Welcome to the 248th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. This month’s podcast series focuses on Mental Health Awareness Month/Week. Last week, we explored managing boundaries as a mental health supporter. This week’s episode, the final instalment in the series, tackles cultural preferences for mental health recovery.
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In today’s show on Cultural Preferences for Mental Health Recovery
- About my TEDx Talk [00:54]
- Why we need to talk about culture preferences for mental health recovery. [01:28]
- Definitions of culture as they relate to mental wellbeing. [02:17]
- What to consider when supporting someone at work. [03:13]
- How to support someone’s mental health recovery taking culture into consideration. [06:46]
Quotes on Cultural Preferences for Mental Health Recovery
- We all carry cultural capital whoever we are.
- The way we dress, speak, eat and think is all influenced by cultural factors.
- Religion, in some cultures, is seen as very helpful when it comes to mental health recovery.
- Practitioners may not understand cultural nuances and norms, which could be a real barrier.
- Recovery journeys are far easier when we receive support and empathy from those around us.
Resources on Cultural Preferences for Mental Health Recovery
- Episode #247 Managing Boundaries As a Mental Health Supporter
- Paper: Culture and mental illnesses
- Contact me to work together on mental health support at work.
- Join my Mailing List and receive a white paper on mental health and inclusion here
- Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
- The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
- Rainbow Noir
- Muslim Youth Helpline
- Black Thrive
- Black Minds Matter UK
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
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