In the Media
Check here regularly to find updates on Dr. Alfiee’s recent talks, media (television, radio and podcasts) work along with mentions of her research and public speaking from news outlets.
VIDEOS
The Lead with Jake Tapper
Dr. Alfiee joined Jake Tapper to discuss the mental health impacts of civil unrest tied to racial injustice protests globally in support of #JusticeforGeorgeFloydBreonnaTaylor
How To Engage Black Colleagues at Work
[From YouTube] The recent unrest is taking a mental toll on the black community. A psychologist offers advice on how to show support for coworkers who may be struggling.
Virginia Doctor’s Mental Health Initiative Offers Help for African-American Communities
[NBC News4 Washington] African-Americans have been hard hit by coronavirus, but the impact isn’t just physical. Health experts are also worried about the mental toll on communities of color. News4’s Cory Smith reports some organizations are now teaming up to provide free help.
How COVID-19 Could Affect Mental Health and Suicide
COVID-19 could be a “perfect storm” for suicide – triggered by social isolation combined with economic distress and health stress (Chris Adams, NPF). In this video, Dr. Alfiee speaks with Chris Adams of the National Press Foundation and addresses over 200 journalists from around the world on the mental health impacts of COVID-19.
Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, Mental Health Expert, on the challenges facing Front Line Workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, Mental Health Expert, on the challenges facing Front Line Workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Couched in Color - New Video Podcast with Dr. Alfiee!
Dr. Alfiee hosts a new weekly video/audio podcast to empower youth, families and communities. Couched in Color is a weekly show designed to encourage dialogue on the mental health needs of youth and young adults of color. Our producer Mark McDonald is a former BBC and NPR-station leader with more than twenty years of international media experience.
Dr. Alfiee's Work Featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
We were all over the moon to see Dr. Alfiee’s NBC Nightly News Segment appear on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah!! In this excellent segment called “If You Don’t Know, Now You Know”, Trevor Noah discussed many of the points that Dr. Alfiee makes regularly (and rooted in her research with The AAKOMA Project, Inc). The clip with her segment begins at the 1:53 mark and features Dr. Alfiee working through her AAKOMA Project with commentary from Rehema Ellis, renowned education journalist.
"A Most Beautiful Thing Film" Screening at Motion Picture Association of America
Dr. Alfiee joined the producer and stars of the new film, "A Most Beautiful Thing" at the World screening of the film in Washington, DC Feb. 27, 2020. The film tells the inspiring story of the first all African American male rowing team from the Westside of Chicago.
300 Fathers Podcast: Overcoming Teenage Depression and Improving Mental Health with Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble
Dr. Alfiee speaks with 300 Fathers founder, Troy Woods on Depression and Mental Illness in Black boys and boys of color explaining how to recognize signs and where to go for help.
Mental Health Awareness Month Detroit FoxNews 2
Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, a media personality and Founder of the AAKOMA Project, Inc. visited Detroit on a speaking tour of local high schools.
(Audio from WHYY The Pulse) Silenced by fear: New moms worry postpartum depression could mean losing their children
Dr. Alfiee is expert discussing the mental health disparities faced by women of color with postpartum depression in interview by Aneri Pattani of the Philadelphia Inquirer (a collaboration with the Pulse radio program).
The African American Experience, Part I
Episode #2226: The African American Experience, Part I This week Dennis Wholey begins a two-program conversation with two African American psychologists on how the lives of African Americans have been influenced by history and are impacted today in ways that some of the country may not see, realize or appreciate.
The African American Experience, Part II
Episode #2228: The African American Experience, Part II Host Dennis Wholey continues his discussion with 2 African American psychologists on the lived experiences of African Americans. The guests discuss lived experience, stories from loved ones and friends and dispel myths and negative stereotypes.
National Health Research Forum
Research!America’s National Health Research Forum sparks stimulating conversations among top leaders in government, industry, patient advocacy and academia about relevant issues that could impact the trajectory of public health and medical research.
