Disrupting Racial Disparities in Mental Health with Dr. Charmain Jackman

On this episode of the SheGeeksOut podcast, we chat with Dr. Charmain Jackman, founder of InnoPsych, a mental health platform focusing on therapists of color. Dr. Jackman shares insights on challenges in mental health support for BIPOC communities, her journey with InnoPsych, and how emotional well-being practices can translate into the workplace. Tune in for an engaging discussion on promoting diversity and inclusion in mental health services.

 

[00:01:16] Interview with Dr. Charmain starts.

[00:06:29] Entrepreneurship journey and challenges.

[00:08:24] Overcoming obstacles in therapy.

[00:14:47] Finding the right therapist.

[00:18:04] Workplace well-being.

[00:20:24] National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness.

[00:26:59] Importance of cultural competency

[00:30:49] Lack of cultural competency in therapy.

[00:33:21] Accessibility in finding therapists.

[00:35:30] Decolonized approach to therapy.

[00:42:32] The role of AI in therapy.

[00:44:21] Privacy concerns in therapy industry.

[00:49:31] Self-care and prioritizing health.

[00:53:27] Stepping out of comfort zone.

[00:55:24] Stay updated on all things.

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