Tyrese has released a sexy teaser for his “Nothing On You” video off his Open Invitation disc. The video stars TLC’s Chilli as his love interest and features her feeding him exotic fruits.  The story line paints a picture of love and of a man assuring his woman there is no one else for him. The premiere date for the video is Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2012

In a note to his fans Tyrese wrote:

“Because of you, 2011 has been the best year of my life in all aspects of my career.  “Stay” has been #1 Single for 11 weeks and “Open Invitation” was #1 for two weeks independent!!  My films, “Transformers DOTM” and “Fast Five,” have both now grossed well over $1.7 billion worldwide.  I STILL can’t wrap my head around the success from my first venture as an author with my motivational/inspirational memoir and New York Times Best Selling Book, “How to Get Out of Your Own Way.”  As always, l humbly thank you for the love and support you have shown me this past year.”

Ananda Lewis is engaged to Will Smith’s brother Harry Smith. Ananda gave birth to their son last year, and now the two are going to walk down the aisle. Congratulations to Ananda and Harry.

According to National Alliance On Mental Illness:

http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=Fact_Sheets1&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=53812

African Americans in the United States are less likely to receive accurate diagnoses than their Caucasian counterparts.

Schizophrenia, for instance has been shown to be over diagnosed in the African American population

• Culture biases against mental health professionals and health care professionals in general prevent many African Americans

from accessing care due to prior experiences with historical misdiagnoses, inadequate treatment and a lack of cultural under

standing; only 2 percent of psychiatrists, 2 percent of psychologists and 4 percent of social workers in the United States are

African American.

• African Americans tend to rely on family, religious and social communities for emotional support rather than turning to health care

professionals, even though this may at times be necessary. The health care providers they seek may not be aware of this

important aspect of person life.

• Mental illness is frequently stigmatized and misunderstood in the African American community. African Americans are much more

likely to seek help

though their primary care doctors as opposed to accessing specialty care.

• African Americans are often at a socioeconomic disadvantage in terms of accessing both medical and mental health care: in

via: Mental Illness Network

Not all symptoms occur in a person with mental illness. Although individuals and societies vary as to what is “normal,” a person with a mental illness should be evaluated if there is a change in behavior. Never hesitate to call a physician to share these concerns, just as you would for any illness.

Seek medical evaluation if some of these exaggerated behaviors begin to appear.

Symptoms

• self-destructive actions
• abuse of alcohol of other drugs
• withdrawal or distrust of friends and family
• short temper and argumentative
• loss of interest in daily activities
• inability to concentrate
• glazed or faraway stare and/or bizarre posturing
• decline in academic, athletic or job performance
• deterioration of personal appearance and hygiene
• inappropriate dressing for weather or occasion
• excessive changes in sleeping or wakefulness
• excessive changes in appetite–too little or too much
• excessive seeking of approval
• excessive writing of nonsensical or disconnected thoughts and words
• rapid, loud, disorganized speech
• boundless energy, enthusiasm, and need for activity
• impulsive and/or erratic behavior

Perceptions

• extreme or unusual sensitvity to light/colors/noise
• believing his or her thoughts are controlled by others
• fear of touching or being touched by others or things
• changed sense of self (believing body parts are diseased, detached, hanging, etc.)
• sense of body boundaries deteriorating
• hallucinations: either auditory (hearing voices) and/or visual (seeing something that is non-existent)
• certain clothing having unusual meaning

• extreme anxiety over the smallest things
• recurring attacks of panic or anxiety
• extreme guilt over “past sins” or bad conduct
• extreme pessimism and/of unceasing depression
• rapid switch to severe depression
• extremely low self-esteem
• inability to express or feel any emotion
• loss of motivation
• poor concentration
• suicidal thoughts
• paranoia towards everyone and everything
• delusions of power/wealth/knowledge
• grandiose ideas
• poor reasoning, memory, and judgment
• exaggerated, blunted or inappropriate emotional response (laugh/cry)

HOW TO MINISTER TO SOMEONE WHO IS SUICIDAL

INTRODUCTION

There are some people threaten to commit suicide, in order to get attention or are hurt, frustrated and need someone to hear them. Some people are suffering from sever emotional problems and have not been taking their medication regularly or have stopped taking it altogether. Some people are past this point and are serious about hurting themselves.

1.  Assess the Extent of the Situation

The first thing I do is, ask the person, if they are on any medication at the time. This question will determine if the person is dealing with chronic mental issues. The next thing to do is, determine if the person is actually suicidal. Find out if the person taken pills or poison or if they have a gun or have they written a suicide note.

2.  Establish Rapport with the person

 As you are speaking with the person, try to establish a rapport with them. Once they feel comfortable with you, causally get there personal information, such as name, address a family friend, etc. You want this information because you may have to call the police later.

3.  Be a Good Listener

The person may be emotional. Let them vent! They may holler, sound very angry or may be crying. This is a volatile situation and you don’t want to make the situation worse, by telling them to calm down. Allow them to talk as much as they want. As they are talking, listen for the causes which pushed them to this point. Ask leading questions, that will help bring out this information.

