing this! And all the best to Derek, thanks for speaking up and telling your story.

Love Iman and this series!

When people say “ur not alone “ What if u live alone and have no friends and family ? What if u call the Samaritan and they keep saying “ok ok ok” What do u do next

Such a powerful an important conversation

Loving the series. Keep up the great work, any content is really appreciated

Thank you for this talk. You are doing an amazing work.

Such a wonderful episode, thank you so much for sharing.

I just watched this after reading Derek's article in the Guardian this morning (Wed 08/03/2023), both are very moving and helpful, even though I'm not black, and much older. Thank you Derek, I really appreciate your courage in speaking out and your insights on mental health and sharing your discovery of literature. You are an inspiration to everyone.

I'm glad you guys still make videos I really appreciate

Phenomenal young man speaking truth to power epic!!! He totally is aware and understands the importance of collectivism and strength in understanding wisdom and communication.

People ,society self harm doesn't discriminate

I loved that episode! It's urgente to talk about the mental health of black man! Thanks for that! And for enterviewing that very handsome man. I can't help saying that

inspirational video bro

I'm sorry for your grandma. Yes he's right when he says you can't save anyone. One of my best friend took her own life in 2008 and It was her decision despite my words encouraging her to live. You can listen but not save and of course as long as It doesn't drain you energitically because people only speaking about their trauma, problems on and on without wanting to get through and win the victory, It's a waste of time and energy and that can unconsciously draw you down. It is better for someone who has mental disorders to seek for a therapist rather than exchange with people who also have problems because they remain stuck in a low mood by repeating that they feel bad. I don't believe that social network is a good solution to find solace because finally you don't know those who claim having mental disorders and even don't know If It's true or just to get noticed

Nice to see that BPD is no longer presented as "some phase" white edgy female teens have... One of the good things from this pendamic is, that finally people take mental health problems more serious

Great series

This is so fucking spot on

The first 15 seconds does look like the dude’s opening up and Iman’s just reading a book ignoring him like “ye..... sorry what?”

What an incredible human being

Just read a report that mental health illnesses are very high in 1st/2nd generation Black British people, dealing with all the micr-agression doesn't help our mental health wherein the perceptions are ur guilty, a robber, in a space u don't belong and the myriad other things that are 'normal' for other, but 'suspicious' for us!☯️🤔

hardest thing about seeing a man cry is knowing how much he hates you seeing him cry

Thank you.

This one hit home

Respect ✊

Sounds like the psychologist just needs to get out more

We are one, we are connected- when we smile at people and they smile back we get a feeling of love knowing they smiled. The issue is this sort of talk has always been demonised, but the tide is slowly turning more and more people are saying I don't want to wear a mask any more.

Thanks

I have self harm scars right now 🤪🤪🤪

Different in UK and US. In US our people act out publicly. In UK, it's chin up.

I recommend you do this series on women with these mental health issues and ask them their views on men with these life challenges and see why the biases are their towards men and how they can be broken down.

Dont get it confused guys she knows nothing about self harm

How about the figures in Africa?

Or self harm in men in general

As the majority, a white female. I am glad I am not alone.

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Quick I'm feeling vulnerable I need my safe space now.

I cut the phone to Samaritans to 😂at least advice and help just there like ok ok ok Kmt waste of time

Be well, be you no matter . you will one day be fine. I cannot watch yet as I have a life long , as calle complex ptsd, personality disorder and severe depression. I find these hard to live with and my depression has stolen my life. I'm part Indigenouse and whitest in my family. I am not sure It Is just a black persons illness, though I believe treatment Is not the same. I see and have experienced this, by the mother and the gov that knew of the abuse. they killed my brother in their Institutions. go oz!, Our aboriginal people are also treated as The African American men and women. ours are killed on a weekly basis, or Just dissapear. "WE THE PEOPLE CARE", love , peace and power to you. truth 'eh.

Going on, and on, and on, and on, and on about colour and race.

Nobody cares.