Episode 212: Black-centered Psychology: Addressing the Mental Health Needs of the Black Community
The myth of colorblind Western-based psychology is persistent and problematic. Western-based psychology often does not address the mental health needs of Black and Brown people. It does not consider different cultural backgrounds and culturally-based behaviors or outlooks. Instead, it pathologizes them! This leads to misdiagnosis and mistreatment.
A Black-centered (or multicultural) approach to psychology has proven to be helpful, responsive, and inclusive. Culture. Family. Ancestors. Spirituality. The Elders. Community. These are important in Black culture and in Black Psychology. The Espresso Talk Today team (led by Hans Hyppolite) is joined by Theopia Jackson, Ph.D., former President of the Association of Black Psychologists to discuss this culture-based form of psychology. Asante Sana!
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