In this weeks episode of The Dude Therapist podcast host Eli Weinstein interviews Dr. Alfiee , a pioneering psychologist, scientist, author, and mental health correspondent. They discuss equity in mental health, disparities in mental health treatment between white and black children, and how racism and discrimination can contribute to mental health issues in young people. Dr. Alfiee identifies racism, racial trauma, and climate change as the biggest threats to the mental health of youth of color.

[00:00:05] Pioneering psychologist scientist, author, media contributor.

[00:04:37] Empowering voices, amplifying diversity.

[00:09:31] Equity for youth mental health.

[00:13:53] Equity for youth mental health.

[00:18:44] Youth of color: racism, discrimination, unequal treatment.

[00:22:36] Examining mental health holistically.

[00:26:12] Racism, trauma, discrimination, institutionalized racism.

[00:29:38] Mental health: Validate, Listen, Act.

[00:33:29] Mental health: Everyone's journey to acceptance.

[00:38:25] Heal self, help others.

BIO:

Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble (known as Dr. Alfiee) is a pioneering psychologist, scientist, author, mental health correspondent, and the founder of the million-dollar nonprofit, The AAKOMA Project. As an expert in her field, Dr. Alfiee focuses on mental health and suicide prevention for intersectional youth and young adults of color (including LGBTQ youth and those with disabilities). She is a regular media contributor for outlets including the Washington Post, SELF, CNN, Peacock, INSIDER, Fortune, the New York Times, and many more. She was co-host to Lady Gaga on the short film The Power of Kindness, produced by the Born This Way Foundation and launched on World Kindness Day and recently joined the Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith and Adrienne Gammy Norris discussing mental health.

With over 25 years of experience and widely recognized for her ability to draw in audiences and inspire, she embodies her belief that there is enough love and light, informed by strong culturally relevant science, to help everyone achieve #optimalmentalhealth.

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