Mental health services and male vulnerability | S1 Episode 4

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Bradley Salu, Archie, Marc-Levi and Maurice discuss the challenges that men face when it comes to vulnerability, the black communities relationship with mental health services, the impact your childhood can have on your mental health and the importance of taking a pro-active approach towards maintaining your mental health, as opposed to a reactive approach.
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Influencer, brand owner and content creator, Archie, Marc-Levi and Bradley Salu, delve into their current experiences as LGBTQ+ black men navigating the gay dating scene, entertainment industry and building their upcoming menswear brand- JÉVON! They will also discuss the latest fashion trends, music debates and explore the biggest challenges they’ve faced when it comes to their mental health, relationships and social media with a few friends along the way.
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[@MichaelRhodesno1]

♥️♥️ Another great convo. I absolutely love how engaged your dad was and is within mental health services and vulnerability. A refreshing take I don’t usually see. 😊

[@artchannel1P]

Big fan of this channel! Mental health needs to be taken way more seriously especially with men. Thank you for this ❤️

[@THEJEVONROOM]

It's very true and we're glad you enjoyed the conversation!

[@moisdawg]

Thanks everyone for including this conversation on the channel. Maurice you brought up such a pivotal element that I've been surprised to find straight guys (even black ones lol) have so much more access to than myself as a gay man: finding spaces where they can exercise mental health. It surprises me because us gay men are supposed to be the more "vulnerable" ones. I still think we are ahead in some ways. The barbershop has been a goldmine for me lately in that regard, which is ironic because personally I used to hate going. But I only started enjoying it because I knew I needed to finally put in the work to find it. I knew it no longer made sense to regularly go somewhere I wasn't getting that healthy exchange of communication and rapport. I've always had that "shy guy" air about me, but even I could tell I needed to search for somewhere everybody's time. It always seems to boil down to that two-way street.
Also, you made me think of the one time period in my life when I was seeing a therapist. That formal setting just wasn't doing it for me. So I wasn't finding the "will to actually do the work." I just needed more friends tbh. I would put not looking forward to talking about yourself for 45 minutes in the Top 5 worst feelings haha. Overall, this mental health thing is no joke. Being a gay man of color/black is a stunningly lonely experience and nothing is better than lending each other an ear. You're all amazing ♥

[@joshuanelson5727]

Big props to pops for dropping gems! This was really insightful. Amazing work boys 👑

[@EternalDignity]

Great conversation guys! Well done.

[@christopherdamien2248]

This was an extraordinary conversation. (You now have a new subscriber.) What you do together as The Jévon Room has a tremendous impact: the issues you discuss are universal. Greetings from Portugal.

[@THEJEVONROOM]

Thank you for tuning in! Just as we start our new season too! Greetings :)

[@michelledelices2247]

Everyday you make me proud. Everyone needs to understand it important to look after your mental health as well as your physical health, if not more so. Really important topic, keep speaking truth 👏🏽

[@sarahdowling2478]

It’s about breaking down barriers and challenging the stigma around allowing people in to what is a very sensitive and private side of a person being and opening up leaves a person feeling exposed and raw, a person has to feel ready and it’s also about opportunity and having someone you can trust and feel safe with, but sadly it usually takes a crisis before help is sauced, but here what you are doing is a start.

[@tangled55]

Chile, I might need to move the U.K. and find Mr. Maurice. Maurice, how are you dewin'? 🤣 lol lol. Jk. Great conversation.

[@PAULDIPEOLU]

Caught up just in time for a new episode 🤪

[@sabaha2010]

Such a good episode, and a much needed conversation, and erm also Marc and Bradley are you guys a couple? Nice to see two beautiful brothers together ha ha :)

[@artchannel1P]

Also is your special guest a therapist?

[@THEJEVONROOM]

He isn't, though he sounds like he is! Just full of wisdom and experience