Culturally Yours, Mental Health

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Tashia Weekes, Kelly Guyton

15 March 2025

25m 49s

Coping in America While Black

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In this episode of Culturally Yours, Mental Health, hosts Tash and Dr. Kelly discuss the intricacies of coping while Black in America. They explore how systemic issues such as wars, pandemics, and economic disparities disproportionately affect the mental health of Black communities. With a focus on historical and intergenerational trauma, the hosts emphasize the importance of conversations around mental health to reclaim joy, peace, and power. The episode delves into the heightened need for culturally relevant therapeutic interventions and community support, while also highlighting the critical role of spirituality and cultural identity in building resilience.