4.  Show True Concern

 When there is a space for you to speak, usually after the person has poured their heart out and have quieted down some. Let the individual know that you are there for them and are willing to listen to what they are saying. I always let them know that if no one cares for them, that God loves them and that I love them also. If they are angry with God, don’t try to convince them that should not be. I usually tell them that I have been where they are and that I understand. Don’t minimize how they feel.

5. Give them Hope

 Let them know that there is hope, regardless of how hopeless they feel. After they have somewhat calmed down, I ask, if I can pray for them. If they consent, I pray. Do not underestimate the power of prayer. If you have never prayed out loud in your life offer a small prayer in their behalf. Prayer is simply talking to God!

6.  Address their Spiritual Needs

 If they do not know the Lord, ask them if they would like to ask Jesus into their lives. God can do so much for us, if He has been invited into our lives. This is an act of surrender. It is telling God, I can not do this on my own. Man has failed me, now, I need God’s help.

7.  Pray with them

 The bible says that a broken and a contrite spirit He will not despise. There are times when I have prayed with a suicidal person and minutes later, they have told me they felt better as thought something had lifted of of them. I always give them phone number of a counselor or place where they can continue to get help and encouragement. I also contact that resource to give them the details of the situation and let them know to expect their call.

8.  You may have to call the authorities

 If after speaking to the person they are still threatening to kill themselves, you have to call the authorities. This call will can be made by another person privy to what is taking place, while you keep the person on the phone until the police arrive. Ask the person to let you speak with the officers and explain to them what has taken place. They will be taken to the hospital for observation and will receive help.

WHERE TO GET HELP 

ACCESS HEALTH 

Provides support to families or individuals with special needs in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Including Mental Illness:

500 Office Center Drive, Suite 100
Fort Washington, PA 19034-3234
215.540.2150 (phone)
1.800.793.2150 (toll free)
215.540.2165 (fax)

PATH (People Acting to Help)

PATH offers a wide array of services and supports so that your individual needs can be met. You can receive treatment if you are a child, adolescent or adult experiencing mental health and / or substance abuse problems. These services are referred to as Behavioral Health Services.

Main Campus:
8220 Castor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 728-4600

http://www.pathcenter.org/emergencyserv.htm

There are times when you might feel in crisis and need service right away. The City of Philadelphia Behavioral Health System has established 4 regional Crisis Response Centers (CRC) that offer you crisis care 7 days per week and 24 hours per day.

ADULT EMERGENCIES
The nearest CRCs to PATH’s service area are:

Einstein Hospital CRC located at the intersection of East Wister and Chew Avenues in Philadelphia.
Their phone number is (215) 951-8300.
Map To This Location

Temple/Episcopal Hospital CRC is located at 100 East Lehigh Avenue at Front Street. Their phone number is (215) 707-2577
Map To This Location

Other Crisis Response Centers in Philadelphia are:

Pennsylvania Hospital CRC (Hall-Mercer CMH/MRC) located at 8th and Locust Streets.
Their phone number is: (215) 829-5433
Map To This Location

Mercy Hospital CRC located at 501 South 54th Street & Cedar Avenue. There phone number is (215) 748-9525
Map To This Location

CHILDREN AND YOUTH EMERGENCIES

Einstein Hospital CRC located at the intersection of East Wister and Chew Avenues in Philadelphia.
Their phone number is (215) 951-8300.
Map To This Location

JOHN F. KENNEDY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Provides services to residents of Philadelphia who need behavioral health treatment. JFK provides a safe, caring therapeutic atmosphere for clients. We offer services to adults, children, and their families.

112 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

215 – 568 – 0860 ext 3355
TTY Phone 215 – 717 – 2112

http://www.jfkmhmr.org/

If you haven’t heard already Kandi Burruss and Kim Zolciak from RHOA are getting their own spin-off shows, so that may leave two spots open. Well, word has it that former child star Keisha Knight Pulliam is joining the cast of RHOA. However, if Kim is leaving the show Bravo is looking for a “white socialite” to replace her. Who should be the next socialite to star in the RHOA franchise?

Full Force was featured in this week’s episode of Unsung, and who knew that they wrote for so many artists. In this episode we find out who inspired them and the story behind Full Force.  Check out the entire episode of Full Force’s Unsung below.

Click the link to watch the full episode.
http://www.tvone.tv/unsung-videos?pid=P_H8dXQ6chy_hdIsxZpT59pdTN_VEGl8&cat=1

The network’s top management are very nervous about this one! Tonight’s episode calls for contestants to swallow a glass full of donkey semen, followed quickly by a glass of donkey urine to wash it all down. Sources say stunt was shot last summer — but NBC executives were having a tough time swallowing this one as the air date approached. 

Read more at:

http://sandrarose.com/2012/01/would-you-drink-donkey-semen-and-urine-to-be-on-tv/

Everyone is bending over backwards to snag the first interview with the Duchess of Cambridge’s sister, Pippa Middleton. Remember she [or her butt] became an overnight celebrity after she served as the maid of honor to her sister, Kate, during the Royal wedding.  Since then, she has been the subject of significant press attention for her style, love life, social life, and more.

Kate was named was named one of Barbara Walters’ ‘Most Fascinating’ people of 2011. She also signed a $500,000 deal to write a book about party planning and, of course, with a big book deal comes a big network television interview.