Mental Health Mondays
Mondays @ 7 PM CT
Hosted by Dr. Ricardo Whyte and Atonte Myers, LMFT
Dr. Whyte
Dr. Whyte is an experienced medical director with a demonstrated history of almost 20 years in the healthcare industry. He is skilled in healthcare consulting, case management, prevention, addiction medicine, and healthcare information technology (HIT). Additionally, Dr, Whyte is the proud Founder of the Master Mind Institute that has developed the Thrive Membership that supports its members in establishing life balance and resilience fortification. Dr. Whyte has also crafted the amazing course: “Connect With Anyone! Your Secret Guide to Becoming a Master Communicator”
Since 2017, Dr. Whyte has served as the Section Chief of Psychiatry at the Community Hospital of San Bernardino. Prior to his current leadership role, he was the Medical Director of the Chemical Dependency Unit at the Behavioral Medicine Center of Loma Linda University Health and the Medical Director of Outpatient Psychiatry at the Behavioral Health Institute of Loma Linda University Health. Also, he was formerly on faculty at Loma Linda University as an Assistant Professor in its Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Whyte has taught audiences across the United States and globally in settings as diverse as Geneva Switzerland, British Columbia, Canada, and Guatemala.
Dr. Whyte is a graduate of Atlantic Union College with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cum Laude. He then earned his Medical Doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Whyte completed his Psychiatry Residency at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Whyte went on to complete an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and achieved Double Board Certification in Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry as well as Addiction Psychiatry.
As a distinguished thought leader and subject matter expert, Dr. Whyte launched blacktherapy.com to start a campaign for the healing of the Black Community in response to the recent racial tensions.
Dr. Whyte is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Task Force of the North American Division of the Seventh Day Adventists.
Dr. Whyte was born in the Republic of Panama and grew up in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn, New York. He is married to the lovely Florence Vincent and their union has been blessed with a beautiful young lady by the name of Alexi Genevieve.
Mental Health Mondays is a transformative weekly program designed to address the mental and emotional well-being of individuals, families, and communities through a Christ-centered and professional lens. Hosted by Dr. Ricardo Whyte and Atonte Myers, LMFT, this engaging series airs every Monday on the Living Manna YouTube channel, offering practical strategies, expert insights, and biblically grounded encouragement for mental health challenges.


Dr. Ricardo Whyte is a distinguished psychiatrist with extensive experience in addressing mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. As a believer in the integration of faith and mental health, Dr. Whyte brings professional expertise and compassionate understanding to help individuals navigate life’s challenges with resilience and hope.
Atonte Myers, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), specializes in helping couples, families, and individuals heal and thrive in their relationships. Through her clinical experience and dedication to spiritual principles, Atonte empowers people to overcome struggles, build healthy connections, and achieve emotional well-being. Learn more about her work at Atonte LMFT.
Mental Health Mondays topics:
- Managing stress and anxiety in today’s fast-paced world.
- Understanding the relationship between faith and emotional health.

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