n this powerful closing to our Men’s Mental Health: Through a Creative Lens series, host Bertha F. Barrett sits down once more with creative photographer Cendino Teme' to unpack the layers of identity, diagnosis, and healing.Together, they explore what happens when a mental health label becomes part of your story—and how to reclaim your identity beyond it. Cendino shares his experience being misdiagnosed before receiving a bipolar disorder diagnosis, and how routines, medication, and self-awareness became vital tools, not signs of weakness.This episode also dives into the cultural silence around therapy in Haitian and African-American communities, the harm of casual stigma, and the importance of advocating for a therapist who truly sees you. Plus, Cendino reflects on how photography became his emotional outlet and act of resistance.Whether you’re walking through your own healing journey or supporting someone else, this episode is a reminder: you are not alone, and your story is valid.🔗 Official Website🌐 www.intaketalkshow.comDisclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a therapist-patient relationship.

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