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brandeisg
- Jul 1, 2020
- 3 min
Black Folks and Therapy: In need of a new narrative ( a brief interview)
Why do you think it’s hard for minorities to share their experiences in regards to their mental health? I think certainly in the African American community this is a layered question, which has multiple answers: (here are at least three, in no particular order) Many of us come from a tradition where families hold their “secrets” in house. Some of it is related to the idea that we take care of our own troubles, and do not let others see our so called “dirty laundry.” Some of t
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brandeisg
- Jun 2, 2020
- 3 min
Why we may not "want to talk about it," and how to help a loved with a mental health issue
Your job is not to diagnose anyone nor to be their therapist, but you can point them in the right direction. The resources below are a start
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