Dr. LaShaunda Poindexter Massey, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, discusses her career in psychology, focusing on mood disorders, mental health and mental illness. We discuss the ongoing stigma of mental illness, addressing its existing taboo and what we can do as individuals to eradicate it at its root. We question how mental illness has been sensationalized and targeted by pop culture over time and by societies overall. I share some of my own story with mental health and what has helped me in my journey. Dr. Massey discusses particular stigmas and challenges within the BIPOC community and how it is changing. Dr. Massey shares deep insights on building healthier individuals overall. This is an increasingly urgent conversation and topic in our new landscape.