June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance used to raise awareness about health care for men. As we come to the end of the month, we are featuring author Deon Brown and his book, Non-Negotiable Self-Care.

Black men especially can be victims of neglecting self-care and this powerful book makes self-care non-negotiable for all.

Deon sat down with me to discuss his book in more detail.

What is your book about?

Non-Negotiable Self-Care is a one stop shop for all things related to Self-Care in a variety of settings. It caters to and connects an array of demographics.

The book aims to share with readers what Self-Care means and what it looks like. Non-Negotiable Self-Care examines the multiple reasons that people neglect their own Self-Care and seeks to share ways to escape that trap. This book reaches out to men, women, couples, public and private employees, clergy, marketplace leaders, organizations, as well as seniors. Each chapter addresses various tools and tips for each demographic to incorporate non-negotiable Self-Care and concludes with a Clinical Case Study Vignette. These are examples of an individual who may have struggled with Self-Care. I include a list of exploration questions for the readers to answer, as well as a therapeutic approach that is often explored in a counseling session.

What made this book important for you to write?

I wrote that book because of years of talking to individuals as well as presenting to groups, companies, organizations about their self-care. I hope to accomplish creating an entire brand and platform about self-care I can share around the world.

How have people responded to your new book?

The community has responded very well in buying books, engagement in community pop-up events, invitations to speak about self-care.

What is your message to the community?

My simple message for the community is that your own Self-Care Matters. You matter! Make your own self-care the number one priority in your life. You will become a better caretaker of others.

How can we get this amazing book?

You can purchase here the book on Amazon: NON-NEGOTIABLE SELF-CARE: A No Nonsense Approach To Making Self-Care Your #1 Priority on Amazon or my website where you can also book me to spea

About Deon Brown

Deon Brown is a Licensed Therapist in the state of Maryland and the District Of Columbia.He has provided mental health services to teens, adults, and couples for over 15 years. Mr. Brown is the Ceo and founder of his own Private Practice “DJB Therapeutic Solutions LLC and is also an Ordained Associate Pastor and does much work in the community integrating mental health and spirituality. He delivers presentations for corporations, organizations, leadership staff, and churches. He is NOW also the Author of “NON-NEGOTIABLE SELF-CARE” which targets Men, Women, couples, Religious Leaders, self -care in the workplace, and the Elderly.