RECENT NEWS
August 21, 2020
The Stigma Around Psychiatric Medication Is Forcing People to Suffer In Silence
Dominique Michelle Astorino share a powerful account of her journey to acceptance of the help that can come from using psychiatric medications as a means of support and discusses the stigma that keeps so many others from seeking care with Dr. Alfiee.
July 16, 2020
Elijah McClain and the pitfalls of the "perfect victim" narrative
Melissa Pandinka interviews Dr. Alfiee for this powerful story about the need to honor all victims of police brutality and the harms that come from seeking “perfect victims” to excuse aberrant behavior.
June 28, 2020
Story from UNBOTHERED: Why It’s So Critical To Talk To Your Family About Race
In this season of social unrest, conversations about race can be hard. Dr. Alfiee offers ideas to Refinery29 to help
June 9, 2020
The Many Ways White Parents Benefit From White Privilege—and How That Can Change
Dr. Alfiee spoke with Melissa Mills of Parents.com to share ideas on how White parents can be active, authentic allies in educating their children and themselves about anti-racism.
June 8, 2020
What Black mamas can do to care for their mental health
This is a special guest editorial written by Dr. Alfiee in support of Black mothers during this time of social unrest and daily racial trauma.
June 5, 2020
Feeling hopeless after a tough week? Here are 5 things that may help
CNN’s Melissa Mahtani interviews Dr. Alfiee and summarizes 5 of her essential strategies for engaging in active coping for mental health.
June 2, 2020
Before You Check In On Your Black Friend, Read This
Dr. Alfiee spoke with Elizabeth Gulino to describe the distinctions between effective and performative allyship for white and privileged allies to support those they care about during tis time of social unrest.
January 2020
Finding a therapist can be hell for marginalized people. This app wants to help.
Dr. Alfiee is featured expert in this excellent article on Mic.com profiling the new @ayanaapp that helps people of color and marginalized groups seek care for mental health and well-being. Melissa Pandinka reports.
January 2020
Dr. Alfiee Featured in the Psychotherapy Networker Magazine (Point of View)
For this new year of 2020, Dr. Alfiee starts with a bang as she is profiled in the Psychotherapy Networker Magazine discussion her passion for addressing mental health disparities facing African Americans and other people of color with a focus on teens and youth. Dr. Ryan Howes writes the profile.
October 29, 2019
Colleges struggle to help growing number of students with mental health trouble
Deidre Fernandes spoke with Dr. Alfiee to gain her insights into the challenges faced by marginalized students and students of color in accessing culturally relevant mental health care on college campuses.
September 2019
Improving Care and Outcomes for People with Anxiety Disorders
[PCORI Annual Meeting Website] This breakout session includes PCORI-funded research studies comparing evidence-based interventions in the treatment of anxiety, followed by a discussion of how these patient-centered approaches have the potential to improve quality of life for those impacted by anxiety disorders.
May 15, 2019
Launch of the AAKOMA Project, Inc.
On May 3, 2019, Dr. Alfiee launched the AAKOMA Project, Inc. as a nonprofit via a mini-gala. The evening was filled with music, great food and included recognition of women and Black owned business in the DMV area. the focus of the evening was to celebrate 20 years of the AAKOMA Project and most importantly, the beginning of the formation of the AAKOMA Project, Inc as a research nonprofit.
May 2018
Study shows suicide rate of black children twice that of white children
Research shows that while irritability in the average white teenager is often labeled as depression, it’s more likely seen as disruptive in black or Latino children — which Doctors say that can lead to feelings of hopelessness.
May 2018
NBC Nighly News
Dr. Alfiee talks with Lester Holt about her research on Black adolescent depression with AAKOMA (the story also features Dr. Alfiee’s long time friend and colleague Mrs. H. Kathy Williams).
PODCASTS
PHOTOS
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 14: at the fifth annual Big East Freshman Fundamentals program on September, 14, 2019, in New York City. (Photo by Porter BInks)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 29: (L-R) Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, Brooke Burke, Lizzy Mathis, Felicia Day, and Tom Riles attend SoulPancake's "Four Conversations about One Thing" at Hammer Museum on May 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for SoulPancake)
